Nicola Wilkes

With a passion for elevating ambitious, success-driven individuals, I understand what it takes to create lasting success from the inside out, focused on your definition of success - not someone else's. 
As a professionally certified coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a member of The Institute of Coaching at Harvard Medical School, I have training in business, neuroscience, transformational, and developmental coaching. Through a results-focused approach backed by proven diagnostic tools, I offer clients supportive, actionable coaching to meet their unique goals and growth journeys.
I guide clients to overcome confidence barriers, embrace their inner strength, and pursue their aspirations fearlessly. 
My approach is rooted in real-life experience—having navigated similar journeys myself, I offer authentic insights and practical strategies. Clients are drawn to my independent lifestyle, global perspective, and commitment to personal growth, finding inspiration to live boldly and authentically. 
I believe that achieving success and building a life you love is within reach when you expand your capacity to grow and perform. That’s why my coaching focuses on using science-based frameworks and models to foster a growth mindset, helping clients develop daily practices aligned with their core values and purpose.
In addition to my thriving coaching practice, I am renowned in the design industry, with writing credits in Elle Decoration and Grand Designs. I have successfully coached clients across the Global North, building a trusted reputation through her commitment to deep, transformative personal and professional growth.
With not only a wealth of experience in coaching and mentoring, my career has spanned:
●    20+ years as a Design Journalist, Stylist and Art Director writing for the likes of Elle Decoration, Blueprint, Ideal Home, Grand Designs magazines
●    Owner of lifestyle and interiors brand / store and website, ‘House Envy’ where we were awarded ‘Cool Brand’ Status two consecutive years running as a new business
●    Founder of Seriously Stylish Business, www.seriouslystylishbusiness.co.uk , finalist of GBEA Awards twice, as featured in ‘De-Clutter’, ‘Style at Home’,  ‘Ideal Home’, ‘John Lewis’ magazines
●    Host of the SSB podcast on Spotify and Apple podcasts

The key to my success—and my commitment to my clients?
Focus on inner development, and your actions and achievements naturally follow.