Higher Grounds Coaching
Developing next generation leaders
Higher Grounds Coaching
Developing next generation leaders
My Story
Higher Grounds Coaching was founded in 2024 by Nick Hopkins.
Nick's passion for coaching grew in his role as an internal coach in a corporate environment. A feature of those sessions was to serve clients a freshly ground pour over coffee, a symbol of creating a safe and supportive environment and the value of servant leadership.
The essence of those coaching sessions is captured in the name and continues in the way Nick partners with clients on a journey to higher grounds - a place where clients can see their situation from a new vantage point and gain clarity on a path towards personal growth and transformation.
About Higher Grounds Coaching
Dr. Nick Hopkins
Dr. Nick Hopkins
Dr. Nick Hopkins
Nick has worked with many excellent leaders in both the UK and US, having worked in senior leadership positions in the pharmaceutical industry for over 28 years. He has an extensive scientific background, having completed postgraduate and postdoctoral studies, and has held leadership positions in IT, HR, Portfolio & Business Operations,
Nick has worked with many excellent leaders in both the UK and US, having worked in senior leadership positions in the pharmaceutical industry for over 28 years. He has an extensive scientific background, having completed postgraduate and postdoctoral studies, and has held leadership positions in IT, HR, Portfolio & Business Operations, and Learning and Organization Development.
In his leadership roles Nick led many organization-wide programs, including culture change initiatives, leadership development programs, manager forums, and new manager orientation.
Nick is a former international track & field athlete and achieved the significant milestone of running a sub-4-minute mile. He continues to love outdoor sports and can be found hiking, running, mountain-biking with family, or at early morning beach workouts in San Diego - complete with post-workout coffee of course!
Approach
Dr. Nick Hopkins
Dr. Nick Hopkins
My approach to coaching is rooted in my Christian faith. I believe all people are unique and wonderfully made, and I work collaboratively with clients to help identify their strengths, overcome limiting beliefs, and develop practical strategies for achieving their goals.
My coaching is characterized by appreciative inquiry and developin
My approach to coaching is rooted in my Christian faith. I believe all people are unique and wonderfully made, and I work collaboratively with clients to help identify their strengths, overcome limiting beliefs, and develop practical strategies for achieving their goals.
My coaching is characterized by appreciative inquiry and developing self-awareness and personal responsibility in how client's lead, both professionally and personally. I work to build strong and trusting partnership with clients, and treat every relationship as a precious gift that deserves to be nurtured
Romans 12:2; Philippians 2:3; Colossians 3:23
Services
Dr. Nick Hopkins
Services
I offer a range of coaching services, including one-on-one coaching sessions, group coaching, team development, and small group leadership development programs. My areas of expertise include leadership development, transition management, 360 assessment, personal development, and health & spiritual wellbeing.
I have a particular passion
I offer a range of coaching services, including one-on-one coaching sessions, group coaching, team development, and small group leadership development programs. My areas of expertise include leadership development, transition management, 360 assessment, personal development, and health & spiritual wellbeing.
I have a particular passion for accelerating the development of high performing leaders who are in transition to new roles with a focus on maintaining health and wellbeing both in and out of work.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
ACC certified with ICF, certified in MBTI®, Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI®), Hogan Leadership Assessments.