Nicole Freeman Coaching

Working with Nicole has been genuinely life-changing. She helped me move past limiting beliefs, gain clarity in my goals, and most importantly build a mindset that feels more resilient and purpose-led.

Nicole’s approach is unique: empathetic yet challenging, always tailored to me, and rooted in my values. She creates a safe, supportive space while holding me accountable to make real, lasting change. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for truly transformative coaching. More...

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Thank you so much Mike. I've loved working together and you deserve every credit for the changes you've seen in how you've shown up and the action you've taken. Celebrating you!

Working with Nicole has been nothing short of life-changing. She has an incredible ability to create a safe, supportive space where I felt able to voice things I had bottled up for months, feelings that had left me stuck. With her empathy and insight, she helped me de-bunk unhelpful thinking, map out a plan, and re-imagine the future I want.

Since our coaching sessions, I’ve experienced both personal and professional breakthroughs. I’ve received financial recognition at work for outstanding performance, earned a recognition award, attracted new client leads, and built a stronger professional network.

What stands out most about Nicole is her genuine care. She served and supported me even before I was formally a client, demonstrating her investment in my growth rather than chasing a transaction. Her approach is truly transformational: holistic, empowering, and deeply collaborative. She is phenomenal, and I credit her with giving me courage, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose at work and in life. More...

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Phumzile, I am really touched by your beautiful words and the self awareness you have showed in them. It's been beautiful to witness the "magic" you've created so far in such a short space of time...and see you really own your strengths. I have now doubt you will smash your goals...and your ceiling will become your next floor :)

Working with Nicole has been a truly transformative experience. Her guidance has helped me overcome personal challenges, shift limiting beliefs and gaining clarity on my goals. Through our coaching, I’ve seen significant improvements in my confidence, work-life balance and decision-making.
Nicole’s coaching approach really stands out, creatung a safe, empathetic space that allows for honest reflection and growth. I never felt rushed or pressured. Nicole has empowered me to tap into my own potential and align my actions with my values.
What truly sets Nicole apart is her genuine care for her clients. She’s been my supportive cheerleader and her commitment to my success has made all the difference in navigating both my professional and personal challenges.
I highly recommend Nicole for anyone looking to create meaningful change in their life. More...

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You've dealt with everything with such grace Rebecca, it's been a privilege to watch and to see you showing up even more confidently and powerfully - excited to see what we create next!

I worked with Nicole during a challenging career transition and found her support invaluable. She has a calm, practical style that helped me to challenge my own thinking and the sessions left me with a stronger sense of direction and confidence. I’d recommend Nicole to anyone looking for grounded, thoughtful coaching that makes a real difference. More...

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Having procrastinated for over a year before deciding to commit to finding a coach, Nicole made me feel very at ease from day one, and confirmed for me that coaching was going to be a great help.
Her natural warm personality, and ability to quickly understand what would work best for me, ensured that I quickly started to feel the benefit of the sessions.
Nicole has a brilliant knack of being able to identify what my blockers were/are, and helped me unlock these to feel like I was making progress.
She also got balance right of guiding but also pushing me to explore my own purpose and values.
More importantly she has provided me the tools to create a framework for when I slip, and give me the confidence that I know what I need to do to get back on track.
The impact of her time with me as been nothing short of transformational in terms of both how I approach things day to day, and how I look to the future.
This results have been felt across both my professional and personal relationships and how I approach each of these.
As a result of my experience, I have become a big advocate for coaching and I have suggested this route to several friends and colleagues.
Its probably a cliché, but I feel like a great weight has been lifted off me, and I feel more positive, but also worry less about things, procrastinate less, and feel I have created a framework for personal development that I can always lean into.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Nicole for anyone looking to help navigate the present and the future, or if you just want to have someone in your corner, helping you be the best version of you. More...

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Well, thank you Gavin. It's so wonderful to hear what has shifted for you, and that your own coaching journey has made you recommend coaching to others. What you've achieved already has been extraordinary. With this weight lifted, the world really is your oyster!

Before working with Nicole, I felt stuck and uncertain about the direction of my business. I was caught in my own head and struggling to move forward. From our very first session, Nicole created a safe space where I felt truly heard, and she helped me reframe my thoughts in a more positive and constructive way.

Our sessions focus on actionable strategies. She gives me the tools to use that are easily implemented, which help to reduce the daily task overwhelm Within just a short time, I noticed measurable changes, greater focus, more productive days, and I'm feeling more motivated to take my business forward.

If you’re looking for a coach who can help you shift your mindset, achieve clarity, better results and feel genuinely supported along the way, I can’t recommend Nicole highly enough. More...

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Thank you, Patricia. You've made great progress already and it's wonderful to hear you articulate the difference as well as notice and celebrate the changes you've made to really grow your business. Here's to lots more growth that I know is coming your way!

he time ive spent with Nicole is something I'm very grateful for, its been an incredible journey that has made me feel excited about life again, which is something I will never forget.

