Nicole Bensen

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BLARCIFT. Pronounced: BLAR-sift. It’s okay if you have no idea what I’m talking about, friend, because this acronym started as a joke when a client was asking for tips to protect herself during emotional conversations, and I was trying to come up with an easy way to remember these. We laughed at how we’d never remember […]

Hi friend! I recently promised you: Over the next couple weeks I’m going to share resources I’ve created based on frequently-asked questions and common challenges I hear from my clients—typically driven, Type A, Millennials. This week I’m sharing the Goal Strategy Sheet, designed to help you organize your thoughts into a clear plan to accomplish a […]

Hi friend, Can you believe it’s already May 1st? May is Mental Health Awareness month, so each week I’ll share a simple, fun tool to support living your best life. To kick off strong, here are three ideas: If you want… Hope you’re able to take a 5-minute break to refill YOUR cup today! P.S. In […]

Finding wellbeing can mean getting comfortable with something new. Want to join this online class with me to find wellbeing through poetry?

Hi friend! Have you heard of the “36 Questions that Lead to Love”? It’s a set of questions put together by psychologists in the 90’s to see if two strangers could develop an intimate connection just by asking and answering these questions. They start pretty neutral (“Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would […]

Hi friend, I just got off a Zoom webinar of 4 CEOs talking about how they build trust in their orgs. And these are big-name companies: CEOs of Hilton, Delta Airlines, Edward Jones, and Great Place to Work…moderated by the CEO of Fortune. …and I’m not sure how I feel about it. On one hand I […]

This year I’m inviting more corporate clients to book interactive workshops for their team. Are you ready to take your team to the next level?

Are you searching for the root of why you’re feeling what you’re feeling? Check out this Imposter Syndrome Support option inside!

Journaling

Hi friend! Last week, one of my private coaching clients wanted help sorting through some stressful thoughts and feelings. I grabbed my STAR sheet and walked through the questions with her. Afterward, she said, “I feel so much calmer and better, thank you!” The acronym STAR stands for Study/scrutinize, Test And Restructure, and it helps […]

What’s ONE thing you can do that will make everything else easier (or even unnecessary)? Here is a recent personal example inside!