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Smash Your Own Ceiling

Smash Your Own Ceiling

By Barbara Nixon

If you're ready to Smash Your Own Ceiling and focus on your own personal development this is the place to be.

Barbara Nixon is a Success and Leadership Coach with over 26 years in the Personal Development space working with Leaders and Business Owners. With her down to Earth style, she'll share practical tools, tips, and inspiring conversations with the most amazing people to help you get you out of the weeds, upgrading your mindset and growing your confidence so you can feel like the leader you are. Follow Barbara on Linkedin for daily updates and subscribe to the podcast.

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026 - Daily Download - What do you do if you miss a day when you're creating a new habit?

Smash Your Own CeilingJan 27, 2022

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Mar 13, 202415:42
081 - How to rewire your limiting beliefs with Sian Hill
Jan 14, 202435:08
080 - 4 habits to transform your year

080 - 4 habits to transform your year

Take the Confident Leaders Quiz here


In this episode I share 4 habits that will transform your year.


I'd love to hear which one speaks to you most.


Get in touch on:


Linkedin

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Jan 02, 202427:39
079 Being sober curious - with Sarah Williamson
Nov 28, 202340:50
078 - How to get headspace when you're really busy

078 - How to get headspace when you're really busy

Welcome - I'm so pleased that you're here.


This show is now sponsored by Pebble and Pine Coffee Roastery - to get 20% off your first order of freshly roasted coffee to your door, use the code SYOC


On to today's episode: How to get the headspace you need when you're really busy.


I talk about:


The signs that we need some headspace

How to normalise your new habit

What you can do to get that headspace

How to give yourself permission without guilt

How to know that it's working for you


If you're ready to take that next step - book a call to join my 1-1 coaching programme to catapult your 2024


Nov 10, 202327:27
077 - From being a Surgeon to Saving Nature. How to follow your passion with Helen Neave

077 - From being a Surgeon to Saving Nature. How to follow your passion with Helen Neave

Can you imagine going from being a surgeon to finding your calling saving nature? This is exactly what happened to my guest Helen Neave and is a perfect example of the amazing things that can happen when you follow your joy.


We talk about:

- Following your passion and the breadcrumbs in front of you

- That the scenic route is OK and what you learn along the way

- How to keep your customers / main stakeholders in mind for your vision

- How to keep the mountain in full view when you're working towards your goal

- How to keep a healthy perspective when you're busy working

- Giving yourself permission to go with the flow


There are so many lovely nuggets in this chat, so dive in.

Oct 17, 202340:19
076 - Using social media in your business with Clare Clifford
Oct 08, 202338:50
075 - Finding your authentic self with Deborah Ogden

075 - Finding your authentic self with Deborah Ogden

There's still time to save your space on my BRAND NEW MEMBERSHIP - The Smash Your Own Ceiling Mini-MIND


This is for you if you're an ambitious, success focused business owner or leader with a habit of playing small and holding yourself back. If you can relate and you're ready to take action with confidence save your seat for just £10 a month to become a founding member for support, accountability and community.


Here's the link you need to reserve your place


Have you ever wondered how to show up as your most authentic self? If so, this is a conversation for you where I chat to my friend Deborah Ogden.


We talk about:


  • How Deborah let go of her chosen career to follow her true path
  • Finding our purpose (we have lots to say about this)
  • How to show up as our authentic self
  • How to give yourself the permission that you need
  • Creating your own personal boundaries and non negotiables
  • And the power of being curious


If you enjoyed this episode please hit share, subscribe and leave a review.


Deborah Ogden is an internationally respected expert and speaker on personal branding and impact.  She is host of two podcasts, ‘On Brand With…’, sharing stories of personal brand in the real world, and More Impact a weekly shot of impact inspiration.

Whether it’s building profile, winning more contracts, or pitching and presenting with confidence, Deborah’s expertise has delivered breakthrough results time after time for businesses and individuals across the UK.

She has 20 years of extensive experience working on the brand and image of some high-profile names including Old Trafford Cricket Ground, the British Heart Foundation and Co-operative Insurance (CIS).  Deborah has made an impact with organisations and individuals up and down the country including:  Tesco; Ernst & Young, CILEx, Pinsent Masons, the University of Law and Polypipe - she knows how powerful personal branding can be, both on a corporate and individual level.