From the start the sessions have been uplifting and helped me to bring out the self belief I had convinced myself was no longer there

She has helped me to focus on achieving my goals, I've recently been getting out into the world bieng creative, Nicole gave us the skills and showed me the kindness I needed to apply to myself to have the heart to try.

There is a great focus around time measured goals, and the celebration and self recognition of achieving them, my attitude now is very switched on to what can I achieve, and how quickly can I get there, which in itself is making life so much more fun

Nicole is incredibly friendly and caring, which just shines through in any conversation we have

I was unsure about what working with a life coach would be like, the first time I spoke with Nicole I knew straight away that I wanted to go through this journey with her, and im so glad that I have.

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I started looking for a coach at a point when my life felt unbalanced. The issue wasn’t just hours; it was emotional, physical, and mental presence. At home I was there but not fully with my family, at work I could be hard to reach, partly because of diary and physical barriers, partly because my engagement style made me less accessible than I realised. That combination bred guilt, frustration, and a sense that I was underusing time and relationships. I could see volatility at home reflecting my own inconsistency, and juniors at work sometimes interpolating my intent in the gaps I left. I spoke to a number of coaches before starting to work with Nicole and chose to work with her as I found her both friendly and challenging, and from our initial conversation I felt she was invested in partnering with me to find sustainable refinement to a few aspects of my work and home life. Importantly, I found she really understood why I wanted a coaching partner and the outcomes I was looking for. I was wary of being vulnerable and exposing areas I felt I should already have “fixed.” Nicole met that fear with calm structure. From the outset she framed our sessions as time that were not outside of my comfort zone, but in the “growth zone,” where discomfort is information, not failure. Importantly, she didn’t try to “fix” me. Her approach was to equip me with practical tools and a platform for sustainable refinement, habits I could own, not advice that I needed as a crutch to maintain any positive change. At the start of the process, we clarified what “better” meant, set goals and established initial personal ratings and targets states. For me, these were to build more quality time with family, richer working relationships, and permission to take real downtime, which we translated into behaviours. Having a reference point of the goals and my self rating to reflect on through our sessions meant that progress was measurable, which I found really important. Nicole took time to appreciate what was effective for me in making refinements, quickly establishing that I best facilitated change through the application of frameworks, and I found the structure from the frameworks she introduced me to both powerful for myself, but also ones that I have taken into my workplace and used with colleagues. The way that Nicole appreciated my needs and most effective ways of learning meant that we could be really effective in our sessions, but also that change was sustainable. Reflecting on working with Nicole, she combines empathy with disciplined practicality. She listens deeply, asks the tough questions kindly, and then converts insight into repeatable routines. Coaching with Nicole has strengthened my career focus rather than diluting it. It given me an appreciation of my own abilities and made me more effective and impactful with senior audiences. Most importantly, I’ve understood how to balance my energy and emotion more across work and home, making my time more effective and collaborative at work, and making my time at home more restful and enjoyable. Nicole transformed my self-understanding and my approach to work–life balance without blunting my ambition. She gave me tools and a platform to make lasting refinements. The journey hasn’t always been comfortable, but it has been life-changing. I recommend her without hesitation, and already have! More...

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Working with Nicole has been both transformative and practical. She’s helped me challenge limiting beliefs, values, stay present, and build the discipline to focus on what matters instead of getting distracted. That shift has made a real difference in my leadership, relationships, and overall energy — I feel sharper, more resilient, and able to sustain momentum even when things get intense. We have worked on changing the language I use to describe and reframe situations.

The results have been clear. I’m making better decisions, achieving goals more consistently, and managing the balance between work and life in a way that feels sustainable. My confidence and energy levels are up, and I see the benefits every day.

What I value most is how Nicole tailors her approach. She brings structure, but adapts it to where I am. The extras — book club, accountability buddy, voice notes, offsites — keep the momentum going. I also lean on her as a sounding board for presentations and new initiatives, which has been a huge help in sharpening my thinking and impact.

She creates a safe space while also pushing and challenging me to grow, and I always come away from our sessions with clarity, motivation, and renewed energy. I find my time with Nicole super effective. This work has not just been impactful, but genuinely life-changing. More...

Nicole was recommended to me after I had experienced a time of extreme stress and anxiety. I couldn’t see the wood through the trees, work issues were overwhelming and my health was being impacted. I found Nicole was able to help me manage my crisis by helping me realise that the situation I was in was partly of my own creation! By reframing my perceptions, she helped me change my mindset and tackle the real issues that were holding me back. I’ve signed up for more coaching as I find Nicole’s conversational style, her genuine interest in me (and helping me), and the way she drops her insights and theories (I love a good theory or model!) into the conversation, to be not only very engaging but genuinely entertaining and educational. Thank you Nicole - you have really made difference to me! More...

