Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Who is Nicole? 00:56 What is your passion? 1:36 What can a client expect? 2:26 Top 3 client challenges? 3:43 What is your coaching style? 4:18 How can you help technical professionals? 5:02 Why should anyone choose you as their coach? 6:02 Biggest challenges leaders are facing today 6:50 Advice to someone considering coaching 7:37 Final thoughts Are you at a point in your career where you're ready to step up and break through to the next level—but want to do it in the fastest, most efficient way possible while still achieving real, sustainable results? 📈 You know you have potential, but something’s holding you back. Maybe it’s confidence, leadership presence, or the ability to communicate with greater impact. But the question is—where do you start? 🤔 Who can you trust to guide you through the critical stages of your career journey? 🤝 In this video, I answer the top 🔟 questions professionals ask when considering leadership coaching, including: ✔️ The biggest leadership challenges leaders face today ✔️ How to complement your technical expertise with strong soft skills ✔️ My approach to leadership coaching and how it creates real transformation ✔️ What to consider when choosing the right coach for you If leadership coaching has been on your mind but you're unsure of what it really involves, I hope this video gives you the clarity you need! Watch more videos like this 👇 5 Steps To Creating A Powerful Presence: https://youtu.be/QeLD5ara0nM 3 Key Ingredients To Influence & Motivation: https://youtu.be/1VcpHQ9LqCA 3 Effective Ways To Speak With Diplomacy And Tact: https://youtu.be/ovnOeSwbprY 5 Steps To Process Your Emotions: https://youtu.be/PWP4gpzZho8 Access more resources like this👇 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/lxfnewsletter Scorecard: https://bit.ly/lxfscorecard Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@NicoleSchmitzCoaching Follow Nicole Schmitz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-schmitz-/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicole_schmitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoleschmitzcoaching TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleschmitz__ Website: https://www.nicoleschmitzcoaching.com Nicole Schmitz is a multi-award-winning leadership coach with a double bachelor's degree in psychology and law. She is known for empowering senior technical executives and entrepreneurs to discover their Leadership X-Factor—enabling them to think, speak, and connect like influential thought leaders, driving business relationships, strategy, and growth. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: Nicole Schmitz is not affiliated with AHPRA or the Law Society of NSW. Her ideas constitute general advice and should not be taken as formal therapy or legal advice. Contact me: info@nicoleschmitzcoaching.com #leadership #leadershiptips #careertips #careergrowth #leadershipdevelopment

These 3C’s will help you achieve your goals by staying committed to your New Year’s resolutions. Take the first step towards success and use these strategies to make 2025 your best year yet. ✅ Nicole's leadership video series is designed to support leaders in their personal development and career progression, offering science-based insights to enhance their confidence, leadership, and communication skills.💡 Watch more videos like this 👇 5 Steps To Creating A Powerful Presence: https://youtu.be/QeLD5ara0nM 3 Key Ingredients To Influence & Motivation: https://youtu.be/1VcpHQ9LqCA 3 Effective Ways To Speak With Diplomacy And Tact: https://youtu.be/ovnOeSwbprY 5 Steps To Process Your Emotions: https://youtu.be/PWP4gpzZho8 Access more resources like this👇 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/lxfnewsletter Scorecard: https://bit.ly/lxfscorecard Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@NicoleSchmitzCoaching Follow Nicole Schmitz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-schmitz-/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicole_schmitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoleschmitzcoaching TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleschmitz__ Website: https://www.nicoleschmitzcoaching.com Nicole Schmitz is a multi-award-winning leadership coach with a double bachelor's degree in psychology and law. She is known for empowering senior technical executives and entrepreneurs to discover their Leadership X-Factor—enabling them to think, speak, and connect like influential thought leaders, driving business relationships, strategy, and growth. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: Nicole Schmitz is not affiliated with AHPRA or the Law Society of NSW. Her ideas constitute general advice and should not be taken as formal therapy or legal advice. Contact me: info@nicoleschmitzcoaching.com #leadership #personaldevelopment #careerprogression #motivation #goals

In today's society, we are constantly being pressured to fit the mould or hide our true personalities in favour of maintaining the status quo. 🤐 This is especially true at work where employees often feel like they have no choice but to suppress their individual selves. In order to stand out, you must find a way to share your unique traits. Watch this video and learn how to be unapologetically yourself in the workplace and in your life! #softskills #leadership #communication #career #lifelesson ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nicole Schmitz is a Leadership Coach with a Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Law. She is known for enabling senior corporate execs and entrepreneurs to find their Leadership X-Factor - to think, speak, and connect like charismatic thought leaders to get ahead in their careers and lives. How would you rate the power of your leadership communication? Take my 5-minute Leadership X-Factor scorecard and get a FREE personalized report!👇🏻 https://bit.ly/nicolefreescorecard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoleschmitzcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-schmitz-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleschmitz__/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicole_schmitz Contact me on: info@nicoleschmitzcoaching.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Nicole Schmitz is not affiliated with AHPRA or the Law Society of NSW. Her ideas constitute general advice and should not be taken as formal therapy or legal advice.

