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At some point in our lives, we’ve probably all felt like we didn’t belong. For Nicola Lipscombe, that sense of not belonging came to a head while she was working in academia and doctors discovered a cancerous tumor in her chest. Nicola knew it was time for a change, and thus began the second half of her career where belonging and heart-centeredness have taken center stage.  On this episode of The Sidewalk Talk podcast, Traci talks with Nicola on all things belonging, listening, and connection. Nicola now brings her knowledge into the workplace, hosting retreats and intensives where she helps those in the corporate world discover the power of holding space for others and themselves. Traci and Nicola discuss why they believe it’s fun to hold space for others, how to convince Type A personalities that they won’t be any less productive if they start connecting better, and how intentional listening can help us connect during a pandemic. Whether you’re already a connection guru or you could use a little more heartfelt connection in your life, you won’t want to miss this episode.    Episode Milestones [00:07] Intro  [02:36] Meet Nicola  [09:27] How Nicola’s relationship to belonging shifted  [14:38] Heart-centered connection and belonging in the workplace  [22:47] “Embody” and “space-holding” according to Nicola  [30:16] Why it’s fun to hold space for others  [36:37] Converting Type A, driven personalities to operate out of their heart-center  [42:17] Nicola’s word for you [44:32] Outro    Resources Mentioned NicolaLipscombe.com    Standout Quotes from the Episode “We crave and yearn for connection, yet we can be scared to be vulnerable enough for that to occur.” —Nicola Lipscombe  “When you have that sense within yourself, you actually have more capacity to be with others and create that for others because you’re not so worried about yourself.” —Nicola Lipscombe  “Embodiment is the act of settling into your body, into your skin, into the space that you inhabit. There’s an element of mindfulness, of being fully present in the moment, but it comes from being grounded within your body.” —Nicola Lipscombe  “If we really want to fully connect with another human being, we have to embrace our own personal humanity, otherwise you’ve got a sort of half-human trying to connect with another half-human in a fully human way. It doesn’t work.” —Nicola Lipscombe  “You grow in yourself through the act of being consciously present, openly listening to another.” —Nicola Lipscombe  “Don’t underestimate the power of listening to be able to be a beautiful replacement for that human physical touch, because you can think of listening as a hug you can give with your ears.” —Nicola Lipscombe    Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk Podcast At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg   Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT

Chaos is a constant. So what can you do to embrace life’s ebb and flow? Nicola Taggart joins the show to share her latest tips. Nicola Taggart is a life and leadership success strategist, coach, consultant, speaker, and author. Nicola helps people discover a more centered and conscious approach to life that increases their presence both in life and in their career. Through her well-being programs, Calm Your Chaos journal and cards, Nicola helps you take stock of what’s going on in your life. This episode is brought to you by The New Yorker. In print and online, The New Yorker stands apart for its commitment to truth and accuracy, quality writing, and compelling reporting and storytelling. I love reading their time and productivity thought pieces. And there’s something for everyone: politics, news, international affairs, climate change and the environment, popular culture, the arts, fiction, food, humor and cartoons. It’s the daily digital destination for news and cultural coverage, publishing 10 to 15 exclusive site-only stories every day. You can also read from the online archive dating all the way back to 1925! For a limited time get 12 weeks of The New Yorker for just $6 – saving you 50%. Plus, listeners of my show will receive an exclusive tote bag for free. Go to https://subscribe.newyorker.com/subscribe/newyorker/133107?source=cm_paid_other_podcast_12f6_TIMECRAFTING&pos_name=TIMECRAFTING (NewYorker.com/TIMECRAFTING) and use the promo code TIMECRAFTING at the checkout. In the run up to the holiday season, I want to give you a gift as a loyal listener to the show… The Gift of Time. It’s an ebook I’ve written for you, as I wanted to share my thoughts behind the true value of time. Broken up into 3 parts, I can’t wait to share this with you. You can access this from any of your devices, as well as an audiobook version. Simply visit https://productivityist.com/freebook/ (Productivityist.com/FreeBook )and get the Gift of Time for FREE today. We discuss how we can embrace chaos. From implementing timeless habits, powerful journaling prompts, to visual triggers – this episode will help you beat overwhelm. Talking Points The concept of Calm The Chaos (2:19) How Nicola structures the journal (6:39) The role of Calm The Chaos Cards in Nicola’s life (19:10) Grounding activities (28:18) Quote "What is the experience you want to feel?" Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/Calm-Chaos-Journal-Practice-Peaceful/dp/1452169950/ (Calm the Chaos Journal) https://www.amazon.com/Calm-Chaos-Cards-Practices-Peaceful/dp/1797203770/ (Calm the Chaos Cards) https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Psychology-Performance/dp/0307591549 (The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor) https://productivityist.com/podcast265/ (Episode 265: Bringing Gratitude with Karl Staib) https://productivityist.com/podcast-broadcasting-happiness-michelle-gielan/ (Episode 123: Broadcasting Happiness with Michelle Gielan) https://medium.com/about-time/write-it-all-down-e3ffbc893d5b (Write It All Down) https://getfreewrite.com/ (Freewrite) https://www.nicolataggart.com/ (NicolaTaggart.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe (here).

