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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 56 MIN

The Power of Being True to Yourself: Insights from Former Detective Willie Nicol

from The Power of the Truth · host Fran Willoughby

Host Fran Willoughby interviews Willie Nicol on the Power of the Truth Podcast. Willie shares his journey from 31 years as a police detective to an unexpected second career in coaching after leaving policing.About WillieAfter graduating with a Law degree at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, Willie had a 31 year career as a Police Officer, followed on retirement by nearly seven years in corporate security management before being unexpectedly made redundant.After getting his head round that unpleasant experience, Willie decided to step completely away from the law enforcement and security environment and, drawing on his wide lived experience and numerous acquired skills, he set up his own business as a personal development and transformational coach.That was nearly eight years ago and he hasn’t looked back.He holds certifications as a Life Coach, Hypnotherapist and Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP).Willie works in a non-judgemental way to help his clients find their own solutions to stress, anxiety, overwhelm, low confidence or anything else which is blocking their development or stopping them achieving the results they really want in life.Currently, he is focusing on providing practical support for lost, stuck or unhappy men who are committed to making positive changes in their lives.Willie doesn’t “do” fluff, BS or psychobabble in his coaching. He just lets honest conversations deliver tangible results.Email               [email protected]         willienicolcoaching.com                         careercoachingcop.co.uk Facebook        https://www.facebook.com/WillieNicolCoaching/LinkedIn          https://www.linkedin.com/in/willienicolcoaching/Send us Fan MailIf you have a story that you think would be good for the podcast, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]

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Host Fran Willoughby interviews Willie Nicol on the Power of the Truth Podcast. Willie shares his journey from 31 years as a police detective to an unexpected second career in coaching after leaving policing. About Willie After graduating with a Law degree at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, Willie had a 31 year career as a Police Officer, followed on retirement by nearly seven years in corporate security management before being unexpectedly made redundant. After getting his head round th...

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