Her approach centres around building profile as a visible expert and increasing personal impact using her Impact Method: ‘Clarity, Communicate, Capitalise’.

Having trained as a solicitor, Deborah has a strong background in professional services giving her an in-depth and real world understanding of the importance of backing up content with strong presentation.

Deborah is a regular commentator for BBC Radio and the press, featuring in national publications including Daily Mail, Express, Essentials and Stylist magazine and had her work published in Your Success, a personal development book.  She is frequently booked as a motivational speaker for both businesses and educational institutions to advise on positive impact and personal brand in business. 

Visit www.deborahogden.com  or call 07786 928577 for further information.




Aug 17, 202357:04
074 - Accepting yourself and the power of changing your mind - With Jackie Janiec

074 - Accepting yourself and the power of changing your mind - With Jackie Janiec

Welcome - I'm so pleased that you're here.

Before we dive into todays episode I want to remind you that the doors are open for the Smash Your Own Ceiling Mini Mind. This is my BRAND NEW membership for you if:

- you're a business owner or focusing on your career

- You know that you're here for more

- And you want to upgrade your mindset, thinking and personal development so you can take action with confidence.


If support, accountability and community is what you're craving this is for you

AND for founding members it's just £10 a month!!

We kick start on the 6th September 2023. Click here to save your space


Now on todays episode...


I'm really excited to share an amazing conversation I had with the lovely Jackie Janiec


Jackie helps women uncover their purpose and define their own path in the world. A warm-not-fuzzy life coach, Jackie transforms women in simple yet real ways. Her sass, wit and straight from the hip’style on women's empowerment encourages

women to seek their truth, lead from authenticity and embrace sustainable change all while bucking societal norms in favor of personal freedom.

An Autism mom to daughter Sophie, Jackie resides in Long Island City, NY with her daughter and husband. A lover of NYC, lip gloss and the bottom line.

Creator of Beyond Small Talk IG Live turned podcast. Every Thursday 4PM EST.  All about real Women. Real Conversations. Elevating womankind one talk at a time.


We talk about:

- Becoming a mother for the first time

- Processing the identity shift of becoming a mum

- How to find self acceptance as we get older

- Growing and cultivating your own community

- Why you should forget looking for your purpose

- And we also briefly touch on the topic of gun control and how to change your mind and beliefs when everyone isn't.


You can find Jackie at:


Beyond Small Talk Podcast
Listen, Subscribe and Download.  Instagram  Apple  Spotify

FREE DOWNLOAD: 17 No BS Self-Care Tips You Can Do Right Now

www.jackiejaniec.com/17-no-bs-selfcare-tips


Aug 03, 202349:39
073 - What if I am good enough? How to combat feelings of self doubt to get the results you want
Jul 26, 202324:07
072 - How to escape your corporate life and start a new business with Susie Q

072 - How to escape your corporate life and start a new business with Susie Q

Welcome to this weeks episode.


I'm really excited to share that the doors are open to my BRAND NEW MEMBERSHIP - The Smash Your Own Ceiling MINI-MIND


This is for you if you're a business owner, solo-preneur or leader and you're looking for regular support, accountability and community all under one roof.

Every month we'll jump on a zoom call where we will hit the re-set button, re-charge and re-motivate. I'll take you through some exercises and you can ask me anything to keep you on track and accelerate your results.


You'll also get access to my key resources in a members area, and a private facebook group where you can share things throughout the month.


AND if you dive in as a foundation member you can access all of this for just £10 a month!!!


We don't start until September 6th (at 7pm UK time) but if you save your space now you'll get some extra free gifts dropping into your inbox as a thank you.


You can check out all the details here


Now, onto todays episode where I share a conversation with the lovely Susie Q where we talk about escaping corporate to start a business.


Now, this episode is for you if you're curious about leaving corporate; you really want to start a business OR you've already taken the leap as we talk about:


- Why Susie left her corporate career of 16 years (and I share my story too)

- Why not to call your business a side hussle

- The power of your values

- How to be curious in your business

- Transitioning from one phase of your life to another

- And Suzie's step by step approach


Plus we both share stories from our experiences.