Season 2 is about confidence  In this episode with Nicola Creen we deep dive into the life of a former beauty queen and life beyond. How Nicola re discovered her path and confidence. Nicola Creen is No.1 Best selling Author, keynote inspirational speaker, BBC Broadcaster, Beauty Queen, Certified Life Coach

In the current time of calls for change, protests, riots, and the confusion and anger we are collectively experiencing, the most productive and healing thing we can do right now is begin to talk to each other. And not only to talk, but to listen. Listen to black voices, experiences, pain and needs. It's the only way we are going to be able to move forward in peace and create positive, lasting change.  On this episode of The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake lends her platform to the conversation around race relations and opens the doors to dialogue that most have never had. She is joined by three women who share their experiences growing up as black women & their thoughts on how the protests & looting are impacting their lives. Nicola Watson, Robin Adams & Erica Hargrove each share their own unique experiences, perspectives & desires to bring about a better future through constructive dialogue and a greater understanding of each other. This is part one of a two-part series titled Dialogue for Change.  You'll Learn   Why the manner of protesting has changed so much recently from what it historically looked like, and how it shifts the conversations we need to have about change What the experience of growing up black looks like to someone from a place other than America  How Nicola, Robin and Erica have approached the subject of race in their role as mothers, and how they encountered it in their own childhoods  And much more! Favorite Quote “I think we have to start holding people accountable for their actions, for what they're saying in addition to what they're doing. Because it's okay to say it all day, but if you don't change who you are, and you don't change your actions, then you're not doing anything. Everyone has to hold everyone accountable, and every culture and every race and every situation. And I think sometimes people are afraid to do that out of fear of what that's going to do for them… but the reality is, you're doing what's right, and it's time that we hold people accountable to do what's right.”   -  Erica Hargrove How to connect with Blake To schedule a 15 minute discovery call to see if or how Blake can help you: www.connectionsilluminated.com How to get involved If you would like some help to get clarity & a roadmap for your path ahead, schedule a free strategy call today.  You can also visit my website for more information and valuable resources. You are capable of far more than you can imagine. Life doesn't have to be an either/or. You can have it all and do it without taking a leap or risking what you've worked so hard to build! Liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. We love to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!

Nicola Hobbs is an author, counsellor and international yoga and meditation teacher. She has an MSc in Sport Psychology and her work is grounded in the interface of ancient wisdom and modern science, integrating the time-honoured practices of yoga, meditation and spiritual living with modern mindfulness, psychology, and mental fitness. In the episode, we discuss Nicola's journey through an eating disorder that was diagnosed when she was just 15 and then we get into all things writing.         Timestamps:   [02.49] - How she's finding teaching Yoga through Zoom. [04.06] - What first got Nicola interested in health, fitness and nutrition. [07.16] - Stuart and Nicola discuss her eating disorder (ED). [13.26] - What her recovery from the ED looked like. [19.58] - How long it's taken Nicola to feel like she's able and willing to share her story around her ED. [22.53] - How Nicola has come up with the ideas for each of her books. [25.58] - Does she always enjoy writing? [29.58] - Stuart and Nicola discuss her writing process. [36.16] - How she deals with the internal voice that tells her it's not worth writing the books she creates. [38.16] - What her editing process looks like. [43.03] - Book recommendations for writing.       Find Out More About Nicola Hobbs: Instagram Website Books Her LTB Course Books mentioned: The War of Art, Bird by Bird, The Artist's Way, On Writing, Big Magic.       Find Out More About LTB: Website Instagram Facebook

