About this trainer
Nick Ekendahl FCIPD is an executive coach, organisational development consultant and Chartered Fellow of the CIPD with over 25 years' international leadership experience helping organisations improve performance through better leadership, stronger cultures and strategic people development. Having held senior HR leadership roles across the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, Nick has worked with organisations ranging from growing SMEs to international businesses experiencing rapid transformation and change. His approach combines executive coaching, organisational design, leadership development and evidence-based Human Synergistics diagnostics to help organisations identify the factors limiting performance before designing practical, commercially focused solutions. Rather than delivering one-off training courses, Nick partners with organisations to strengthen leadership capability, develop high-performing teams and build cultures that support sustainable business growth. Through the Ubiquitous Growth Partner Programme, he combines strategic consultancy, coaching and managed learning to create lasting organisational improvement.
- Qualifications
- Chartered Fellow CIPD (FCIPD) Human Synergistics Accredited Practitioner (OCI®, OEI®, LSI®) Help to Grow Business Mentor
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English, French, German
- Delivers in
- USA (West Coast)USA (East Coast)USA (Other)AsiaEuropeAustralasiaIndiaUKUAECanadaSouth AmericaCentral America and the CaribbeanMiddle East (excluding UAE)Africa
- Customisation
- Off the shelfSome tailoringFull course design
Subjects
Artificial Intelligence (99)
AI for Senior LeadersAI Governance FrameworksAI in Regulated IndustriesAI Policy DevelopmentPython for AIAI RegulationBuilding AI ApplicationsAI APIs & IntegrationAI Agents DevelopmentResponsible AIAI ComplianceCopilot for Excel
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AI for Document CreationPrompting for Content CreationLangChainRetrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)AI Bias & HallucinationsFine Tuning LLMsAI Data SecurityAI for Investment BankingAI for Asset ManagementAI for Customer EngagementAI EthicsAI for Financial ModellingAI for Risk & ComplianceAI for HR TeamsAI for Business AnalysisAI for RecruitmentAI for Learning & DevelopmentAI for Sales TeamsAI Data EngineeringAI for Project ManagementAI Model DevelopmentIntroduction to AIGenerative AI FundamentalsAI for Marketing ContentAI for Operations TeamsAI Image GenerationAI Literacy for BusinessCopilot for PowerPointEffective PromptingBuilding AI into WorkflowsAI Process RedesignOpenAI ToolsAI StrategyAI Video CreationUnderstanding Large Language Models (LLMs)Copilot for OutlookAI TransformationAI Content WritingAI for Non Technical ProfessionalsAI Myths, Risks & OpportunitiesCopilot for TeamsAI for Note Taking & MeetingsAdvanced Prompting TechniquesPrompting for AnalystsPrompting for ExecutivesAI Workflow DesignAI Process AutomationComparing AI ModelsAnthropic ClaudeAI for Proposal WritingMachine LearningAI Adoption & ChangeAI for Social MediaAI Awareness for TeamsChatGPT for ProductivityAI Conversation DesignAI Output OptimisationAI Assisted Decision MakingChoosing the Right LLMAI Tool SelectionAI for Financial ServicesAI GovernanceAI Design ToolsAI Confidence & AdoptionClaude for BusinessStructured Prompting for BusinessAI Task AutomationAI + Human CollaborationChatGPT vs Claude vs GeminiAI Risk ManagementAI Presentation CreationMicrosoft CopilotGemini for WorkspaceAI for Research & AnalysisAI Reasoning & IterationAI Agents for BusinessPerplexity AIClaude for Business 101Claude for Business 201Claude for Business Master ClassClaude Code 101Claude Code 201Claude Code Master ClassClaude for SMEsClaude for DesignClaude for MarketingClaude for Sales
Leadership (36)
General LeadershipEmpathyAdaptive LeadershipRisk Assessment and MitigationAuthentic LeadershipAnalytical ThinkingSelf-ManagementConflict Management StylesCreative Problem SolvingLeading ChangeConstructive FeedbackInclusion and psychological safety
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Conflict Resolution EIConflict Resolution TeamBuilding a Positive Work EnvironmentBuilding High-Performing TeamsCommunication and CollaborationPeople LeadershipSelf-AwarenessTeam DevelopmentTransformational LeadershipInnovation SkillsUnderstanding EnterpriseSocial AwarenessTrust and Psychological SafetySituational LeadershipServant LeadershipRelationship managementProblem IdentificationNegotiation StrategiesMediation and FacilitationEthical LeadershipEthical Decision MakingDecision AnalysisManaging Difficult PeopleDecision-Making
Human Resources (85)
