Settle for MORE with Nicole Wright

Happy New Year and welcome back to  The Settle For More Podcast . If you started January in catch up mode, doing doing doing, trying to get ahead, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we unpack why more effort is not always the answer and how “catching up” quietly impacts decision quality, clarity, boundaries, and leadership presence. I’m walking you through the  Be. Do. Have  method as...

In this episode of  Settle for More , we’re having a much-needed conversation about why so many women over 40 put themselves last—and the real cost of doing so. You invest in your home, your family, your career, and even the little luxuries in life. But when it comes to YOU? That’s where the hesitation creeps in. 💡 If you’ve ever told yourself,  “It’s too expensive,”   “I don’t have time,”  or  “...

In this episode of Settle for More Podcast, we take a deep dive into goal setting for 2025. As the excitement of the new year starts to settle, it's the perfect time to ground yourself in meaningful goals that align with your values and aspirations. We explore powerful reflection questions to help you identify what you truly want, why it's important now, and what might be holding you back. You'll...

In this transformative episode, we dive deep into the ways we brace ourselves for life’s uncertainties—whether it’s waiting for test results, dreading a difficult conversation, or anticipating the outcome of an election. Discover how the  power of now  can help us find peace and resilience even in the most challenging moments. Join me as we explore practical tips for releasing tension, trusting a...

In this episode of  "Settle for More,"  we dive deep into what it means to be grounded in your values and how living in alignment with your core beliefs can transform your life. Discover how clarifying your values can lead to better decision-making, stronger relationships, and the confidence to reach for more of what truly matters. Tune in for practical tips on identifying your values and living a...

In this heartfelt episode, we discuss the challenges of navigating life-altering situations like breast cancer, grief, or any significant adversity. Together, we explore the importance of pausing, reflecting, and giving yourself permission to chart your own path forward. Whether you're facing illness, loss, or personal upheaval, this episode reminds you that it's okay to take time, listen to your...

In this episode, we dive into the powerful process of self-assessment and reflection to help you finish the year strong. We’ll explore the eight key structures that form the foundation of a balanced and fulfilled life: spiritual, personal growth, career, relationships, health, finances, fun and recreation, and community. Through relatable stories, practical advice, and guided reflections, you'...

Settle for More: Unmasking Ourselves" dives deep into the journey of self-discovery with your host, Nicole. This episode challenges us to shed our societal masks and roles, uncovering the authentic selves hidden beneath. Join Nicole for insightful reflections and practical steps towards living a more authentic life.

It's been a while since our last episode, and so much has unfolded since then. Life, with all its twists and turns, has a way of reminding us to pay attention to what truly matters. So, as we embark on this episode, I invite you to join me in a journey of reflection and discovery. We'll dive into the importance of focus, resilience, and personal growth. Together, we'll explore how these transforma...

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong, or everyone is going to find out that you don’t deserve your achievements? If you can relate to those feelings of chronic self-doubt, you’ve probably experienced imposter syndrome. You’re not alone - studies suggest 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their career. Lets get into it

Negative self-talk can be just this insidious. It gets in your head, courtesy of previous experiences and negative input from people who don’t always mean well. Once there, it plays the same song on repeat, growing somehow worse with every retelling until you quit trying. Your dreams stall out, and you find yourself doing very little at all. Finally, you need to take your life back and end the neg...

Surrendering is about letting go of control and trusting. It’s about allowing life to unfold and being willing to move with it. Fear and worry takes us away from the flow while letting go invites peace in again. It’s not about giving up, it’s simply about letting go of fear in all it’s disguises such as feelings of urgency, stress, worry, anxiousness, in this episode I invite you to surrender!

“Dance like nobody's watching; love like you've never been hurt. Sing like nobody's listening; live like it's heaven on earth.” - Mark Twain In this Episode invite you to become childlike and allow yourself to be free like children. This is your life, you story and if you get the chance to sit it out to dance, I really hope you dance.

Spiritual mastery is a process of becoming consciously accountable for what you. It happens to be more of a path than a destination.  To be the Master of your own Self is to fully understand who you really are. It is a discovery of the leader within you, the inner guiding compass. It means taking full responsibility for your own life, and being ok with doing so. Spiritual mastery is a process...

Let's become intentional about experiencing "luck" this year. Luck isn't about being at the right place at the right time, its ensuring that you have taken action to create amazing opportunities for yourself by having clarity on what needs to be done and being willing to take the required action to get it DONE!! In this episode we explore the steps to create luck in 2021.

 Friends bring more happiness into our lives than virtually anything else, the connect and support that solid connections build impacts of social well-being. Taking the to cultivate worthwhile friendship is key and maintaining them requires that we do the required work to make them last. in this episode we dive into how to raise the standards in our connections... enjoy

We often hear the term "intentional living". But what does it really mean? Intentional living is living with purpose and making deliberate choices that support that purpose.  It’s the opposite of what most people do. Most people are satisfied with the status quo and only take action to deal with their disasters that happen along the way. Intentional living is about choosing the type of person...

DO you find yourself trying to convince someone that you are a good person? Maybe now it's time to quit trying town someone over who isn't kind but only tolerates you, that the kind of approval you can live without. You are a big deal and deserves to be treated as such.. Keep living forward and trust that the right people are there.  If you are looking to elevate you, grab your pen and notebook.

When good things fall apart they are happening for a reason. They might be painful moments that change your entire world, but the key to getting through them and on the other side is realizing that there’s always a bigger picture. We tend to learn more from the bad experiences rather than the good ones, but it’s all designed to help us grow and expand our consciousness and become better versions o...

The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others, don’t settle for anything other than what you know you deserve. No matter how much we want to deny it….when you neglect your feelings and desires to appease others you a dishonouring and disrespecting yourself If you have not set the stage, don’t be upset when people treat you in manner that dishonour you. They are only giving you what you p...

Just think of how POWERFUL it is: not needing to wait for somebody else to come and give you permission, to miraculously change your life, or save you, but absolutely knowing and for sure that you have the whatever it takes to do it! If you are willing to finally take your power back give yourself permission to DO you … This is the episode for you.

Change is not what you do it's who you become in the process..  It is what unfolds through you, for you or as you when you commit to grow, heal and evolve within and without.  Change may be initiated by an unfavourable experience; or it may be the result of you seeking results to grow. What ever the cause you will need GRACE and this episode will help you to do that.

As we grow and evolved we often expect others to change when we do. This can be an unfair request, as we are all on different paths experiencing life in different ways. In this episode we will explore, why demanding a change from someone else because you have changed may not bet the right move for your relationships.