On the first-ever episode of Unlocking Creativity, I'm speaking with Nicola Larder. An incredible woman who's worked her way up through the ranks of scripted television, going from receptionist at a production company to the creator of globally successful, Emmy Award inning Netflix drama Marcella, starring Anna Friel. The series has now been shown in over 200 territories and continues to receive rave reviews.    With Marcella's third season coming later in 2019 along with a brand new drama called Cobra, it's been a very busy but creatively rewarding summer for Nicola. After a whole lot of diary juggling, we eventually managed to sit down together and I'm very happy we did! There was a whole lot of goodness to come of it, including what it takes to create a hit drama and why we shouldn't be afraid to look closer to home for our creative inspiration.      Three Takeaways From This Episode Include: Why we should be getting away from our desks and routine to be at our creative best. How Nicola up with both the character and concept for her series, Marcella. Nicola’s way of reaching out to collaborators by what she calls ‘professional romances’.       Daniel Brookes | Host of the Unlocking Creativity Podcast:  Twitter: @danielrbrookes Instagram: @danielrbrookes Email: info@unlockingcreativitypodcast.com   Unlocking Creativity Website: www.unlockingcreativitypodcast.com

This week I'm joined for the 3rd time by the wonderful Nicola Hobbs. Nicola is an Author and Yoga Teacher who recently attended a 10 Day Silent Retreat where from 4am-to-8pm she meditated and only stopped for food, bathroom breaks and 1 Lesson a Day.In this episode we discuss:- Why Nicola started Meditating and the benefits she found initially.- How Nicola manages her Introversion- The impact that different environments can have on us from day-to-day.- Why Nicola did the 10-day silent retreat, how she prepared for it and what her expectations were for the experience.- What a typical day was like on the retreat and what experience and impact did it have on Nicola both during and after the retreat.- Nicola's favourite books that have had the most impact on her.Be sure to check out the 2 previous episodes Nicola and I did.If you'd like more from Nicola here are links to her 3 Books:Yoga Gym:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yoga-Gym-Revolutionary-Bodyweight-Flexibility/dp/1472912888/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=nicola+hobbs&qid=1566580088&s=gateway&sr=8-2Thrive through Yoga:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thrive-Through-Yoga-Journey-Anxiety/dp/147294299X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=nicola+hobbs&qid=1566580088&s=gateway&sr=8-1Fear Free Food:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fear-Free-Food-ditch-dieting-fall/dp/1472950178/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=nicola+hobbs&qid=1566580088&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Today’s guest is creative coach and lovely human Nicola Rae-Wickham. We talk about how we get to that point where we start believing in new possibilities, how showing up as yourself is a huge way to make a difference, the nuanced journey to becoming more of ourselves, and the power of affirmations in all of this. "My activism is just showing up" - Nicola Rae-Wickham Some of the things we talked about: Giving ourselves permission to dream and take action on our ideas The importance of representation and seeing people like you doing what you dream of doing How the way we share online has evolved and given people more permission to show up as their full selves The nuanced journey to becoming more of ourselves How affirmations can help give us the courage to do the work that matters to us (and a few examples of affirmations for creatives who want to make a difference) How Nicola’s business is going with a 12-week old baby (and what she did to prepare) Nicola’s advice for anyone who wants to make a difference. For episode show notes & links, head to https://ruthpoundwhite.com/podcast/

