Barbara Nixon

Smash Your Own Ceiling

If you’re ready to Smash Your Own Ceiling and focus on your own growth and personal development, you’re in the right place. Barbara Nixon is a Success and Leadership Coach with nearly 30 years’ experience. With a down-to-earth style, she shares practical tools and inspiring conversations to help you upgrade your mindset and grow your confidence. This podcast is for inspiration and personal development, not medical or mental health advice. Everything shared is intended to prompt reflection, not tell you what to do. Guest views are their own.

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Barbara Nixon

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Education

Podcast website

barbaranixon.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

068 - How to maintain a Growth Mindset with Alan Reynolds 14.04.2023

Welcome...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...

067 - How to navigate change with a beginners mindset with Mitzi Campbell 24.03.2023

Have 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 cr...

066 - How to get leads through Linkedin with Judy Parsons 17.03.2023

Welcome,  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) c lick 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...

065 - Getting the most out of your team with Ed Fish 10.03.2023

I'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 ba...

064 - 5 Powerful questions to get Powerful results 03.03.2023

Get your notebook and pen and have a go at asking yourself these powerful questions.

063- How to get unstuck and get momentum 24.02.2023

You 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 m...

062 - How to make friends with fear 17.02.2023

Hey, in this episode I share tips on how to 'feel the fear and do it anyway'.... Have you ever been doing something and then all of a sudden fear has swept over you telling you that you're going to fail and it's stopped you in your tracks? If so, this is the episode for you... and if you're ready for some support click here to see how I can help.

061 How to have the confidence to speak in meetings 10.02.2023

The doors are now open for Smash Your Own Ceiling and Elevate. This is my 14 week group coaching programme and is perfect for you if you're a business owner or leader and you know deep down that you've been playing small and holding yourself back from getting the results you really want. If you can relate come and join in and take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. Click here for more informati...

060 - How to get more out of life with Michelle Rios 03.02.2023

Hey welcome to another episode…and today I’m really excited to share that the doors of Smash Your Own Ceiling and Elevate are now open. This is my signature 14 week group coaching programme and is perfect for you if you’re a business owner or a leader and you’re ready to stop holding yourself back, to get out of your way and get the results that you really want. Maybe you’re ready to grow your bus...

059 - How to side step Fear of Success with Michelle Colt 27.01.2023

Hey, time is running out to join my 5 Day Smash Your Own Ceiling Challenge. We kick off on the 30th January and this is for you if you’re a business owner or leader and you know deep down inside that you’ve been playing small, holding yourself back or getting in your own way AND you’re ready to take your foot off of that brake pedal. Over our 5 days together you’ll learn how to take action with co...

058 - The technique that makes making decisions (and saying no) easy 20.01.2023

Hey, hope you’re having a fantastic week.  There’s still time to join the Free 5 Day Smash Your Own Ceiling Challenge. We kick start on the 30th January and this is for you if you’re a business owner or leader and you’ve had enough with playing small, holding yourself back and getting in your own way. If you’re ready to step into your truest potential come and join us.  Here’s the link y...

057 - Moving past Imposter Syndrome to step into your truest self with Hannah Meza-Irvine 13.01.2023

Welcome to this week’s episode. There’s still time to join the 5 Day Smash Your Own Ceiling Bootcamp. We kick off on the 30th January and it’s for you if you’re a Business owner or leader and you know deep down inside that you’ve been playing small, holding yourself back and running your business or career with one foot on the brake pedal and you’re ready for more. If you want 2023 to be the year...

056 - Healing The Mother Wound with Brooke Bownes 06.01.2023

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast. If you'd like to join the 5 Day Smash Your Own Ceiling Bootcamp - we kick start on the 30th January, and I'd love you to join us. Here's the link you need AND the Smash Your Own Ceiling Programme is now on pre-sale. This is a 14 week group coaching programme and although we kick start in February with weekly coaching calls for 14...

055 -How to set goals that work 30.12.2022

In this episode I take you through my goal setting process so get your notebook, and pen at the ready and let's get started. Also....big announcement....The 5 Day Smash Your Own Ceiling Bootcamp is back and it kick starts on the 30th January.  If you're a Business Owner or Leader and you're ready to stop holding yourself back, get out of your own way and stop playing small this is for you.&nb...

