My clients include:
Here's what my clients say about me...
"Nicola is an extraordinary coach. She is a keen observer of behaviour and draws on her observations to provide her high-potential coachees with actionable feedback that enhances their self-awareness and their competencies. Her coaching is rich in creative but practical suggestions that equip her coachees to actually implement the insights developed during the coaching relationship to more effective on-the-job leadership performance." Seymour Adler, Senior Vice President, Talent Solutions Consulting, Aon Consulting
"Nicola is one of the most engaging coaches you can find. I have yet to meet a client who did not enjoy the energy and impact that she brings to each assignment." Andrew Hill, Director of Talent Management, DBM
"The coaching was an enabler to achieving potential, reducing stress for the employee as they developed into a multinational company role. The coaching from Luminate was an essential tool for management development and was beneficial as part of an acquisitions intregration process. Clearly Nicky is world class in what she does." Neil Price, Operations Director, Honeywell
Nicola is outstanding as a coach and even more so as a person. She is the authentic leader in action; emotionally intelligent, receptive, empathic and grounded.” Bhanu Dhir, CEO, Wilson Given
"Nicky is an incredibly positive and knowledgeable executive coach who improves people by combining tools, processes and examples from established methods along with real practical real life situations. The sessions are well structured and are both informative and enjoyable." Colin Cambell, EMEA Manager, Honeywell
"Nicky is a truly delightful human being! She lights up a room when she enters! She is a highly skilled coach." Tony Burgess, The Academy of High Achievers
"Nicola is very personable, easy to talk to and you can trust her straight away. When I first met her I couldn't believe that we didn't work with someone so talented." Jason Robinson, Director, Birmingham Midshires
"Nicola has the passion and determination to assist business owners and individuals in raising their game and sharpening their skills. Her knowledge of psychology and behavioural techniques is extensive but more than that she practices what she preaches and motivates people to higher performances through her energy, enthusiasm and integrity." Jill Mytton, Managing Director, Recruitment Professionals
"Nicky was enthusiastic about my development, challenging and clearly understood what I was trying to achieve. She reflected insights into what I shared with her, which helped me to better understand the challenges that I was experiencing; she also provided useful models and theories to help me to better deal with these in the future. As a result of the 6 sessions I feel more motivated, positive and empowered to deal with some of the key challenges I experience on a regular basis." R Khutan, Principle Lecturer, University
"Nicola certainly does challenge you and inspires you to challenge yourself. Nicola is 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
"Since engaging Luminate's services last year, I have only received positive feedback from clients. Everyone reports how friendly, professional and motivational Nicola is. From an employer perspective, Managers and Colleagues have commented on how team morale has improved, and how much more effective and motivational employees have become since receiving coaching from Luminate. Most importantly, I have seen a reduction in stress related illness and absence in this group, which ultimately results in financial benefit for the University. I’m pleased to provide a testimonial for Luminate Coaching. Despite my initial anxiety about engaging a less 'conventional therapy', I would now not hesitate in recommending Luminate in my professional capacity as an Occupational Health Advisor." Occupational Health Manager, The University of Wolverhampton
"Without doubt the coaching to date has had a dramatic and positive effect upon my general outlook on life and business. Throw away any preconceptions you may have about Life Coaching – Nicola delivers truly exceptional coaching and has made a lasting impression on me and my business." Owen Wyn-Jones, Business Owner, The Best of Wolverhampton
"I am the world's biggest cynic when it comes to Life Coaching. What do they know! I've seen it all! But Nicola's style is different; she is highly intelligent, well read, naturally warm and fantastically encouraging. She has helped me to open my mind to different ways of thinking, working and operating. The results have been quite extraordinary; I have gained higher profile clients (nearly all by recommendation) and I've learned to value my skills more highly, and consequently put them to better use. I would recommend anyone to contact Nicola - even if you think you “know it all”! You can only gain.....” Kate Copestake, Business Owner and Vice President of the Wolverhampton Chamber of Commerce
“Nicola actually gave me the strength to believe that I was just as important in this world as anybody else. Nicola has the ability to see everyone's needs, from any angle, and then help them to improve their life. She is a truly remarkable lady.” Carol Whitehouse, Entertainer
“Luminate Coaching certainly shined the light for me on how to take control of my future and how the actions you take and thoughts you have shape it! Nicola’s professional yet relaxed approach to taking ownership of your own destiny provided a truly thought provoking yet common sense approach to getting the most out of life!” Leigh Clarke, Business Owner
“Nicola recently delivered a seminar to the Business Link Black Country Inspirational Women networking group, which was an outstanding success. She has a very professional, but approachable style and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her as a speaker and coach." Karen Barnshaw, Business Link
"Nicola has delivered several workshops for our Opening Doors Programme, helping ladies to start up in business. Her session on values has been of paramount importance to our clients as this helps them to understand and check that their business ideas fit with their reasons for wanting self employment. Nicola was inspiration in her keynote speech at the WiRE conference held at Harper Adams University earlier this year. One of the ladies who attended the session said " I could not wait to take forward my business idea with confidence" having listened to Nicola at the conference.” Sheila Henshall, Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE)
“Luminate and Nicola were a catalyst for change in my life. Being a busy wife and mother with a full on career, I started to feel like a hamster juggling on a wheel. I was feeling out of control and something was missing. With Nicola's help I identified the areas of my life that I needed to improve and what was really important to me (the answers were a revelation and I thought I knew my mind well!) Nicola was easy to talk to and I trusted her completely, she never judged my motivations, thoughts or tried to lead me in any direction. She helped me to dig up the answers and motivations that were buried under the activities of everyday life. From there she guided me to make a realistic action plan for the future. I have now started my own business which I do part time, leaving me more time for my family, friends and me! I feel less anxious, guilty and lost - I am now back in control of my life.” Sharon Harvey, Freelance Marketing Manager
“I was stuck in a career rut, and had been for some time. I didn't know if I should have a complete change of scene. Nicola's dedication and taking my 'whims' about the future seriously was very supportive, and as the sessions went on, I had some major revelations, firstly about my values and then about my work. Nicola is professional and supportive, but also kind and friendly. It has changed a lot for me - all in good ways. I can see more clearly what I want to do with my career and I am less afraid to speak up for myself and my values. The biggest thing I learned is that the future is an open book - as long as you allow it to be.” Jenny Stallard, Journalist
“I hate planning, but I now have a clear plan for achieving my goals over the next 12 months - and all my family will benefit from it.” Alistair Cumming, HR Consultant
"I contacted Nicola to help me to sort out my work/life balance, as a self-employed freelance photographer my workload can be unpredictable and spells of feeling "snowed under" were not uncommon. I also lacked the confidence to tackle new areas of work and felt that I needed to take control of my working life instead of it controlling me. Nicola was amazing to work with and quickly identified what was holding me back. She then enabled me to identify my personal strengths resulting in a more confident approach to all aspects of my business and leaving me better placed to deal with any given situation." Ruth Downing, Freelance Photographer
For more information please contact Luminate on: info@luminate-coaching.co.uk or 01902 895310
