Trusted by CEOs, boards, and senior teams across global organisations, Nis Arend combines commercial rigour with behavioural insight.
She built her expertise as a senior leader at Barclays Wealth and has led complex initiatives at top-tier financial institutions including HSBC Private Bank, Santander, Deloitte, RBS, Coutts and Barclays.
Her reputation is built on clear thinking, precise facilitation, and delivering results that stand the test of time. She’s known for her precision, judgement and strategic clarity.
Across decades of experience, she has earned a track record of impact at the top tables of finance, leadership and client engagement.
Your Board: Are they delivering?
When boards stall, the cause is rarely strategy.
The reasons are rarely obvious: hidden dynamics, blurred accountability or competing priorities that drain momentum.
That’s where I come in.
I reveal unspoken dynamics, align priorities, and establish clarity and accountability at the top table.
Boards I work with:
Make timely, confident decisions especially under pressure, when it counts even more
Hold each other accountable on critical issues
Align with the CEO and leadership team to drive strategic clarity
Client story | Helen’s Board, UK:
When Helen Young asked for my support, her board faced immense challenges: Brexit, Covid-19, and the war were threatening their supply chain, raw material costs were soaring, and cash flow was a constant battle.
Challenge: Brexit, COVID-19, and spiraling raw material costs threatened cash flow and supply chains.
Intervention: We clarified priorities, addressed underlying tensions, and strengthened decision-making processes.
Result: The board restored confidence, regained momentum, and achieved a 60% increase in turnover while maintaining strong margins.
Together, we transformed her team from surviving to thriving, reviving business performance and empowering them to lead with confidence, clarity and courage.
Your Sales Team: Do they need to land more business?
Even talented Relationship Managers can leave opportunities on the table.
Some lack confidence to ask for more wallet share, others struggle with client conversations or compliance hurdles, and quietly ambitious team members are often overlooked in favour of their charismatic extroverted counterparts.
Misalignment, inconsistent performance, and misplaced motivation can hinder sales teams.
It’s easy to see why many sales people fall short of delivering their best.
That’s where I come in.
I partner with sales leaders to equip their teams with the skills, insight and confidence to be Trusted Advisors in front of clients.
Teams I work with:
Identify untapped client opportunities that generate measurable revenue
Confidently expand wallet share with existing clients
Apply practical strategies to navigate difficult conversations and complex client dynamics
Client story | Amer’s Sales Team, Private Bank, Dubai:
When Amer’s sales team in Dubai faced a crossroads, they felt stuck and uncertain about new opportunities.
Challenge: Team were at a crossroad where they felt stuck, believing they had exhausted their existing channels to market.
Intervention: Through my bespoke sales team training program, delivered over five intensive days, we uncovered hidden client segments and built targeted engagement strategies. We also uncovered a new niche in an emerging market. This equipped his team members with practical tools and the mindset to approach the right clients with confidence.
Result: Team landed over $10M in new business and continues to build on this framework to grow wallet share.
Today, they continue to build on the framework to innovate and rinse and repeat their success.
Your CEO: Are you truly confident in your team’s alignment?
Leadership can be a lonely place.
Are you getting the results you want, or just going through the motions?
CEOs seek a trusted advisor to test ideas, gain clarity and make confident decisions in high-stakes moments.
The biggest challenge often isn’t external – it’s internal.
CEOs seek a trusted advisor to test ideas, get clarity and make confident decisions in high-stakes moments. This is about connection to yourself so you stay strong, staying ahead, influencing outcomes and leading with impact.
When CEOs come to me, they typically want to:
Navigate sensitive leadership moments with precision.
Align their executive team for clarity, cohesion, and accountability.
Make confident decisions that directly shape growth and performance.
I provide high-trust, tailored guidance through:
One-to-one strategic advisory sessions and real-time support for critical decisions.
Executive messaging, communications preparation, and influence guidance.
Leadership team diagnostics, integration, and alignment sessions.
Client story | Mike Ellwood, Commercial Bank, London:
When Mike came to work with me, he was navigating a high-stakes executive transition and wanted clarity, confidence, and alignment across his leadership team. Together, we focused on strategic decision-making, team cohesion, and developing a clear leadership presence.
“I very much appreciated Nis’s no-nonsense, direct style… A true professional who delivers results and builds trust.”
You’re not alone. I can help you.
I provide trusted guidance to help you navigate high-stakes decisions with clarity and confidence.
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