"Normal" is a myth. You are how you are FOR A REASON. You like to do things the way you do because it's NATURAL to you. In this episode I'm diving into:

• How we make ourselves 'wrong' or 'weird' for not being "normal" (SPOILER - there is no such thing)


• The (really f*cking bad) negative implications in business of not owning our natural ways of being


• Tips on how to start owning YOUR normal

I hope it helps, and if it resonates - consider it as an invitation into my work. LINKS:

⁠www.tlb.org.uk/evolve⁠ - 8 spaces, begins mid-April '23

Link to the Thrive First Method HERE: ⁠www/tlb.org.uk/tfmcheckout⁠

Link to work with me 1:1 HERE: ⁠www.tlb.org.uk/1-1-coaching

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I know how it can feel when you're making investments into your own personal development. I know the questions that come up:

• Will it be worth it?


• Will I be able to get a return on my own investment?


• Is this even the right person to help facilitate my development?

...so, since my coaching programme EVOLVE is right round the corner (doors close 17th April '23) I thought it might be handy to HEAR me in action. This snippet is from The Thrive First Method and I hope you both get a lot from it AND it helps you to make a decision about working together, if that's where you're at.

LINKS:

www.tlb.org.uk/evolve - 8 spaces, begins mid-April '23

Link to the Thrive First Method HERE: www/tlb.org.uk/tfmcheckout 

Link to work with me 1:1 HERE: www.tlb.org.uk/1-1-coaching

Obligation free time episode (91):  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3A8DHqOwITVrxtuN3DxUGZ?si=8e785a716d9f4caf

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Developing a relationship with yourself where you make it safe for you to want what you want, need what you need takes UNlearning. In this episode I'm going into:

Why do we struggle to express our needs? 

What does that look like?

What are the impacts?

How can we start to own and express our needs?

LINKS:

www.tlb.org.uk/evolve - 8 spaces, begins mid-April '23

Link to the Thrive First Method HERE: www/tlb.org.uk/tfmcheckout

Link to work with me 1:1 HERE: www.tlb.org.uk/1-1-coaching

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Business is already hard ...so when life is a bit of a sh*t show, it can feel like it's taking every ounce of energy to "have your sh*t together"...

...in this episode I recorded LIVE, I'm unpacking that.  

LINKS:

www.tlb.org.uk/evolve - 8 spaces, begins mid-April '23

Link to the Thrive First Method HERE: www/tlb.org.uk/tfmcheckout

Link to work with me 1:1 HERE: www.tlb.org.uk/1-1-coaching

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Today's IG live / episode came from Meg Hewitt tagging me with a reminder of her episode (96 - linked HERE) where we talked all about thriving in life and in business.  Because in truth...

...it's not always easy. 

Never mind the ongoing to-do list and mounds of obligations ... you've then got every influencer under the sun promoting the 'right way' to thrive and in truth - only YOU know what thriving looks and fees like to you.  In life AND in business.  So give this a watch / listen and start carving out your own 'simple things' to thrive. 

LINKS:

www.tlb.org.uk/evolve - 8 spaces, begins mid-April '23

Link to the Thrive First Method HERE: www/tlb.org.uk/tfmcheckout 

Link to work with me 1:1 HERE: www.tlb.org.uk/1-1-coaching

Meg's episode (96) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/6goKmkDnkyZazIbL7Q3UzW?si=8d5fa220cfc64715

Obligation free time episode (91):  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3A8DHqOwITVrxtuN3DxUGZ?si=8e785a716d9f4caf

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Spoiler: it's not a 'you' thing.  Join me in this episode where I'm digging into:

• Why you're so scared of failure (& judgement from others) 


• The costs of trying to avoid failure (& judgement from others)


• How to develop your tolerance to the feelings all of this gives us 

THIS is the work I support my own clients through and the work you're being invited to join me in EVOLVE - head to www.tlb.org.uk/evolve 

LINKS:

www.tlb.org.uk/evolve - 8 spaces, begins mid-April '23

Link to the Thrive First Method HERE: www/tlb.org.uk/tfmcheckout 

Link to work with me 1:1 HERE: www.tlb.org.uk/1-1-coaching

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It's easy to follow the sh*tty thoughts down the garden path and into the woods (ask me how I know).  But in THIS episode I'm asking you to consult your team.  The team that have got your back, that have got your best interests at heart - them.  

This episode is here to help you BUILD that team.

Links:

An overview of my services: www.instagram.com/p/Cockq4Qt32s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Link to the Thrive First Method HERE: www/tlb.org.uk/tfmcheckout

Link to work with me 1:1 HERE: https://www.tlb.org.uk/workwithme

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When we are conditioned to always look OUTSIDE of ourselves for the answers, for confidence in ourselves, for the permission to 'GO'...it can be unnerving to  UNlearn this and start trusting yourSELF.  Giving yourSELF permission, validation, ok-ness.  It's OK to be OK. It's ok to source your OKness from within.  
...And that's exactly what this episode is about.  
Links:
Link to the Thrive First Method HERE: www/tlb.org.uk/tfmcheckout
Link to work with me 1:1 HERE: https://www.tlb.org.uk/workwithme


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This one's for you if you fall victim to 'falling off the wagon' and feeling the pressure of mustering up the courage, discipline and motivation to "get back on the wagon".  I call BS.  And I want to give you a healthier & more supportive perspective & approach to taking steps towards goals that are meaningful to you. 

Links:

An overview of my services: www.instagram.com/p/Cockq4Qt32s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Link to the Thrive First Method HERE: www/tlb.org.uk/tfmcheckout

Link to work with me 1:1 HERE: https://www.tlb.org.uk/workwithme

DM me on Instagram www.instagram.com/_nikki_cross_

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Look, my BS radar is finely tuned.  As is my support function.  So I KNOW when you say "I WOULD do that, but I just need more time..THEN I'll do it" that actually you probably DON'T need more time, but you probably DO need: 

1. More inner support


2. More focus


3. More celebration & self acknowledgement 

In this episode, I'm sharing HOW.  

Links:

An overview of my services: www.instagram.com/p/Cockq4Qt32s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Link to the 50% challenge HERE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63e2514e781752946ff2b504

Link to the Thrive First Method HERE: www/tlb.org.uk/tfmcheckout

Link to work with me 1:1 HERE: https://www.tlb.org.uk/workwithme

Charlotte's "Content Repurposing Freeebie" link: https://www.charlottegoss.com/links

DM me on instagram www.instagram.com/_nikki_cross_

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