About Me

Nick Day is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and author ranked the number one Global Payroll Thought Leader in the world by Thinkers360. He holds the PayrollOrg Global Vision Award, Reward Strategy Personality of the Year 2023, and has spent 24 years at the intersection of payroll, leadership, and human performance. As founder of JGA Recruitment Group, he has placed over 10,000 professionals globally. As host of The Payroll Podcast, The HR L&D Podcast and the Mindful Paths Podcast; Nick has interviewed the leaders shaping the future of work. He is also the creator of The Fear Equation™, a framework that helps professionals turn hesitation into decisive action.

His books span the full range of his work. The Payroll Pivot: From Invisibility to Influence makes the case for payroll professionals claiming the strategic influence they have already earned. He also co-authored Founders in Focus: Stories from 14 Entrepreneurs Who Built It Their Way. He holds ILM Level 7 qualifications in Executive Coaching, CIM Level 7 in Professional Consulting, and a Master's degree in Theatre from the University of London.

The Payroll Pivot: From Invisibility to Influence is his debut book.