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It Starts with YOUThe Pocket of Air: How Self-Care Fuels Authentic Leadership with Barbara Nixon DISC Profile: Green & Yellow (S&I) | Join host Vic O'Farrell on the It Starts With YOU podcast for an empowering conversation with leadership and success coach Barbara Nixon. In this episode, Barbara delves into the transformative power of self-awareness and personal development, revealing how effective leadership begins with understanding yourself. Discover the concept of a "pocket of air”, a dedicated 20-minute daily ritual designed to recharge your mind and spirit—and learn how this simple practice can create a ripple effect, enhancing both your personal well-being and professional performance. Barbara candidly shares her journey of balancing extroverted energ...2025-02-2637 min
Really Useful ConversationsActually, she can! Imposter syndrome, getting out of your own way and so much more with Barbara NixonBarbara Nixon is one of the 13 professional speakers, authors and coaches who are giving their time and talent and expertise to help me raise funds for young women in Halton Borough, and in this episode we chat about the insights and opportunity for growth and development that Barbara will be bringing to the day. This woman is an absolute gem and has so much value to offer an audience, honestly, just her contribution to the line up is worth the ticket price alone! If imposter syndrome is something that catches you out on occasions, or you have a terrible habit o...2024-11-1938 min
Develop your Construction Business PodcastStop Firefighting with Barbara Nixon🔥 Ever feel like you’re constantly putting out fires in your business? Like every single day you're running from one crisis to the next, barely finding time to breathe—let alone think about the bigger picture? 😫 Trust me, I’ve been there. And if you’re a construction business owner trying to scale, you probably know this feeling all too well. 🚧In this episode, Greg Wilkes and Barbara Nixon, author of The Boss Hat 🎩 and leadership coach, dive deep into this exact struggle. You know the one—where you're wearing all the hats, doing everything yourself, and feeling like you're th...2024-09-0929 min
Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca PountneyHow to stop holding yourself back with Barbara NixonToday is the final part of our summer series, where I have been sharing content that is usually reserved for my wedding pro members. Today we hear from Barbara Nixon as she shares her tips and advice on how to stop holding yourself back! Find out more about BarbaraWant to join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge? Click here.Want to meet other likeminded wedding pro's so that you can share ideas, network and help each other out? Then why not go ahead and join my free Wedding Pro community over on Facebook:2024-08-2953 min
Smash Your Own Ceiling084 - Creating habits for success with Nikki ChamberlainWelcome to this weeks episode...hope you're having a fantastic week.
I'm excited to announce two things this week:
1) The Masterclass - Get out of the weeds and get the headspace you need is happening on the 24th April at 10.30am (UK time) If you're ready to stop spinning plates, treading water and get some headspace to focus on the things that will really move the needle come and join me....here's the link to save your seat.
2) Intensive 1-1 coaching sessions are back!! These are one...2024-04-0750 minSmash Your Own CeilingWhat's actually causing you to stay stuckHey, welcome to another episode of The Smash Your Own Ceiling podcast...I'm so pleased that you're here.
As mentioned I currently have some space on my one to one coaching programme. This is for you if you're a Business Leader / Owner / Exec and you're feeling that you're stuck in the weeds, craving headspace and time to focus on the things that will really move the needle for you, and / or you are struggling with self doubt, fear of failure and are feeling like an imposter and are ready to elevate as the leader...2024-03-1315 min
Stay OutstandingWhat Success Looks Like with Barbara NixonIn this episode of the podcast Gavin is joined by success and leadership coach Barbara Nixon to talk about what she does and her journey to get where she is today.You can donate to Gavin’s JustGiving page for The Ocean Cleanup by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3DRZefO Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to The Ocean Cleanup, so it's the most efficient way to give - saving time and cutting costs for the charity. KEY TAKEAWAYS I gave been in the...2023-10-2733 minSmash Your Own Ceiling075 - Finding your authentic self with Deborah OgdenThere's still time to save your space on my BRAND NEW MEMBERSHIP - The Smash Your Own Ceiling Mini-MIND
This is for you if you're an ambitious, success focused business owner or leader with a habit of playing small and holding yourself back. If you can relate and you're ready to take action with confidence save your seat for just £10 a month to become a founding member for support, accountability and community.
Here's the link you need to reserve your place
Have you ever w...2023-08-1757 minSmash Your Own Ceiling074 - Accepting yourself and the power of changing your mind - With Jackie JaniecWelcome - I'm so pleased that you're here.
Before we dive into todays episode I want to remind you that the doors are open for the Smash Your Own Ceiling Mini Mind. This is my BRAND NEW membership for you if:
- you're a business owner or focusing on your career
- You know that you're here for more
- And you want to upgrade your mindset, thinking and personal development so you can take action with confidence.
If support, accountability and community is what you're...2023-08-0349 minSmash Your Own Ceiling073 - What if I am good enough? How to combat feelings of self doubt to get the results you wantWelcome....I'm so excited to share that the doors of the Smash Your Own Ceiling Mini Mind are now open.
This is my BRAND NEW MEMBERSHIP and it's for you if you're a leader or business owner with big goals but you've got a bit of a habit of holding yourself back, getting in your own way or playing small.
Think of it like your favourite exercise class but for your personal development where you'll get support, accountability and community all under one roof.
...2023-07-2624 minSmash Your Own Ceiling072 - How to escape your corporate life and start a new business with Susie QWelcome to this weeks episode.
I'm really excited to share that the doors are open to my BRAND NEW MEMBERSHIP - The Smash Your Own Ceiling MINI-MIND
This is for you if you're a business owner, solo-preneur or leader and you're looking for regular support, accountability and community all under one roof.