Susie is an ex corporate gal, who is the Founder of Susie Q Co LLC, a Coaching and Consulting agency based in Knoxville, TN. When she found herself unfulfilled in her 16-year corporate career, she developed a blueprint to escape her toxic J-O-B in March 2022 after dreaming about making her leap for several years. On her podcast, Reinvention Warrior, a top 10% globally ranked show, she teaches high achieving women how to create transition plans when leaving their corporate careers and how to do it on their own terms.

Susie Q has recently published her very first book titled, Corporate Exit Planning. This Top 50 Ranked workbook, guides women through their transition by helping them build a roadmap to make their 9-5 escape a reality. She provides group and private coaching packages for women who are seeking a strategic approach to planning their career pivot and desire a flexible, yet actionable approach to achieving their goals.




Email: hello@reinventionwarrior.com

Get your copy of the Corporate Exit Planning book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C7SZDFZF

Learn more about Susie Q and how she can help you build your roadmap out of corporate by visiting  www.reinventionwarrior.com

Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reinvention-warrior/

Chat with Susie Q on Instagram and Facebook @reinventionwarrior

Tune into her podcast, Reinvention Warrior: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reinvention-warrior-leave-corporate-america-time-management/id1662278742




Jul 19, 202339:08
071 - Behind the scenes with Managing Director Noel Kershaw

071 - Behind the scenes with Managing Director Noel Kershaw

I'm so excited to share this fantastic 'Behind the Scenes' conversation with Noel Kershaw.

Noel is the Managing Director of Deli Fresh an amazing conversation that supplies fresh food to hotels and restaurants around the country, and in this conversation he shares:

 - His personal development journey in coaching over the past few years

 - Why he decided to dive into coaching, what was going on for him and why he felt it was important

 - How things changed for him as a result

AND he shares a lot of wisdom from his own experience that you could use in your own business / life.


 

PLUS - I'm super excited to share that the doors of The Leaders Circle Roundtable Mastermind is OPEN for enrolment.

This is for you if:

✔️ You're a Managing Director or Director

✔️ You're great at focusing on the business and your team but not that great at focusing on yourself and what you need?

✔️ You realising that what got you here, isn’t going to get you there and that you need to learn how to up-level as a leader to get the results you really want?

✔️You have times when you feel like an imposter, and ask yourself ‘who am I to be a leader’?

✔️You're getting fed up with spinning all the plates and juggling all the balls and your fear of failure is a heavy burden to carry?

✔️Your work life balance, not very…balanced, and you’d like more time with your family, and partner?

✔️You want to be the best you can be at home and at work?

✔️You're ready to focus on your development, and see how changes to your habits, thinking or daily actions can make a huge impact on all areas of your life.

✔️You craving headspace and time to focus on yourself without anyone needing or wanting your attention?

✔️You feel like it’s lonely at the top, and you’d love a safe space to have vulnerable conversations without needing to know all the answers?


If you can relate ⁠Click here for more info⁠

Jul 07, 202301:02:34
070 - How to get out of the weeds in your business - with Gary King
Jun 02, 202339:54
069 - How to de-clutter your mindset - with Claire Shamilla
May 04, 202341:39
068 - How to maintain a Growth Mindset with Alan Reynolds

068 - How to maintain a Growth Mindset with Alan Reynolds

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 growth and results

- How to shift from a fixed to a growth mindset

And so much more


Let me share more about Alan...


Alan Reynolds draws on his wide experience in banking and finance and more recently as a business consultant and lecturer in management. He is also a successful and award-winning thriller and screenplay writer.

Alan’s key attribute is being able to inspire confidence in those he works with, bringing possibilities into probabilities and probabilities into certainties. As well as the financial sector he has worked for a number of multi-nationals.

Alan has developed and delivered numerous training programmes which have received nominations for a national training award; specifically aimed at management development, leadership, and people skills. On an individual basis he has provided one to one coaching to senior management & executive

level.


In addition to his business enterprise, Alan is also Chair of the Self Employed Professionals Group. As part of his remit he has developed a mentoring scheme for new start-ups and successfully supported many members of the group who are venturing into the world of self employment for the first time.


Alan has Thirty-six years with Lloyds Bank, twenty-five of which were in management positions culminating in being appointed a Senior HR Manager.

Director of Alan Reynolds Associates Ltd, business consultancy.