Do you struggle with how to uncover and communicate your value in a way that truly resonates with others? This is an extremely valuable skill - especially when wanting to stand out, be recognized, and progress in your career. After all, it will be difficult for people to recognize your value and invest in you and your development if you don't clearly communicate your value and what sets you apart from others. In this video, I share my top 3 tips for effectively communicating you value: ◼️ Define your strengths and what you bring to the table that is meaningful, different, or unique ◼️ Understand how they can be applied in your career context ◼️ Be confident in yourself and your abilities - don't let fear hold you back from reaching for something great If you would like to learn more about how to find and communicate your value in the workplace, or if you are looking for advice on how best to put together a resume, turn an interview around, etc., get in contact - I'd love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/nicolesfreediscoverycall #softskills #leadership #communication #career --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nicole Schmitz is a Leadership Coach with a Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Law. She is known for enabling senior corporate execs and entrepreneurs to find their Leadership X-Factor - to think, speak, and connect like charismatic thought leaders to get ahead in their careers and lives. How would you rate the power of your leadership communication? Take my 5-minute Leadership X-Factor scorecard and get a FREE personalized report!👇🏻 https://bit.ly/nicolefreescorecard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoleschmitzcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-schmitz-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleschmitz__/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicole_schmitz Contact me on: info@nicoleschmitzcoaching.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Nicole Schmitz is not affiliated with AHPRA or the Law Society of NSW. Her ideas constitute general advice and should not be taken as formal therapy or legal advice.

Do you ever feel like an imposter? 🤡 Like the more you excel, the more risk there is that people will find out that you don’t actually know what you’re doing, and that they can't actually trust you and your capabilities. Or maybe you’ve just started a new role, and wondered how you got there, cause you definitely didn’t feel like you deserved it. It's a terrible feeling, I know. 😰 I’ve definitely felt it myself at many points throughout my life. IMPOSTER SYNDROME. It’s much more common than you think. Want to learn how to fight it? Watch this vid for my 3 easy tips! #impostersyndrome #softskills #leadership #communication #career ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nicole Schmitz is a Leadership Coach with a Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Law. She is known for enabling senior corporate execs and entrepreneurs to find their Leadership X-Factor - to think, speak, and connect like charismatic thought leaders to get ahead in their careers and lives. How would you rate the power of your leadership communication? Take my 5-minute Leadership X-Factor scorecard and get a FREE personalized report!👇🏻 https://bit.ly/nicolefreescorecard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoleschmitzcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-schmitz-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleschmitz__/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicole_schmitz Contact me on: info@nicoleschmitzcoaching.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Nicole Schmitz is not affiliated with AHPRA or the Law Society of NSW. Her ideas constitute general advice and should not be taken as formal therapy or legal advice.

The path to leadership invariably requires failure.  Just sit with that for a moment. This can be a hard pill to swallow, especially in the business world where so much is riding on success, ego, and coming out 'on top'. But failures are also lessons, and they are character building in strength, resilience and humility. So shift your focus from immediate gratification towards long term gain, and check my 4 tips on how to graciously accept failure on your path to leadership success. #softskills #leadership #communication #career #lifelesson ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nicole Schmitz is a Leadership Coach with a Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Law. She is known for enabling senior corporate execs and entrepreneurs to find their Leadership X-Factor - to think, speak, and connect like charismatic thought leaders to get ahead in their careers and lives. How would you rate the power of your leadership communication? Take my 5-minute Leadership X-Factor scorecard and get a FREE personalized report!👇🏻 https://bit.ly/nicolefreescorecard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoleschmitzcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-schmitz-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleschmitz__/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicole_schmitz Contact me on: info@nicoleschmitzcoaching.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Nicole Schmitz is not affiliated with AHPRA or the Law Society of NSW. Her ideas constitute general advice and should not be taken as formal therapy or legal advice.

What if you could be the leader you were always born to be? What if you could think, speak, and connect like the charismatic and influential thought leader you’ve always admired? Tapping into your full leadership potential isn't the easiest feat. But with the right tools and framework, it is attainable 💯 Cue in my proven 6 step method to finding your unique Leadership X-Factor which covers: 1. Internal mindset 2. Structured career planning 3. External communication strategies This is the end of your 'what-ifs' because all of this is totally achievable with these 6 steps… 1. Clarity 2. Confidence 3. Core 4. Communication 5. Connection 6. Continuity It's an all encompassing, holistic approach towards overcoming your leadership career blind spots and progressing in your career... All while using nothing but the natural strengths and tools you already possess within YOU. Are you ready to lead with confidence and become a true thought leader in your field? Watch the video and share your thoughts in the comments! #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipskills #leadershipcoach ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nicole Schmitz is a Leadership Coach with a Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Law. She is known for enabling senior corporate execs and entrepreneurs to find their Leadership X-Factor - to think, speak, and connect like charismatic thought leaders to get ahead in their careers and lives. How would you rate the power of your leadership communication? Take my 5-minute Leadership X-Factor scorecard and get a FREE personalized report!👇🏻 https://bit.ly/nicolefreescorecard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoleschmitzcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-schmitz-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleschmitz__/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicole_schmitz Contact me on: info@nicoleschmitzcoaching.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Nicole Schmitz is not affiliated with AHPRA or the Law Society of NSW. Her ideas constitute general advice and should not be taken as formal therapy or legal advice.

