The Holistic Life Coach

Certified Life Coach Auckland, NZ

Hi I’m Nicky Russell,

Founder of The Holistic Life Coach | Certified Integrative Wellness Life Coach | Relationship Coach | Leadership Coach | Workplace Wellness and Development Facilitator | Reiki Practitioner

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!

But at 16, after finishing my 6th form year, I took the “sensible” route and left high school to complete a New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6).  While I couldn’t have predicted where that decision would lead, it laid the foundation for a career centred on people, leadership and performance.

In the 20+ years following, I built a successful career in corporate sales, which for a long time provided me with a sense of achievement. Until I found myself in my early 40’s feeling lost and misaligned. That was when I started questioning whether the ‘corporate life’ was still for me. I knew I wanted more and I needed to figure out what that meant.

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!

After becoming an IWA Certified Life Coach, I continued my personal development and designed my unique and proven holistic framework that blends the best of integrative wellness techniques with an achievable and sustainable real-world approach.

I don’t believe that lasting change comes from simply talking about problems. I believe that change happens when insight is followed by action.

My coaching balances compassion with accountability, and combines proven coaching methodologies, practical psychology-informed tools and real-world experience to help clients create meaningful, sustainable change.

I work with people who are:

  • Tired of people pleasing
  • Navigating relationship challenges
  • Feeling stuck or lacking motivation
  • Managing stress or decision fatigue
  • Seeking greater purpose and fulfilment
  • Searching for confidence and self-worth
  • Wanting to build and maintain boundaries
  • Transitioning careers or stepping into leadership
  • Looking to strengthen communication and relationships
  • Recovering from separation, grief or significant life change
  • Wanting practical real-world support to create lasting change

 

Everyone’s journey is different; it can be messy, challenging and even rocky at times (I know mine has been!) but if we allow them to, those are the moments we learn, grow and find out feet.

Looking back, every chapter of my journey has shaped the coach I am today. The challenges I’ve faced, the lessons I’ve learned and the people I’ve had the privilege of working with have all contributed to the way I coach and develop individual clients and those attending my corporate workshops.

My clients often tell me they feel understood because I don’t coach from theory alone. I coach from lived experience, professional training, genuine empathy and decades of working with people from all walks of life.

If this resonates and you’re ready to invest in yourself, I’d love to help you take that first step with a free consultation.

Also feel free to follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn – I regularly post wellness tips and life hacks to spark reflection and support your wellbeing.

Walk with grace, love with fire, stay wildly you.

In wellness,

Nicky

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

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 , 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.

- Philippa Millar