What is a Good Life? #125 - Reclaiming The Sacred In Business with Nikki Trott

On the 125th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I’m delighted to welcome our guest, Nikki Trott. Nikki is a renowned author, speaker, strategist, CEO adviser and podcaster dedicated to empowering business to thrive in harmony with humanity and the Earth. Her book, Sacred Business, is a manifesto for the transformation of ourselves woven with strategic action to create a new era of life-affirming business. As the host of the acclaimed Going Conscious podcast, she explores journeys of visionary entrepreneurs creating prosperity from purpose. Nikki has advised over 100 iconic brands and startup founders and is redesigning capital for regeneration as founding partner of Barefoot Ventures.In this conversation, Nikki explores her journey toward authenticity and purpose, discussing the profound impact of writing her book, and the interplay between personal and spiritual growth, and business transformation. She emphasises the importance of intuition, feminine energy, and the balance between surrender and action in both life and work.The conversation touches on the need for a shift from traditional, fear-driven practices to a more holistic, sacred approach to work, drawing on the lessons of Sacred Business.To find more of Nikki's work:Website: nikkitrott.com.Connect on Instagram @nikkitrott and LinkedIn /nikkitrott.Get your copy of Sacred Business from all good bookshops and as a audiobook.For more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markcmccartney00:00 Coming into authenticity & purpose03:15 The serendipity when on our path06:15 Following the energy and authenticity10:30 The experience of serendipity 13:30 Moving into the feminine energy18:30 The profound impact of childbirth23:00 Proactive surrender28:00 Sacred business33:30 Moving from fear to love in business37:30 Treating people well and profits align40:45 Managing our energy and its cyclical nature43:35 Letting go of control46:40 Shifting from short term focus to evergreen53:00 What is a good life for Nikki?Keywords: Meaning of Life Interviews | meaning of life conversations | exploring life | big life questions | meaning of life discussions | creating a meaningful life​