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I came to Nicole looking for clarity around my work, mission, and life after nearly 10 years of just “getting on with the job” without much future planning. From the very start, her values and objectives exercise helped me reconnect with what truly matters, and she always had a way of bringing my scattered thoughts back to centre. She’s incredibly dedicated, reachable, thoughtful, and always willing to go the extra mile. I loved how she would share voice notes, research, and exercises that gave me structure, even while I was travelling for months. When I needed interview prep after redundancy, she pushed me in the best way: mock interviews, honest feedback, encouragement, and even creative ways to level up my CV. Nicole is the kind of coach who not only guides you but genuinely cheers you on. She helped me see my strengths, growth areas, and what I have to offer the world. I couldn’t recommend her more, 100% worth it. More...

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I’ve worked with Nicole over a 2 year period and our sessions have been extremely valuable to me as it’s shifted deep seated limited beliefs and has transformed my ability to reframe situations. While Nicole is welcoming and compassionate, she still challenges me (which I need!) to break my old way of thinking. I’m so happy with the results and I’ve had breakthroughs in my work and personal life as a result of working with Nicole. I highly recommend! More...

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I was really struggling to understand how to move forward with the business and it was having a real detrimental impact on my professional and personal life. Nicole offered me the space to work through, gently nudging my instinctual compass back in the right direction. From being completely at a loss (almost quitting!) a mere 8-9 months ago, to now having a brand new leadership team, new approach and new outlook. This was largely down to Nicole helping me have clarity when working through tough decisions. I feel completely blessed to have met Nicole when I did. Nicole also facilitated an in person event for her clients to connect with each other. This energised me so much and I realised I am not alone. Other people are experiencing similar issues with their businesses/roles and emphasised the importance of connection. I would 100% recommend Nicole to anyone who wants clarity and direction in their lives, with sessions delivered in an empathetic, kind and compassionate way. More...

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I chose Nicole as my coach because we connected exceptionally well, and she demonstrated a deep understanding of the issues I was facing. Nicole has been an invaluable coach, guiding me to view my challenges from new perspectives and actively working towards resolving them. She listens with great depth and poses insightful, thought-provoking questions. Her commercial background allows her to quickly grasp the business situations we discuss, enabling her to offer even more perceptive observations and inquiries. Over a tumultuous year, Nicole has both supported and challenged me, providing a safe space to navigate my thoughts and feelings. Her approach is both structured and flexible, consistently offering useful frameworks and resources. After each session, she provides reflections and additional materials that have helped me internalise new ways of thinking. Nicole's collaborative style highlights her genuine investment in helping her clients achieve their goals. In our initial session, we identified several goals and areas of my life to work on, and despite facing significant obstacles, we have made progress in all of them. I am incredibly grateful to Nicole for her unwavering support and commitment to helping me become a better version of myself. More...

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Working with Nicole has been genuinely transformational. Before coaching I was constantly overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck chasing external validation. I was always second guessing myself at work and feeling drained in my personal life. I knew I wanted to grow in my career and was working towards a promotion, but I didn’t feel I had the confidence to approach certain challenges in the way I needed to. In particular, presenting to the c-suite in internal meetings felt like a huge hurdle - I would overthink everything, worry about how I came across, and hold myself back. Nicole created a space that felt both safe and challenging, where I could be honest about what I wanted and the fears holding me back. We worked a lot on my mindset, and that shift changed everything. She really held up a mirror to my beliefs and challenged the story I’d been telling myself for years - that I was just naturally anxious and not meant to feel confident. Through our work, I realised those weren’t fixed traits but patterns I could shift. With Nicole’s support, I not only built the confidence to be myself and present effectively at work, but I also achieved the promotion I had been working towards. Honestly, I didn’t expect to see such a significant change, but it’s been transformative. I now approach challenges at work and in life with far more clarity and confidence, and it’s had a huge impact not just on my career trajectory but also on how I show up in my personal relationships. Where I used to hold back in meetings and over-analyse feedback, I now speak up confidently and handle pressure far more calmly. Nicole's approach is both compassionate and structured. She blends warmth and empathy with direct, thought-provoking questions and practical frameworks that helped me understand myself and my thinking process so that I could truly change. She tailored tools and practices to my situation, helped me reframe limiting beliefs, and taught me how to manage stress and communicate with clarity. One of her guiding mottos is to “coach the person, not the problem,” and I really felt the truth of that. Our work wasn’t just about fixing one issue - it had a ripple effect across so many areas of my life. What I appreciated most was the collaborative nature of our work. Nicole didn’t tell me who to be; she worked with me to help create a path that fits my values, vision, and purpose. She held me accountable without judgement, celebrated wins, and challenged me when I needed it. Her empathy made it safe to be vulnerable. She really pushed me to grow. If you’re unsure about coaching, or worried you can’t change, I can’t recommend Nicole enough. She helped me move from stuck and anxious to grounded, confident and more aligned with the life I want to lead - and the progress is real and lasting. Working with Nicole has been one of the most valuable investments I’ve ever made in myself. More...

