🍂 From Falling Leaves to Rising Purpose

“What have I harvested from this year’s journey”

Metaphorically speaking, Autumn invites us to take stock — this is a moment to reflect on what you’ve harvested — the insights, achievements, and quiet wins that have shaped your year so far. 🍂 Autumn is my favourite season.

There’s something about the golden light, the crisp air, and those stunning trees. The trees don’t resist change. They surrender to it. They shed what’s no longer needed and reveal their true structure: strong, resilient, and ready for what’s next.

🍁 That’s what coaching is about, too. This time of year, many of my clients feel the stir of change. Some are asking:

🌿“I know something needs to shift — but I’m not sure what.”

🌿“I feel disconnected from my work… is it time to move on?”

🌿“I want more balance, but I don’t know how to create it.”

🌿“I’ve outgrown my current role — what’s next?”

🌿“I’m craving more purpose, but I don’t know where to begin.”

🌿“I’m ready for change, but I’m scared to let go of what’s familiar.”

🌿“I want to do something different — but will my skills transfer?”

🌿“I’ve lost confidence in my career path. Can I rebuild it?”

🌿“I need to make a change… but how do I do it without burning out?”

And sometimes, the most powerful shifts come from the quietest beginnings.

💬 A Story That Moved Me Deeply One client came to me after 30 years of running a business in a highly specialised field. At 60, they believed their career options had dried up. They told me they had no transferable skills. They’d almost given up. Here’s what they shared after our coaching journey:

“I went into my first coaching session with Nicky unsure — if not convinced — that I had no transferable skills. However, over our first 2 or 3 sessions, Nicky was able to highlight and convince me that I did have desirable workplace skills. Nicky has been a joy to work with — supremely patient, confidence-instilling, and an absolute inspiration.”

“At the end of our coaching sessions, I’ve co-founded a business in a completely unrelated field, I’m pitching to investors, speaking publicly, and contributing to national and local steering groups. Nicky has been a central, inspirational driving force in realigning and stimulating my employment prospects in ways I had not thought possible.

“Now it’s up to me to make my future a success — but whatever happens, I will be forever grateful to have the opportunities Nicky has shown me can be mine.”

💜 I was deeply moved by their courage, their honesty, and their willingness to begin again. If you’re feeling the stir of change this season, here’s a question you could ask yourself:

❓ What would feel like a brave next step — even if it’s small? Autumn reminds us that transformation doesn’t have to be loud. It can be quiet, intentional, and beautiful.

If you’re ready to explore what’s next for yourself, your team, or your business, I’d love to hear from you.