Developing leaders for a complex world.

Dr Nichola Ashby is an internationally recognised nursing leader, workforce strategist and education expert with more than four decades of experience across clinical practice, higher education, global policy and professional regulation. Former UK Deputy Chief Nurse for Education, Research and Ethics at the Royal College of Nursing.

A global authority on nurse competence, credentialing and workforce development, she advises governments, universities, regulators and health systems through Axis Culture Group and Horizon Health Consultancy. ILM Level 7 executive and team coach.

Ethan leads operations, growth and delivery at Axis, connecting faculty, partners and clients into programmes that run with precision. His background spans corporate finance, data analytics and technology automation alongside operational strategy in high-growth professional services and investment environments. At Axis he is responsible for the end-to-end client journey: from first enquiry and partnership scoping through programme design, delivery logistics and post-programme evaluation. He combines analytical rigour with a clear commercial instinct, ensuring that ambitious learning and culture strategies translate into engagements that are well-structured, measurable and financially sound.

Sharon has spent more than two decades leading at the intersection of higher education, healthcare and organisational development. She is Associate Deputy Head of School - People and Culture, Editor of Holistic Nursing Practice and a former Professional Lead for Leadership and Education at the Royal College of Nursing. Her work has shaped nurse education, leadership curricula and culture initiatives across clinical and academic systems. She is currently completing her formal coaching qualification and brings a deeply human, evidence-informed approach to people and culture: building environments where leaders can grow through clarity, challenge and reflection.