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The Power of an Unexpected Reset
— the film where one tiny change creates two completely different outcomes? I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately, especially because a recent “sliding doors moment” changed the trajectory of my week (and honestly, my business). I recently invested in business...
The Ripple Effect of One Small Change
That’s it, just one. One small change in your life can make a massive difference and we underestimate it. We often think transformation means doing everything at once - and there’s so much noise out in the world to 'help' you do that. Meditate, journal, do breath...
Connection, Comfort and Congruence
There's a question - connection, comfort and congruence are 3 things which horses respond best to and so do we, both at home and at work. If Covid taught us anything, it's that we're built for connection. Isolation during the pandemic helped create one of the biggest...
What am I grateful for today?
Gratitude - a feeling of appreciation and thankfulness for the positive things in life. There's a lot of talk around gratitude these days and having a regular gratitude practice. There's a lot of talk about the how but do you know why? Neuroscience shows us that when...
A Beginner’s Mind
“Start at the beginning,” people say — but what does that actually look like? It’s not always easy to figure out. For me, the foundations are where it all begins. What I know from my own journey is that it all starts with you. Without firm foundations, you can’t hope...
Welcome!
I’m Nicky, a coach and mentor specialising in mental resilience and nervous system regulation, and thank you for exploring my website! I spent 28 years in the corporate world, coaching and mentoring teams, and I absolutely love supporting people to step into the best...
podcasts
Podcast with Curious Equestrian
You get the horse you need, not necessarily the one you wanted.
Perhaps the most profound insight from Nicky’s journey is understanding how our own nervous system state affects our horses. When she was dealing with work stress, anxiety, and personal upheaval, Jessie reflected that chaos back to her. Only when Nicky began regulating her own nervous system through meditation, better sleep, and lifestyle changes did their relationship begin to transform. This isn’t just about being “calm” around horses, it’s about nervous system health.
Such a great conversation! Loved recording this with my friend Elle MacMillan.
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