unlock your inner leader

life leadership coaching

We all encounter opportunities to lead, every day.

At home, at work, in our relationships and families, we are faced with decisions and challenges that ask us to live out our values and demonstrate who we really are. In both big and small moments, we lead ourselves and the people around us. 

But how much time do you spend getting to know your inner leader?

We know that executives and business leaders take the time to go on “retreats” that clarify their vision and purpose – but what if everyone did so, crafting their own vision for leadership and life??

Coaching is an opportunity to step back from the day-to-day thoughts and behaviors of living to take a look at life as a whole. Where are you going? Who are you becoming? What are your dreams, your goals, your secret wishes? And how will you take the lead in making them a reality?

You might call it “life coaching” or “executive coaching”. Put simply, I coach people to understand themselves, identify their strengths, and live out their values.

I help people create their own definition of leadership, and then step back as they become the leader they’re meant to be. I help people become more confident, values-driven, and self-aware leaders in their personal and professional lives.

Hi, I’m Nicola.

I’m a former teacher and nonprofit leader with extensive experience in both professional and personal coaching. I work with clients from all backgrounds, with a specialty in education and social impact.

I’ve spent time teaching, coaching educators, founding a nonprofit, and navigating the ups and downs of life with curiosity, humor, and a bit of grace. I’d love to get to know you.

I am a trained Co-Active Coach, and I hold an MBA from Yale School of Management and a BA from Brown University.

“In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.”

— Bertrand Russel