About Me

Hi I’m Nicky Russell; certified IWA Life Coach, Career Transition Coach, Wellness Advocate and Reiki Practitioner. Or as I’m better known… The Holistic Life Coach!

Over 24 years I’d built a successful career in corporate sales which for a long time provided me with a sense of achievement until I started questioning whether the ‘corporate life’ was still for me…

I found myself in my early 40’s lost. Something wasn’t right. I felt a sense of misalignment and that my life’s purpose wasn’t being fulfilled; I needed to do more.

For as long as I can remember I have always had a passion for health and wellness, and have been drawn to helping others. Seeing them win – whatever that looked like – warms my heart! Becoming a certified life coach was something in the back of my mind for some time, however the traditional model of ‘where are you now, where do you want to get to, let’s make a plan’ didn’t align with me.

I was looking for an approach that addressed the whole person; the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of someone’s life. An approach that went beyond goal setting of ‘band-aiding’ and helped resolve the core issues impacting people from living their dream life and finding true balance and happiness.

That’s when I found the Integrative Wellness Academy. I learned about visualisation techniques, neurolinguistic programming, quantum physics, language patterns, releasing limiting beliefs and more! It was the first time in my entire career that I felt completely aligned and that I was finally living my purpose. I can’t express enough how magical that felt.

Since then I’ve become a Certified IWA Life Coach and Reiki Practitioner. For me Reiki not only aligned with the core of who I am, but also works as an integral part of my holistic life coaching approach by working on all four body systems in a gentle and natural manner.

Everyone’s journey is different; it was be messy, challenging and even rocky at times (I know mine has been!) but if we allow them to, those are the moments we grow, learn and find out feet. I would love to help guide you on your journey, empower you to take the steps towards living your true authentic self and find your life’s purpose just as I’ve found mine.

If you’re here you’ve already taken the first steps, let me help you take the next!

In wellness,

Nicky

When writing the story of your life, don't let anyone else hold the pen.

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Testimonial

When it came to writing this testimonial for Nicky, it was so easy! Nicky has helped me throughout the year in so many aspects of my personal life and what I have been going through. She is always unbiased, offers great suggestions and I feel like she genuinely listens to me, what I’m going through and how I am feeling before she offers any feedback. To be felt so understood and not be scared to be vulnerable has been so amazing and I couldn’t recommend Nicky enough to anyone who feels like they need help, support, or just a genuine soul to talk to.

- Chanel Clark

As part of the redundancy programme, my company engaged Nicky York, The Holistic Life Coach to provide staff with guidance to develop their CVs and interview skills. Nicky’s relaxed but attentive approach immediately created a trusting atmosphere. She took time to listen to my story and provided valuable feedback. The result is a CV to be proud of. My experience is reflected in comment from colleagues who are all very impressed with and thankful for Nicky’s skills and expertise.

- Maile Carter

Working with Nicky is always a breath of fresh air. One thing that particularly stands out is how relatable she is which makes opening up so easy and freeing. I always look forward to our catch ups and leave feeling refreshed.

- Jessica Morin

Nicky has worked with us a number of times and through difficult change periods in our business. Nicky has always shown professionalism, an abundance of knowledge and above all, empathy toward our business and our employees. We cannot thank her and recommend her highly enough.

- Kym Johns

Head of HR Asia Pacific, Datamars Limited

Nicky’s support, both in my personal and professional life, over the past 15 years has been unwavering and invaluable. Her considered and nonjudgmental approach has helped me work through many a challenge, and she celebrates my successes with me as if they are her own.