Nicole Cochran is a passionate guide to “a-ha moments.” After a successful 15-year career in Marketing, managing large teams and well-known brands like Chili’s Grill & Bar, Nicole became a Certified Wellness Coach*, a certified Practitioner of Myers-Briggs® Type Indicator and owner of Your Talent Within. She is currently getting her Master’s Degree in Counseling at Southern Methodist University. Nicole helps her clients optimize their human potential by uncovering, honoring and working with what makes them unique.
*Institute for Life Coach Training, an Accredited ICF Program
I was sitting in my boss’ office as she gave me a raise and a promotion and the only thought I had was…“RUN!” I didn’t want more responsibility. I didn’t want more money. I didn’t want more stress. I was out of sorts, out of passion and out of energy.
It would take me another two years to actually leave my job. In that time, I suffered from chronic health issues like thinning hair and extreme heartburn. I had recurring bouts of depression, one time leading to friends knocking on my front door after I refused to answer the phone or leave the house for several days. I ended up hospitalized for three days after getting a DVT blood clot in my leg that went into my lungs and nearly killed me. I was on four daily medications and found myself on the couch at 3 am several days a week after drinking a bottle of wine (or two) for dinner.
Six years ago, I embarked on a journey of true wellness in my career. I call it a journey because it never really ends. It keeps changing and evolving and I keep redefining what I want for myself. It takes tenacity and courage and ongoing self-discovery. In fact, my number one client is always the one in the mirror.
And speaking of mirrors, that is what I am here to be for you. I can’t make you change or solve your problems, but I can listen and be a mirror, reflecting back so you can better see the real you. And that real you is the one I know has strength and potential and all the answers to discover Your Talent Within.
I was sitting in my boss’ office as she gave me a raise and a promotion and the only thought I had was…“RUN!” I didn’t want more responsibility. I didn’t want more money. I didn’t want more stress. I was out of sorts, out of passion and out of energy.
It would take me another two years to actually leave my job. In that time, I suffered from chronic health issues like thinning hair and extreme heartburn. I had recurring bouts of depression, one time leading to friends knocking on my front door after I refused to answer the phone or leave the house for several days. I ended up hospitalized for three days after getting a DVT blood clot in my leg that went into my lungs and nearly killed me. I was on four daily medications and found myself on the couch at 3 am several days a week after drinking a bottle of wine (or two) for dinner.
Six years ago, I embarked on a journey of true wellness in my career. I call it a journey because it never really ends. It keeps changing and evolving and I keep redefining what I want for myself. It takes tenacity and courage and ongoing self-discovery. In fact, my number one client is always the one in the mirror.
And speaking of mirrors, that is what I am here to be for you. I can’t make you change or solve your problems, but I can listen and be a mirror, reflecting back so you can better see the real you. And that real you is the one I know has strength and potential and all the answers to discover Your Talent Within.
Nicole Cochran is a passionate guide to “a-ha moments.” After a successful 15-year career in Marketing, managing large teams and well-known brands like Chili’s Grill & Bar, Nicole became a Certified Wellness Coach*, a certified Practitioner of Myers-Briggs® Type Indicator and owner of Your Talent Within. She is currently getting her Master’s Degree in Counseling at Southern Methodist University. Nicole helps her clients optimize their human potential by uncovering, honoring and working with what makes them unique.
*Institute for Life Coach Training, an Accredited ICF Program