29. The Pocket of Air: How Self-Care Fuels Authentic Leadership with Barbara Nixon

 DISC Profile: Green & Yellow (S&I) | Join host Vic O'Farrell on the It Starts With YOU podcast for an empowering conversation with leadership and success coach Barbara Nixon. In this episode, Barbara delves into the transformative power of self-awareness and personal development, revealing how effective leadership begins with understanding yourself. Discover the concept of a "pocket of air", a dedicated 20-minute daily ritual designed to recharge your mind and spirit—and learn how this simple practice can create a ripple effect, enhancing both your personal well-being and professional performance. Barbara candidly shares her journey of balancing extroverted energy with introverted self-care, challenging conventional corporate norms that often demand conformity over authenticity. This insightful episode explores how embracing your true self and taking time for introspection can lead to more meaningful relationships and a thriving workplace culture.  "It Starts with You" podcast is available everywhere on Wednesdays every fortnight.  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review! Thank you, Vic.      Let's Connect! Follow Vic O'Farrell via the Queen of Behaviours  Instagram - @vicofarrell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaofarrell/ Email – [email protected] Website - www.queenofbehaviours.com   For updates on new episodes and everything podcast related Watch the podcast on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@queenofbehaviours Instagram - @itstartswithyoupodcastqob Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/queenofbehaviours TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itstartswithyoupodcast LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/queenofbehaviours/ Website - www.queenofbehaviours.com/podcast   About the Guest Barbara Nixon Barbara Nixon is a Success and Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Speaker, and founder of Smash Your Own Ceiling. With almost 3 decades in the People Development and Leadership arena, Barbara has worked with thousands of leaders from CEO's and Managing Directors, Senior Managers and Business Owners and is passionate about helping leaders elevate and grow. She does this through her 1-1 coaching, her two flagship programmes Smash Your Own Ceiling, and Elevated Leaders. She is the author of The Boss Hat, and the host of the Smash Your Own Ceiling Podcast, and has been featured on BBC Radio 4's Womans Hour, and BBC Radio 2's The Jeremy Vine Show.  Connect with Barbara Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaranixon1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbara___nixon/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iambarbaranixon Contact: www.barbaranixon.co.uk for free e-book on 50 powerful self coaching questions for success.