How does it feel to receive genuine support from your colleagues, friends, and loved ones?  🧡 When your work colleague extends you kindness to help you on a task you’ve been struggling with 🧡 When someone smiles at you on a bad day 🧡 When you treat yourself with self love and respect  In a world where almost everyone looks out only for their own self-interest, kindness is often dismissed and taken for granted. But kindness is something we all need a little more of - now more than ever. So, I decided to explore the concept of kindness on a deeper level ... 👉 What kindness means to me? 👉 How do I show kindness to my clients? 👉 How have I received kindness from someone in my professional network? Watch this video to see how kindness has impacted my life. I hope this can inspire you to spread kindness whenever you can. 🧡 Now, it's your turn. What does kindness mean to you? Let me know in the comments! #leadershipdevelopment #mindsetmentor #confidenceiskey #mindsetcoaching #communicationskills #confidencebuilder #elevateyourmindset #softskillstrainer #leadershipskills #leadershipcoach #leadershipmindset #mindsetofsuccess ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nicole Schmitz is a Leadership Coach with a Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Law. She is known for enabling senior corporate execs and entrepreneurs to find their Leadership X-Factor - to think, speak, and connect like charismatic thought leaders to get ahead in their careers and lives. How would you rate the power of your leadership communication? Take my 5-minute Leadership X-Factor scorecard and get a FREE personalized report!👇🏻 https://bit.ly/nicolefreescorecard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoleschmitzcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-schmitz-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleschmitz__/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicole_schmitz Contact me on: info@nicoleschmitzcoaching.com Disclaimer: Nicole Schmitz is not affiliated with AHPRA or the Law Society of NSW. Her ideas constitute general advice and should not be taken as formal therapy or legal advice.

When I talk to people about their long term career strategy, they've come up with a whole list of things that I've now come to learn don't really work - Online courses, self-help books, generic strategies, or even 'hoping for the best'! Whatever it may be, it tends to be at the expense of those 'career essential' soft skills. Want to know the fastest way to move up in your career? Watch this video. #softskills #leadership #communication #career --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nicole Schmitz is a Leadership Coach with a Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Law. She is known for enabling senior corporate execs and entrepreneurs to find their Leadership X-Factor - to think, speak, and connect like charismatic thought leaders to get ahead in their careers and lives. How would you rate the power of your leadership communication? Take my 5-minute Leadership X-Factor scorecard and get a FREE personalized report!👇🏻 https://bit.ly/nicolefreescorecard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoleschmitzcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-schmitz-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleschmitz__/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicole_schmitz Contact me on: info@nicoleschmitzcoaching.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Nicole Schmitz is not affiliated with AHPRA or the Law Society of NSW. Her ideas constitute general advice and should not be taken as formal therapy or legal advice.

I am on a mission to help 20,000 individuals across the globe to find their Leadership X-Factor. Could the next one be YOU? But first things first. Is coaching a foreign concept to you? Do you find yourself struggling to differentiate between the sea of leadership coaches out there to find the right one for you? Tough, I know. With such a saturated market, where anyone can pretty much call themselves a ‘coach’ these days, I wouldn’t be surprised if just the thought of it felt stressful, confusing, and overwhelming! That’s why I’ve put together 5 key questions you should ask any leadership coach to get you in the loop: 1. Who I am and who I can help? 2. Why is leadership soft skills coaching relevant today? 3. Why am I so passionate about what I do? 4. What makes my process unique to others? 5. What free resources and information can I share? ------ * Do you wish to build more confidence when communicating your message and value? * Do you wish to demonstrate thought leadership with impact & influence? * Do you wish to uncover your unique brand of leadership presence? * Do you wish to advance your leadership career with exceptional communication skills? Get in touch for a free Discovery Call today. Booking link below. #softskills #leadership #communication #career --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nicole Schmitz is a Leadership Coach with a Double Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Law. She is known for enabling senior corporate execs and entrepreneurs to find their Leadership X-Factor - to think, speak, and connect like charismatic thought leaders to get ahead in their careers and lives. How would you rate the power of your leadership communication? Take my 5-minute Leadership X-Factor scorecard and get a FREE personalized report!👇🏻 https://bit.ly/nicolefreescorecard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoleschmitzcoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-schmitz-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleschmitz__/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicole_schmitz Contact me on: info@nicoleschmitzcoaching.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Nicole Schmitz is not affiliated with AHPRA or the Law Society of NSW. Her ideas constitute general advice and should not be taken as formal therapy or legal advice.