COFFEE WITH NICOA: Creating A LIFE BY DESIGN.

Self-sabotage is often a misnomer for avoidance of uncomfortable topics, don't you think? Nicoa argues that many people claim to self-sabotage as a rationalization for not addressing important issues, such as financial management or personal health. Of course she speaks from experience and emphasizes that avoidance is common and usually rooted in past experiences yet to be understood . Ready...

Nicoa has the pure delight of interviewing the daughter of our very first Coffee With Nicoa guest Caroline Keeler S1 Ep2 - the delightful Devon Keeler ! They discuss Devon's life by design, including her upbringing in Michigan and the US Virgin Islands, her career shift from biology to clinical research and her all around personal growth journey. Devon emphasizes the importance of balancing i...

PEACE over PAIN ? Well, coaching helps! How? As a complement or alternative to therapy, emphasizing its future-focused approach. Using the analogy of a snake bite, Nicoa highlights the importance of healing rather than obsessing over the cause of pain. Nicoa encourages self-coaching practices, such as journaling, YOU CAN DO THIS YOURSELF! Creating a LIFE BY DESIGN you have to identify and release...

**TRIGGER WARNING: SA** Nicoa interviews the amazing JADE BEALL , a mother, self-love coach, and world-renowned photographer known for her truthful images of women. Jade's work, including her books " The Bodies of Mothers " and " The Crone Body ," has garnered global attention and inspired millions. She discusses her journey from body dysmorphia to truly embracing her beau...

Guess who is BAACCKK ?! Trisha Bowker from Season 1 EP21 - Nicoa does a check in with her former client and reflect on so many changes that have unfolded! Listen in to her journey of some significant life changes and career shifts all in line with her LIFE BY DESIGN . If you'll recall Trisha was about to make a major career shift - what happened? Trisha emphasizes the importance of self-care,...

Nicoa introduces the "doorway effect," a method she learned from Michael Phelps to combat anxiety by replacing negative thoughts with positive affirmations as you transition between rooms, leveraging the brain's practice of dumping short-term memory. Nicoa also shares a personal practice of using mirror work ( see LOUISE HAY's work ) to boost self-esteem, recounting a client&ap...

You never know who you're gonna meet when you volunteer at WILMINGTON COFFEE FEST ! Nicoa overheard Travis Pomerleau , a former electrical engineer, who transitioned to running a coffee roasting business after being laid off during COVID-19 talking about his LIFE BY DESIGN and knew she'd found her next podcast guest! He shares his journey emphasizing the importance of taking calculated r...

Nicoa bonds with one of her happiest new friends, Summer Lambert , a renowned photographer and storyteller in Wilmington, NC. They chat about Summer's life by design and chuckle over her obsession with traffic cones and the Olympics. Summer shares her journey from a young girl with a passion for photography to a professional who engagingly captures beautiful life stories for her clients. From...

Nicoa discusses the concept of UNLEARNING , suggesting it involves reframing rather than erasing past knowledge. She reflects on her life, realizing she followed societal norms without questioning them, I mean who really does at a young age?! This realization led her to unlearn and rediscover her authentic self . She shares a personal anecdote about questioning religious practices and encourages l...

Annika Pavel , originally from Czechoslovakia, shares her extraordinary life journey with Nicoa. Starting as a refugee in England, she became a model and, wait for it, a JAMES Bond girl. Annika, now a grandmother, has written a book of personal essays and children's stories called ENCOUNTER WITH THE FUTURE . She emphasized the importance of travel and education, influenced by her mother. Anni...

Welcome to your weekly espresso shot y'all! Nicoa shares a dream where she was receiving rather than giving, symbolizing a shift in her life. A voice in her dream advised her to "Stop trying to be your best self," leading her to reflect on the need to relax and enjoy the moment. Nicoa acknowledges her tendency to be a caregiver and a by default leader, often at the expense of relaxa...

Good Enough depends on the goal, not you! Nicoa encourages letting go of unrealistic standards and embracing the idea that "good enough" is sufficient. You are sufficient! Nicoa shares a personal story about her children, reflecting on the need to provide an abundance of food and realizing it was more about her own insecurities than their needs. She concludes that remembering what matter...

NICOA and RG SHORE , author of the award winning memoir THE OCEAN INSIDE ME , engaged in a profound dialogue about the importance of recognizing and transcending labels, connecting the head and heart through meditation, and transforming personal energy to create positive change in the world. Through their conversations, they explore the themes of identity, injustice, and the true nature of reality...

