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# Barbara Nixon: Success and Leadership Coaching for Business Leaders

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## Posts
- [Why do I still feel like an imposter in a role I’ve clearly earned?](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/why-do-i-still-feel-like-an-imposter-in-a-role-ive-clearly-earned/): If you Googled famous people with imposter syndrome you'd be surprised at the names that come up. You'll find people like: Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, and even Albert Einstein, so you're in very good company indeed.
- [5 things to remember if you ever struggle to speak up in a meeting](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/5-things-to-remember-if-you-ever-struggle-to-speak-up-in-a-meeting/): 5 things to remember if you ever struggle to speak up in a meeting…
- [Where are you letting *should’s* control your life?](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/where-are-you-letting-shoulds-control-your-life/): Years ago I read an article about a CEO who really struggled to get home and have dinner with her family.
- [When was the last time you helped your team surprise you?](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/when-was-the-last-time-you-helped-your-team-surprise-you/): A couple of years ago our youngest did her Duke of Edinburgh award.
- [How often do you check yourself before you wreck yourself?](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-often-do-you-check-yourself-before-you-wreck-yourself/): How often do you check yourself before you wreck yourself???
- [7 signs that you’re ready for an up-level](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/7-signs-that-youre-ready-for-an-up-level/): 7 signs that you’re ready for an up-level (that you might have missed)
- [How to tell if you’re an introvert](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-tell-if-youre-an-introvert/): Believe it or not… I’m an introvert.
- [7 signs that you’re stuck in the weeds](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/7-signs-that-youre-stuck-in-the-weeds/): Ever felt like you're spinning all the plates and juggling all the balls?
- [How to stop feeling stuck in the weeds](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-stop-feeling-stuck-in-the-weeds/): Feeling stuck in the weeds is exhausting. You have no time to think, or hang out with your loved ones and can feel like you’re on a hamster wheel with no way out.
- [Where are your assumptions holding you back?](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/where-are-your-assumptions-holding-you-back/): Where are your assumptions holding you back?
- [Has your business out grown your leadership style?](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/has-your-business-out-grown-your-leadership-style/): The other day I was hosting an event and this topic came up.
- [Believe it or not, there was a time when I really struggled with stage fright](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/believe-it-or-not-there-was-a-time-when-i-really-struggled-with-stage-fright/): Believe it or not there was a time when I really struggled with stage fright.
- [One of the biggest benefits to ‘getting out of the weeds’ isn’t what you think…](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/one-of-the-biggest-benefits-to-getting-out-of-the-weeds-isnt-what-you-think/): One of the biggest benefits to *getting out of the weeds* isn’t actually what you think…
- [Are you ready to stop making things so hard?](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/are-you-ready-to-stop-making-things-so-hard/): This is the sentence that I said to a client the other day....
- [Don’t make today a repeat of yesterday!](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/dont-make-today-a-repeat-of-yesterday/): Don’t make today a repeat of yesterday!!!
- [When you offer one to one support for your senior team, it’s like putting their development on steriods!!](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/when-you-offer-onwhen-you-offer-one-to-one-support-for-your-senior-team-its-like-putting-their-development-on-steriods/): When you offer one to one support for a member of your senior team, it's like putting their development on steriods!!
- [How are you making things harder for yourself or your team?](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-are-you-making-things-harder-for-yourself-or-your-team/): *How are you making things harder for yourself or your team?*
- [What’s your self sabotage?](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/whats-your-self-sabotage/): What’s your self sabotage?
- [How to get off the hamster wheel](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-get-off-the-hamster-wheel/): Want to know how to get off the hamster wheel?
- [How to speak up in meetings when you’re feeling like an imposter](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-speak-up-in-meetings-when-youre-feeling-like-an-imposter/): *I don’t feel like an imposter anymore*
- [How to actually FEEL like a leader](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-actually-feel-like-a-leader/): *I want to actually FEEL like a leader*
- [3 things to do before starting another week](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/3-things-to-do-before-starting-another-week/): Do these THREE things before diving into another week. Trust me… they’ll make all the difference…
- [Why feeling like an imposter is actually a great sign](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/why-feeling-like-an-imposter-is-actually-a-great-sign/): Why feeling like an imposter is actually a great sign
- [Why time management tips aren’t actually working for you](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/why-time-management-tips-arent-actually-working-for-you/): Time management remains one of the most asked for personal development topics, and for good reason.