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Sessions with Nicole have impacted my lifestyle in tremendously positive ways. She was kind, professional and a knowledgeable expert throughout. I'm so glad I had the courage to trust her and will be forever grateful for her support, help and guidance More...

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Without a shadow of a doubt, the most important piece of work on 'myself' undertaken. Nicole was instrumental in the entire process. A trusted and knowledgeable coach. I highly recommend Nicole skills, reach out and you will be a step closer to reaching your goals. More...

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Thank you Gillian for your lovely words. Coaching is an investment in yourself - money, yes, but also time and energy - and believing you're worth it. It's been wonderful to share this journey with you and watch you flourish.

A life changing experience. Nicole is a knowledgeable and trustworthy professional. Invest in yourself, Nicole is a highly valued and respected partner.

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Working with Nicole has been truly life changing for me.

When I started working with Nicole, I was going through a lot of changes in my personal life as I was going through a break up situation. I felt incredibly selfish and carried so much guilt. I felt like I was the most selfish person in the world for "wanting more" and breaking our family up. I didn't know if I had made the right decision, head and heart saying very different things and leaving me in a chaotic frame of mind.

I wanted to find myself again, feel more confident, and have some colour in my life. I wanted to find my voice again which I had lost over the last few years and especially throughout the early days of motherhood.

I was very concerned about sharing such personal problems with a complete stranger, but I think talking to someone completely removed from the situation was one of the biggest benefits.
Nicole is incredibly kind and caring and managed to challenge me in the most gentle way possible and shift my thoughts. It has been truly wonderful to have Nicole by my side navigating this last year.

I have taken away so many things from our sessions together. Nicole has made me realise that a watered down version of myself is not good for anyone. And that only if I'm being true to myself, I can live my life the way I want to live it.
I have learned to listen to my body and my instincts again, so I know I can trust myself and my decisions.

As a people pleaser, not putting myself last was incredibly hard for me. The sessions have helped me understand my worth and find my voice so I can stand up for myself, clearly articulate my wants and needs and also have boundaries in place to protect my inner peace. It's work in progress, of course, but the sessions are invaluable.

Over the last few months people have definitely noticed a change in me and I've had so many comments about how much happier and lighter I seem, that I have a spark in my eye again.

Working with Nicole will enable you to see yourself and your challenges from a different perspective and will give you the confidence to work through any issues. More...

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Thank you so much for your heartfelt words Vivi. It’s been an absolute privilege to work together on this journey of self-discovery and growth. Your courage in facing challenges, embracing change, and finding your voice again has been truly inspiring and I’m so glad our sessions have helped you reconnect with your confidence and inner strength. I have no doubt that even more positive changes are coming, and I'm here to support you in what lies ahead.

Working with Nicole has been truly life changing for me. When I started working with Nicole, I was going through a lot of changes in my personal life. I wanted to find myself and my voice again, which I felt I had lost. I was very concerned about sharing such personal problems with a complete stranger, but I think talking to someone completely removed from the situation was one of the biggest benefits. Nicole is incredibly kind and caring and managed to challenge me in the most gentle way possible and shift my thoughts. It has been truly wonderful to have Nicole by my side navigating this last year. I have taken away so many things from our sessions together. I have learned to listen to my body and my instincts again, so I know I can trust myself and my decisions. As a people pleaser, not putting myself last was incredibly hard for me. The sessions have helped me understand my worth and find my voice so I can stand up for myself, clearly articulate my wants and needs and also have boundaries in place to protect my inner peace. It's work in progress, of course, but the sessions are invaluable. Working with Nicole will enable you to see yourself and your challenges from a different perspective and will give you the confidence to work through any issues. More...

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Nicole is a true professional, caring individual. She is capable of filtering complex issues into simplistic explanations.
She is insightful, understanding and focusses on the individual’s concerns. . Nicole is a special individual who is passionate about coaching and committed to self improvement of others . She has helped me enormously to be in a far better place . More...

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Seeing you in a better place is amazing Clive and kudos to you for doing the work. It's been a real pleasure working together and seeing the ripple effect of our work...and I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next for you!

Nicole is a true professional, caring individual. She is capable of filtering complex issues into simplistic explanations. She is very insightful, understanding and focuses on the individual’s concerns. Nicole is a special person who is passionate about coaching and committed to self improvement of others. She has helped me enormously to be in a far better place. More...