This week on the podcast Selina had the most gorgeous and deep diving conversation with the wonderful Nicola Rae Wickham - the creative mentor, podcaster and founder of [A Life More Inspired](https://www.alifemoreinspired.com/)who helps women bring their dreams to life. If you aren’t yet following Nicola on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/alifemoreinspired/), DO, she’ll bring so much joy and wisdom to your feed!  And this episode will truly bring a smile to your face. Nicola is just so full of love and laughter and brings a wonderful lightness to deeeeeep conversations and this episode is no exception. Together Selina and Nicola talked about… * How Nicola got into the work she does today (because how DO you become a creative mentor that brings people’s dreams and creative businesses to life?!) * Nicola’s own personal challenge of knowing how to ‘just be herself’ and what it was like 20 years ago in the workplace as a black woman feeling that she wasn’t _allowed_ to be fully herself. * How owning the parts of you that you feel shame around, helps you to own yourself fully and unlock parts of you that you couldn’t access before, like inner peace and joy.  * The brilliant event on ‘Wellness and Wealth’ that she put on recently at Reuters with the wonderful Tamu from Live Three Sixty  * And why we really do all need to start looking at wealth as a part of our overall wellness  Juicy juicy juicy! Oh and this episode was recorded literally days before Nicola gave birth (so it was done via Skype, rather than the studio).  Congratulations to you Nicola on your beautiful baby girl!  For more of Nicola’s love and wisdom head to her [website](https://www.alifemoreinspired.com/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/alifemoreinspired/). x Vicki and Selina

Nicola Osborne is a technical designer who got her break back into the fashion industry after taking 12 years off to raise her family. Getting back to any career after 12 years is a daunting task, but getting back into the fashion industry is an even more intimidating one. As Nicola says in her own words, she felt as though she was “clawing her way up a mountain.” Nicola talks us through everything she did mentally, emotionally, and skill / learning-wise to get prepared and ultimately land her first opportunity back after her 12-year break. She talks through how she figured out which skills she needed to learn, how she started getting internships as a “non-traditional intern” (i.e. not a young college student), how she prepared her portfolio, and got up to speed on technical skills like Adobe Illustrator and tech packs, and also shares the technique she used on her resume so that the first thing brands saw wasn’t a big 12-year gap. Nicola also talks us through how she bombed her first interview and exactly why it went so terribly, and what she did to better prepare for future interviews. Whether you’re struggling with your job search now, or you too have taken some time off and are breaking back in, there’s so much great inspiration and insight in our interview today. In the interview (which you'll love) we will cover: How Nicola got her start in the fashion industry The different jobs you can get in the fashion industry How she got into childrenswear (and how this niche helped her a lot) How Nicola strategically chose her jobs in order to maximize her experience in the fashion industry The terror Nicola felt when looking for jobs after a decade of not working in the fashion industry How Nicola applied her determination and self-discipline to learn Adobe Illustrator and how to do tech packs to make herself more marketable How Nicola’s self-directed practice portfolio leveled up her interview success How Nicola got over her fears and just went for it The differences Nicola noticed between the interviews that went well and the ones that went poorly, and what she’d do differently NICOLA THEN AND NOW Nicola Osborne is a technical designer for a children’s apparel company in San Francisco. She’s passionate about apparel and has worked for leading British clothing brands such as TopShop, New Look, and Next, where she helped bring the product to market for the right cost at the right time. Her wider experience working for vendors has given her hands-on knowledge of the garment development process, manufacturing systems, and order fulfillment. But she’s been in the industry for a LONG time, and has deep roots in it. Nicola got started in the fashion industry as a fashion model while she was still in school. After she retired from being a model when she was 20, she knew she still wanted to work in the industry in a way that was more intellectually stimulating. She went to a two-year