Meet Nick
The ‘about me’ section is where I go too. I think it’s fair enough to say, OK, nice vision, nice design (sometimes) now who are you, and where have you been?
For those of you who want the bottom line: here it is.
While I’m big on blue sky thinking, I don’t get lost in the clouds.
I thrive not only on helping you capture the words and ideas which connect you to your purpose, but also in translating that inspiration into tangible forms: purpose statements; blogs, columns, web copy, e-books, books, reports, seminar design, audio, and video. This is what my approach to coaching and consultancy is all about.
For those of you curious about how I arrived at this point, read on..
My name is Nick Kettles. I’m 42, and feel younger than ever. The Forties are suiting me better than any decade of my life. I’m English with enough Welsh ancestry, to be proud to claim that part of me. I live in the French Pyrenees, with my life partner, Priya our two Amazonian daughters, and many animals.
Together, with the elements, they keep my heart light, mind open to possibility and feet firmly on the ground.
My journey to this point has been marked by a deepening realisation that my twin passions – storytelling and the quest for Self realisation – are in fact intimately entwined.
Graduated with an honours degree in journalism (92). Landed a job at The Times Newspaper (93).
Walked out after six months, after discovering the incredible power of Integrated Breathwork (super pranayama). I then set up a successful practice as a therapist, became the youngest member (at the time) of the British Rebirthing Society (the professional body for breathwork) and started retuning my journalist’s listening ear in service of helping others flourish to their full potential.
However, I took stock following a divorce in 98, and began to question the value of personal development? Having applied all the received wisdom of my teachers, how was it I still found myself bereft? I realised the importance of meditation, to provide a foundation for creating the life we want to create. I realised too I had denied my desire to write and be an artist, a calling which I had always known since a young child. These two life lessons have stayed with me ever since.
First, connect with the Source of life inside you. Then honour your heart felt desire.
So, I quit my work as a therapist, and launched a successful career as a freelance writer, quickly acquiring a portfolio including The Times, The Observer, The Independent, The Ecologist, Wired, BBC Radio and Resurgence, and corporate clients including Bosch, Microsoft, Canon, HP, and Arup Engineering. You can check out some of my work here.
I also acquired an MA in Television scriptwriting which enrichened my passion of storytelling, and resulted me quitting watching TV. 7 years and counting.
Along the way I fell in love with my beloved Priya and our two beautiful girls were born in 2000, and 2003. I fell in love too, with my meditation practice, and before long the pull inwards to rest completely in the silence of the True Self, became so strong that I became a householder monk (04-05) – which allowed me to know with certainty that the silence at the centre of our being, is endless.
Enter Co-Active Coaching circa 06. With the unique emphasis on the being and doing of human life, and the rich over arching narrative, which inspires the transformation of both poles, I found the perfect balance of my two passions, in Co-active coaching.
I realised that through Co-Active Coaching I could draw on my meditation practice to witness your quest for Self Realisation, while also drawing on my editorial experience as a writer, to help you find the words and ideas which most clearly expresses your purpose. I completed my training with The Coaches Training Institute, in 08 (Intermediate Coach Training) 09 (Ten Month Co-Active Leadership program) and 10 (Coach Certification). I hold the CPCC qualification, which is recognised by the ICF, the leading coaching accrediting body.
Today I believe powerfully that our choices are not always mutually exclusive, and that they can be aligned into one core purpose which sings..
I still love to write (I’ve just had my first book, a parable for children, The All-Seeing Boy and the Blue Sky of Happiness published by Snow Lion), walk in the mountains with Priya, listen to music (presently Mumford and Sons, AwolNation, Bat for Lashes, Gorrillaz) and play the latest Days of Wonder board games with my girls. And, today I’m combining my quest for Self Realisation, by running Wild Awakening Retreats with Priya, combining Coaching, Meditati0n and Qi Going, to help others slow right down and connect with the wisdom of their hearts, through Nature.
I’m passionate about my spiritual practice – I meditate daily, and perform a Vedic fire ceremony twice a month in our garden – and, as importantly, I delight in hearing about other people’s path to peace.
My Goal for you: You singing your purpose, pitch perfect.
How I help you get there: I help catalyse the words, ideas and passion which most clearly align with your purpose.
I’ll keep your powder dry: Your ideas are important. And to ensure their integrity I am happy to provide a non-disclosure agreement to ensure that what you create while working with me, stays dry until the time is right to release it to the world.
How Can We Work Together?
However you decide to work with me, you get me, and my deep commitment to your transformation, however over time it’s become clear people like to engage me in one of the following three ways.
Coaching
Here I help you find the words and ideas which clearly express your purpose, and then identify how you want to communicate that to the world. Click here to find out more.
Consultancy
Here you hire me directly to help develop your ideas and projects. You get 100% of the creativity and enthusiasm which created this. Click here to find out more.
Writer mentor
Here I act as coach to help nurture your book, article, blog, report, speech, or seminar design from seed idea to publication, but I keep my editors ear wide open, and actively point out the mistakes you’re making and pitfalls to avoid. Click here to find out more.
How to contact me.
Email is best: nick (at)newmythcreate.com Or request contact (with a message) via Skype: Newmythcreate
The view from my office window.
