Resources
Free tools, sessions and reading.
A few good places to start if you are not ready to talk yet, or want something to think with between sessions.
Free self-assessments
For you
Aspire Wheel of Life
A short reflective assessment to help you understand what feels aligned, what feels draining, and where your next step may need more clarity.
For business owners
Aspire Business Wheel
Where are you now with your business? Take the test to find out, then use it as a starting point for your priorities.
£125
DiSC® profiling
A personal assessment tool used by more than one million people every year to understand teamwork, communication and productivity in the workplace.
More tools to try
Free quizzes, tests and reading Nicky recommends. Each opens in a new tab.
Free quiz
The UNSTUCK Quiz
A 7-step framework to help you find your direction and take your next step with purpose. You’ll leave with a clearer picture, stronger confidence in your choices, and a plan you can act on.
Free test
16 Personalities test
This free personality test reveals who you really are. Discover the 16 personalities created by Myers & Briggs, test your personality type, and find your strengths.
Free assessment
Saboteur Assessment
Saboteur Assessment is a free, 5-minute tool that identifies your top Saboteurs and provides a detailed report on all 10 types.
Partner
Journaling with The Journaling Guy
Do you find it hard to sort out the thoughts in your head? Journaling can do just that. We have partnered up with Matt Young, from the Journaling Guy to help people start their journaling journey, through courses and podcasts.
Reading list
Interesting reading
Reading is like embarking on a treasure hunt within the pages of books. In the quiet hours spent with a book, we discover not only the world but also ourselves.
Free every month
The Aspire Clarity Series
Free monthly Zoom sessions for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next in their career or business. Each one focuses on one real issue that commonly blocks progress, such as promotion confidence, redundancy and next steps, CV clarity, business priorities and how to talk about your value.
All sessions run at 7:00pm on Zoom and are free to attend. If you prefer to listen quietly, that is absolutely fine.
From the blog
Nicky’s writing on change, confidence and leadership.
Why walking coaching works (and why I use it with clients).
The simplest coaching tool I use isn’t a tool at all. It’s a walk. When people feel stuck, overloaded, or foggy, they often try to “think harder”. More lists....
The 3 C’s of Change: Choice. Chance. Change.
You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change. It is a simple idea, but it is powerful because it tells the truth. When people come...
The Quiet Habits of Great Leaders
Why leadership is something you live, not something you perform Over the years, one thing has become very clear to me. Great leadership is rarely loud. It...
The “Swan Effect”
There’s a pattern I’m seeing again and again in business owners right now. From the outside, everything looks calm. You’re smiling. You’re delivering. You’re...
What to do when you know you need a change, but do not know where to start
You are smart, capable and on paper your career looks fine.But inside, it feels very different. You know you need a change. You have had that quiet feeling in...
A Year of Transformation, Purpose & Gratitude: My 2025 Reflections 🎄
As we approach the end of 2025, I’ve been reflecting on what has been one of the most fulfilling years of my 25-year journey in recruitment, matchmaking, and...
🍂 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...
The Silent Architect: How I Learned to Stop Standing in My Own Way
As I reflect on my life so far, I recognise a recurring theme that has dogged me throughout. Despite my capabilities, I have consistently stood in my own way....
The September Shift: Why the End of Summer Sparks Career Reflection
There’s something magical about summer. The long days stretch out like endless possibilities, the warm nights invite laughter and connection, and the feeling...
Finding Clarity Through Transformation
Have you ever felt stuck, unsure of what you truly want to do with your life? You’re not alone. Many of the people I’ve worked with come to me feeling lost,...
Feeling Flat and Burnt Out?
Are you Feeling Flat and Burnt Out and realise that you may need to Re-purpose and Rejuvenate Life can sometimes feel like a relentless treadmill, especially...
A Story of Passion, Purpose, and People
When I look back at my career, one thread has woven itself through every chapter: a deep, passion for helping people. I’m thrilled to announce the launch of...
Prefer to talk it through?
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