Alan is a former Associate of the CIPD and the Chartered Institute of Bankers


More recently, in 2010, he has taken up writing fiction and has fourteen novels published including the award-winning Flying with Kites.

Other books published; Taskers End, Breaking the Bank, The Sixth Pillar, The Tinker, The Coat, Valley of the Serpent, Smoke Screen, Twelve- a Date with Obsession, Exfil, Trent Island. The Baker’s Story, Arthur’s War, The Last Poppy.

Apr 14, 202335:54
067 - How to navigate change with a beginners mindset with Mitzi Campbell

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

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 creative arts inform her life story in continuous, priceless, and powerful ways and allow her to impact and uplift others with divine sincerity.

Mitzi is the creator and host of The Blessons Podcast where she uses her platform to connect humanity and inspire personal growth and self-discovery for the good of all.


In this episode we talk about:


The importance of a beginners mindset

The catalyst for starting again

Following your truth

Imposter Syndrome

Limiting beliefs that hold you back

And the importance of meditation.


We cover a lot of ground and I'd love to hear your thoughts.


You can get in touch with Mitzi at


IG @mitzianncampbell @blessons.podcast

YT | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMm2IXkKKSM

E | hello@blessonspodcast.com 

Apple Podcasts |

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessons-podcast/id1657673056

Amazon Music |

https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6ac54ff0-ebca-4d2b-9ed1-ca12fdb19efb

Spotify |

https://open.spotify.com/show/3aRHTZtSqYfPmBcpBjx9eY

Google Play | 

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kMjU2Nzk0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Stitcher |

https://www.stitcher.com/show/1046790

Mar 24, 202352:47
066 - How to get leads through Linkedin with Judy Parsons

066 - How to get leads through Linkedin with Judy Parsons

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) click 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 is so much more than a conversation and more like a workshop...so you're going to want to get your pen's at the ready. 

But first let me tell you more about Judy. 

Judy is an independent LinkedIn trainer, speaker and LinkedIn marketing specialist, and works with business owners to unlock LinkedIn’s potential, so they Get Found, Get Famous and Get Clients on LinkedIn. Passionate about de-mystifying LinkedIn, Judy ensures her clients make the most of the time they spend on LinkedIn, closing the gap between ‘just being on LinkedIn’ and making LinkedIn work effectively as a tool for generating inbound enquiries. 

Everything Judy teaches she uses to generate her own clients on LinkedIn. 

She believes that if she can grow her business on LinkedIn then anyone can! 

To find out more visit: 

LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/judithparsons 

Website |www.judithparsons.com 

Email | judy@judithparsons.com

Mar 17, 202355:50
065 - Getting the most out of your team with Ed Fish

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

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 back

Live your truest potential


All you need to do is send an email to info@barbaranixon.co.uk with the word COACHING in the subject heading and we'll get back to you to explore whether it's right for you.


Also, if you know that 1-1 coaching isn't right for you right now, but you'd love to work on your mindset and stop holding yourself back come and join the Smash Your Own Ceiling Collective and use the coupon code 50%OFF to get 50%o off.




Now onto today's episode...

Today I'm sharing a fantastic conversation that I had with Ed Fish.

Ed is an Organisational Climatologist which means that  he helps with the Climate in an organisation, which is fundamentally, ‘how it feels to work here.’ 

Many feel this is ‘the soft stuff’, but it is steeped in science that Ed has been studying for the last 20 years.  

He uses this science to demystify how people interact and leaders lead, so maximise human potential and bring some joy to the workplace. Ed started the journey by studying biotechnology and going to work in the process industries.  

He is an unreformed engineer, still enjoying some complex maths.  However, his sojourn from design engineer to project management revealed that it is all about people. That is the crux, it's about people, plural.  

It is about that complex area of social structure, and how we behave.  

That includes the inner workings of individuals (psychology and emotions) and how they interact in a social, productive context. 

