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For Individual Leaders

You already know what to do. Something else is getting in the way.

You're operating at the highest level and the pressure is real. You need a rigorous thinking partner who understands what performance under pressure actually demands.

Engagements of 3, 6, or 12 months — built entirely around you.

How the work is different

Not a curriculum.
A thinking partner built around what's real.

Most coaching engagements run on a fixed agenda — a sequence of modules delivered whether or not they match what's actually happening in your week. That structure is comfortable. It is also frequently irrelevant by the time the real pressure hits.

"The work follows what's real, not what's scheduled."

Nexum works the other way round. Each session starts with what's live — the decision in front of you, the conversation you're avoiding, the pattern that keeps resurfacing when the stakes are highest. The thinking is rigorous. The agenda is yours.

Altitude
Who this is for

Built for leaders already operating at altitude.

Coaching here is not a remedy for underperformance. It's for leaders who are already strong, and want to be steadier when the pressure is real.

01Leaders who already know what to do — but find something else takes over once the pressure is real
02Leaders who perform well from the outside but feel the cost of it privately
03Leaders making high-stakes decisions with incomplete information, on a timeline that doesn't wait
04Leaders whose calls are watched closely — by a board, a leadership team, the market — where the stakes are visible to everyone
05Leaders who sense that what got them here may not hold for what's coming next, and would rather address it deliberately than wait for it to show
No fixed cadence Sessions are built one at a time, around what's actually needed — not a pre-set schedule of weekly or monthly calls.
Access between sessions Support doesn't stop when a session ends. Ongoing access is part of the engagement, not an add-on.
Video or in person Sessions happen by video or in person, depending on where you're based.
How the work unfolds

Structured to move.
Open to follow you.

Every engagement has a clear arc. But what happens inside each session is led by you — your situation, your pressure, what's arrived since you last spoke.

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A conversation, not a pitch

A complimentary 45-minute call. You share where you are. Fabrizio listens for what's underneath it — and you both decide whether the fit is right.

02

You decide the shape together

Based on that conversation, you and Fabrizio jointly decide the length and focus of the work — three, six, or twelve months — and what it needs to cover.

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The sessions

Built one at a time, around what's actually happening — not a fixed schedule. Direct, unhurried, and held in full confidence, with access between sessions.

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Close and carry forward

A structured closing maps what has shifted, what remains, and what you take with you. One follow-up session, thirty days after the engagement ends, checks how it's holding. The capacity you've built does not end with the engagement.

Where the work tends to go

The conversations that come up most.

Decisions under pressure

When the data is incomplete and the stakes are high. Building judgement that holds, not just frameworks to recite.

Presence in the room

How you show up when it counts — in the boardroom, in the conversation you've been avoiding, in the moment everyone is watching.

Stakeholder complexity

Boards, peers, direct reports. Reading the dynamics and leading through them without losing yourself in the process.

Difficult conversations

Feedback, conflict, and the conversations that get postponed until they can't be anymore.

Transition

New role, new scope, new organisation. Finding solid ground without abandoning what made you effective.

Sustainable performance

Energy and focus that hold across a demanding year — not by pushing harder, but by managing differently.

What clients say

The work, in their words.

Coaching engagements with senior leaders navigating real pressure, complexity, and change.

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A wide understanding of human dynamics, put to practical use. He sensed quickly what I needed and was accommodating — but at the same time pushed me out of my comfort zone to take bold steps forward.

Program Manager · Global FMCG
Executive coaching client
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He creates a trusting and supportive environment where you feel comfortable sharing your challenges. His ability to listen, ask the right questions, and offer thoughtful perspectives made a significant impact on my growth.

Senior Principal Scientist · Specialty Materials
Executive coaching client
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What I really appreciate is not only the solid advice, but the way it's communicated — always clear, structured, and encouraging. He takes the time to explain things thoroughly and make sure they truly resonate.

Head of Planning · Robotics & Mobility
Executive coaching client
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Every engagement begins
with a conversation.

If something here resonated, that is enough reason to reach out. A 45-minute conversation — confidential, unhurried, and without obligation.

Just a genuine conversation.

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Leading a team or an organisation, not just yourself? Nexum also works at the organisational level

Frequently Asked Questions — Executive Coaching at Nexum

How long does an executive coaching engagement with Nexum last?
Engagements typically run 3, 6, or 12 months. The length is not a fixed package chosen from a menu — Fabrizio and the client jointly decide the engagement length and shape after an initial discovery conversation, based on the leader's situation.
How often are coaching sessions held?
There is no fixed session cadence. Sessions are scheduled one at a time, built around what is actually needed at that point in the engagement, rather than a pre-set weekly or monthly schedule.
What support is available between sessions?
Ongoing access between sessions is included as part of every engagement, not offered as an add-on.
Are coaching sessions held in person or online?
Sessions are held by video or in person, depending on the client's location. In-person sessions are available in and around Breda, Netherlands.
Who is executive coaching at Nexum designed for?
Nexum's coaching is designed for senior leaders and executives already performing well who want to be steadier and clearer under real pressure — including leaders making high-stakes decisions on incomplete information, leaders whose calls are closely watched by a board or the market, and leaders who perform well externally but feel the cost of it privately. It is not positioned as a remedy for underperformance.
How do I start working with an executive coach at Nexum?
The first step is a complimentary 45-minute discovery conversation with Fabrizio Micciche. There is no obligation. You can request a conversation via the contact page at nexumcoaching.com/contact.
Does Nexum also work with organisations?
Yes. Alongside one-to-one executive coaching for individual leaders, Nexum offers workshops, leadership programmes, and coaching at scale for organisations. Details are available on the For Organisations page.