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I have just completed a course of coaching with Nicole. It has been amazing. The best investment I have made on myself. Nicole is excellent at helping you pinpoint what you need/want to work on. After every session, I was uplifted, motivated , inspired and I had a clear set of goals that I wanted to achieve for myself.Nicole is kind and compassionate. Very committed to helping you to achieve . She truly will be your biggest cheerleader and a real pleasure to work with. I can't recommend her highly enough. Keep celebrating the small wins ☺️ thank you for everything and for helping me to achieve all of my own personal goals. What I thought was impossible, you made possible ☺️THANK YOU More...

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I'm really touched by your lovely words. You've been on such a journey and it's been a pleasure to be part of that. And I know this is only the start of it and what's possible for you Nat.

There is a ceaseless yet habitual rhythm to everyone's life, just like the rise and fall of the unrelenting months into the hard habits of the seasons. In my rhythm, I seemed to have run aground,stuck hard into the tail end of a dark moribund November dusk. Then there was Nicole, this life coach--call her what you will— I’ll call her a shepherdess. As she guided me, she didn’t tell me anything about how to live,instead she asked questions that dropped like spring seeds onto the boundless possibilities of my November mind. We spoke as friends and she simply asked, 'What do you want to grow here, John?’ And ‘You must be willing to sow the habits inside yourself’ It was all so simple yet as profound as a whispering wind. As a writer, I work with symbolism,feelings and thoughts.Nicole didn’t promise deep rose blooms when you’ve tended nothing within yourself. Instead she rather gave me the tools to prune away the dead and useless thoughts that I had allowed to subvert my habits. In doing so she allowed me to reopen my eyes and see what lay inside of me and with a steady hand I chopped away the aged beliefs and discovered that thing within all ourselves the beauty of self belief - A rose in my case maybe in yours too? So,If you are searching for clarity, for purpose, or simply for someone to hold a candle for you as you stumble forward into the unknown, Nicole is as good a companion as one could hope for on such a journey.She will not solve the mysteries of life but merely teach you to walk through them with newly open eyes and steady hands, once again into your own inner garden which has always been waiting for you to bloom again within it. Thankyou Nicole More...

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There is a ceaseless yet habitual rhythm to everyone's life, just like the rise and fall of the unrelenting months into the hard habits of the seasons. In my rhythm, I seemed to have run aground,stuck hard into the tail end of a dark moribund November dusk. Then there was Nicole, this life coach--call her what you will— I’ll call her a shepherdess.

As she guided me, she didn’t tell me anything about how to live,instead she asked questions that dropped like spring seeds onto the boundless possibilities of my November mind.

We spoke as friends and she simply asked, 'What do you want to grow here, John?’ And ‘You must be willing to sow the habits inside yourself’ It was all so simple yet as profound as a whispering wind.

As a writer, I work with symbolism,feelings and thoughts.Nicole didn’t promise deep rose blooms where you’ve tended nothing within yourself. Instead she rather gave me the tools to prune away the dead and useless thoughts that I had allowed to subvert my habits.

In doing so she allowed me to reopen my eyes and see what lay inside of me and with a steady hand I chopped away the aged beliefs and discovered that thing within all ourselves the beauty of self belief - A rose in my case maybe in yours too?

So,If you are searching for clarity, for purpose, or simply for someone to hold a candle for you as you stumble forward into the unknown, Nicole is as good a companion as one could hope for on such a journey.She will not solve the mysteries of life but merely teach you to walk through them with newly open eyes and steady hands, once again into your own inner garden which has always been waiting for you to bloom again within it.

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Not sure how best to reply to such a beautifully worded review John! It was a pleasure working with you and now you've reminded yourself of what's in the garden and what you can prune and what you want to sow, I'm looking forward to seeing what blossoms in the Spring. Thank you for sharing your thoughts so eloquently.

Nicole is a great supportive Life Coach who gives tremendous support, tools to work with and encouragement to believe in yourself to work on one’s goals. I am grateful for Nicole’s coaching sessions, and the progress Nicole has helped me make in my life. Thank you Jen More...

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Where can I start? In a matter of days I became very relaxed and felt that I could share anything with Nicole. Her sessions are a joy and have helped me a lot in working on my goals. Her knowledge in this field can easily be felt after the first conversation you have with her. Nicole made me feel invincible and I’ve always left her sessions feeling like nothing could stop me. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking to unlock their potential. I can’t wait to continue with the sessions for a long time coming More...

