Nikki Cross

The Inner Work Conversation

Business EN ↓ 366 episodes

The Inner Work Conversation podcast offers straightforward, no-nonsense insights into the inner workings that drive business success. Join me as I delve into the world of personal development and coaching, unlocking the true potential of your inner leadership so you can thrive in both life and business. Get ready for real talk that goes beyond the surface, revealing the essential elements that empower you to reach new heights. nikkicross.substack.com

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Nikki Cross

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Business

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Results honesty (aka "Am I the problem?"...probably, yes!) 07.08.2023

This was recorded off schedule, recorded rough-and-ready ...and I just KNOW it's going to serve you if... Your brain makes you think you are fundamentally flawed when something doesn't go the way you thought it would You're not getting the business results you wanted and make it mean YOU are sh*t You're responsible for the outcome / result of something Enjoy x --- Send in a voice message: https://...

179 - Owning what you want isn't the easy option - here's why 03.08.2023

It's one thing admitting to yourSELF what you really want when it comes to business, but owning it (as in 'taking ownership OF it') is another story completely ...and in today's episode I'm spilling the beans on the fears that can play out when we step into what we want to be, do & have in business AND how to deal with them. LINK TO BOOK IN AN ENQUIRY CALL:   https://calend...

Snippet 118: Handling catastrophising & fear thoughts 31.07.2023

Full episode (118) linked here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mdZyVmrq6xbzWAXSMunA4?si=a008110b83284b66 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theinnerworkconversation/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nikkicross.substack.com

Snippet 141: Stop overlooking your natural gifts (just because it comes easy to you does NOT make it less valuable!) 27.07.2023

In these snippet episodes I'm sharing some of my personal favourite snippets & YOUR favourites too judging by the stats! Consider these mini episodes the best bits of the best episodes that deserve more air time.  Full episode (169) linked here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eFg4YtclAQ1wZHF6yNmjK?si=9c8d4e7a44934a7c --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...

Snippet 174: "You've changed..." How to grow, change & evolve in public 24.07.2023

In these snippet episodes I'm sharing some of my personal favourite snippets & YOUR favourites too judging by the stats! Consider these mini episodes the best bits of the best episodes that deserve more air time.  Full episode (174) linked here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5YbZb0uLhJaKZgZUS1ttJZ?si=5d970e2e060846b3 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...

178 - What is it costing you NOT to invest in your development? 20.07.2023

I've recorded episodes on this before so I've linked them all below ...but this one is different. Following on from episode 175 (linked) where I talk about WHO gets the best 'bang for their buck' in working with me, today I'm asking you to consider a very important question: what is it costing you NOT to invest in your development? With over 18 years experience in learning &amp...

Snippet 169: How to be bold in business with Lucy Dunn (aka Living Lean with Lucy) 17.07.2023

In these snippet episodes I'm sharing some of my personal favourite snippets & YOUR favourites too judging by the stats! Consider these mini episodes the best bits of the best episodes that deserve more air time. Full episode (169) linked here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mHOFVmO2aXtfMreR4T4Ky?si=92161cd482fc458b --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/th...

177. Being a 'good student' does NOT equal being good at business 13.07.2023

If I had a pound for every person in business who suffered with the 'good pupil' hangover I'd be minted. Can you relate? I hear this from the majority of my clients: I was SUCH a good pupil. And that's great ...in school. I'm sure that served you well:- Not getting into trouble for breaking the rules- Colouring within the lines to get approval- Working harder, doing more & trying your best to demo...

Snippet 156: Are you holding back your brilliance? 09.07.2023

In these snippet episodes I'm sharing some of my personal favourite snippets & YOUR favourites too judging by the stats! Consider these mini episodes the best bits of the best episodes that deserve more air time. Full episode (156) linked here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/03vmDkUebX03tExDDFxzoC?si=7eef498cc462428a --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theinnerwo...

176 - The costs of impatience in business 06.07.2023

How do YOU behave when it isn't going your way? What's YOUR automatic response when it isn't happening quickly enough. How is impatience hurting your inner world and your business results? Let's dive in... LINK TO BOOK IN AN ENQUIRY CALL: https://calendly.com/thrivelifeandbusiness/enquiry-call MENTIONED EPISODE LINKS: 128 - What to do when business is slow 142 - What if it took les...

175 - Allow me to reintroduce myself (PART TWO) 29.06.2023

Which discomfort would you prefer? The discomfort of staying stuck or the discomfort of evolving? ...This episode is long overdue. I've changed ( <-- how did reading THAT make you feel?... you know "you've changed" is not usually met with a NICE feeling, is it?) No. We aren't encouraged to grow, evolve, change. But fact: we all do. And if we don't OWN that, things star...

174 - Allow me to reintroduce myself (PART ONE) 28.06.2023

Which discomfort would you prefer? The discomfort of staying stuck or the discomfort of evolving? ...This episode is long overdue. I've changed ( <-- how did reading THAT make you feel?... you know "you've changed" is not usually met with a NICE feeling, is it?) No. We aren't encouraged to grow, evolve, change. But fact: we all do. And if we don't OWN that, things star...

