Manage Setbacks
The 4 Rs—Relax, Revisit, Reframe, and Respond—offer a simple, science-backed way to reset under pressure. Learn how to stop spiraling and start moving forward with clarity using this quick framework inspired by the SIT-UPP™ method.
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Reduce Pressure
10 practical ways high-achievers can reduce pressure and perform sustainably—without burning out.
Volleyball
Lessons in Resilience:
What Volleyball Taught My Daughter About High-Performance
Under Pressure
Ever feel like your pursuit of perfection isn’t the problem, but how you manage it is?
Perfectionism can drive us to excel but also leave us stuck in a cycle of self-criticism and fear of failure. Recognizing this is the first step. Adjust your goals, embrace mistakes, and focus on progress, not perfection. #BurnoutPrevention #GrowthMindset
Confidence After Setbacks
welcome to MY Blog! Picture this: You’ve been working hard, pouring your energy into projects, meeting deadlines, and juggling priorities. Then comes the blow—a poor performance review. The words sting. Your mind starts spinning: “I’m not good enough. How did I let this happen? Can I recover from this?” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Setbacks[…]
Rumination
welcome to MY Blog! Rethink Rumination: Build Confidence Through Reflection Wait…ruminate more? Sounds wild, right? But hear me out: instead of overthinking challenges, why not channel that focus into reflecting on your successes? The goal isn’t just growth—it’s about growing your confidence and feeling successful. When we pause to think about the actions that led[…]
MattNicola
Getting between the pages exploring mental health, anxiety, continuous improvement and leadership I had an absolute blast hijacking Matt Sims’s podcast, the Ever-So-Lean Podcast, to turn the tables and interview him about his incredible journey and his new book! It was such a privilege to peel back the layers – beyond the humour that initially drew[…]
ISA Keynote
Interview for keynote at ISA Conference I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Rachael Gregory for the ISA Conference. Click the picture to watch the video watch Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: Conversation: [Key Takeaway 1]: About Nicola [0:26] Get the technical suff but love the people stuff [Key Takeaway 2]:[…]
Kathleen Fanning/Nicola
Confidence Conversation with Kathleen Fanning I’m excited to share my conversation with Kathleen Fanning, where we explore vulnerability and how to cultivate confidence while addressing imposter syndrome. Join us for an insightful and authentic discussion! Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: Conversation: [Key Takeaway 1]: We share out struggles with confidence [1.50] [Key[…]
Lisa/Nicola
Book Interview with Lisa Holden I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Lisa Holden Rovers on my book, “Burnout Be Gone: Healthy Habits for the Overwhelmed Perfectionist at Work”. Leaders That Last™ Podcast! Join us as we delve into the inspiration behind the book and explore its powerful themes. We explore the inspiration behind[…]