You can find Ed on 

At his website ed@pandoraconsulting.co.uk 

Or email pandoraconsults@gmail.com

Mar 10, 202348:07
064 - 5 Powerful questions to get Powerful results

064 - 5 Powerful questions to get Powerful results

Get your notebook and pen and have a go at asking yourself these powerful questions.
Mar 03, 202327:33
063- How to get unstuck and get momentum
Feb 24, 202330:20
062 - How to make friends with fear
Feb 17, 202317:11
061 How to have the confidence to speak in meetings
Feb 10, 202322:02
060 - How to get more out of life with Michelle Rios

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

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 business and client base this year, or maybe you’re a leader and you’re ready to elevate and get that promotion…it is perfect for you.

And there is currently an Early Bird Discount where you can jump in for only £1444 and payment plans are available.

To find out more or to save your space click here


On to today’s episode.

Today I chat to the fabulous Michelle Rios

Michelle is a motivational speaker, podcaster, award winning communications leader. In her more than 25 year career, she has coached CEOs and individuals alike to optimize their performance, enhance team engagement, and live their best lives. Her latest role is host of the Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast, which launches in January 2023. When not public speaking, podcasting, or traveling with family and friends to experience new places around the world, Michelle enjoys spending time at home in northern Virginia with her husband, 15 year old son, and two Great Pyrenees.

You can find her on her brand new podcast: Live Your Extraordinary Life

And on Instagram: instagram.com/michellerios1

Feb 03, 202340:39
059 - How to side step Fear of Success with Michelle Colt

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

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 confidence, show the world your truest self and get the results you know you’re more than capable of.

To register click here

Today I’m really excited to share a fabulous conversation I had with Michelle Colt

Michelle has been leading sold out workshops as well as coaching private clients for over 18 years.

In her mid to late 30s she suffered with debilitating anxiety and crippling fear. Through great inner investigation and outer searching she discovered the keys to overcoming these limited states once and for all. It brings her great joy to help transform the lives of countless individuals who continue to accomplish great heights in their lives and careers. She is known as "the nervous system whisperer' for her simple, profound and highly effective techniques to feel grounded and safe.

In this episode we dive into Fear of Success, what it is, what are the symptoms and practical tips to side step it.

To find out more about Michelle, go to www.michellecolt.com

Jan 27, 202355:03
058 - The technique that makes making decisions (and saying no) easy
Jan 20, 202318:51
057 - Moving past Imposter Syndrome to step into your truest self with Hannah Meza-Irvine

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

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 you show the world who you really are, take action with confidence, step into your inner power and get the results you know you’re more than capable of this is the challenge for you.
To register your place click here -
www.barbaranixon.co.uk/join
Today I’m really excited to be sharing a conversation with the lovely Hannah Meza-Irvine.
Hannah is a former divorce solicitor turned copywriter for badass business owners. After going through her own journey of discovering what she really wants to do in life, she helps business owners find their true voice. She writes a wide variety of heartfelt copy, including for websites, blogs and social media captions.
We talk about:
Hannah’s experience with imposter syndrome as she found herself in a career that just wasn’t for her
The practices she took to find space to uncover what was right for her
The importance of creating that space
The steps she took to move past imposter syndrome
Having the courage to step into her next career
Giving yourself permission to be curious
Grieving her past self as she moved forwards
The importance of giving yourself grace as you move through this
To learn more about Hannah visit: hmicopyagency.com
Jan 13, 202341:15
056 - Healing The Mother Wound with Brooke Bownes

056 - Healing The Mother Wound with Brooke Bownes

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 weeks, you can actually jump in now, take advantage of the discount and get started on the training materials.

This programme is for you if you know you've been playing small and holding yourself back and you're ready to achieve your full potential and step into your truest self and get the results you know you're more than capable of.

If you'd like me to be your coach this week it's perfect for you.

Here's the link you need


This week I'm excited to share a conversation with the fantastic Brooke Bownes.

Brooke is an accredited trauma coach, therapist & global No.1 bestselling author. She works with midlife women who struggle with mother wounds and want to heal those wounds, find their power, confidence and release their trauma so they can go for their goals

She's passionate about this as she once felt powerless and was scared to show up in the world as herself, she then started working on her mindset, she discovered who she was & love the feeling of inner contentment and confidence. She went from scared to speaking on stage.

She is an introvert that discovered how to rewire her brain and regulate her nervous system, release my trauma so she could achieve the dreams she wanted to achieve and now she helps people do the same.

She can hand on heart say ‘I know it can be done, she has walked in similar shoes to yours, she has felt your fears, she has been frustrated by blocks.

