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Empowering Ambitious Founders to Realize Their Potential.

Integrated executive coaching and strategic advisory for founders ready to scale sustainably and lead authentically.

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Empowering Ambitious Founders to Realize Their Potential.

Integrated executive coaching and strategic advisory for founders ready to scale sustainably and lead authentically.

Get in touch

Partnering with Founders at Every Stage of Growth.

Building and scaling a business is a unique journey, requiring tailored support at every stage.

I work with ambitious founders to navigate the full lifecycle of their business—from launching and scaling to navigating exits and redefining success.

Through a unique blend of coaching and consulting, I provide the clarity, strategy, and leadership support founders need to achieve sustainable success.

My approach reflects a belief that ambition can—and should—evolve, aligning success with what matters most.

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A Founder Helping Founders Thrive.

I understand the challenges founders face because I’ve been there.

Over two decades in marketing and consulting, I built and successfully sold an 8-figure, 150-person business and co-founded Asia's first brand-technology group. Along the way, I navigated complex team dynamics, operational challenges, and the ever-present pressures of growth.

Today, as an ICF-accredited executive coach and advisor, I bring a unique blend of real-world founder experience and professional coaching expertise to the table. My journey has given me a deep appreciation for the resilience, clarity, and strategic thinking required to build exceptional businesses.

I’m passionate about helping founders align their business success with personal fulfillment. I believe leadership should empower—not overshadow—the lives we want to live. This philosophy is also reflected in my project, ReAmbitioning, where I explore evolving definitions of success and ambition. Whether supporting startups, scaling ventures, or preparing founders for exits, my work focuses on driving impact that lasts.

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The Hybrid Approach: Coaching Meets Consulting.

Founders need more than advice.

They need guidance that reflects the unique complexities of their journey.

My hybrid approach combines strategic consulting with transformational coaching to deliver actionable solutions and meaningful growth. This blend allows me to:

Offer practical, real-world strategies to drive business outcomes.
Provide leadership coaching to help founders lead with confidence and authenticity.
Address both immediate business challenges and long-term leadership development.

I believe in sustainable success—building businesses that thrive without compromising the founder’s well-being. This philosophy is rooted in ReAmbitioning, my exploration of how ambition evolves to align success with purpose and personal values.

Discover my solutions for founders

Tailored Solutions to Match Your Unique Needs.

Personalized Services

I offer three flexible approaches to meet the unique needs of founders, providing practical solutions and transformational leadership development.

1. Hybrid Coaching & Consulting

Best For: Founders who need both strategic direction and leadership growth.
What It Includes: Regular sessions combining actionable business strategies with leadership coaching.
Outcome: Sustainable growth and aligned leadership to navigate challenges and opportunities with confidence.

2. Leadership Coaching

Best For: Founders ready to step into authentic, resilient leadership roles.
What It Includes: Personalized coaching to develop clarity, confidence, and leadership skills.
Outcome: Transformational leadership growth, improved decision-making, and team alignment.

3. Strategic Consulting

Best For: Founders seeking practical, results-driven solutions for specific business challenges.
What It Includes: Advisory services tailored to areas like scaling, team alignment, or fundraising.
Outcome: Clear strategies and measurable business results.

Let's Build Your Roadmap Togeher.

My engagements are designed to meet your needs, whether you prefer ongoing support or a focused project.

Here’s how we work together

Discovery Call: We begin with a call to explore your challenges, goals, and needs.
Tailored Plan: Based on our conversation, I create a customized engagement plan.
Execution: We work together through regular sessions or focused projects to deliver results.

Options for Engagement

Ongoing Retainer: Long-term partnership for continuous support across strategic and leadership goals.
Bespoke Projects: Targeted solutions for specific challenges, such as fundraising preparation or team alignment.

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From Start to Exit: Supporting Founders Through Every Phase.

As a founder, your needs evolve over time, and so should your support.

I partner with founders across the entire business lifecycle, offering guidance that adapts to your challenges and opportunities.

1. Launch

Focus Areas: Vision-setting, strategy creation, and building momentum.
How I Help: Provide a clear roadmap for early success while building your confidence as a leader.

