Client outcomes

“Working with Nicola supported my career goals in two significant ways: it helped me regain confidence and optimism about finding the right job for me, and it kept me focused on opportunities that were within my range of interest / passions and ideal working conditions – both crucial for a successful job search.

I’m grateful for Nicola’s support and professional guidance throughout the process. I’m delighted with my new job, and when I look back, I think I would not had the confidence to leave my previous position without the guidance that her coaching offered.”

“I wanted help making a career pivot from technology to education. Nicola asked questions that challenged my thinking and her insightful summaries of issues we discussed led to a breakthrough in terms of weaving together the different strands of my work experience and expertise. Nicola’s academic background was a great help, especially as she understood a lot of the issues I will be facing in my new field. I now have a clear path forward to move confidently into this new field, as well as a set of actions to follow.”

“I wanted to gain clarity about my long-term career goals. Before working with Nicola, I found it hard to believe I could do something that I am really passionate about and earn enough money to sustain the kind of life I want. I am still exploring this, but I feel more hopeful; I have become clearer about what really drives me and interests me, and have the confidence to pursue it further. I particularly enjoyed being challenged about my unchecked assumptions and exploring possibilities I’d never thought of before.

I have been enjoying my new job in the new sector – a sense of joy, achievement and purpose as I anticipated, but also challenges and realities I did not anticipate which gave me invaluable insights to learn from and reflect on.

What would I say to someone hesitating about investing in coaching with Nicola? Definitely give it a go! No matter how far you go in the process, you will learn something new and the journey is totally worth it.”

“I invested in coaching to seek clarity, guidance and strategies towards career change plans. Nicola was calm, patient, attentive and asked precise questions that helped me work out my responses and thoughts without feeling pressured. She was warm and made me feel comfortable to talk. The whole experience was excellent and very helpful.

As a result of working with Nicola I now have the confidence and clarity to pursue my goal. I have enjoyed my coaching session. Thank you Nicola for your professionalism and excellent guidance. I am looking forward to working with you again.”

“I can’t recommend Nicola and her Licensed Firework Career Change Coaching highly enough! Having previously worked with two other career coaches, I was beginning to feel stuck in regards to my career transition. Then I started working with Nicola, and everything changed.

From our very first session, Nicola brought an exceptional level of structure, focus, and clarity that I hadn’t experienced before. She helped me dig deep and really understand what drives me in my career, what I’m passionate about, what motivates me, and importantly, where I had skills gaps that were holding me back. But she didn’t stop there; Nicola helped me map out exactly how I could bridge those gaps in a way that felt achievable and aligned with my long-term goals.

What sets Nicola apart is the Licensed Firework Career Change Programme she delivers. It’s not just coaching, it’s a highly structured, strategic process that gives you direction and momentum. After spending over two years feeling stuck in a career transition phase, working with Nicola helped me get focused.

Within just four months, I’ve now secured my new role in the education projects sector, a space I’m incredibly passionate about for its transformative power beyond the classroom.

If you’re considering a career change and want a coach who is both insightful and practical, who brings both compassion and accountability, Nicola is the one. She’s brilliant, and I can’t thank her enough!”