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When I came to Nicole for coaching supervision I was hoping to find a space for a sense of reassurance, confidence, a place to process challenges and turn them into constructive learning experiences, as well as having a space to bounce ideas around in terms of my coaching approach and mindset. Since we started working together I definitely feel more capable of handling emotional and challenging situations through coaching, and feeling more confident because of that. I also feel like I have more clarity about what kind of coach I want to be, and what's important to me and my coaching practice and business. I loved and really valued the supportive and nonjudgemental atmosphere where I felt safe to explore honestly what was going on. AND I really appreciated Nicole's expert reflections, ideas and input, and this really helped me to think around the subject and gain new insight. If you're thinking about having supervision with Nicole you should absolutely go for it! I feel in just a couple of supervision sessions, that they have made me feel tonnes more confident as a coach, and has really helped to accelerate my professional development. It is an incredible supportive and reflective space to explore, gain insight, learning and development for your professional craft. Heartfelt thank you Nicole! More...

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I was in one of Nicole's coaching supervision groups and I found her to be a great supervisor. The way she handles the group dynamics and allowed each one of use to share our chaleenges made it a very useful expereince and allowed me to reflect on my coachign practice. I was able to implement what I had learnt in the supervision sessions. I would highly recommend employing Nicole as a coaching supervisor. More...

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From my first session with Nicole she put me at ease that no matter what I brought to the table it was absolutely fine. Finding a supervisor who truly holds space and empathy for you in a trusting way is hard to come by, and especially with the kind of clients I have to come across, which is very challenging. Nicole clearly sets out from the start how she can partner with you, whilst also gently challenging the self doubt and inner critic that may creep up within us. Her supervision sessions have benefitted my own coaching sessions with clients with amazing results. I would recommend anyone who needs supervision to try a session with Nicole. You will not be disappointed. More...

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My experience with Nicole during 121 coaching supervision sessions was wonderful. Reflecting on my practice felt safe to me straight away. I had the clarity I was looking for by the end of our sessions and that really boosted my confidence as a coach. Nicole is highly recommended by me! More...

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I worked with Nicole over 2 sessions to give me a feel for how supervision could enhancing my coaching. Specifically I was looking for support, suggestions and learn from someone else's experience. I now feel more disciplined about self-reflection and how to make changes to tailor the coaching experience to the clients needs. I chose to work with Nicole as she was very warm and approachable which gave me confidence we could work well together. I appreciated her suggestions as they sparked my own thoughts and ideas, made me evaluate how I was working and what modifications I could make. I found our sessions energising and motivating. I'd recommend supervision as coaching in a vacuum can be a lonely place. Nicole provided a safe supportive space to test ideas, talk through difficulties, explore feelings of self doubt and made me feel re-energised to get back out there and do my best work. More...

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I undertook group supervision through my work. I was keen to have the opportunity to reflect on and gain insight into cases and themes. I welcomed the chance to learn from more experienced coaches. I really liked Nicole's style and the way she guided the group but let the group ultimately decide how to use the time. I liked the framework for the sessions. I valued her insights, her ability to summarise and link the issues brought into themes. I really valued the prompt feedback emails with excellent summaries of the session. I valued having links for areas for further exploration and development. The make up of the group was important and I was comfortable with the size of the group. I really valued the group's openness, honesty and vulnerability. This made it an authentic experience. I would recommend group supervision as an essential part of working as coach. More...

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I came to Nicole as a fairly new coach in my first few years of the career. I knew about the benefits of supervision and was ready to start holding myself accountable to grow more as a coach. My hope was that the supervision sessions would increase the confidence I had in my abilities, improve my knowledge and gain clarity over the next steps I needed to make to improve further. Supervision with Nicole has done all of that and more! It’s been so powerful working with someone further along the road than me! It has been empowering to know that my gut instinct is often on point, take stock of what’s going well as well as find solutions to overcome the challenges I bring to each session. She creates a safe space to explore topics and I always felt truly supported, knowing that I could be vulnerable in our confidential space. If you’re considering exploring supervision, I’d say do it! You won’t regret it. Having the dedicated time and space with Nicole, an experienced coach and supervisor, has been integral to my growth as a coach. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough! More...

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It has been a pleasure working with Nicole.
She took the time initially to really listen and understand the areas I wanted to work on with myself and has helped to guide me through those.
She follows up with me regularly, and it is almost like having my own personal non exec allowing me the time to carefully think through the value that I’m adding in the jobs I do.
I was dubious at first about the value of a mindset coach but it’s paid off many times over for me and I now feel much more organised and in control, I’ve massively reduced my levels of procrastination and am much more productive. And, most importantly, I enjoy my work a lot more because of this. More...

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Love that I've helped convince you of the benefits of a mindset coach Damian...and that you're really reaping the rewards. This is phase one. Phase two is going to be even bigger and better :) Thank you for taking time to share your experience of coaching with me.

Nicole is a very insightful coach who listens and can assess the core issues to work on . After a few sessions they sometimes change due to the depth of the questioning and her broad skill set she brings to the discussions. She is an intellectual professional coach and has a rare skill of also being a friend to you during the sessions along with a caring nature . More...

