Nicole Brandes | Coaching

Creating powerful

Maps for Roads Less Traveled.
The Secret Route to Your Deepest Strengths.
Where you Turn Success Into Fulfillment
And breathe Life Into Your Life.

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Maps for Roads Less Traveled.
The Secret Route to Your Deepest Strengths.
Where you Turn Success Into Fulfillment
And breathe Life Into Your Dreams.

Success Can Knock the Wind Out of You

You’ve achieved what most only dream of. Yet deep down, you feel restless, numb, even empty. Nobody understands. From the outside, everything looks great—what’s there to complain about? But no louder thrill, no bigger win, no faster pace has filled the cracks inside.

This isn’t a “luxury problem”. It’s the silent struggle many ultra-achievers face: the existential void. Left unaddressed, it grows—draining your energy and joy.

Here is the good news: This can change. Profoundly.

The success after the success

Imagine a life where your achievements don’t just impress others -they deeply satisfy you. A life where your actions align with what matters most: your essence. And your success fuels enthusiasm and powerful passion.

This isn’t about fixing you. It is about creating something greater:

A deep connection with your calling.

Vibrancy and clarity to achieve more – with less strain.

A life that feels as extraordinary as it looks.

Success and thriving – choose both

For decades, I’ve worked with remarkable individuals – entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes and experts – helping them transcend the void and create deeply fulfilling lives.

My approach blends the science of success with the art of fulfillment. I understand the unique challenges of ultra-achievers because I have lived and worked among them. I know what pains. And I know how to guide you beyond it. This isn’t about adding more to your plate or letting go of what you have built. It is about adding a new dimension: yourself.

Success and thriving – choose both

For decades, I’ve worked with remarkable individuals – entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes and experts – helping them transcend the void and create deeply fulfilling lives.

My approach blends the science of success with the art of fulfillment. I understand the unique challenges of ultra-achievers because I have lived and worked among them. I know what pains. And I know how to guide you beyond it. This isn’t about adding more to your plate or letting go of what you have built. It is about adding a new dimension: yourself.

Testimonial

To call Nicole Brandes a coach would be like calling Michelangelo a house painter.

— Peter Friedli, Investor

Coaching for the bravehearted

My coaching is not for everyone. It is high flame, for the bravehearted—those who are committed to thriving on a whole new level. Contact usSerious and appropriate inquiries only.

The paradox of success

You’ve reached heights most can only dream of. You’ve achieved, pushed, excelled. But instead of feeling complete, you feel something else: the silence after the applause. The void after the victory.
From the outside, your life looks enviable. But inside, you’re compensating:

Too much work

chasing bigger wins to outrun the emptiness.

Too much horsepower

speeding through life to feel something, anything.

Too much distraction

affairs, alcohol, or technology to numb the restlessness.

These fleeting escapes don’t fill the void. And deep down, you know it.

Here’s the truth: This isn’t failure. It’s the price of brilliance. Years of sacrifice to achieve. But success, without fulfillment, leaves you stranded in what I call the Empty Life Syndrome.

You don’t need fixing. You need alignment—between who you are, what you value, and the life you truly desire. That’s when energy returns, clarity emerges, and success starts to feel good again.
This isn’t about more strategy or effort. It’s about creating something greater: a life that resonates with your essence, fuels your spirit, and inspires those around you.