Nev Holmes

I’m an experienced coach, facilitator and trainer with over 20 years’ experience supporting people to grow, reflect and move forward with clarity and purpose. I run my own business, NH People Coaching & Development, built around a simple but powerful philosophy: working with people as human beings first and job titles second. It means creating space for honest conversation, recognising the whole person behind the professional identity, and supporting development that is authentic, practical and sustainable. I hold an ILM Level 7 Executive Coaching qualification and am an NLP Practitioner as well as being a Member of the City and Guilds Institute. My approach is calm, grounded and thoughtful, helping people slow down, gain perspective and think clearly, particularly in complex or high-pressure environments. I draw on experiential learning, behavioural psychology and practical coaching, enabling people to learn through experience, make sense of behaviour, and apply insight directly to real situations rather than abstract theory. I also support people who are neurodivergent to navigate their working environments. Over the course of my career, I’ve worked with individuals and teams across a wide range of sectors including the nuclear industry, aerospace, transport, manufacturing, engineering and local government. This breadth of experience has given me a deep understanding of the challenges that sit alongside operational demands, especially in safety critical and highly regulated settings. Whether I’m working one to one or with groups, my focus is always on supporting people to build self awareness, confidence and capability, so they can move forward with greater clarity, intention and purpose both professionally and personally.