EP151: You Can't Build a Successful Business by Abandoning Yourself | with Nikola Howard

Send us Fan MailMost women don't burn out because they're weak (even though that’s quite often how we end up feeling when we do).It’s actually that most of us burn out because we've been taught that success means pushing harder, saying yes more often and putting ourselves last.In this episode, I sit down with award-winning health-led business coach Nikola Howard to unpack why the very habits we've been applauded for are often the ones slowly destroying our health, our businesses and our lives.Together we explore what happens when ambition collides with chronic illness, menopause, decision fatigue and hustle culture, and why looking after yourself isn't a luxury. It's one of the smartest business strategies you'll ever adopt.From eating lunch properly to building better boundaries, this conversation is packed with practical ideas that will help you create success you can actually sustain.In this episode we talk about:• Why hustle culture was never designed with women in mind• The hidden cost of skipping lunch, living on caffeine and constantly pushing through• How your health affects your decision making, creativity and leadership• Why so many women abandon themselves in the pursuit of success• The identity shift from employee thinking to business owner thinking• Boundaries, people pleasing and why "No, thank you" really is a complete sentence• Decision fatigue and simple ways to reduce the mental load• Building a business around your energy instead of forcing yourself into someone else's schedule• The surprising connection between nutrition, productivity and better business decisions• Why joy isn't the reward for success. It should be part of the journey.Memorable moments"Lunch is the best business decision you can make.""If your business is killing you, something needs to change.""No, thank you is a complete sentence.""You cannot give from an empty cup.""Success feels like joy."If you've ever believed that exhaustion is simply the price of ambition, this episode might completely change the way you think about success.Connect with Nikola HowardWebsite: https://nikolahoward.ukLinkedIn: Nikola-HowardInstagram: @nikolahowardFacebook: Nikola Howard | Life AlchemistIf this episode resonated, I'd love to hear from you.Take a screenshot, share it on Instagram and tag @thequeenofreinvention and @nikolahoward with your biggest takeaway.And if you're enjoying The Reinvention Era, please leave a review and share the podcast with another woman who needs to hear this conversation.🔥 DOWNLOAD FREEBIES TO FUEL YOUR REINVENTION📲 FOLLOW on Instagram and Facebook🩷