Coaching is...

  • Personalized

    Coaching is all about getting clearer on what you want and need out of life. I don't have the answers, nor do I have a set prescription for all my clients. Coaching is based on what you need and where you are headed.

  • Holistic

    Our personal and professional lives often aren't as separate as we'd like to think. In coaching, we'll look at all aspects of who you are and how you are showing up in the world.

  • Comfortably uncomfortable

    My goal is for you to feel comfortable in sharing your deepest dreams, desires, and doubts. And, my job is to challenge you, too! I focus on making sure you feel safe enough to get uncomfortable in order to learn and grow.

Rates & Packages

Standard Rates:

  • one 60 minute coaching session - $150

  • 6-session coaching package - $750

If my rates feel out of reach, let’s talk.

I’d love to find a way to work together — through trade, barter, or goodwill!

What clients say:

  • “Before working with Nicola, I was lost. As a young professional, I felt overwhelmed by my new career where each step was an accidental misstep. Nicola clearly saw my unknown strengths and made them visible to me. No question was stupid, no feeling was invalidated, and no success wasn’t worth mentioning. With her by my side, I started noticing my wins and my confidence began to match my potential. I’m grateful to have had Nicola’s support in the early stages of my career, as she helped set the foundation for the rest of my professional journey.”

    Elementary school teacher, Bay Area

  • “I love how honest Nicola is and she pushes me when I need it but doesn’t make me feel unsafe or like I’m not ready to be challenged. I love that she is understanding, trusting and gives me flexibility and grace when I need it.”

    High school teacher, Los Angeles

  • “I highly recommend Nicola's coaching for anyone who is learning who they are as a leader and finding their leadership voice. With Nicola, you will truly feel seen and heard. One of my favorite things about Nicola's coaching style is that she asks extremely insightful questions that make you look at things in ways you haven't before. For me, her coaching unlocked many "aha" moments that were both insightful and actionable. I could quickly see the impact of her coaching on the way I showed up day-to-day.

    Director of Strategic Finance, Education Nonprofit

  • “I’m grateful for Nicola’s support and insight during a recent transition. She asked thoughtful questions that prompted me to reflect on what mattered most, listen to my inner voice more deeply, and articulate the values I wanted to prioritize. What stood out was her ability not just to listen, but to truly hear—often uncovering insights I hadn’t recognized myself. When needed, she challenged my assumptions while empowering me to lead the process. Her blend of deep reflection and practical next steps gave me the clarity, confidence, and self-awareness to act on my values with a degree of authenticity and courage I would not have had otherwise.”

    Director of Operations, Philanthropy

FAQs

What will we talk about?

What can I get from coaching?

The results vary based on the your goals, your investment, and your bravery. Coaching can lead to improved clarity about life, better decision-making, increased confidence, enhanced work performance, and achieving specific career or life goals. Clients also often experience deep personal growth, greater self-awareness, and improved work-life balance.

Where and how will we meet?

Most of my coaching happens over Zoom. I also work with clients on the phone, and am especially fond of walk-and-talk calls — getting the blood moving can help get the mind unstuck, too!

If you’re in the Bay Area, we can also meet up in-person.

Here are some of the topics I cover with my clients. Anything you bring to coaching is an opportunity to learn and grow!

emotional well-being

  • anxiety and chronic worrying

  • perfectionism 

  • self-compassion

  • self-awareness

  • processing grief or sadness

  • improving mindfulness 

  • significant or chronic stressosrs

  • examining inherited or chosen cultural identities 


living wholly

  • knowing your values

  • knowing your life’s purpose

  • understanding your strengths and growth edges

How is this different from therapy?

Coaching focuses on helping clients move forward and achieve future goals, whereas therapy often deals with resolving past trauma or psychological issues. Coaching is typically more goal-oriented and action-based, while therapy may delve deeper into emotional healing. Both require a safe, trusting environment and self-reflection and growth.

Have you coached someone like me?

Maybe! And, having direct experience in your field, sector, or life stage isn’t the priority. My role is to listen and receive, to reflect back and to ask powerful questions that help you refine your own vision and goals for a fulfilling life. I bring tools, ideas, and suggestions to help you move forward, but ultimately you are in the driver’s seat, and every coaching engagement is different.

relationships

  • relationships & community building 

  • new relationships 

  • improving relationships & communication, 

  • navigating conflict

professional well-being & leadership

  • defining your leadership vision

  • burnout 

  • career changes

  • inclusion & belonging at work

  • time management 

  • managing my workload / prioritization

  • recent promotion or new role