About Skill Bridge

A strategy firm for exceptional talent.

We help world-class professionals secure Global Talent Visas through evidence architecture, narrative clarity, and end-to-end guidance.

Nabila Farzin

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Nabila Farzin

Founder & CEO

Nabila founded Skill Bridge to give exceptional talent a strategy firm — not a paperwork mill. She leads every major engagement standard and coaches consultants on evidence architecture.

  • Founded Skill Bridge as a Stage 1 endorsement consultancy
  • 100+ applications guided across 20+ countries
  • Former product & policy advisor for tech leaders
  • Focus: Digital Technology Exceptional Talent & Promise
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Recognition and press covering Skill Bridge’s founder and the work behind our consultancy.

Leadership

More about our CEO

Nabila Farzin is Founder & CEO of Skill Bridge. After years advising product and policy leaders on how excellence is evaluated internationally, she built Skill Bridge to raise the standard of Global Talent Visa Stage 1 preparation.

She specialises in Digital Technology pathways for founders, engineers, researchers, and design leaders — with a focus on criteria mapping, narrative clarity, and reviewer-ready evidence packs.

Under her leadership, Skill Bridge maintains selective intake, transparent scopes, and a high guided success rate. Nabila speaks regularly on talent mobility, evidence strategy, and building recognition that panels can trust.

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Awards & recognition

Milestones that mark our work

2025

Global Client Impact Award

Skill Bridge Internal Recognition

Recognised for client outcomes across 20+ countries.

2024

Top Talent Strategy Consultancy

Industry Peer Nomination

Noted for evidence-first endorsement preparation.

2023

Founder Leadership Mention

Women in Tech Community

Elena Voss recognised for mentoring exceptional talent.

2021

100+ Applications Guided

Skill Bridge Milestone

Crossed a hundred guided Stage 1 engagements.

Team

Consultants behind the work

Operators and strategists who understand exceptional careers.

Marcus Reid

Marcus Reid

Senior Talent Strategist

Specializes in digital technology and founder pathways, with a focus on evidence architecture and recommender strategy.

Priya Nair

Priya Nair

Evidence Lead

Turns complex careers into clear, reviewer-ready packs. Background in research communications and editorial strategy.

Tomás Silva

Tomás Silva

Client Success Partner

Owns timelines, stakeholder coordination, and a calm path from kickoff to submission.

Timeline

Company milestones

  1. 19

    2019

    Skill Bridge founded

    Launched as a boutique practice for exceptional digital talent seeking Global Talent pathways.

  2. 21

    2021

    100+ applications guided

    Crossed a hundred guided applications with a focus on quality over volume.

  3. 23

    2023

    Expanded sector coverage

    Formalized playbooks for research, design, and growth leadership profiles.

  4. 25

    2025

    Global client base

    Clients from 20+ countries, unified by one standard: evidence-driven excellence.

Packages

Choose your package

From a focused Priority Call to bespoke 1-to-1 coaching — pick the support level that matches where you are in the Stage 1 endorsement journey.

Build the leadership narrative

Leadership Enhancement

A self-paced course that helps you articulate leadership, impact, and innovation — the foundations endorsement panels look for in Digital Technology profiles.

£500

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Installments available
  • Leadership in Tech profile review
  • Frameworks for Impact & Recognition
  • Self-paced modules
  • Part support via media coverage
  • Full Review
  • Weekly Support
  • Full support through Endorsement Stage

Ideal for: Early-stage applicants who need to strengthen how they present leadership and public profile before a full strategy engagement.

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Templates and guidance, on your schedule

DIY Membership Area

Access Skill Bridge DIY resources — checklists, evidence templates, and structured prompts so you can prepare materials independently with expert frameworks.

£700

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Installments available
  • Leadership in Tech Course
  • DIY Membership Area
  • Evidence & letter templates
  • Criteria mapping worksheets
  • Part support
  • Extra Leadership Enhancement
  • Full Review
  • Weekly Support
  • Personalized Strategy
  • Full support through Endorsement Stage

Ideal for: Self-starters who want professional templates and structure without full 1:1 coaching.

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Clarity before commitment

Strategy Session

A focused strategy engagement to map your profile against Global Talent criteria, identify gaps, and leave with a written pathway plan.

£1,500

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Installments available
  • Leadership in Tech Course
  • DIY Membership Area
  • Strategy Session
  • Assessment & pathway assessment
  • Written strategy memo
  • Part support
  • Personalized Plan
  • Extra Leadership Enhancement
  • Full Review
  • Weekly Support
  • Full support through Endorsement Stage

Ideal for: Professionals who want a clear, evidence-driven personalized plan before investing in a full review.

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Expert sense-check of your draft pack

Review Only Package

Already drafting your endorsement materials? We review your statement, evidence structure, and letters — spotting gaps and strengthening presentation before you submit.

£1,000

Klarna
Installments available
  • Leadership Enhancement
  • DIY Membership Area
  • Full pack review & sense-check
  • Gap analysis & rewrite guidance
  • Letter feedback
  • Part support
  • Weekly Support
  • Full support through Endorsement Stage

Ideal for: Applicants who have drafted materials and need an expert review before submission.

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Recommended

Strategy + review through submission readiness

Full Review Package

Our most popular engagement: strategy, narrative drafting support, evidence architecture, letter guidance, and iterative review until your Stage 1 pack is endorsement-ready.

£3,500

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Installments available

3-payment plan

First £1,750 · Due on booking

  • Leadership Enhancement
  • DIY Membership Area
  • Strategy Session
  • Full review & revisions
  • Evidence pack assembly guidance
  • Letter strategy & review
  • Submission readiness support
  • Part-to-full support continuum
  • Weekly Support for 4 weeks
  • Full support through Endorsement Stage

Ideal for: Serious applicants who want structured strategy plus thorough review with full weekly coaching.

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Undivided attention, end-to-end

Bespoke 1-to-1 Support

White-glove coaching with dedicated sessions, full support across criteria, structure, evidence, letters, and submission — limited seats each month.

£5,000

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Installments available

3-payment plan

First £2,500 · Due on booking

  • Leadership Enhancement
  • DIY Membership Area
  • Strategy Session
  • Full Review Package inclusions
  • Bespoke 1-to-1 coaching calls
  • Full support through Endorsement Stage
  • Priority turnaround
  • Dedicated consultant
  • Unlimited weekly calls

Ideal for: Founders and senior talent who want maximum 1:1 support and a tightly managed path to endorsement.

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Free E-Book

UK Global Talent Visa E-Book

A practical primer for Stage 1 endorsement

Download our free guide covering criteria pathways, evidence planning, recommendation letters, and how Skill Bridge approaches Stage 1 endorsement preparation.

  • Exceptional Talent vs Exceptional Promise explained
  • Evidence matrix starters for Digital Technology
  • Letter briefing checklist
  • Common refusal patterns to avoid

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We'll discuss your assessment and recommend the right package — from Strategy Session to Full Review or Bespoke Coaching. All queries are replied to within 5 working days.

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