- [I had this on my vision board for the longest time](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/i-had-this-on-my-vision-board-for-the-longest-time/): I don't know about you, but I love a vision board, and have used one for years.
- [Behind the scenes of a Managing Director – with Noel Kershaw](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-a-managing-director-with-noel-kershaw/): I'm so excited to share this fantastic 'Behind the Scenes' conversation with Noel Kershaw.
- [I got a whole room to do the power pose…here’s what happened](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/i-got-a-whole-room-to-do-the-power-pose-heres-what-happened/): Last week I ran an event focused purely on growing your confidence.
- [How to get out of the weeds in your business with Gary King](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-get-out-of-the-weeds-in-your-business-with-gary-king/): Welcome to another episode of the podcast.
- [How to declutter your mindset – with Claire Shamillia](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-declutter-your-mindset-with-claire-shamillia/): Welcome to this weeks episode of The Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast.
- [How to maintain a growth mindset – with Alan Reynolds](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/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.
- [How to navigate change with a beginners mindset with Mitzi Campbell](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/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?
- [Getting Leads from Linkedin with Judy Parsons](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/getting-leads-from-linkedin-with-judy-parsons/): 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
- [Getting the most out of your team – With Ed Fish](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/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.
- [How to get unstuck and get the momentum you want](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-get-unstuck-and-get-the-momentum-you-want/): You know that feeling of being stuck, where it just seems like you're taking one step forwards and one back and you can't seem to make the progress that you want no matter what you try?
- [5 powerful life changing questions](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/5-powerful-life-changing-questions/): I've been called 'the Queen of powerful questions' more than once because one thing I know for sure, when we ask ourselves deep questions we get great answers.
- [How to make friends with fear](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-make-friends-with-fear/): Have this ever happened to you?
- [How to have the confidence to speak up in meetings](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-have-the-confidence-to-speak-up-in-meetings/): If you've ever been in a meeting where you've held yourself back from speaking up, whether that's to ask a question, get more information, or share your opinion this is for you.
- [How to get more out of life with Michelle Rios](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-get-more-out-of-life-with-michelle-rios/): Today I'm excited to share a chat I had with the fabulous Michelle Rios.
- [How to side step Fear of Success with Michelle Colt](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-side-step-fear-of-success-with-michelle-colt/): Have you ever felt afraid of achieving the success you really want?
- [The technique that makes decisions (and saying no) easy](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/the-technique-that-makes-decisions-and-saying-no-easy/): A while ago I was reading Martha Beck's Book Steering by Starlight (grab your copy here )
- [How to side step Imposter Syndrome](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-side-step-imposter-syndrome/): Have you ever struggled with Imposter Syndrome?
- [Moving past Imposter Syndrome to step into your truest self with Hannah Meza-Irvine](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/moving-past-imposter-syndrome-to-step-into-your-truest-self-with-hannah-meza-irvine/): Today I’m really excited to be sharing a conversation with Hannah Meza-Irvine all about Imposter Syndrome and stepping into your truest self.
- [What would you do if you were really brave?](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/what-would-you-do-if-you-were-really-brave/): This question made me think this week...
- [Healing the Mother Wound with Brooke Bownes](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/healing-the-mother-wound-with-brooke-bownes/): 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 lives in a beautiful house with my husband and run a successful business whilst having fun on adventures in their camper van. In this episode we talk about:  - What is the Mother Wound  - How to tell if you have a narcissistic mother  - The effects that you might experience as an adult   You can find Brooke here: brooke@brookebownes.com FB free group Instagram  
- [How to set goals that work](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/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.
- [Wrap up of 2022](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/wrap-up-of-2022/): Well 2022, it was a blast.
- [How to side step fear and prime your mindset for success with Irina Krasko](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-side-step-fear-and-prime-your-mindset-for-success/): I’m really excited to share a fantastic conversation that I had with Irina Krasko.