173 - How YOU can be less busy (with journal prompts) 20.06.2023

There were MANY episodes mentioned in this one so I'm going to link them here for you, alongside the blog (with the journal prompts) and the link to book in an enquiry call with me... Book an enquiry call link: https://calendly.com/thrivelifeandbusiness/enquiry-call Blog to et the journal prompts from this episode: https://www.tlb.org.uk/blog Links to episodes mentioned: 91 - Obligation Free Time...

172 - Lessons from working 50% less (clue: your busyness is lying to you) 16.06.2023

This might be MY most important episode published to date - I hope as many people hear this episode as possible so share, share, share! Link to book an enquiry call: https://calendly.com/thrivelifeandbusiness/enquiry-call Link to my website: https://www.tlb.org.uk/services Link to my social media account: https://www.instagram.com/_nikki_cross_/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot...

171 - A business lesson about choosing your f*cks 11.06.2023

BOOK YOUR ENQUIRY CALL HERE: https://calendly.com/thrivelifeandbusiness/enquiry-call Those three questions for you: 1) What have you been conditioned to think is 'wrong' about you? What 'should' you be more / less like to be 'successful' in business? 2) If you made a list of what it's cost you to not accept yourself fully - what has it cost you? In terms of time, energy...

170 - Being bold in business is an inside job & an invitation to work with me 07.06.2023

Book in your consultation call: https://calendly.com/thrivelifeandbusiness/discovery-call --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theinnerworkconversation/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nikkicross.substack.com

169 - What it really takes to be bold in business with Lucy Dunn aka 'Living Lean with Lucy' 31.05.2023

It SOUNDS great doesn't it? But what does it REALLY take to be bold in business when... Your inner self doubt voice roars loud Dyslexia tells you "you just can't" Fear of being judged makes you want to hide ...Let's find out, shall we? LINKS: My coaching services https://www.tlb.org.uk/services Lucy's services https://www.livingleanwithlucy.com/ Lucy's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livinglea...

168 - Combatting indecision, simple NOT easy 25.05.2023

Guys - I practice what I preach. I use my OWN work, my OWN methods to help me develop as a business owner. In this episode I'm sharing how a very personal experience made me have a big realisation about the way I'm conducting myself in business and how I am using my own methods to 'grow out of' the behaviours I've been exhibiting which have perpetuated results that I'm NOT...

167 - Is coaching REALLY worth the investment? A client case study with Lucy White of Wiskow and White 17.05.2023

LINK to work with me 1:1 HERE: https://www.tlb.org.uk/1-1-coaching We packed SO MUCH into this chat : What my clients actually think and feel before & at the beginning of their 1:1 journey What the ACTUAL process is - how it works and the surprising by-products of coaching with things like your relationship with rest, people pleasing & enjoying your joy Why (my client believes) this invest...

166 - The price you pay for their approval 15.05.2023

This won't be an easy listen, but it WILL be a powerful one. Linked episodes as promised: 144 - Stop seeking permission 138 - How NOT to approach the inner work 134 - How to say "no" in business if you're always saying "yes" 127 - Do you have your own back? 111 - Uncover your REAL beliefs 105 - Building self assurance with journal prompts WORK WITH ME: Link to work with...

BONUS: What's it like to work with me? 12.05.2023

I'm going to start talking about the behind the scenes of my work more...MUCH more. I think it's beneficial to know what support is available - especially if the concept of 'coaching & guided development' is new to you. So here's the first of many ... LINKS Link to work with me 1:1 HERE:  ⁠⁠⁠www.tlb.org.uk/1-1-coaching⁠⁠⁠ Book in an enquiry call:  ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/thr...

165 - It's time to come back to the WHOLE you, with Lea Hughes 11.05.2023

The focus of May '23 is evolution - it's about your growth, your development ...your TRUE development not INTO who you're becoming, but BACK TO who you actually are. Owning that. UNlearning all of the stuff that's getting in the way of YOU being YOU. So allow me to introduce my friend and trusted colleague Lea Hughes. During this chat Lea and I discuss... Why DO we abandon ourselve...

164 - 3 reasons growing & making progress feels hard 04.05.2023

When we are navigating life & business it's easy to wonder why TF we are finding it SO CHALLENGINGGGGG, isn't it? It's EASY to look around and wonder why it's so easy for THEM ...but not us. It's easy to FEEL LIKE you SHOULD BE getting different results, but you're not. If this episode resonated I'd love to hear from you - here are my links: Link to work with me 1:1...

163 - Switching gears ...& an update 01.05.2023

We ALL know growth isn't linear - so why do we act like it is? In this episode I'm sharing some of my own experiences AND an update on what will be changing while I "shift gears" myself. This episode is going to normalise the 'ickyness' feeling of growing and hopefully give you some ways to support yourself too... LINKS : Link to work with me 1:1 HERE:  ⁠⁠⁠www.tlb.org.uk/...

162 - The expensive costs of your avoidance habit 26.04.2023

Final call to join! www.tlb.org.uk/evolve ...Today's episode covers: What you're avoiding & why you might be avoiding it What it's costing you in terms of time, money and your inner happiness What to ACTUALLY do to make progress on the things you're avoiding ...enjoy and DEFFO do DO the bit at the end. It's important! LINKS : Book in an enquiry call:  ⁠⁠https://calendly.com...

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