When I first started working with Nicola, I was exhausted from trying to be everything to everyone. I was carrying so much - trying to meet expectations, manage responsibility, and handle pressure - and underneath it all, I felt like I was barely holding it together. What I found in our sessions was a space to breathe, to see things from a different perspective and to start understanding what I actually needed. Nicola helped me learn how to recognise what was driving my emotional reactions and gave me the tools to get back to calm and respond from a much clearer place. I feel lighter, more present, and more confident in how I lead - and I’m finally starting to enjoy both my work and my life again. Nicola, I’m deeply grateful for your support and all I’ve gained through our work. Thank you. LR, Taupō

I met Nicola at a national conference, where she was a presenter. She was talking about the survival brain and something in the way she explained it really struck a chord. I was feeling stuck- stuck in stress, in survival - and honestly, I didn’t see a way out. One brief conversation we had changed everything. She explains things in a way that just makes sense, and working with her has helped me understand what was going on in my system and how to shift it. I’ve gone from surviving to feeling hopeful again - about myself, my work and the future. I’m looking forward to our next round of coaching. You were right, Nicola - getting here feels like a black belt (Shodan) moment, but it’s really just the beginning. - Business Adviser, NZ