How to stop holding yourself back with Barbara Nixon

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney

Today is the final part of our summer series, where I have been sharing content that is usually reserved for my wedding pro members. Today we hear from Barbara Nixon as she shares her tips and advice on how to stop holding yourself back!

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Time Stamps:

Introduction to Mindset and Comfort Zone (00:00:00)

Discussion on how the subconscious brain prioritizes safety, leading to a false sense of comfort.

Overview of the Podcast Episode (00:01:05)

Becca introduces the episode's focus on actionable strategies for wedding business owners.

Wedding Pro Members Lounge (00:01:07)

Details about the members lounge and its training resources for wedding business owners.

Training Categories Explained (00:02:01)

Becca outlines the different sections of her training platform: Build, Grow, and Advance.

Importance of Mindset in Business (00:02:01)

Discussion on how mindset affects business success, beyond just practical tips.

Introduction of Barbara Nixon (00:03:42)

Barbara shares her background as a success coach and experience in helping business owners.

Interactive Session Invitation (00:04:57)

Barbara encourages audience participation and sharing their experiences in the wedding industry.

Barbara prompts listeners to reflect on how they hold themselves back in their businesses.

Discussion on Imposter Syndrome (00:08:35)

Barbara explains imposter syndrome and its impact on self-perception in business.

Frustration of Holding Back (00:10:33)

Exploration of the exhausting nature of self-doubt and its effects on business ambitions.

The Quest for Freedom (00:13:28)

Barbara discusses the desire for freedom in business and the need to overcome self-imposed limits.

Understanding the Subconscious Mind (00:15:29)

Insight into how the subconscious mind keeps individuals in their comfort zones for safety.

Comfort Zone vs. Familiarity (00:16:27)

Barbara redefines comfort zone as familiarity and explains its implications for personal growth.

Common Blocks to Success (00:17:22)

Introduction to common mental blocks that hinder business growth, setting the stage for solutions.

Hiding or Playing Small (00:18:17)

Discussion on the common block of not being visible and its impact on business.

Overcoming Self-Doubt (00:19:21)

Sharing personal experiences of self-doubt and the struggle to market oneself effectively.

The Importance of Visibility (00:20:22)

Encouragement to recognize the need for visibility in business and the fear of judgment.

Personal Story of Nerves (00:22:41)

Becca shares a story about her nerves before a webinar and a lesson learned from her daughter.

Shifting Focus to Service (00:24:40)

Realization that serving others is more important than personal fears in business visibility.

The Need for Visibility (00:25:41)

Emphasis on the necessity of being visible for potential clients who need services.

Identifying Blocks (00:28:27)

Encouragement to recognize personal blocks and their physical manifestations in the body.

Making Another Choice (00:29:24)

Advice on how to make different choices when encountering self-imposed blocks.

Common Excuses (00:31:06)

Discussion on the nature of excuses and how they can prevent business growth.

Recognizing Excuses vs. Reasons (00:32:22)

Game to differentiate between real reasons and excuses that hold back progress.

Focus Shift to Benefits (00:34:19)

Using a hypothetical scenario to illustrate how focusing on benefits can overcome excuses.

Overcoming Self-Imposed Limitations (00:37:25)

Discussion on stretching comfort zones and recognizing personal growth in business.

Spotting the Block (00:38:21)

Identifying mental blocks that prevent action and focusing on benefits of tasks.

Busy vs. Productive (00:39:19)

The difference between being busy and being productive; importance of focusing on impactful tasks.

The 8 to 20 Ratio (00:40:16)

Emphasizing the need to spend 80% of time on tasks that drive results.

Batching Tasks (00:41:21)

Encouragement to batch similar tasks together for increased efficiency and focus.

Avoiding Broken Record Tasks (00:42:30)

Identifying tasks that are repeatedly postponed and recognizing their importance.

Embracing Imperfect Action (00:44:11)

Encouragement to take action despite imperfections and avoid perfectionism.

Accountability and Support (00:46:08)

Highlighting the value of accountability from peers in overcoming challenges.

Identifying Inner Critic (00:48:06)

Discussion on recognizing and naming the inner critic to create distance from negative thoughts.

Taking Fast Action (00:50:50)

Importance of acting quickly on tasks to prevent overthinking and hesitation.

Prioritising Impactful Tasks (00:52:33)

Advice to focus on the most impactful tasks first to gain momentum in business.