fashion design course in her hometown, fell in love with garment construction and pattern-making, and became fascinated with the technical / skilled side of clothing. She went to a four-year course in fashion and textiles management, and learned all about fabrics, manufacturing, and the business side of the industry. She had never even heard of the garment technology / technical design job position when she first got started in school! But once she dipped her toes in the water, she knew she wanted more. CHILDRENSWEAR? Nicola got one of her first jobs as a junior garment technologist at New Look, a fast-fashion clothing brand. She got great insight into the whole process of getting the clothes made and into the customers’ hands, which is something a lot of people don’t get to do when working with factories in China. After New Look, she got a job at Next in the childrenswear department. While she wasn’t originally interested in getting into childrenswear, she ended up liking it and honing her niche--it became a specialty for her. There’s so much to keep in mind when designing childrenswear, and so many different body shapes to keep in mind when grading and sizing for infants up to 12 year-olds. Then there’s safety considerations--and once you’re in the niche, you’re quite specialized. TIME FOR A BREAK Nicola decided to take a break after she had her first child and her husband’s job took them out of the country. After a while, when the kids started school full time, she thought about getting back into work. Initially she didn’t think about getting back into the fashion industry--she thought about training for something else entirely! She had never heard of anyone having a part-time fashion industry job, and worried she wouldn’t be able to fit it in. But when she thought back on her 6 years of experience in the industry, she figured why not, and started looking at job postings. And that’s when she became “really terrified.” The challenge of how to move forward was daunting for her. Things had advanced so much, and her role as a Garment Technologist didn’t really exist in the United States (where she and her family were living at the time), but she found that the Technical Designer position was something she could jump into with a little bit of work. But that bit of work was...Adobe Illustrator. Every single job asked for it, and she’d never used it before. So she researched and researched and signed up for courses, and whittled away at her skills. Nicola worked hard to learn the technical side of the industry, and then made proof that she knew how to do it. Twelve years is a long time to be out of the industry, and she wanted to show people that she knew what she was doing. She took on self-directed sample projects to show interviewers that she knew how to do the work, which requires so much determination! After a lot of hard work, she started to put herself out there. She took on a couple of internships that ignited that passionate spark for the fashion industry, and really kept her going through the hours of going through Illustrator tutorials. Through it all, Nicola kept going because she didn’t want to NOT do it just because she was scared. She told herself that if she didn’t carry on, it would be stupid. If it didn’t work out, it would be better to say that she tried rather than not. She immersed herself in learning about the industry again--learning the language of the industry and reading what was going on, so she could talk about it in interviews. AND THEN THERE WERE JOBS Working on her resume was another way Nicola leveled up her professional presentation. She picked up tips and tricks online and got an interview every single time she submitted a resume. Interviewers constantly said that they were impressed with the way she clearly outlined what she did while she wasn’t working. Her “Career Development” section of her resume was a real game-changer, and her “Courses” section, too. She was able to show that she had been working hard the last few years! Yes, she bombed an interview. But the buzz she felt afterward was a good one...she was back into it! The interviews after that were better, and she pushed her boundaries and learned a lot. Now Nicola has a job that she loves (totally cried when she got it--and we don’t blame her!), and they chose her because of all of the self-directed career development that she did. She proved that she’s willing to work, and wants to better herself constantly. Resources & People Mentioned Nicola Osborne on LinkedIn Indeed Enjoy the show? Help us out by: Rating us on iTunes – it really helps! Subscribing on iTunes Subscribing on YouTube Subscribing on Stitcher Subscribing on Google Play Subscribing on Spotify

