I’m Nikki Sayres —

Certified coach, former C-suite executive, and founder of Sayres Coaching & Consulting

For more than 25 years, I've worked with social impact organizations — leading teams, shaping strategy, and advising leaders through growth and change. I hold an MBA, and have navigated pivotal decisions, guided teams through uncertainty, and translated strategy into execution, while holding both rigor and humanity.

Along the way, I learned something essential: change is not only external — it is deeply personal.

In my executive roles, I developed expertise in change management and organizational transformation, aligning strategy, systems, and people. At the same time, I saw how change is experienced internally by individuals. The most meaningful transformations attend to both the external shifts and the internal transition.

As a Co-Active Practitioner and Certified Career Transition Coach, I partner with clients to design what’s next with clarity, confidence, and intention.

I’ve navigated major life and career transitions myself, including living in five countries, so I understand firsthand how disorienting change can be — and how transformative when approached with intention. These experiences shaped my adaptability, cultural fluency, and appreciation for the courage it takes to begin anew.

At the heart of my work is commitment to intentional design — and to joy. I believe joy is not a reward at the end of change; it is a driving force within it.

Today, I work with individuals navigating life and career transitions and with social impact organizations seeking clarity, alignment, and meaningful impact.