A bit about her background, she had an abusive relationship growing up with a narcissist mother, she then moved on to two abusive relationships, she's been homeless, she's brought up 4 children single handed, she has a unique way of understanding people where they are at andhelping them to find their power.

She now live in a beautiful house with my husband and run a successful business whilst having fun on adventures in their campervan.


Get a copy of Brooke's book

You Can Have It! How to breakthrough the self sabotage cycle - click here

This is the UK link but it's available in other countries on Amazon

Link to join The FREE Confidence Bootcamp in January 2023 - click here

Contact me either on:

Email:

brooke@brookebownes.com

FB free group

Instagram



Jan 06, 202349:07
055 -How to set goals that work

055 -How to set goals that work

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. 

Click here for more info and to register 


AND...the Smash Your Own Ceiling 14 Day Group Coaching Programme is now open for pre-sale. 


For Leaders and Business Owners who are ready to up-grade their mindset, stop playing small and take action. If you have all the skills, knowledge and experience, and are tired of not getting to where you know you're more than capable of being...this is for you. 


Take advantage of the pre-sale offer here

Dec 30, 202243:36
054 - Wrap up of 2022
Dec 22, 202232:48
053 - How to side step fear and prime your mindset for success with Irina Krasko
Dec 16, 202246:04
052 - How to juggle being a Mum, Caregiver and Business Owner - with Melissa Miller
Dec 09, 202249:55
051 - How to give yourself a confidence boost when you need it most

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

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 boost of confidence when you need it most.

I'd love to hear what you think so feel free to message me on Intagram, and if it benefited you please go leave a review or share with someone you know who needs to hear this too.

Oh - before you go...have you heard that I'm running a live round of the 'Your Most Powerful Year Yet' workshop?

No?

Well, it's happening on the 8th December from 5pm-8pm (uk time, check your time zones) on zoom and I'd love you to join me.

In this interactive and informal workshop we'll cover:

 - Exactly what you want to achieve next year

 - How to go about doing just that

 - Where you're holding yourself back

 - The habits you need to de-clutter to see the results you want

 - And how to step into the person you need to be to make it all happen


It's a goal setting workshop like no other...and you can still grab the 50% off discount making it £111.

Claim your space at the zoom table by clicking here

See you soon

Have a fantastic week

Barbara xo

Dec 02, 202222:21
050 - Escaping the war in Ukraine to building a business and life in the UK - with Yana Smaglo and Antonia Kinlan
Nov 24, 202254:37
049 - How to use emotional intelligence to grow our confidence and relationships - with Heidi Dawson
Nov 17, 202253:25
048 - How to make space in a busy day
Nov 10, 202211:09
047 - How good are you actually willing to let your life get?

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

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 weekly call with me supporting you to stop holding yourself back, playing small and getting in your own way so you can achieve your goals with confidence. Here's the link you need

Nov 03, 202208:25
 046 - Growing your mindset to go from Corporate to Business Owner with Laura Valvasori

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

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 holding yourself back and getting in your own way...but that you have things that you want to achieve and know that success is ultimately an inside job. 

If you're ready to up-level your thinking; up-grade your mindset;  re-write some old habits, grow like never before and surround yourself with a community of people all on a similar path so you can achieve your goals this is the membership for you. 

For more information click here.

Today I'm really pleased to share a fantastic conversation I had with the lovely Laura Valvasori

Laura Valvasori is a Marketing Foundations Strategist & Mentor for Entrepreneurs and the Owner of Good to Grow Marketing. Through her experience of leaving her corporate job to pursue self-employment, Laura has learned that you need to change and grow as a person when shifting from employee to entrepreneur. Laura’s debut book Good to Grow empowers both new and seasoned entrepreneurs to cultivate the right mindset and habits to thrive and build a successful business, and life they love. Laura runs her business from her “she-shed” in Oakville, Ontario, where she lives with her husband and two teenagers. Learn more at www.goodtogrowmarketing.ca.

