Who I am as a coach

I want to believe that I am always ME. Coach or not. But I know that it is not entirely true.

As a coach I feel empowered. Empowered to speak the truth, to address things that are usually stepped around on or that are ignored or portrayed as not THAT bad or not THAT important.

As a coach I know, that everything is important. Why? Because it’s your life – it’s my life. And while we are at it, it should be the best life to be lived.

So as a coach I am aware of the importance of everything…and that ‘bullshit’ or stepping around important issues will not get you this best live all of us deserve.

As a coach I am an idealist. I am aware, that things count – and because they do, I want them to be ideal. I want my clients to experience ‘Lebensfreude’ – they joy of being alive, joy because and while they are alive. A joy that comes from your core and is infectious. My coach made up another word: ‘Lebensfriede’ – being at peace with live. Not struggling, but going with live.

Right now as a coach I give people courage, the courage to go for the 100%. It comes from a feeling, that it is possible. I see in my clients such longing and yearning to live life to its fullest. And of course I see fear. And self limiting believes. I see it in them, but I don’t buy into it for them. And this is why my coaching is powerful. I name it for them and invite them to step right over it: Fearful? – Let’s go!; You are uncertain? - Well, that’s OK; doubting you can?? -I know you can!

As a coach I am a 100% myself. The essence of Nicole: honest, compassionate, and authentic. And because I love my clients and am compassionate about their growth, I do not cut corners and I don’t avoid being uncomfortable. There are no compromises when it comes to who you want to be and who you want to become.

There is that word again: IMPORTANT. No panic, no fear, no uncertainty, no doubt. It’s important, because it’s precious. Nothing will ‘happen’ if you don’t live your best life. There is no threat, no dire consequence. Just a live that could have been more joyful.

And therein lays the tragedy. Nothing will happen. I want things to happen. Lots of them. Full of joy, excitement, fulfillment.