Nicolò Del Zotto

Nicolò's approach to agile coaching is grounded in practical experience across remarkably diverse contexts. His work spans startup environments requiring rapid pivots to large-scale enterprise transformations involving complex stakeholder ecosystems. This breadth enables him to adapt coaching strategies to organizational maturity levels, from teams taking their first steps with Scrum to established agile practices needing refinement at scale. He has successfully navigated the unique challenges of industries as varied as blockchain startups and traditional hospitality businesses, demonstrating the universality of agile principles when applied with contextual intelligence.

His coaching philosophy centers on meeting teams and organizations where they are, rather than imposing rigid frameworks. Drawing on his ICE-AC and ATC credentials, Nicolò employs professional coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and teaching stances fluidly, selecting the appropriate approach based on team needs and organizational dynamics. He focuses on building self-organizing capabilities and fostering psychological safety, recognizing that sustainable agility emerges from empowered people rather than prescribed processes. His international experience across multiple continents has sharpened his ability to navigate cultural differences and build alignment in distributed, multicultural teams.

As Chapter Lead of the Agile Coaches Alliance, Nicolò contributes to the broader agile community by supporting fellow coaches in developing their practice and advancing the profession. His leadership emphasizes servant leadership principles, creating spaces where coaches can learn from one another and elevate their craft. Whether scaling teams, resolving organizational impediments, or coaching leaders through transformation, Nicolò brings structure and adaptability in equal measure, helping organizations achieve meaningful, lasting change.