“With everything that has happened to you, you can feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose.”
- Wayne Dyer
The Man Behind Zest Quest: Nicholas Dob
Every day, I wake up grateful to be alive. I have a precious human life, and I'm not going to waste it. I'm going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others, and to support people in living with more joy, more satisfaction, and more zest.
This isn't just philosophy for me—it's how I rebuilt my life from complete devastation.
A Crisis That Changed Everything
Years ago, I hit rock bottom so hard I didn't think I'd recover.
I was struggling with poor health, trapped in deep depression, and facing the most excruciating pain imaginable—being estranged from my daughters.
I felt like a complete failure. My second marriage had ended. My business had collapsed. My self-worth was shattered.
I was a shell of a man, going through the motions, feeling worthless, and wondering if life would ever be worth living again.
That darkness became my greatest teacher.
"If you want to change your life, you need to change your life. I'm here to show you how—with a comprehensive approach you won't find with any other practitioner."
The Journey Home To Self
With just a spark of inspiration, I made a decision: If I wanted to change my life, I needed to change my life.
I couldn't keep waiting for circumstances to improve. I had to take responsibility for myself and take deliberate steps forward, even when I didn't feel capable.
Over several years, I immersed myself in personal development, studied, explored and trained in therapeutic modalities, attended workshops, and—most importantly—did the painful inner work of facing my shadow self and healing my emotional wounds.
I learned something profound: You can't think your way out of emotional pain. You have to heal it at the level where it lives—in your subconscious mind and nervous system.
Slowly, deliberately, compassionately, I rebuilt myself. I restored my relationships with my daughters. I found inner peace. I stepped into my personal power. And I discovered my life's purpose: Helping others do the same.
My Philosophy & Approach
My belief is that our physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing are interlaced—not separate. That's why my approach addresses the whole person. Also I believe that every single person is loveable, valuable and deserves to embrace their own magnificence. To shine from their soul.
I don't offer cookie-cutter solutions. Every client receives a customised combination of therapeutic modalities designed specifically for their unique situation.
My goal for every client is simple yet profound:
"A happier and healthier version of yourself."
I don't profess to know what that looks like for each individual, but I believe in your potential to achieve it. I'm here to hold space, provide tools, guide the healing process, and walk alongside you on this journey.
For years, I've repeated and embodied this affirmation: "I continue to be inspired, and in turn, I inspire others."
This means I'm committed to my own growth and learning so I can show up fully for you. I draw wisdom from luminaries like Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, Joe Dispenza, Judith Richards and many others, while bringing my own lived experience and authentic self to every session.
My Unique Combination
What makes my approach powerful is the combination of elements I bring:
Professional Training:
Certified in The Richards Trauma Process
Qualified Life Coach - Authentic Education
Trauma Informed Approach
Group Facilitator
Speaker
Resilience Coach
Suicide First Aid trained
Men's Wellbeing Advocate with 7+ years facilitating transformational men's groups
Lived Experience:
Survived depression, divorce, business failure, estrangement from my children
Navigated complex family dynamics and relationship challenges
Transformed from victim mentality to personal empowerment
Understand intimately what it's like to feel stuck, hopeless, and worthless—and how to rise from that
Life Skills:
Decades of customer service and relationship building
Business management and leadership experience
People Focussed
Conflict resolution and communication expertise
Diverse exposure to people from all socioeconomic backgrounds
Natural ability to create safe spaces and build trust quickly
Spiritual connection
Are You Ready To Break Through?
You've spent enough time being stuck, anxious, reactive, avoidant and wondering why nothing changes.
You don't need years of therapy
You need the right approach—one that works directly with your subconscious and nervous system to resolve unhealthy beliefs and patterns at their root. Heal your emotional wounding, improve your relationship with yourself, free up energy and discover that you can dance with life.
The life you want is waiting
Your first step? A free rapport session where we'll talk about what's showing up for you, whether this approach is the right fit, and how we can work together. It all starts with a conversation.
What is the cost of doing nothing?
No pressure. No obligation. Just clarity.
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