Smash Your Own Ceiling

Barbara Nixon
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    128 - (Quick Success Habit)The Pocket of Air: The Smallest Daily Practice That Changes Everything

    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'tThe 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 moreWhy solitude, enjoyment, and disconnection from work are non-negotiable ingredientsHow creating headspace is the precondition for everything else clearer thinking, better decisions, stronger leadershipThe Three Rules of a Pocket of Air: It must be on your ownIt must have nothing to do with work and passive scrolling or bingeing doesn't count eitherYou have to genuinely enjoy itBarbara'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 CeilingLinkedIn: Barbara NixonWebsite: barbaranixon.com

    7 min

  2. MAR 6

    127 - How to price your Platypus with David Abbott

    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 ideasPutting yourself in environments where you can learnHaving a beginners mindsetWhy David chose a Platypus to priceThe question most people ask about pricingWhat information you need to consider when pricing your service / productFiguring 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/ Complete the Confident Leaders Scorecard here

    45 min

  3. FEB 20

    126 - How to get comfortable with being uncomfortable

    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. To take the confident leaders scorecard visit: www.barbaranixon.co.uk

    16 min

  4. FEB 6

    125 - How to boost your resilience with Larry Long Jnr

    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 To find out more about Smashing your own ceiling and to complete the Confident Leaders Scorecard click here

    40 min

  5. JAN 29

    124 - The neuroscience of managing change with Dr Lynda Shaw

    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 To take the Confident Leaders Scorecard click here

    37 min

  6. JAN 16

    123 - How to get momentum

    If you're craving momentum, this is for you. In this episode Barbara takes you through step by step how to get the momentum you want, feel productive and really start to get things done to make the progress you want. If you're ready to elevate as a leader visit: www.barbaranixon.co.uk

    15 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    122 - How to really work smarter with Liz Hardwick

    We've all heard the phrase work smarter and not harder, but how do you do that? This is what I'm diving into with the fabulous Liz Hardwick. Liz is an award-winning Professional Speaker and Tech Entrepreneur, known for delivering practical, high-impact strategies in AI, Digital Productivity, and Time Management. With 25+ years’ experience turning “digital” into real human and business benefit, Liz helps individuals and teams work smarter, focus deeper, and achieve more… without burnout. Her sessions combine proven frameworks (including her own), modern technology tools, and actionable tactics – trusted by global names such as BBC, NHS, GSK, Rolls-Royce, and General Assembly. Whether on stage or in a masterclass, Liz inspires lasting change that elevates performance, clarity, and momentum in today’s fast-paced digital world. We talk about: - How to manage your emails - Different time management hacks - Apps that will maximise your day The apps we mentioned: Focus Friend Todoist Asana To learn more about Liz click here To complete the Confident Leaders Scorecard click here To find out more about how you can Smash Your Own Ceiling click here

    41 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    121 - How to step up to the next level of you!

    Barbara Nixon shares how to step up to the next iteration of you, so you not only achieve your goals, but you elevate!! Go to barbaranixon.co.uk to complete the Confident Leaders Scorecard and start your journey.

    11 min
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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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  • Creator
    Barbara Nixon
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    132
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Barbara Nixon
  • Show Website
    Smash Your Own Ceiling