2. Scale

Focus Areas: Aligning teams, optimizing processes, and managing sustainable growth.
How I Help: Develop scalable strategies and strengthen your leadership to inspire and drive results.

3. Transition

Focus Areas: Preparing for fundraising, succession planning, or exits.
How I Help: Equip you with strategic guidance and leadership clarity to navigate pivotal transitions.

4. Reimagine

Focus Areas: Redefining success and planning your next chapter after an exit.
How I Help: Help you explore new opportunities and align them with your values, vision, and personal goals.

Your Questions, Answered.

Please reach us at nick@nickcakebread.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Who do you work with?

I work with ambitious founders navigating growth, leadership transitions, or preparing for fundraising and exit.

What makes your approach different?

I combine real-world founder experience with ICF-accredited coaching expertise. My hybrid approach blends actionable strategies with leadership growth to deliver both immediate and long-term results.

Can i just chose consulting or coaching

Yes. While many clients benefit from the hybrid approach, I also offer standalone consulting or coaching services.

What is the hybrid approach?

The hybrid approach blends the best of consulting and coaching. It provides practical business strategies alongside leadership development to ensure both immediate results and long-term growth.

What kind of businesses do you work with?

I partner with founder-led businesses across tech, marketing, eCommerce, creative industries, and more

Do you offer ongoing support?

Yes. Many clients choose an ongoing retainer for consistent strategic guidance and leadership development over time.

How do bespoke projects work?

Bespoke projects focus on specific challenges, such as preparing for fundraising, exit planning, or aligning founding teams. These engagements are customized to address your unique needs.

Do you offer virtual coaching?

Yes, I work with clients remotely all around the world, so we can connect wherever you’re located.

How do i get started?

It starts with a conversation. Book a discovery call to explore how we can work together.

Empowering Ambitious Founders to Realize Their Potential.

Empowering Ambitious Founders to Realize Their Potential.

Partnering with Founders at Every Stage of Growth.

I believe founders can build extraordinary businesses without sacrificing their values, vision, or well-being. My mission is to help ambitious leaders scale smartly, lead authentically, and achieve success on their terms.

A Founder Helping Founders Thrive.

I understand the challenges founders face because I’ve been there.

The Hybrid Approach: Coaching Meets Consulting.

Founders need more than advice.

Tailored Solutions to Match Your Unique Needs.

Personalized Services

Let's Build Your Roadmap Togeher.

From Start to Exit: Supporting Founders Through Every Phase.

As a founder, your needs evolve over time, and so should your support.

"Nick has been an invaluable resource for me and my partners since we started our company. His coaching and counsel have been transformative. It’s been a joy to work together in solving our company’s biggest challenges."

What Founders Say.

Let's Start The Conversation.

If you’re a founder looking for support that’s grounded in real experience and dedicated to your success, let’s talk. Together, we can chart a path that’s not just about growth, but about building something meaningful.

Schedule a Free Discovery Call.

Your Questions, Answered.

Explore ReAmbitioning

Empowering Ambitious Founders to Realize Their Potential.

Empowering Ambitious Founders to Realize Their Potential.

Partnering with Founders at Every Stage of Growth.

I believe founders can build extraordinary businesses without sacrificing their values, vision, or well-being. My mission is to help ambitious leaders scale smartly, lead authentically, and achieve success on their terms.

A Founder Helping Founders Thrive.

I understand the challenges founders face because I’ve been there.

The Hybrid Approach: Coaching Meets Consulting.

Founders need more than advice.

Tailored Solutions to Match Your Unique Needs.

Personalized Services

Let's Build Your Roadmap Togeher.

From Start to Exit: Supporting Founders Through Every Phase.

As a founder, your needs evolve over time, and so should your support.

"Nick has been an invaluable resource for me and my partners since we started our company. His coaching and counsel have been transformative. It’s been a joy to work together in solving our company’s biggest challenges."

What Founders Say.

Let's Start The Conversation.

If you’re a founder looking for support that’s grounded in real experience and dedicated to your success, let’s talk. Together, we can chart a path that’s not just about growth, but about building something meaningful.

Schedule a Free Discovery Call.

Your Questions, Answered.

Connect With me on Social.

Explore ReAmbitioning

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