“I am pleased to recommend Nikki Gleeson, who mentored me during my last fieldwork placement before graduation. Throughout my placement, Nikki demonstrated exceptional skills as an early childhood educator and mentor, greatly contributing to my professional growth and learning experience.”

In addition to her teaching and mentoring skills, Nikki consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement. Her dedication to the early childhood field and profession is evident in all her achievements.

As a mentor, Nikki was incredibly supportive and approachable. She provided valuable guidance and feedback, helping me to develop my teaching skills and confidence. She was always willing to share her knowledge and expertise, offering practical advice and many opportunities for collaborative critical reflection. Her ability to model best practices in early childhood education was invaluable to my learning experience.”

—Nadia, Teaching Associate, Southern Cross University & Advisor, Pacific Labour Facility, Early Childhood Education & Care, Brisbane.

“I worked with Nikki for nearly 3 years as an Early Childhood Teacher. Nikki is a knowledgeable mentor as an educator and all round inspirational person.

Nikki’s enthusiasm for learning and improvement is contagious. Wellbeing has always been a huge part of Nikki’s life as someone who is extremely active with running, swimming, cycling and yoga.

Nikki organically brings wellbeing into her learning programs providing a holistic approach to early childhood education. Nikki’s caring, thoughtful and inquisitive approach ensures holistic and relational outcomes for children, families and educators.

I highly recommend Nikki for any consulting, workshops, mentoring or seminars.

—Coralie, Sydney.

“Dedicated and professional. People love working with her because she cares, values their opinion, and promotes a fair and collaborative approach to teaching. She is passionate about health and well-being.”

— Angela, Early Childhood Teacher, Sydney.

“Nikki is so friendly and enthusiastic! She held sessions at our preschool focussing on wellbeing, emotions and feelings. These topics hold great significance for the children in our community. Nikki was engaging and maintained the children’s focus using a host of interesting resources to make the concepts more practical and meaningful. The children particularly enjoyed the WorryWoo characters!”

—Michelle, Early Childhood Teacher, Sydney.

“My team and I are so inspired with what we have learnt in how to manage and support children’s big emotions and behaviours. Nikki’s mentoring sessions support our social and emotional philosophy and our goal to develop our children’s emotional intelligence.

In Nikki’s mentoring session, we received many practical ideas and suggestions such as ways to prevent negative behaviours before they happen and support the social and emotional wellbeing within the class.

Nikki spoke a lot about empathy and kindness being at the centre of supporting children’s wellbeing, backing it up with recent neuroscience research.

The teachers and I are enjoying embedding the various practical relaxation techniques within our program and are using her suggestions with some children with additional needs.

I cannot recommend Nikki from NG Wellbeing Consulting highly enough.”

—Debbie, Director, St James Preschool, Balgowlah Heights