About me

Hello, I'm Nicola

I coach people who are ready to change something and want a steady, practical partner while they do it.

Nicola Hancock

Why I coach

For more than twenty years, I have worked on large change programmes, mostly in Financial Services. That experience taught me a lot about people, how we handle change, what holds us back and what it takes to move forward.

I trained in Personal Performance Coaching at The Coaching Academy over ten years ago, driven by my passion for helping people recognise their potential and make positive changes in their lives.

But my experience isn't just professional. I'm a mum of two, a business owner and someone who genuinely loves being a business mum. I love the independence, the challenges and the opportunity to build something of my own while being there for my family.

And it hasn't always been easy. I've hit breaking point, navigated perimenopause, learned to accept support and found ways to pick myself back up. I've swapped endless scrolling for reading books, made time to invest in myself and learned that sometimes slowing down is exactly what you need to move forward.

All of this has happened while running my business, raising my family and supporting others through their own challenges. I know what it's like to juggle competing priorities, lose sight of yourself and have to work out what comes next.

That's why I love coaching. I don't believe you need to have everything figured out. Sometimes you just need someone to listen, ask the right questions and help you see what's possible.

I bring my professional experience, personal experiences and a genuine understanding of life's ups and downs to every session. No judgement, no pressure to have all the answers, just a space to focus on you.

My approach

How I work with you

Listening first

You know more about your life than I do. My job is to help you hear it clearly.

Plain language

No jargon and no scripts. Conversations that feel like talking to a thoughtful friend with a method.

Small next steps

Big changes are made of small actions. We agree one at the end of every session.

Ready to talk about what you would like to change?

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