Barbara Nixon shares how intentionally dating herself on Fridays became a powerful ritual for joy, self-connection and self-leadership. She reflects on an early career bolt-of-lightning moment that revealed her purpose: helping people grow. Barbara explores the difference between giving and people-pleasing, the importance of filling your own cup first and recognising the tingling moments of awe as signals of what truly matters. Define your own joy, needs and success by learning to embrace intentional living.

KEY TAKEAWAY

"So when we say, what do we want? I always think that's the hardest question to answer. What is it that we want?"

BOOK RECOMMENDATION*

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman - https://amzn.eu/d/0f12k1RI

ABOUT THE GUEST – BARBARA NIXON

Barbara Nixon is an Exec Success Coach,Leadership Consultant, and founder of Smash Your Own Ceiling.

With nearly 3 decades in the Personal Development and Leadership arena, Barbara has worked with thousands of leaders from CEO's and Managing Directors, Senior Managers and Business Owners and is passionate about helping leaders to remove the blocks that are holding them back, and elevate. Barbara is the author of The Boss Hat, and the host of the Smash Your Own Ceiling podcast.

Barbara has also been featured in Addicted2Success, Tut.com, Training Zone, BBC Radio Leeds, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, and BBC Radio 2 The Jeremy Vine Show, and behind the scenes Barbara is married to Dave, has 4 children, a fab dog called Nellie and is a lover of travel, growing veg, comedy, reading autobiographies and a lot of decaf tea.

CONNECT WITH BARBARA NIXON

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaranixon1/

https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk

ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON

Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist and mastermind host who empowers purpose-driven leaders to boost productivity, engagement and meaning in life and work. Through transformational conversations, Amy helps individuals overcome overwhelm and live with clarity, building living legacies along the way.

WORK WITH AMY

If you're interested in how purpose can help you and/or your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY

Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter

CONNECT WITH AMY

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BUY AMY'S BOOK (Shortlisted in the 2025 Business Book Awards) *

Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu

HOSTED BY AMY ROWLINSON

DISCLAIMER

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.

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