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I'm thrilled to be working together Clive and would reflect back all those qualities you've shared about me to you! Although we're only a few sessions in, you've made some amazing progress and it's a joy to see...and I'm looking forward to seeing where the coaching journey takes us!

I have used coaches at various times throughout my life and career, I have learned from all of them, but Nicole has taken me to a different level, she absolutely understands me. Her approach is never judgemental, she has an excellent personality and is fun in session, time always flys by. More...

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Darren, thank you SO much for that lovely review. Time flies when you're having fun and I love that our sessions are your "happy hour" - that's always the aim :) You've made fantastic progress and should be really proud of what you've accomplished so far.

Nicole is the ultimate professional, my experience working with her couldn’t be more positive and rewarding. She is a very smart, compassionate and kind individual who doesn’t settle for anything other than the best outcomes for her clients. If you are looking for a coach to steer you through some challenging times in your life and help you make some great decisions, then I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. More...

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Sam thank you for taking the time to share your views. You're right that I won't settle for anything less than the best for my clients - and clients like you that put in the work (and get the results!) make it easy :) I'm here to be your biggest cheerleader. You're amazing and this is only the start of this next, exciting chapter for you. Can't wait to see what unfolds!

Nicole is really easy to talk to and has totally understood what I needed from our sessions. I would highly recommend *****

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Thank you Nina for sharing your experience. Working with committed clients like you that do the work is just wonderful...and wonderful to see the results you're having. So much has already shifted in your life and I know you're just going to build on this. Exciting times!

Commencing my collaboration with a life coach had been a decision I contemplated for a while. I was eager to instigate changes in my life and mindset but felt uncertain about how and where to begin. One concern was finding someone like-minded, understanding, and capable of creating a comfortable space for me to open up – something I had struggled with for years.

I discovered the Bark website and decided to explore coaches who could potentially assist me. Shortly after posting a brief summary of my needs, I received numerous messages via calls, texts, emails, and even a voice note on WhatsApp. The non-intrusive voice note clearly explained the coach's offerings, making me feel instantly at ease. Amidst the multitude of options, I sought differentiators and trusted my gut feeling, which led me to Nicole. Without delving into other coaches' messages extensively, I sensed a synergy with Nicole that I needed to explore.

My gut feeling was confirmed during a discovery call with Nicole. Despite the initial difficulty in discussing my problems, Nicole facilitated the conversation, challenging my beliefs and quickly extracting the core issues. Unlike previous coaching experiences focused on business, this time, the emphasis was on personal development. Nicole identified and addressed my limiting beliefs, providing tools to face historical challenges and real-time issues.

The conversational and challenging nature of the sessions, coupled with logical reasoning, created a powerful combination. Nicole's coaching style, developed through years of working with diverse individuals, became evident. Sessions are tailored to my needs, with a structured yet flexible approach, allowing me to dictate discussion topics. The support extends beyond sessions, with the option to message Nicole during the week for accountability and to help overcome issues between sessions which is something I really value.

While I acknowledge that I am still on a learning journey, each session empowers me to improve. Nicole's ability to guide me to my own answers, often seemingly obvious in hindsight, is remarkable. I eagerly anticipate each session, leaving with a sense of empowerment and motivation to tackle anything.

For those genuinely committed to making a difference and seeking a collaborative partner, I highly recommend Nicole. Having experienced various coaching approaches, I find Nicole's style exceptional. This honest review reflects my positive experience, and I hope it resonates with others seeking valuable support on their journeys.

Thank you, Nicole, for your help and support. I eagerly anticipate more sessions as I continue to enjoy this transformative journey and I really appreciate all the energy and effort you have given me. Thank you More...

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Ryan thank you so much for such a thoughtful and comprehensive review of the nature and benefits of coaching for you and others considering embarking on the same journey. And I hope you enjoyed and learned from the reflections you shared here. It's been amazing watching you grow and share your learning with others in your circle so far and a pleasure to share this journey with you. Thank you

I have only been working with Nicole for a short time and already the difference it has made to my life is AMAZING 🤩 all the stuff I went to her with is already started coming to fruition and the difference is life changing. Thankyou Nicole .. cannot express enough the gratitude I feel. Karen Phillips More...

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It has been simply AMAZING to watch the shifts Karen - and that's credit to you and the work you've put in. Nothing's going to stop you now!

