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My Story

I know what it feels like to be the person who copes.

I'm Nikki Hall, Life Balance Coach, NLP Practitioner and former Senior NHS Nurse.

For more than 30 years, I've supported people through demanding roles, responsibility, change and some of life's more difficult moments.

I've also experienced being the capable one myself... juggling career, family life, health, personal challenges and the mental load that comes with trying to hold everything together.

And I've learned something important:

Being able to cope doesn't mean you should have to keep carrying everything.

Balance isn't about doing less or becoming better at juggling.

It's about creating a life that supports you, too.

How I Can Help You?

I don't believe people need "fixing."

Sometimes we simply need a safe, confidential space to slow down, hear ourselves think and work out what we actually need.

Not rushed thinking. Not thinking under pressure.


But space to pause, reflect and see things differently.

I blend professional coaching, NLP and nature-inspired grounding with a calm, practical and supportive approach.

Together, we can help you:

🌿 reduce overwhelm and mental load
🌿 create healthier boundaries
🌿 reconnect with what matters to you
🌿 build confidence in your choices
🌿 create a work-life balance that genuinely fits your life

You don't need to be in crisis to work with me.

You might simply know that something needs to feel different.

And that's often where change begins.

Good coaching isn't about giving you all the answers.

It's about helping you find your own ... and building the clarity, confidence and self-trust to act on them.

If you're ready to explore what that could look like for you:

🌿 Book a FREE 30-minute Clarity Call

No pressure. No hard sell. Just a genuine conversation.

Feeling rejuvenated in the Peak District

Some of the focus areas my clients have gained from:

Understanding personal strengths

Developing confidence 

Work-Life Balance

Boosting their Motivation

Reconnecting with their values

Peaceful grounding practice in a nature reserve

Self Belief

Identifying Priorities

Different Perspectives

Being listened to

Improving Wellbeing

My Mission

To inspire transformative growth, empower personal strengths, create alignment of drive, passion & wellbeing, and spark innovative visions for achieving a successful work-life-balance.

My Ambition

To empower clients with strategies for self-improvement, guiding them to identify their priorities, embrace self belief, and cultivate strength happiness while navigating life’s challenges.

My Role

A partner in your journey, offering unwavering support, fresh perspectives, and practical tools to foster authentic, lasting self-development.

My Values

Kindness first: Every journey starts gently, fostering trust understanding.

Nature is wisdom: Life flows in cycles; reflection renews.

Empowerment over advice: Your wisdom is within; I’ll help uncover it.

Balance is personal: We’ll define balance shape a life in tune with your rhythm.

My Qualifications

The Coaching Corner

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Diploma & Practitioner (2025)

New Skills Academy

Mindfulness Diploma (2025)

The OCM & East Midlands Leadership Academy (2017)
Dip. Professional Coach-Mentoring – EMCC Practitioner Level (
ID.M189049ID)

Chartered Management Institute (2015)
Building Essential Leadership Skills – Level 5

The University of Nottingham, School of Nursing, Nottingham (2007)
MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice – Level 7

Nottingham Business School, Trent University (2003) 
PG Cert. in Management for Personnel and Development – CIPD

South Bank University, London. (2000)
HE Dip. Registered Children’s Nursing

Thames Valley University, London. (1996)
Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice

West Hertfordshire College of Nursing. (1989)
Registered Nurse - General Nursing

 

Other Training

Practice Supervisor (Mentor) - Pan-Midlands, Yorkshire & East Practice Learning Group (March 2023)

New Skills Academy

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Certificate (Apr 2023)

Compassionate Conversations training - NHS Elect (March 2024)

Mentoring Update - NHS Elect (Jan 2024)

Walk Leader Training - Erewash Borough Council (August 2024)


Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Course - Derbyshire County Council Oct. 2024


Suicide Awareness & Managing Mental Health Conversations - Derbyshire

County Council Oct. 2024


Cardiac Arrest Training - British Heart Foundation (Nov 2024)


Introduction to NLP - The Coaching Corner (Dec 2024)


Supporting Connection - British Red Cross (Dec 2024)


First Aid Refresher - British Red Cross (Dec 2024)​​

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