To learn more about Good to Grow, visit: https://www.goodtogrowbook.ca

To download a free chapter, visit: https://good-to-grow-marketing.mykajabi.com/sneakpeek

Connect with Laura on her social platforms at:

Instagram: @goodtogrowmarketing

Facebook: www.facebook.com/goodtogrowmarketing
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lauravalvasori

Oct 27, 202253:20
How to take the pressure off yourself so you can birth your creation into the world

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

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.
Ready?
Let's dive in
Barbara
PS - Don't forget to pop on over and leave a review. I'll be reading one out each week and who knows you might get a gift in the post ;)
Oct 19, 202218:44
044 - How to change your mindset to grow a 6 figure business with Ashley Filmore

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

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 lot more people, and each week I’ll be choosing a review to read on the show and sending you a gift to say thank you.
Share an episode with someone you know. I love it when people share podcasts or books with me as it’s such a gift that someone has thought of me when they’ve found something. So if you know someone who would benefit from being in the Smash Your Own Ceiling Community ping them your favourite episode.
BRAND NEW WORKSHOP - Come and join Enough With Playing Small LIVE. It's two hours of pure GOLD and it's happening on the 20th October 7pm (UK time please check your time zones). You can save your seat for just £47 and here's the link you need.

Today I’m really excited to share an amazing conversation with the fantastic Ashley Filmore.
Ashley is a leading expert in sustainable weight-loss who helps Women heal their metabolism, balance their hormones, and achieve body-composition changes that last a lifetime.
She is the Founder and President of Metabolic Fix™, a premium online coaching company that has helped thousands of Women finally break free from chronic dieting for good and achieve long-term, sustainable results using the Metabolic Fix Method™.
With a deep commitment to helping Women better their lives, I strives to inspire others to embrace a life of health, happiness, and self-love they deserve.
Ashley is a renowned keynote speaker, podcast host, frequents top-rated podcasts, has a BSc in Exercise and Nutrition, and is a certified PT Professional, Nutrition Coach, and Health Educator.
There are so many takeaways to this conversation.
You can find Ashley here:
Apply for business coaching:
metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/business-coaching
Instagram handle: www.instagram.com/ashley_fillmore1/
Website: metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/store
Podcast: metabolicfix.purfitstudio.com/podcasts/cheers-to-your-success
And the books that Ashley recommends are:
Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo Here’s the link you need
and The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks - Get your copy here
Oct 12, 202252:48
043 - Betting on your passion and intuition with Noeli Serna

043 - Betting on your passion and intuition with Noeli Serna

Today I’m really excited to share a fantastic conversation I had with the lovely Noeli Serna.

Noeli Serna is the Founding Attorney of Serna Legal Services, a corporate law firm that offers Illinois Latine-owned businesses and Latine entrepreneurs corporate legal services in English and Spanish. Noeli's firm incorporates businesses; drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts; and advises clients on their business’s ongoing legal obligations as they scale and grow.

Before starting her own law firm, Noeli worked as in-house Corporate Counsel at an international company where she counseled the business on a large variety of corporate matters such as commercial contracts and everyday legal questions. Prior to working as in-house counsel, Noeli also practiced transactional banking law in the Chicago offices of two international law firms. Noeli also worked in her family’s restaurant since the age of five, which contributed to her interest in business and appreciation for excellent customer service. Her formative years in the family business eventually led her to the practice of corporate law and have positioned her well to represent and advocate for Latine business owners.

We had such a fantastic conversation covering topics that I know so many people struggle with.

We talked about:

Shedding our corporate identity to show up and be visible as our unapologetic selves.

How to niche down with confidence even if the people around us might be, well intentionally, telling us it’s not a good idea.

And how to trust your intuition and gut when it comes to following your vision.

I’d love to know what you get out to todays episode. Let me know on Instagram and you can follow Noeli on the following links:

And you can get a copy of her “5 Areas of Risk for Your Business” Click here

Finally, the book that Noeli recommends is a good one - We should all be millionaires by Race Rodgers. You can get your copy here.

Oct 05, 202227:42
042 - My take on Fake It Til You Make It
Aug 25, 202212:43
041 - Why you should definitely break some rules
Aug 08, 202215:45
040 - How the film Back to The Future totally cured me of procrastination

040 - How the film Back to The Future totally cured me of procrastination

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Welcome to another episode of The Smash Your own Ceiling Podcast.

Today I wanted to share something that we talked about in this weeks Smash Your Own Ceiling Collective call.