Nicola’s Physiotherapy business turnaround is incredible! Now, Nicola works the hours she chooses, has an amazing team and she’s highly profitable. Not to mention she’s loving her business again! 12 months ago though, it was a different story entirely…   Inside this episode you’ll discover: How Nicola has freed up a day per week to chill out from practice while here committed and motivated team run the show The Biggest mistake that almost cost Nicola her sanity (and what she did instead to take control of her life) Why marketing is NOT often the fix to get your practice to your goal level (and what you need to focus on instead) The EXACT 4 things Nicola did to gain control, free up her time, increase profitability and build a movement that is changing the landscape of Physiotherapy practices. We hope you love this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review for the Practice Acceleration Podcast on iTunes.  Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience- plus, we read each one of them! P.S want to double your income, halve your clinical hours and take total control faster? Click here to speak to my team about how we can help: https://practiceacceleration.com/themachine

Welcome back to the Interior Style Hunter Podcast and today on the show we welcome Nicola Pearson from Haines Watts to chat about pricing in design and all the intricacies and difficulties of this issue. Nicola is a charted accountant, has been a partner for the last thirteen years, and the core of her work at Haines Watts is around owner managers. We start off our discussion by looking at the vague and confusing nature of pricing in the design field and how designers may go about pricing their work smartly and successfully. The chat covers contracts and fixed fees, working capital and professional advice and some of the tools and systems that can help designers get the most out of their work with the least pain and effort. After going through all the technical expertise that Nicola has to share, we delve into some of the more personal aspects with our guest. Nicola shares some of her inspiration and everyday wisdom from work and home, so stay tuned for that! Key Points From This Episode: The complexity of pricing in the design industry. Setting your own prices at the right level according to a number of factors. Contracts, fixed fees and reassuring clients and designers. Seeking help from a professional who deals with these issues specifically for designers. Defining working capital and securing your assets and funds. Utilizing systems, tools and professional advice to maximize your efficacy. HMRC and the government’s new tax regulations and requirements. How Nicola reconciles her work and personality and shows up for her role. When and where Nicola gets her best ideas. The biggest challenges that face Haines Watts and Nicola’s work. Some of Nicola’s best business decisions.  Looking forward to the future with Nicola and Haines Watts. Why bigger accounting firms are sometimes the better option. A round of quick fire questions with Nicola! And much more! Tweetables: “People do need to be very aware of how they are pricing and also making sure what they are charging is covering their overheads.” — @nikipearson [0:03:36.3] “Once you’ve got something standard that you can use time and time again it’s a good investment.” — @nikipearson [0:12:02.9] “For us there is a huge choice out there in terms of accountants, lots of people who do what we do and I would say that goes for interior designers too.” — @nikipearson [0:29:37.6] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Nicola Pearson on Linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-pearson-aa368048 Haines Watts — https://www.hwca.com/ Nicola Pearson on Twitter — https://twitter.com/nikipearson Xero — https://www.xero.com FreeAgent — https://www.freeagent.com/ Receipt Bank — https://www.receipt-bank.com/ How to Be Happy — https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Happy-unmissable-uplifting-bestseller/dp/0751568538  

Today on My Digital Story from www.TriangleDirectMedia.com, we’re with the founders of MuscleClubApparel.com, Nicola and Jeff Smith. MCA has been around since 2010, and they sell shirts, shorts, towels and other apparel for your workouts. Their market is fitness fanatics who live in the gym, the crossfitters who get their workouts in after work, the moms who work out whenever they get the chance…really anyone who wants high quality workout clothing. Their designs are both hilarious and motivational. They’ve grown rapidly over the years, and right now they have over 350,000 facebook fans plus 36,000 on instagram, so they have the brand recognition they need to compete in a tough space. But their story starts with a heart-wrenching and emotional story about their son plus their love for each other and their family. (2:06) How Nicola and Jeff met, and their careers before MCA (6:00) What was the inspiration for MCA? (7:56) “He was selling them out of his gym bag.” (12:15) Building the first website and getting the first orders online. (14:00) How did a bikini model help the business? (16:20) What’s up with the Spokesmodel contest? (21:10) How do Jeff and Nicola come up with all the amazing designs? (26:15) What else is MCA doing for online and offline marketing? (31:30) How does MCA stay ahead of the competition? (35:06) How did Jeff decide to come on board with MCA full-time? (42:10) Jeff and Nicola’s contribution to Muscular Dystrophy research, and how you can donate to CureCMD.org

In this week's episode of the Creative Introvert podcast I talk to Nicola Mills, opera singer for the people.   What we discussed: How Nicola started singing despite her unmusical upbringing How Nicola considers herself shy and how this affects her nerves on stage The community Nicola found through singing What Nicola did to overcome her nerves and deal with the physical pain they create What happened when Nicola started showing more of her true self and her fears How Nicola went from seeing Marianne Williamson in the audience to singing for her on stage in London and New York How Nicola is following her dreams using her intuition as a guide

If you're looking for a way to create that Holy Grail of a successful business life with happiness, calm and simplicity then you'll love hearing Nicola Bird's take on how it's possible! These were my best bits: Nicola talking about seeking happiness in an adrenaline-junkie-seeking-success way, and then having hit her seven-figure goal in her business and ticking every box that she thought would be her dream life… realising she still didn't feel happy. How Nicola has moved from being a control freak obsessed with goals, plans, process and programs to following her intuition and natural wisdom as to what to do next next in her business. This is bringing her so much joy and has transformed the way Nicola works with her team. When Nicola sees that her wellbeing has nothing to do with her success in business,  she sees her business as a game and she can play full-out and fearless. “Game on”! The internet marketing blueprints, formulas, how-tos and seven-step plans are created in all innocence based on people's thoughts on what they think created their success. Nicola has realised that once we understand the three principles, our personal thinking settles down, we're more able to hear our own wisdom and insights – and that's the “gold dust”!