Book IWD Speaker: Nikki Bhamra

Award-winning speaker & former crime investigator empowering leaders to make better decisions under pressure

Nikki Bhamra is a globally sought-after keynote speaker, former senior crime investigator, and human behaviour expert with more than two decades of frontline leadership experience in high-stakes environments. She brings the rigour of investigative thinking, developed while leading elite teams tackling serious organised crime and human trafficking, to help leaders think sharper, build trust, and perform under pressure.

Nikki translates complex investigative techniques into practical frameworks for leadership, critical thinking, psychological safety, and organisational culture. Her work equips leaders to challenge assumptions, uncover blind spots, and make better decisions in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.

An award-winning speaker, Nikki received the National Speaker Awards Bookers’ Choice 2025 Highly Commended Award, recognising her impact and demand across global audiences. Her keynotes combine gripping real-world stories with actionable insight, making her sessions both engaging and deeply practical.

Nikki has delivered keynotes and workshops internationally for a wide range of organisations and leadership audiences, sharing powerful lessons on trust, influence, communication, and human behaviour. Her ability to translate lived experience into meaningful leadership insight makes her a compelling speaker for events focused on empowerment, resilience, and transformative leadership.

She holds advanced professional credentials, including qualifications from the Institute of Leadership and Management and a Level 5 qualification with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, reinforcing her expertise in leadership and people development.

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