054 - Wrap up of 2022 22.12.2022

Thank you 2022 it's been a blast. Here's my wrap up of - I'd love to know what you think. You can find me here Instagram Facebook Linkedin Website If you'd like to join the Smash Your Own Ceiling world click here

053 - How to side step fear and prime your mindset for success with Irina Krasko 16.12.2022

Hey, I’m really excited to share a fantastic conversation that I had with Irina Krasko. Irinais a Life Coach and Mindset Rewiring Expert for entrepreneurs and other independent leaders. She helps her clients lead life and business their own way. She works with business owners from various industries and different stages of business to carve out the path that works best for them and then “rewire” e...

052 - How to juggle being a Mum, Caregiver and Business Owner - with Melissa Miller 09.12.2022

In this episode I chat to the amazing Melissa Miller about how to juggle being a care-giver, mum and business owner and it is full to the brim with juicy takeaways. Melissa is a former Certified Nursing Assistant turned full-time Stay At Home Mom and Spousal Caregiver following her husband's unexpected diagnosis of Epilepsy in July 2020. Melissa's passionate about sharing her story to encourage an...

051 - How to give yourself a confidence boost when you need it most 02.12.2022

Hey, How's it going? Has this ever happened to you? You're about to do something that's a bit of a comfort zone stretch - maybe pitching to a potential new client; or doing a presentation in front of a group; or running a masterclass for the first time and all of a sudden you start to feel the fear. Yes? Me too! If so, in this episode I'm sharing practical things you can do to give yourself a boos...

050 - Escaping the war in Ukraine to building a business and life in the UK - with Yana Smaglo and Antonia Kinlan 24.11.2022

Welcome to The Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast. Today I'm really excited to be sharing a fantastic conversation that I had with the amazing Yana Smaglo. Yana is a Ukrainian fashion designer of women's clothes and lingerie, and founder of NENYA distribution company. After escaping the war in Ukraine she created a distribution company with the main goal to help Ukrainian designers to sell in the...

049 - How to use emotional intelligence to grow our confidence and relationships - with Heidi Dawson 17.11.2022

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast. Big Announcement - The doors are open for the 2023 cohort of The Leaders Circle Mastermind.  A 10 month expansive Mastermind for Managing Directors, and Senior Leaders in Business who are ready to go on a journey of self discovery toget out of the weeds, get your work life balance back on track, increase your confidence and...

048 - How to make space in a busy day 10.11.2022

Welcome to this week's episode...how's it going? Today I'm chatting about how to create some space in your busy day, and why you should do this. So often we talk about needing more time, but on reflection it's actually space that so many of us are craving. Space to think, hit the re-set and re-charge button and learning to check in with ourselves. I'm  If you want to do more of this the doors...

047 - How good are you actually willing to let your life get? 03.11.2022

In this episode I riff about this powerful question.  In fact, have a go at pulling out your notebook and pen and see what comes up for you? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to direct message me on Instagram and don't forget to share it if you know someone who would benefit. The doors of The Smash Your Own Ceiling Collective are open if you're ready to join the family. This is a week...

046 - Growing your mindset to go from Corporate to Business Owner with Laura Valvasori 27.10.2022

Hey welcome to another episode of The Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast. Today I'm really excited to share that the doors of The SYOC Collective are open!!!!  This is my membership community where every week we jump on zoom to press the re-set button, work on our mindset and re-charge for the following week. It's perfect for you if you're a business owner or leader and know that you're the one h...

How to take the pressure off yourself so you can birth your creation into the world 19.10.2022

Welcome to Season 2 - HURRAY!!! Let's celebrate - I'm so excited that today we're celebrating the podcast's first birthday. It's been a really exciting and interesting year as I've allowed myself to explore and evolve the podcast gradually without putting any pressure on myself. In this episode I take you behind the scenes of my mind and show you how I take a new creation from idea to evolution. R...

044 - How to change your mindset to grow a 6 figure business with Ashley Filmore 12.10.2022

Welcome to this weeks episode of The Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast. Today I’m super excited to share that the podcast is nearly ONE! I have LOVED creating and sharing this space with you and we have so much planned for Season Two, but I’d love your help with a couple of things. If you haven’t already please go and leave us a review on iTunes. This means the world to me as it means we can reach a...

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