Think Differently™
Proof

Why Nicola?

A track record built in boardrooms, on stages and on shop floors, across continents and industries.

25+Years in strategic thinking
ThousandsOf leaders trained
HundredsOf strategy workshops
GlobalInternational experience
de BonoTrained alongside Professor Edward de Bono
5 VenturesFounder, co-founder and partner across five businesses
GIBS | Duke CE | StellenboschFaculty and associate faculty
Nicola Tyler hosting an on stage interview
Global thinkers

In conversation with some of the world's great thinkers.

Through the Progress Conference Series, Nicola has shared stages, hosted conversations and interviewed some of the world's leading business thinkers, bringing their ideas to African audiences and translating them into practical business thinking.

Tom PetersAuthor of In Search of Excellence
Martin SeligmanFounder of positive psychology
Dave UlrichThe father of modern human resources
Liz WisemanAuthor of Multipliers™
Martin LindstromBrand and consumer behaviour authority
Robert KaplanCo-creator of the Balanced Scorecard
Ricardo SemlerPioneer of radical workplace democracy
Tara SwartNeuroscientist and executive advisor
Richard KochAuthor of The 80/20 Principle
Testimonials

What happens when Nicola enters the room?

I cannot recommend Nicola highly enough and genuinely credit her as one of the primary contributors to several successful turnaround strategies I have been fortunate enough to be a part of during my tenure with TFG.
Robyn WenlockHead of Foschini & Women's FashionThe Foschini Group
What sets Nicola apart is her innovative and fresh thinking, as well as her talent for customising her approach to cater to the unique needs and personalities of the team.
Amit DhupeliaChief Executive OfficerMember of YPO, Singapore
Reasons to believe

Why organisations come back.

Proven Depth of Experience

Twenty five years of working with executives and innovators means she has already navigated the complex challenges you are facing, probably before you knew they existed.

No Fluff, Just Results

Nicola's approach is practical, sharp and results driven. You leave with strategies that actually get implemented, not pretty workshop notes.

Creative Meets Strategic

She is not only analytical, she is also an artist. Nicola brings a rare combination of creativity and strategic clarity that sparks ideas and unlocks innovation.

de Bono Disciple, With a Twist

Her foundations come from learning directly alongside Edward de Bono, the father of lateral thinking. She will help you redesign the whole box.

A Partner Who Challenges You

Nicola is not here to agree with you. She is here to push your thinking, provoke better questions and help you build something worth leading.

On the road

Stages, studios, client sites and the odd mountain.

What does your organisation need to think differently about?

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