Performance Appraisal MethodsEmployment Law and RegulationsDiversity and InclusionPerformance Metrics and KPIsTrain The TrainerWorkplace WellbeingLGBTQ+ InclusionData Protection and PrivacyWage and Hour ComplianceEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)Gender EqualityInclusive Recruitment and Retention
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Labor RelationsConflict Resolution for HRWorkplace Violence PreventionConflict Resolution and MediationWorkplace Diversity and InclusionCultural CompetenceWorkplace AccommodationsWhistleblower ProtectionWork-Life BalanceCareer DevelopmentCommunity Engagement and OutreachCompensation BenchmarkingVariable Pay SystemsTalent AnalyticsSalary Structure DesignData Collection and Analysis for HRSocial Media and Electronic CommunicationSelection TechniquesData Privacy and SecurityAge DiversityTraining Needs AnalysisAllyship and AdvocacyUnderstanding Diversity and InclusionUnconscious BiasTraining Program DesignTrade ComplianceAnti-Bribery and CorruptionReligious and Belief InclusionReward and RecognitionConflict of InterestAnti-Harassment and Anti-DiscriminationRecruitment StrategiesRecordkeeping and DocumentationRace and EthnicityOnboarding and OrientationOccupational Health and Safety (OHS)NeurodiversityEmployee Benefits ProgramsPredictive AnalyticsPerformance Improvement PlansEmployee EngagementPerformance EvaluationPayroll AdministrationEmployee WellnessEmployer BrandingEmployment LawIntersectionalityEnvironmental ComplianceEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)Equity and Social JusticeEthical ConductEDI Metrics and AccountabilityWhistleblowingFeedback and CoachingDrug and Alcohol PoliciesGoal Setting and Performance PlanningGeneral Human ResourcesInclusive Policy DevelopmentDisability Awareness and InclusionWorkplace InvestigationGlobal Diversity and InclusionGrievance HandlingHR Metrics and ReportingHR Technology and SystemsImplicit BiasIncentive PlansInclusive CommunicationIntellectual PropertyJob Analysis and DesignTackling Sexual HarassmentInclusive LeadershipInclusive Technology and Digital AccessibilityLearning Management Systems
Management (55)
Corporate GovernanceSWOT AnalysisBusiness AdministrationContinuous ImprovementBusiness StrategyLeadership StylesInnovation and Commercialisation PathwaysDigital MarketingTradeMarketingBusiness ProcessessBrand Management
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AgileAdvertising and PromotionConflict ResolutionChange ManagementClimate ChangeCoaching and MentoringCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive Analysis for ManagementStrategic PlanningTeam Building and CollaborationTalent ManagementSupply Chain ManagementOrganisation BehaviourData AnalysisRecruitment and SelectionQuality ManagementProject ManagementProduct DevelopmentProcess OptimizationPricing StrategiesEmotional IntelligencePerformance ManagementEmployee Training and DevelopmentEmployee RelationsLabor Relations in ConstructionEcosystem DevelopmentResponsible AI at Ecosystem ScaleMarket ResearchNetwork EffectsInventory ControlFacilitiesDecision-Making and Problem-SolvingDiversity and Inclusion in Construction TeamsSustainable EntrepreneurshipSocial InnovationGeneral ManagementDisability inclusionSocial EnterpriseAccessibility awarenessSustainable BusinessWorkplace accessibilityLean Six SigmaWorkforce Development and Training
Communication and Professional Development (43)
Managing Difficult ConversationsMentoring and Being MentoredReport Structure and FormattingEffective Use of Data in PresentationsDocument Editing and ProofreadingTask Delegation and Team ProductivityStress Management and Work-Life BalanceAdapting Communication StylesAdapting Presentations for Different AudiencesConfident PresentingWriting for Different AudiencesCross-Cultural Communication
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Cultural Competence in the WorkplaceVirtual Presentation SkillsBuilding a Personal BrandBuilding Trust in Professional RelationshipsCollaborative Decision-MakingTeam Building and CommunicationUtilizing Technology for ProductivityStorytelling for ProfessionalsSocial Media and Business CommunicationStrategic Planning for Time ManagementSetting and Achieving SMART GoalsEffective Email WritingPublic SpeakingProposal Writing SkillsProactive Time-Blocking StrategiesEffective Meeting ManagementPresentation SkillsPresentation and Pitch DeliveryPowerful PowerPoint PresentationsEffective Networking StrategiesEffective Prioritisation TechniquesPeer Review and Feedback for PresentationsNegotiation SkillsEmotional Intelligence in CommunicationMeeting FacilitationBusiness GermanFeedback and Constructive CriticismGeneral Communication and Professional DevelopmentInteractive Presentation MethodsDynamic Presentations Delivery TechniquesLegal and Ethical Considerations in Writing
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