About

My name is Nicola Hughes and I’m the founder of Luminate. I founded my company based on the vision that every one of us deserves outstanding success, happiness and fulfilment.

I believe it’s not just what I do that makes Luminate successful, it’s the way in which I do it. The company is built around four key principles:

Making a difference: This is at the heart of everything I do. This ensures outstanding service and results for my clients.

Love: I love coaching. I love people. As a result I am passionate about my work.

Performance: I am achievement focussed and I measure my success by your results. I have a head for business and a heart for people.

Learning – I am committed to continual learning, I share my knowledge freely and actively encourage feedback.

My commitment to my Continuing Personal Development (CPD) means that my clients constantly benefit from my learning.

Prior to coaching I worked as an Account Director within the Corporate IT industry and had the privilege of working with numerous global Fortune 500 companies. During this time I managed European and Global sales teams delivering over $120m per annum.

I am a qualified and accredited coach with a Diploma in Coaching from Coaching & Mentoring International and a Certificate in Coaching from Newcastle College. I am a member of The Association for Coaching, the European Mentoring & Coaching Council and the Association of Career Professionals.

My coaching services come with a 100% money-back guarantee. Hopefully the complimentary coaching session I provide initially will help you to decide if I’m the right coach for you. However if after the first session you decide that my coaching is not right for you I’ll refund your money in full.


Please contact luminate or call 01902 895310 for a no obligation complimentary coaching session



  • Having worked with Nicola she certainly does challenge you and inspires you to challenge yourself. I am pleased to have Nicola as a friend as well as a coach who takes a great pride in results and your personal development. If you want to take massive steps forward in your business and personal life, talk to Nicola. You will be amazed by the results and also how much you can find out about yourself through personal coaching. I can't think of anyone better to talk to in order to reach your goals and learn about the inner you. Nicola is not only inspirational but has a personality that puts you at ease. Nicola's enthusiasm is infectious.

    Richard Fitzpatrick
    Sales Director
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