Now if you don't know what this is, it's my weekly membership totally where you get weekly calls to stop you from holding yourself back, get out of your own way and prime your mindset for success. It's such a fantastic place to hang out, if you're curious, you can check it out here.

Anyway, this week we talked about procrastination, and our future self, and I mentioned how the film Back to the Future actually cured me of procrastinating.

Intrigued???

It was such a lightbulb moment that I wanted to share it with you too on this weeks podcast.

So...grab your headphones as in this episode I talk about:

- The benefit of tuning into your future self

- How the film 'Back to the Future' changed my thinking around my future self and procrastination

- How you can keep your future self 'alive'

Don't forget to let me know what you think by tagging me on social, and please do share with someone who you think would benefit.

Have a fab week

Barbara x

PS - If you'd like to join a group where you get accountability, coaching and mindset training every single week so you can get the results you really want come and join the Smash Your Own Ceiling Collective. Click here for for information.

Jul 29, 202211:57
039 - How to use your connections to grow your business with Becca Poutney

039 - How to use your connections to grow your business with Becca Poutney

Welcome!

I'm super excited to share this fantastic conversation that I had with Events Industry expert Becca Pountney.

In this chat we talked about how to use your connections to grow your business or to get what you want.

We talk about:

  • The Power of Connections and that it's not what you know but who you know.
  • How Becca used the power of connections to land a dream job.
  • How to side step fear 
  • How to master networking events, especially if you hate them
  • How to use the connections you meet everyday
  • How to connect to people on social media
  • How to use connections from your contacts list
  • AND she shares 3 practical tips that you can use to get started right now.


Let me tell you more about Becca.

Events Industry expert Becca Pountney knows first hand that one new connection has the power to transform your life and your business overnight. Using her experience from owning her own wedding business combined with her previous career in media working for Endemol, BBC and Heart Radio, Becca now teaches business owners how to go from feeling invisible to totally irresistible in their business in her clear, down to earth, practical style.

Becca is no stranger to the events industry having built an award winning wedding blog and consultancy business from the ground up in 2016.

Becca is known for transforming the fortunes of businesses within the highly competitive events sector and has worked with over 1000 businesses through her courses, membership and speaking.

Becca’s mission is to inspire events professionals that it is possible to turn their passion into a profitable business doing what they love.

www.beccapountney.com

www.instagram.com/beccapountney

www.facebook.com/beccapountney

The book that Becca recommends is How to win friends and influence people. 

Jul 08, 202240:13
038 - A Mental Conversation with Chris Sutton
Jun 30, 202244:18
037 - Getting past phobias by asking the right questions with Franz Sidney
Jun 10, 202229:31
BONUS - The Magic of Batching
Apr 29, 202212:49
036 - This will totally change how you feel about being visible
Apr 29, 202211:18
035 - The Power of Switching Off
Apr 15, 202211:14
034 - The mindset of a new entrepreneur with Solveig Petchy

034 - The mindset of a new entrepreneur with Solveig Petchy

Hey, welcome to a brand new episode of The Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast.

Today I'm super excited to welcome a brand new guest to the show - Solveig Petch (aka Petchy) where we talk all about the mindset of a brand new entrepreneur.

 - The transition from being employed to being a business owner

 - Creating your own rules of being your own rules

 - Getting used to being your own boss

 - The struggle and benefit of niching down (and how to do it and breaking the rules)

 - Petchy's biggest learning since starting her own business

 - Showing up as yourself


And the book Petchy recommended was: No Plan B: A Handbook for Incurable Entrepreneurs and Other Rebellious Souls by Heather Thorkelson

Let me introduce Petchy who is a brand strategist and identity designer for purpose-driven business owners who want to build their brands their way; without pretending to be something they’re not, without compromising on their truths, without unethical business tactics and without screwing people over in the process. She is on a mission to help other business owners unlock the power of their unique brand personality, so they can attract and connect with more of their perfect-fit clients. From her home office in rural Norway, she crafts strategic brand identities with a no bullshit approach and a sprinkle of tough love. She’s also the host of Brand it! with Petchy – a podcast dedicated to demystifying brand strategy and helping business owners discover and consistently express their brand’s inner core.

You can connect with Petchy on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/petchy.co

Linkedin here 

Website here

Mar 30, 202229:05