Meet your coach: Nicole Koelewijn
Hello! And a very warm welcome!
Let me introduce myself…
I believe relationships are the fabric of life. And because you're reading this, it must ring true for you too.
The health of our relationships impacts how we experience everything in our lives. And I'm not just talking about our romantic relationships, although these certainly play a key role for many of us.
Our relationships with our family, our friends, our colleagues and of course ourselves creates an emotional exchange of energy. An energy through which we experience our life as a whole.
Like many people, I used to feel that life was happening to me. Whether that be events or personal interactions with others in my life. I remember the day so clearly when I stumbled upon a book posing the idea that we had a greater amount of control over our reactions, thoughts and experiences than I had ever consciously considered.
It-blew-my-mind; the thought that I had so much influence over how I could experience life and my interactions with others.
It took me off autopilot and set me off on a learning journey about the psychology behind this, how we differ in terms of communication styles and personality types, conflict dynamics, communication – anything about who we are and how we experience our realities!
Having witnessed the breakdown of so many relationships in my life, sadly a theme no stranger to anyone, I’m passionate about providing people with the space and tools to get the most out of their relationships.
Whether that be improving existing communication patterns for your relationship to thrive at a deeper level or to move through conflict in a healthy, constructive way.
A bit more about me.
10+ years working experience in the areas of coaching, mediation, consulting and culture - in Australia and internationally
Qualified Professional Coach
Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling
Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1 & 2 Clinical Training
Accredited Mediator (NMAS)
LLB, BCom
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“Nicole is warm and friendly and creates a safe and relaxed environment for people to open up. I think all couples can benefit from having a space to focus on their relationship, communicate clearly and reconnect during busy times or when facing life's challenges. Having the support of a coach like Nicole means that all conversations are productive and issues can be resolved without conflict. Coaching is a wonderful way to make sure you're bringing your best to your relationship and keeping your connection strong year after year - it helps makes a good relationship great!”
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"Everyone could benefit from working one-on-one with Nicole, as I think we all have some kind of relationship struggle in our lives - be it of personal or professional nature. She offers insight into so many different dynamics, draws on a wide variety of strategies and holds such sincere space for you as a client. I am so thankful for my time with her, and she will continue to be the first person I go to when faced with any kind of conflict in the future. Nicole is a vibrant and valuable addition to the coaching world. You can tell how meaningful her work is to her, and how she is driven by her belief in the importance of strong relationships for our mental health and happiness.”
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"Nicole offers both practical, actionable advice and deeper emotional guidance. She has an innate ability to make you feel at ease. Her coaching abilities are limitless. Nicole has helped me establish boundaries with my ex as we continue to co-parent our daughter. Our sessions have been transformative, in that she was able to get to the core of my feelings and insecurities, and identity how these were mirrored in other relationships in my life too. She separately helped me devise the next steps to take, as I gained closure in an incredibly difficult business relationship.”
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Nicole has been recognized as Top Relationship Coach by Coach foundation, one of the biggest names in the coaching industry.