Smash Your Own Ceiling

Have you ever found yourself looking at your diary and craving some time for some headspace? This episode is for you if you're really good at: Putting everyone else's needs before your own Saying yes when you really should (and want) to say no Or find yourself staying involved with things that you really need to be letting go of If so, you're in the right place because I'm sharing...

What do you do when you're forcibly separated from your 10 year old son and can only see him via Facetime for an hour a week? This is exactly what Kate Markland had to deal with, and in this amazing chat she shares how she turned that hour into a global movement. Kate shares: When she realised that a lot can happen in an hour How stories can really change lives The small steps she took when sh...

In this episode I talk to the fabulous Business and Marketing Consultant Shannon Stone. And together we talk about: - How to trust yourself in business - That making mistakes is actually the point - The tools that help to move past self doubt - How to catch yourself doing things right - How to get momentum whenever you're feeling stuck - The things to do to market your business that many don&#...

In this episode I'm answering a question: Barbara, I'm craving headspace right now but I feel as though I'm being pulled in all directions, what do I do? I get this question a lot...so if you can relate this is the episode for you. And if you have a question you'd like me to answer in a future episode visit www.barbaranixon.co.uk

One of the questions I ask in my Confident Leaders Scorecard (click here to complete) is: I know what I need to be at my best and I have these in place. We're talking about Success Habits! Do you know what you need to be at your best? Do you have these in place? And how do you make them work? Join me, Barbara Nixon, for a solo episode of the Smash Your Own Ceiling. For more info visit www.barb...

Wouldn't you love to know how a leader at the top of their game tackles imposter syndrome? That's exactly what I'm chatting to the fantastic Nick Bowen about. As the headteacher and creator of one of the largest high schools in the UK, it's no surprise that he had a moment of feeling like an imposter. In this episode we cover: - Why sometimes you need to step up even though you don...

If you're not a natural speaker and you need to speak in front an audience as part of your work, what do you do? In this episode I chat to the amazing Presentation Coach Simon Raybauld, and as well as talking about Doctor Who we also cover some pretty cool stuff. Things like: What people really care about when you're telling a story How to choose the right story so people take the action y...

I loved this conversation with the awesome motivational speaker Steve Judge. We talk about how Steve's near fatal accident changed his life. How he motivates himself through his day with his success habits How he stays enthusiastic and motivated and passes that onto others. This is such a great conversation, let me know what you think. For more info on Steve click here

Here's the second episode in our End the Year Strong Series. Today we're talking about the Golden Trio of results - Habits, Mindset and Actions. When you focus on these, amazing things start to happen. And if you'd like more info to do more, visit Barbaranixon.co.uk , and if you'd like to join the Elevated Leaders Programme click here. Or take the Confident Leaders score-card here...

Welcome to the Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast. Welcome back to a brand-new season of the Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast! After a little break, I’m diving straight in with an episode that’s all about hitting the reset button. If you’re a senior leader, ambitious professional, business owner this is the perfect time to do a self-audit and get clear on what’s working, what’s holding you back, and wha...

Have you ever wanted to improve your relationships or understand more about how to adapt to the people around you? If so, this is exactly what I'm talking to Vicky O'Farrell, Queen of Behaviours about. We talk about: How to improve relationships Personality Profiling and how to really use them How to adapt to support other people And so much more You can find out more about Vicky here

Welcome to this weeks episode of Smash Your Own Ceiling. The doors of The Elevated Leaders Programme are now open and we kick start on the 30th January 2025!! This is for you if you're ready to reach your leadership potential, stop holding yourself back and become a high performing confident leader. For more info visit https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/elevatedleaders/ Now onto todays episode where I...

Welcome to the Smash Your Own Ceiling podcast. The Elevated Leaders Programme is now open for enrolment. For more information click here Today I'm taking you through my end of year close down ritual. So, grab a notebook and pen and join me.

The doors are now open for my 8 week group coaching programme - Elevated Leaders. This is for you if you’re a business owner or leader and you’re ready to Elevate in your space and up-level. Maybe you’ve noticed that you’ve been holding yourself back in some way. Maybe you know you’re capable of more and you can feel that you’re not living to your full potential or maybe you’ve noticed that your f...

Welcome - I'm so excited to share this conversation with 7 times Emmy award winning Beth Sherman. You're going to LOVE this chat!! We talk about all things comedy and: - How the truth is funny - How to use comedy as a seasoning - And also how to make a great tea and coffee 💁‍♀️ You can find more about Beth here: Website LinkedIn Free PDF: "A Comedian's Guide To Humor For Speakers"

Today I'm sharing a fantastic conversation with the lovely Kay Korsh - all about getting confident with your style. If you've ever wondered 'what on Earth do I wear?!' this is the episode for you. We talk about how to create your style so you not only feel comfortable, make a great impression but also to get your message across , and Kay shares so many tips along the way. Here's more about Kay: Ka...

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Smash Your Own Ceiling podcast - where I'm talking to the lovely Richard Pascoe. Richard is a Coach, Trainer and Consultant helping you deliver your best presentations and we talk about: - Why we fall into the trap of delivering the 'same' presentations - How to get out of that trap through the 12 archtypes - And how to deliver a presentation with impact Grab y...

Excited to share this conversation with Lise Kaye Bell. Lise is the founder of Soundproof box, and Gen Z healthy relationships champion, and in this episode we explore how to have great relationships with our Gen Z colleagues in the workplace. To learn more about Lise you can find her at www.soundproofbox.org or on linkedin

Welcome to this weeks episode of the podcast. Today I have the pleasure to share a conversation I had with the lovely Dr Annette Greenwood, where she shares two major life bereavements that happened only this year, and the practices that she has leaned on to help her cope. To learn more about Dr Annette you can find her here: Linkedin

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Smash Your Own Ceiling podcast, and today I'm excited to share another chat with a fantastic Lee Jackson. Lee is a Speaker, trainer, coach and author of the book How to get good at life and in this return visit we talk all about his experience as an extrovert on a solo retreat. It's a good one... Grab your headphones and have a listen, and if you'd...

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Smash Your Own Ceiling podcast. Join the Get out of the Weeds Masterclass - click here to register your place This week I'm excited to share a great conversation I had with the fantastic Karolina Throssell. Karolina is a PR Consultant and in this episode shares: - What PR is - How it can really benefit us - How to leverage PR - How to prepare and be the exp...

Have you ever had a goal or ambition and before you knew it you were talking yourself out of it? This is exactly what I'm talking about with the lovely Maria Guimaraes in this weeks episode of the Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast. Maria is a Coach who helps professional women overcome childhood trauma and build self confidence and a Highly Commended TED X Speaker. We talk about: Why we talk ours...

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast. Today I'm sharing a fantastic conversation I had with Life and Wellness Coach, Jason Archdale. We talk about: The power of making a decision The belief cycle How to change your beliefs to get the results you want And what to do when the people around you aren't as positive about your journey as you'd like. Please feel...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Smash Your Own Ceiling...I'm so pleased you're here. In case you've missed it the doors of the Elevated Leaders group coaching programme are open. We kick start in September and this is for you if you're a Business Leader and you're ready to get out of the weeds, and side step imposter syndrome and fear of failure and elevate as the leader you a...

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Smash Your Own Ceiling podcast. The doors are now open for the next cohort of the Elevated Leaders Group Coaching Programme starting in September. This is for you if you're a Business Leader, Exec, or Senior Leader and you're ready to elevate as the leader you are. Maybe you're feeling stuck in the weeds with no headspace to think Or maybe you'r...