Every month we'll jump on a zoom call where we will hit the re-set button, re-charge and re-motivate. I'll take you through some exercises and you can ask me anything to keep you on track...2023-07-1939 minSmash Your Own Ceiling071 - Behind the scenes with Managing Director Noel KershawI'm so excited to share this fantastic 'Behind the Scenes' conversation with Noel Kershaw.
Noel is the Managing Director of Deli Fresh an amazing conversation that supplies fresh food to hotels and restaurants around the country, and in this conversation he shares:
- His personal development journey in coaching over the past few years
- Why he decided to dive into coaching, what was going on for him and why he felt it was important
- How things changed for him as a result
AND he shares a lot of...2023-07-071h 02Smash Your Own Ceiling070 - How to get out of the weeds in your business - with Gary KingWelcome to another episode of the podcast.
This week I'm delighted to share a cuppa that I had with the fantastic Gary King.
Gary helps business owners to have the freedom to choose where, when and how they work.
After 25 years in high-growth businesses delivering results at a senior level, Gary knew he could use his skills to help SMEs. A straight-talking, no-nonsense Yorkshireman, he now helps ambitious business owners create the freedom to make choices about their life through a range of online and in-person programmes. 2023-06-0239 minSmash Your Own Ceiling069 - How to de-clutter your mindset - with Claire ShamillaWelcome to this weeks episode of The Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast.
Today I'm really excited to share a fab chat I had with the lovely Claire Shamilla.
We cover a lot of ground in this episode:
- How Claire's life changed back in 2008 with the birth of her daughter
- Letting go of old conditioning and old beliefs that no longer serve you
- How to re-connect with yourself and remember who you really are
- How...2023-05-0441 min
Blessons PodcastBarbara Nixon's Story | Success Coaching, Stand-Up & Improv and Dating YourselfBarbara Nixon is a Success Coach and founder of "Smash Your Own Ceiling" and helps Business Owners and Leaders to stop holding themselves back, get out of their own way and achieve the success (and life) that they really want. With over 25 years in the People Development Space, Barbara has worked with thousands of people at all levels to support them to reach their potential and achieve the success that they really want. She does this through her one to one Coaching Programme, her online live group coaching programme, and her weekly membership.She is also the author of...2023-04-191h 22Smash Your Own Ceiling068 - How to maintain a Growth Mindset with Alan ReynoldsWelcome...I'm super excited to share a fantastic conversation I had with the amazing Alan Reynolds about a topic that's so very close to my heart - how to maintain a Growth Mindset.
In this episode we talk about:
- The difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset
- How to tell the difference, and spot the signs in yourself
- How moments of a fixed mindset might be limiting your growth and results
- How to shift from a fixed...2023-04-1435 minSmash Your Own Ceiling067 - How to navigate change with a beginners mindset with Mitzi CampbellHave you ever had to take a leap into the unknown and start a new chapter in your life?
That's exactly what Mitzi Campbell and I talked about on this week's episode as Mitzi shared her leap from Academia to running her own business.
Mitzi has spent over thirty-five years in education.
She teaches, and her dynamic skills in the areas of academia, psychology, non-profit leadership and the creative arts inform her life story in continuous, priceless, and powerful ways and allow her to impact and uplift...2023-03-2452 minSmash Your Own Ceiling066 - How to get leads through Linkedin with Judy ParsonsWelcome,
I'm so pleased that you're here.
If you haven't already downloaded your e-book The 5 Sneaky Ways you're blocking your own success (and what to do about them) click here
Today I have the absolute pleasure of sharing a fantastic chat I had with Judy Parsons - The Linkedin Lady.
What Judy doesn't know about Linkedin really isn't worth knowing...in fact, this episode is so much more than a conversation and more like a workshop...so you're going to want to get your pen's at the ready.
But first...2023-03-1755 minSmash Your Own Ceiling065 - Getting the most out of your team with Ed FishI'm really excited to be opening up 3 additional places for my 6 month one to one Coaching Programme.
This is for you if you're a business owner or leader and...
You're ready to elevate as a leader
To get out of the weeds, and get some work life balance
Lead your team and yourself more effectively
Start to get the results that you really want
Side step Imposter Syndrome or stop holding yourself back
Live your truest potential
All you need...2023-03-1048 minSmash Your Own Ceiling064 - 5 Powerful questions to get Powerful resultsGet your notebook and pen and have a go at asking yourself these powerful questions.2023-03-0327 minSmash Your Own Ceiling063- How to get unstuck and get momentumYou know that feeling of being stuck, where it just seems like you're taking one step forwards and one back and you can't seem to make the progress that you want no matter what you try?
If so, this is exactly what I'm talking about today.
I'm sharing
- How to get yourself back on track and starting afresh
- How to stop yourself falling into the same traps as before
- And how to maintain your momentum when it starts
I'd love to hear what your fav...2023-02-2430 min
Beyond Small TalkS4 E7: Smash Your Own Ceiling with Barbara NixonReal women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time.
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Barbara did a fabulous job at reframing an uncomfortable situation and learning to separate the red flags from the neon sign taking you in the right direction. Plus, huge insider tip - we can always choose again. 💕✨
Listen for more on how Barbara coaches her clients to smash their own ceilings.
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She's Brave Podcast - Kristina DriscollA Work in Progress: Embracing Honesty and Bravery with Barbara NixonSend us a textWhen Barbara Nixon takes the brave step of starting her own podcast, she learns that true confidence is the reward for bravery, inspiring others to take the leap and play full out."Bravery comes first. It's that moment of, I want to do something, and just like you, I want to go start a podcast, or I want to speak up in this meeting, or I want to get a promotion, or I want to go fill in your own blank. It is that moment of, I've...2023-02-2355 min