The Inner Work Conversation

Nikki Cross
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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

  1. "I don't want to go into 2027 doing the same sh*t"...so start here (ep 332)

    5D AGO

    "I don't want to go into 2027 doing the same sh*t"...so start here (ep 332)

    Got questions? DM me HERE For more information on: The Book Club - CLICK HERE The Inner Work Club - CLICK HERE For related episodes, listen to: 297 - HERE is what I look for in my clients 286 - the three things I do to keep myself (& my business) on track 280 - powerful assumptions that will make you more confident in business 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

    44 min
  2. 331. How to spot if your fears are holding you back

    MAR 25

    331. How to spot if your fears are holding you back

    Register for the “Facing the fear that holds you back” HERE LINKED EPISODES: 241 - Steady in the storm - how to hold your nerve through uncertainty 293 - Insecurities and how to navigate them 281 - What I’m learning about self assurance Join the book club for taming tigers in April (or instant access if listening in the future) 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

    30 min
  3. 330. Who you need to leave behind to grow (it's NOT what you think!)

    MAR 18

    330. Who you need to leave behind to grow (it's NOT what you think!)

    Book Club link: https://www.theinnerwork.co.uk/bookclub Related episodes: Episode 323 – 3 sneaky self sabotage ways successful people hold themselves back Episode 319 – The Messy Middle - where most people quit (and why YOU shouldn’t) Episode 181 – Learning how to trust yourself is a profitable skill LINK TO THE BLOG: https://www.theinnerwork.co.uk/blog Connect with me on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/_nikki_cross_/ ..and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkicross/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkicross/ 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

    39 min
  4. April Book Club Poll: The loving kick up the arse edition

    MAR 11

    April Book Club Poll: The loving kick up the arse edition

    7 day free trial to book club HERE: https://www.theinnerwork.co.uk/bookclub 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

    21 min
  5. 329. Avoiding visibility is costing you more than you think

    MAR 11

    329. Avoiding visibility is costing you more than you think

    THAT “speaking & workshops” new website page: https://www.theinnerwork.co.uk/speakingandworkshops JOIN THE BOOK CLUB: https://www.theinnerwork.co.uk/bookclub CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM: @_nikki_cross_/ IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE - HERE ARE SOME LINKED EPISODES: 321 -When you let yourself be seen & have to deal with their opinions 132 - Let’s talk about visibility - are you hiding? 260 - The power of backing yourself (from £2k to £20k projects with Roberta Emmott) 230 - Learning how to trust & value yourself 202 - How to set yourself free 157 - The false benefits of holding yourself back 151 - You’re NOT normal…and that’s PERFECT - how to show up JUST as you are 137 - What Oasis & Beyonce can teach us about being yourself in business 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

    37 min
  6. 328. When it feels pointless & you want to give up, listen to this.

    MAR 4

    328. When it feels pointless & you want to give up, listen to this.

    Join the book club: https://www.theinnerwork.co.uk/bookclub Mentioned episodes: * Episode 296 – I wasn’t getting results quick enough. Instead of giving up, here’s what I did. * Episode 241– How to hold your nerve * Episode 237 – How to not give up when it’s hard * Episode 72 – Learning how to not give up * Episode 326 – Stop trying to “action away” your feelings * Episode 152– When results aren’t happening (quickly enough) When it feels like it’s not working and you want to give up, this episode is your reminder to chop wood and carry water. In Episode 328, I talk about the messy middle …the phase where progress is invisible, motivation dips, and you question everything. There’s no magic shortcut. Just small, unsexy actions compounded over time. If you’re tired, doubting, or wondering what’s the point… press play. 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

    25 min
  7. 327. Worrying, catastrophising & overthinking won't make you more prepared - here's what *actually* helps

    FEB 26

    327. Worrying, catastrophising & overthinking won't make you more prepared - here's what *actually* helps

    Book club link: https://www.theinnerwork.co.uk/bookclub Episode 280: Powerful assumptions that I think on PURPOSE Episode 307: The REAL cost of overthinking Episode 326: stop trying to “action” your discomfort away 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

    20 min
  8. 326. Stop making decisions when you're emotionally rattled (do THIS instead)

    FEB 18

    326. Stop making decisions when you're emotionally rattled (do THIS instead)

    Related episodes: 271 - How I got better at handling uncertainty 319 - The Messy Middle: where most people quit, and what to do instead 181 - Learning how to trust yourself is a profitable skill 280 - Powerful assumptions that will help you win in business 124 - How your assumptions are holding you back 105 - HERE is how to build self assurance If you’ve been questioning everything lately … your business, career, money, or direction… because you feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or emotionally rattled… this episode is for you. In Episode 326 of The Inner Work Conversation, I talk about something I see constantly (in myself and in the people I work with): Trying to action away uncomfortable feelings. This is a short, honest listen about emotional dysregulation, fear-based decisions, and how to stop making big moves just to escape how you feel. If you’ve ever thought: * “I need to fix this NOW.” * “I can’t cope with this feeling. I must do something.” …this episode is for you The pattern You feel something uncomfortable: Fear.Pressure.Uncertainty.Overwhelm. And almost immediately your system goes: I need to do something. NOW. So you start: * comparing your offers / CV / website * redoing your strategy (again) * questioning your direction… your future… your LIFE You reshuffle. Reorganise. Make big decisions. Burn things down. Not from clarity.From dysregulation. From trying to escape how you feel. As I say in the episode: none of this action comes from strategy – it comes from trying to escape the inner experience. That’s the real pattern. Fear-based decisions feel different They usually feel: Urgent.Mentally loud.Heavy.Rushed.Pressured. With thoughts like: “I just need to fix / figure this out right now…” That’s not intuition.That’s your nervous system in distress. One of the biggest reminders I share: Feeling unsafe does not mean something needs to be fixed (right now). Grounded decisions don’t come from panic They feel quieter.They don’t arrive with chaos. They come after you’ve allowed yourself to feel what you’re feeling instead of trying to action it away. Your inner dialogue starts to sound more like: “I don’t need to solve this today.”“I’ve handled hard things before.”“I don’t need to dismantle everything right now.” Getting yourself to that place?That’s self-leadership. Here’s the rule I now live by: I act when I’m calm. I don’t make big decisions when I feel overwhelmed, scared, or desperate for certainty. Because the thing you’re obsessing over is rarely the real problem. Usually, it’s how you feel that needs tending to - not the external situation. A few lines from the episode “Please stop trying to action away your inner experience. Because when you do that, you are not making good decisions on behalf of yourself.” (05:21) “The situation hasn’t changed. It’s just suddenly urgent because now I’m uncomfortable – and my nervous system wants out.” (08:19) “I’ve learnt to recognise when I’m in that place because it feels like I’m scratching around to find a decision, not receiving one – forcing one.” (07:56) “Although it feels like the end of the world if I don’t fix it right now, I’ve learnt I don’t need to solve this today. I’ve handled hard things before.” (10:29) If you’ve been in “I must do something” mode lately, this episode might be exactly what helps you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and make decisions from clarity instead of fear. 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

    36 min
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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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