- [How creating space in your diary can help when something unexpected happens](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-creating-space-in-your-diary-can-help/): Life happens sometimes!
- [How to juggle being a mum, caregiver and business owner with Melissa Miller](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-juggle-being-a-mum-caregiver-and-business-owner-with-melissa-miller/): Ever thought about what you'd do if your partner suddenly received an unexpected diagnosis and you had to become a care-giver?
- [How to give yourself a confidence boost when you need it most](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/blog/how-to-give-yourself-a-confidence-boost-when-you-need-it-most/): Has this ever happened to you?

## Pages
- [Pattern Interrupt](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/work-with-barbara/pattern-interrupt/): A one-day executive peer board for Managing Directors to work on themselves.
- [Elevate](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/work-with-barbara/elevate/): For Founders and Senior Leaders....
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/): These are the questions I hear most often from the leaders I work with. If you have a question that's not covered below feel free to send me an email at info@barbaranixon.co.uk
- [404](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/404-page-not-found/): I'm Barbara Nixon, a Success and Leadership Coach,  Consultant, Speaker and founder of Smash Your Own Ceiling®️
- [Client Reviews](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/client-reviews/): Success doesn't come by doing more...but when you elevate how you think, show up and go about your day, everything else changes: Clarity improves, confidence grows, and the business moves forward with more momentum. This is high-level leadership work for people who are ready to step up.
- [Coaching Skills for Leaders](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/work-with-barbara/coaching-skills-for-leaders/): Coaching Skills for Leaders gives leaders a new and powerful skill they can use in everyday conversations, not just in formal one to ones. They learn to ask better questions, create space for their teams to think, and build the kind of confidence in others that means things actually get done without them.
- [Work with Barbara](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/work-with-barbara/): Success doesn’t come by doing more. It comes when you Lead Yourself First, elevating how you think, how you show up, and how you go about your day.This is high-level leadership work for people who are ready to step up. By closing the Acclimatisation gap, your clarity improves, your confidence grows, and the business moves forward with more momentum.
- [Directors Days](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/work-with-barbara/director-away-days/): Stepping away from the day-to-day is the equivalent of sharpening your axe
- [Group Coaching Programme – Terms and Conditions](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/elevated-leaders/terms-and-conditions/): Terms and Conditions
- [Podcast](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/smash-your-own-ceiling-programme/podcast/): with
- [Speaking](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/speakings/): Barbara Nixon is keynote speaker and former PSA Regional President who works with leadership teams, boards, and conference audiences across the UK. Her talks don't just inform, they shift something. No slides. Just warmth, humour, and stories that land, with a rare ability to make complex ideas feel immediately practical. Leaders leave with clarity they couldn't quite articulate before they walked in, and usually a few laughs along the way.
- [Shop](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/shop/): A self help guide for new (or existing) managers.
- [One to One Coaching](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/work-with-barbara/high-performance-executive-coaching-for-senior-leaders/): High-Performance Executive coaching
- [About](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/about-barbara/): But lately the view from the top feels more like being stuck in the weeds and wondering if you're actually good enough.
- [Ignite Your Inner You – Terms and Conditions](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/ignite-your-inner-you-terms-and-conditions/): Ignite Your Inner You
- [Terms of Purchase](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/terms-of-purchase/): Smash your Own Ceiling
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/): Terms and Conditions
- [Press](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/press/): Barbara Nixon is an experienced media contributor and keynote speaker, known for bringing sharp insight and refreshing honesty to conversations about leadership, self-leadership, mindset, habits, confidence at work, the Acclimatisation Gap, and leading yourself first.She has appeared on BBC Radio 2's Jeremy Vine Show, BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, BBC Radio Leeds, and BBC Radio Sheffield, and has been featured in Addicted2Success, Training Zone, and Thrive Global.If you're looking for a guest who will say something worth hearing, get in touch.Invite Barbara to your show or event
- [Home](https://www.barbaranixon.co.uk/): Most leaders don’t lack capability, they lack clarity about what’s really going on beneath the surface. The Confident Leader Scorecard takes just a few minutes, and gives you a personalised snapshot of where you are now, and where you need to be focusing your attention to get the results you really want.
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