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Smash Your Own Ceiling

If you"re ready to Smash Your Own Ceiling and focus on your own growth and personal development this is the place to be. Barbara Nixon is a Success and Leadership Coach with nearly 30 years in the Personal Development space. With her down to Earth style, she"ll share practical tools, tips, and inspiring conversations with the most amazing people to help you upgrade your mindset, grow your confidence and Smash Your Own Ceiling!! Follow Barbara on Linkedin for daily updates and subscribe to the

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119 - Focus on your Why with Amy Rowlinson

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2025/11/21

Welcome to this weeks episode of the Smash Your Own Ceiling podcast, and I'm so pleased to share an amazing conversation with the lovely Amy Rowlinson.Amy is the author of Focus on Why and today we chat about: - The beautiful serendipitous story of how she discovered her Grandfather's story that inspired her book, and purpose. - What Focus on Why really means - How to find and tease out your Why - And so much more.To learn more about Amy's work:WebsiteLinkedinLinktreeTo learn more about

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00:18:02

118 - How to stop over committing {SOLO]

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2025/11/14

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 ownSaying yes when you really should (and want) to say noOr find yourself staying involved with things that you really need to be letting go ofIf so, you're in the right place because I'm sharing some really practical tips on how to to stop overcommitting.And for more info visit

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00:42:18

117 - From Adversity to Action with Kate Markland

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2025/10/31

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 hourHow stories can really change livesThe small steps she took when she was in the middle of adversity to get herself moving againHow she created a global movement despite what

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00:38:36

116 - How to move past self doubt and really trust...

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2025/10/24

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't - The importance of the basics - The power of consistency and why we don't do itIf you want to

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00:13:58

115 - How to get the headspace you're craving [SOLO]

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2025/10/17

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

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00:16:38

114 - What are your success habits? (Barbara Nixon SOLO)

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2025/10/10

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.barbaranixon.co.uk

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00:43:24

113 - How to get past Imposter Syndrome with Nick Bowen

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2025/10/03

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't think you can - Behind the scenes of imposter syndrome - Tools that works for Nick - How it's

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00:50:40

112 - How to speak when you're not a speaker with...

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2025/09/26

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 storyHow to choose the right story so people take the action you wantThe power of an alter-ego in boosting your confidenceHow to use music to give you a much needed

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00:49:48

111 - How to make your day count with Steve Judge

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2025/09/19

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 habitsHow 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

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00:30:29

110 - End the Year Strong - Part 2

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2025/09/12

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 hereSee you in thereBarbara

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00:17:56

109 - End the year strong with this mini audit

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2025/09/05

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 what needs to change so you can finish the year strong.In this episode, I’ll walk you through:Why September

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00:27:20

108 - What's the ripple effect of your behaviour with...

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2025/05/12

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 relationshipsPersonality Profiling and how to really use themHow to adapt to support other peopleAnd so much moreYou can find out more about Vicky here

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00:25:23

107 - Hitting the re-set button and setting powerful...

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2025/01/03

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'm sharing 3 powerful practices to set the next phase (whether that's a new year, new month, or any

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00:17:51

106 - Try this end of year ritual

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2024/12/27

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.

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00:48:23

105 - How to get the most out of social - with Mark...

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2024/12/18

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 feeling like an imposter. If you’re ready to elevate and step up - this is the programme for you. It’s

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00:47:12

104 - How to be funny - with Beth Sherman

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2024/11/07

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"

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00:34:28

103 - Getting confident with your style

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2024/10/23

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: Kay has spent 20 years dressing actors like Elizabeth Debicki, Riz Ahmed, Ben Whishaw and Lily

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00:34:21

102 - The secret sauce to amazing presentations

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2024/10/07

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 your notebook and pen and have a listen. How to find Richard and

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00:24:53

101 - Building relationships with Gen Z with Lise...

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2024/09/16

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

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00:40:35

100 - How to transition through life's changes with...

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2024/09/02

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

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