How do we get to switch off without someone needing us, or without us dragging ourselves back into the weeds?

If this is something that you need to learn this is the episode for you.

For more information visit: barbaranixon.co.uk

Trigger Warning - At around the 6 / 7 minute mark, ourconversation moves into a personal account of a mental health crisis and brief suicidal thoughts. I stronglybelieve these stories are important to share and seriously there’s so much value in this episode but please listen with care.

In this conversation with the amazing Stephen J Whitton we cover:

Living a life true to yourself

What Stephen calls Mission Critical Mindset

The importance of mental health conversations

And so much more

To find out more about Stephen click hereFor more info visit: www.barbaranixon.co.uk

When was the last time you carved out time to just think...in this episode Barbara Nixon talks about the value of thinking time.

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In this episode Barbara shares about a workshop she used to run where people shared about the traits of their good and bad boss, and the importance of how you make people feel.

She mentions a book called Mattering by Jennifer Breheny Wallace.

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Have you every found yourself:

Wanting everyone to like you?

Fixing everyone's problems?

Or feeling nervous to speak up?

Then this is for you...and heads up...this episode is very relevant for men too.

In this chat with Good Girl Re-programmer herself Michelle Minnikin, we talk about:

• What good girl programming is
• Why on Earth we have it
• Why it's for everyone
• The threats of being visible
• Real life witch hunts
• How to get past our good girl programming
• And so much other stuff

If you want to find out more about Michelle visit: https://www.michelleminnikin.com/

In this episode, Barbara Nixon introduces one of her most beloved coaching concepts the Pocket of Air.

If your brain feels full, your diary is back-to-back, and you can't remember the last time you did something just for you, this one is essential listening.

The Pocket of Air is a daily non-negotiable: a small window of time, just for you, that creates the mental headspace leaders need to think clearly, lead well, and not run on empty. It sounds simple. It isn't always easy. But it might be the most important thing you're not doing.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• What a Pocket of Air actually is, and what it isn't
• The three rules that make it work (and why binge-watching Netflix doesn't count)
• Real examples from clients: walks in nature, jigsaws, Lego, relearning instruments, prayer, and more
• Why solitude, enjoyment, and disconnection from work are non-negotiable ingredients
• How creating headspace is the precondition for everything else clearer thinking, better decisions, stronger leadership

The Three Rules of a Pocket of Air:

1. It must be on your own
2. It must have nothing to do with work and passive scrolling or bingeing doesn't count either
3. You have to genuinely enjoy it

Barbara's Takeaway:

Leadership starts with you. You cannot pour from an empty vessel, and you cannot think clearly from a full brain. The Pocket of Air isn't self-indulgence — it's the foundation.

Connect with Barbara:

• Podcast: Smash Your Own Ceiling
• LinkedIn: Barbara Nixon
• Website: barbaranixon.com

In this episode Barbara Nixon chats to pricing expert David Abbott.

This is such a fantastic conversation where David and I talk about:

• How to create time in your day to get new ideas
• Putting yourself in environments where you can learn
• Having a beginners mindset
• Why David chose a Platypus to price
• The question most people ask about pricing
• What information you need to consider when pricing your service / product
• Figuring out what you're actually selling, and it might not be what you think







Find David Abbott at www.davidabbottspeaker.com/




The doors are now open for the Elevated Leaders Programme. A 16 week live group coaching programme for Directors who:

- Are stuck in the weeds and craving more headspace]

- Struggling with confidence, self doubt or imposter syndrome

- Or ready to elevate and become a high performing leader.




For more information visit https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/work-with-barbara/elevated-leaders/




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Have you ever found yourself resisting something you really want to do, or avoiding something that is out of your comfort zone?

In this episode Barbara shares how getting comfortable with being uncomfortable helps you to stretch outside of your comfort zone, and grow.

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Resilience is something that gets talked about a lot, but how do you keep going when the knock backs keep happening?

In this episode with the fantastic Larry Long Jnr we talk about:

- How to reframe rejection

- How to change the story you keep telling yourself

- How to stop listening to your inner critic

- How to keep going no matter what

For more info about Larry visit his linkedin page here

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In this fantastic conversation with the lovely Dr Lynda Shaw we talk about:

- The importance of healthy debate

- How to manage change

- How to build trust with people

- The things that make us human

And the neuroscience behind what drives us.

Dr Lynda Shaw is an Applied Neuroscientist, Leadership Psychologist. and Change Strategist and a trusted

advisor to CEOs, senior teams, and fast-rising leaders across

industries. With a PhD in behavioural neuroscience and

unconscious processing with decades of experience in leadership psychology. She specialises in turning brain science into leadership superpowers. Her mission? To help leaders understand how the conscious and unconscious brain works—so they can lead smarter, communicate better, and

unlock potential in themselves and others.

To learn more about Lynda click here

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