In this episode of the Purposefully Fit podcast, Dr. Nicole (aka Coach Nik E) shares a powerful truth originally passed down by her therapist: "Walk into a room like God sent you". Coach Nick opens up about her own journey as a mother, wife, and leader who, despite being an organized go-getter, wrestled with moments of wanting to shrink or pull back. She reassures listeners that their placement in their workplaces, families, communities, and ministries is never random—they were explicitly sent.

Drawing from Esther 4:14, Coach Nik highlights how God positions us for "such a time as this". Whether you are front-and-center or serving behind the scenes, your presence, voice, and gifts fill a crucial gap that would otherwise remain empty.

Key Takeaways & 3 Practical Steps

Coach Nik outlines three actionable ways to stop shrinking and step into your calling:

1. • Remember Who Sent You: Anchor your confidence in God rather than wasting energy seeking human approval or validation.
   • Stop Shrinking to Make Others Comfortable: Understand the vital difference between true humility and fear-based hiding—never dim your light or apologize for your God-given assignment.
   • Show Up and Do Your Part: Focus on executing your specific role with excellence and integrity, remembering that visibility does not determine your value.

• • Connect with Coach Nik E: Visit www.iamnike.com to subscribe, spread the word, and stay purposefully fit, faithful for the process, focused on family, and continuing to flourish
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Closing & Call to Action

Don't allow setbacks, fatigue, or self-doubt to disqualify you as you push to finish 2026 strong. Lay your hands on yourself, affirm "I was sent," and walk boldly into every opportunity God has placed before you.

Have you ever reached a massive milestone, only to find yourself completely exhausted instead of feeling victorious?

In this episode of the Purposefully Fit podcast, Dr. Nicole Ellis (Coach NikE) opens up about her personal journey after graduating with her doctorate.

Since August 2021, she balanced being a full-time doctoral student with working, wifeing, mothering, ministering, coaching, and keeping up with the demands of life.

But once she crossed the finish line and became Dr. Nicole Ellis, she faced an unexpected challenge: she didn't want to do anything.

Coach Nik shares how she fell into "rest" habits—like doom scrolling, binge-watching, and excessive napping—only to realize that what she thought was rest was actually draining her mind and distracting her from her purpose.

If you are feeling tired, distracted, stuck, or out of alignment, this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reset. Coach Nik breaks down why a reset isn't about going backward to your old self, but about "setting anew" from a place of experience and growth.

Subscribe & Share: If this episode blessed you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reset today!

Welcome to the Purposefully Fit podcast, where host Coach Nik E, also known as Dr. Nicole Ellis, helps listeners pursue fitness in every area of their lives: mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and relationally.

Are you questioning what is next in your life, or wondering if you are truly equipped for the path God is calling you to walk?

In this episode, Coach Nick speaks to anyone feeling exhausted, unqualified, or hesitant to step into the opportunities placed before them. Drawing from her personal testimony of balancing single motherhood, work, and ministry to eventually earn her doctorate, she reminds listeners that God does not consult our circumstances before He writes our purpose.

When faced with daunting assignments like leading, starting a business, or writing a book, it is easy to spiritually retreat and say, "I am not the one". However, Coach Nick lovingly challenges this mindset, emphasizing that you are the one—not because you have it all together, but because "the One" sent you.

Listeners will walk away with three key takeaways to help them navigate their unique calling:

• Your current season is not your final destination: Where you are today is a part of God's process, and He is still working even when you cannot see the full picture.

• Your testimony has purpose: God often uses your greatest struggles to prepare you for your greatest impact, so never discount where you have been.

• Walk in obedience, not comparison: Stop measuring your calling against someone else's journey and stay faithfully focused on the specific assignment God has given you.

Tune in to be encouraged and to remember that you are still called, chosen, equipped, and loved.