Ready to talk about the importance of integrating the head and heart?  Nicoa emphasizes the need to observe thoughts, feel into them, and consider new perspectives. She shares a personal story about a fender bender caused by distraction, illustrating how initial self-criticism can be replaced with compassion and understanding. A Life By Design Practice is to balance moments like these by coming ba...

Nicoa interviews her Favorite Barista! ( shhhhh don't tell the others! ) Nicoa and William Stadler discuss William's diverse career journey, including his time as a Starbuck's barista, his HR roles at Red Hat and Google, and his passion for science fiction writing. William shares his struggles with mental health and how therapy and writing helped him step into his LIFE BY DESIGN . H...

Hey, IT IS YOUR LIFE BY DESIGN! Nicoa emphasizes the importance of self-authorship in reframing your life story.  Learn to reflect on their current narrative, identify areas for improvement, and rewrite your story daily! By taking an active response to life's challenges, YOU can transform and create a LIFE BY DESIGN , the kind of life you don't need a vacation from! SOME LBD JOURNALING P...

Nicoa and Mark Beagan discuss their profound career intersection and journeys around personal growth. Mark, a 20+ year HR executive, shares his transition from a corporate life to founding Beama Coaching and Consulting while navigating professional and personal challenges and self insight. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, emotional well-being, and living by a North Star of values li...

Nicoa discusses the root of suffering as expecting others to show up for us in the way we wish they would. She shares insights on embracing authenticity and living a LIFE BY DESIGN on one's own terms, and encourages listeners to accept that they cannot regulate other people's emotions and stop judging others for not showing up in the way we desire. WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME! Buy your c...

Nicoa has the privilege of talking with Tasha + Brandon Skillin of Rules & Rebellion who always tell it like it is! Nicoa digs deep with them as they share their burnout, trauma based LIFE BY DESIGN and how they turned burnout into breakthrough for themselves and their clients in their company RULES + REBELLION !  Brandon overcame an 18-year alcohol addiction, Tasha has recovered 80% from bein...

Do YOU embrace the moment and find the AWE in your LIFE BY DESIGN? This episode puts the pen in YOUR hand!  Let's talk about YOUR VALUES and choosing responses that align with them in the face of chaos. NICOA encourages you to take responsibility for your life, release negative thoughts, and create purpose and meaning, and ultimately a LEGACY you will be proud of! Get your journals out or ord...

WELCOME BACK Christopher Goff ! It's been a year since Nicoa interviewed Chris on the podcast and they promised they'd meet up again! Join in as they discuss even MORE LIFE BY DESIGN insights! They share their experiences with making life changes in the past year, prioritizing conscious self-awareness and self-care along the way, and the importance of recognizing plateaus as personal gro...

Nicoa shares their thoughts on the phrase ' I'm fine ' and how it can be a mask for deeper emotions. She shares her own experiences with the phrase ' I'm fine ' and how it can be both a source of comfort and a hindrance to genuine connection. LIFE BY DESIGN ! WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME! Buy your copy of YOUR LIFE BY DESIGN : A Coffee With Nicoa Self-Care Coaching Jou...

NICOA and KIM HAMPTON have known each other since childhood and have matching energy!! They talk all things happiness, energy, self-awareness, support networks, and taking initiative to create meaningful connections in a LIFE BY DESIGN . They discuss the impact of childhood memories, many a party, too! Alongside adversity and explore strategies for overcoming triggers, embracing authenticity, and...

HOW ARE YOU DOING? Nicoa says TELL THE TRUTH ! But, what if... YES, WHAT IF? ! Tune in to this authentic and vulnerable share. Don"t you really want to know how people feel? And if you don't? JOURNAL ABOUT IT!   WHAT DID YOU THINK? TEXT ME! Buy your copy of YOUR LIFE BY DESIGN : A Coffee With Nicoa Self-Care Coaching Journal on Amazon today!  Support the show Follow COFFEE WITH NICO...

Nicoa has the honor of speaking with ANICA LEO-WEIL , a fellow mother and caregiver known on social media as THE SANDWICHED CAREGIVER ! They discuss the emotional toll of caregiving, the importance of creating a supportive community, and the challenges of managing care for loved ones with memory loss. The delve deep into addressing the needs of caregivers, who are often overlooked and undervalued...