Nicole is a real life changer!
A friend suggested I tried Life Coaching as it had been recommended for himself and he knew I was still struggling after having Counselling and CBT so I googled Life Coaching which I honestly thought was mainly for people in high powered jobs to progress even further.
I discovered Bark, which I must admit I’d never heard of.
Nicole was one of the Life Coaches that contacted me after filling in the contact form online and I am so grateful she did!
I’m not even half way through my course with her, I’ve had 4 out of the 12 sessions so far, and I’ve chosen to do the full course which includes the hypnotherapy session, which I thought I would never do through fear of even more trauma from my past coming to the surface.
Life is so hard for so many of us for so many different reasons, and fortunately there are people such as Nicole who are there for us to guide us and set us on a new path to happiness.
Nicole’s commitment to helping me is above and beyond anything I’ve ever experienced, she makes regular contact via WhatsApp in between our sessions which I find amazing and so helpful because if I’m having a bit of a blip or a down day she always works through it with me.
I feel excited to get to the 12th session because if this is the effect Nicole has had on me so far then I can not wait to live the rest of my life as the new version of me.
Another fear of mine is being in front of a camera so my sessions with Nicole so far have been on the phone, and via WhatsApp video with Nicole’s camera on but my camera off but for session 5 I'm Zooming!!!
Bring it on Nicole!!! 💪🏼😊👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 More...

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Karen, YOU are changing your life from the inside out. And I'm grateful to have clients like you that do the work...and see the results. It's a real privilege to walk alongside you and watch your transformational journey...and I'm excited to "meet" you face to face at our next session. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience so far and also reflect and celebrate the changes you have made.

I started looking for a coach as my health insurance allowed several personal coaching sessions every year. I thought I had everything under reasonable control – I had just left a job where I had spent over 20 years to set up my own business and work in an industry and field that is deeply personal and important to me. This was going to allow for a better work life balance, and I was also coming to the end of my Masters’ studies. However, never one to give up a free opportunity, I started to look for a coach with no real set agenda other than to keep an open mind and learn as much as I could.

As soon as I met Nicole, I knew we would get on and that I would enjoy working with her. It also became very quickly apparent that old habits are hard to drop and despite taking the plunge and leaving a stable role for what is my dream job, it’s still very helpful to have someone by your side making sure you keep on the right path.

During our sessions, although I didn’t always have an agenda, Nicole has been able to help me make changes to the way that I think and act in certain situations that has been immensely beneficial both in my professional and personal life. In high performance sporting parlance, I would describe it that Nicole has helped me with the 1 or 2 percent marginal gains, that eventually adds.

Sadly, Nicole refused to give me the answers to the questions that I had, instead we worked together to allow me to find the answers myself, which any phycologist will tell you, make it far more likely that you will act upon them. The best complement that I can give Nicole is that I feel that I have her on my shoulder most days helping me to make the most of my opportunities, increasing my productivity, motivation, and joy. Sessions do not stop with Nicole once the call or meeting is over, she kindly continues to check in and share little anecdotes, helping you to progress in your goals and be a better version of yourself.

It will come as no surprise that I ‘highly recommend’ Nicole’s coaching services. More...

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David thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on our time together so far...and I hope that has helped shine a light on your amazing progress and allowed you to celebrate that. Changes in thinking, though they may seem small, are the foundations on which everything else rests imho. I love your honesty about being unsure what to "bring" to your coaching or the fact that you have to dig deep to unearth your own answers rather than me "advise" you ("sorry not sorry" as my kids would say on that front!) but as you say, that really helps embed the learning. That and having me as that silent monkey on your shoulder :) Looking forward to our next session and where this journey takes us!

I have been working with Nicole for the last four months. It has been a precious experience to have a safe place to talk, share thoughts, fears, and aspirations and be challenged constructively. It has been very thought-provoking, which has helped me take some significant steps forward in my personal, family and happiness goals.
I look forward to the calls we have and find Nicole's ability to work by messenger and recorded message and to fit around my busy business life means I have been able to learn and grow and get the most out of our coaching sessions. I would happily recommend Nicole to anyone looking for someone to help them grow, develop and take on complex life challenges going forward. More...

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Steve, thank you for your lovely review and it's testament to your hard work...even "remotely" by messager etc..that you've made such huge progress even after (relatively) few sessions. You're approaching your challenges with such a shift in mindset and that willingness to learn and take on board new ideas is something to be really proud of. I know there is more to come and that whatever challenges come your way, you are in a great place to navigate them in a way that serves you best.

Sometimes it is hard to understand why we feel a certain way about aspects of life, and our thoughts and insecurities can get the better of us, which if not dealt with properly can limit our potential and happiness.

I've had three sessions with Nicole so far, and she's genuinely making a hugely positive impact in helping me navigate the challenges and thought processes which I perhaps have a natural tendency to digress to.

I've never invested in private coaching before but I'm utterly delighted to have Nicole as my coach. I had various coaches to choose from at the start, but from the beginning I knew she cared, she helps me succeed and continues to do so.

Our sessions fly by, I get so much out of them.

I couldn't recommend her higher. More...

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What great reflections on our sessions David...and that shows how powerfully you have shown up and taken action. This is early days as you say, so I'm looking forward to see the next wave of shifts as you embed this learning as we continue to work together. Thank you for your kind words and for being a joy to work with!