The Inner Work Conversation

Hosted by Nikki Cross

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Aug 2026

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The Inner Work Conversation podcast offers straightforward, no-nonsense insights into the inner workings that drive business success. Join me as I delve into the world of personal development and coaching, unlocking the true potential of your inner leadership so you can thrive in both life and business. Get ready for real talk that goes beyond the surface, revealing the essential elements that empower you to reach new heights. nikkicross.substack.com

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August 19, 202635 min

Three gifts I'm giving myself for my 40th birthday (& a BIG announcement) - 352

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nikkicross.substack.com

August 12, 202630 min

The real reason you're so easily knocked in business (and how to become unf*ckwithable) - 351

In this episode, I discuss: * Why you might be so easily knocked in business and the role conditional self-worth could be playing without you realising it. * The hidden cost of caring too much about results, feedback and what other people think, and why it can leave you playing safe, overthinking and second-guessing yourself. * Why knowing what you actually want makes you harder to f**k with , and how to stop letting the outside world decide what you should want. * How to stop turning normal business experiences into evidence about who you are , so rejection, criticism and things not working don’t become identity statements. * What becoming unf*ckwithable actually looks like: less noise, less worrying, more decisiveness, more resilience …and more freedom to build what you actually want. Want to join the book club? CLICK HERE Want to send me a message? CLICK HERE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nikkicross.substack.com

August 5, 202623 min

This is why you're more disappointed in yourself than you need to be 350

In this episode I’m discussing... * Why we experience disproportionate disappointment in ourselves. * How unrealistic expectations create unnecessary suffering. * Recognising “expectation errors” rather than assuming you’re failing. * Keeping disappointment in perspective. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nikkicross.substack.com

July 29, 202624 min

When comfort becomes self sabotage (and how to catch it) 349

In this episode I’m delving into… * Why comfort isn’t always the enemy. * How to tell whether comfort is restoring you or keeping you stuck. * The three questions I now ask myself before choosing the comfortable option. Let me know how it landed - DM me here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nikkicross.substack.com

July 22, 202628 min

The real reason you won't start before you feel ready-er ...and what it's costing you to wait (348)

Join the book club: HERE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nikkicross.substack.com

July 15, 202633 min

Why some people get great results from coaching ...and others don't (347)

What I look for in MY clients - 297 What not to do if you fall off the wagon (308) Work with me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nikkicross.substack.com

July 8, 202642 min

The real reason you struggle to set & uphold boundaries (it's not what you think)- 346

Liked this? You’d LOVE the book club. Join here: https://www.theinnerwork.co.uk/bookclub Related episodes: 203 - the costs of dodging approval 259 - the secret skill to the success you really want 295 - the confidence cost of pedestalling people 103 - People pleasing - be GONE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nikkicross.substack.com

July 1, 202629 min

Here's why just copying their steps to success won't work for you (345)

LINKED EPISODES Last episode: What happened when I got out of my own way (344) What happened to my business when I stopped neglecting myself 304 From self neglect to self respect JOIN THE BOOK CLUB : https://www.theinnerwork.co.uk/bookclub This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nikkicross.substack.com

June 24, 202621 min

I asked myself "what would happen if I stopped getting in my own way?" then THIS happened (344)

Hear my conversation with Jonathan Stark on Ditching Hourly here: https://podcast.ditchinghourly.com/episodes/nikki-cross-the-private-podcast-book-club Join the book club: https://www.theinnerwork.co.uk/bookclub This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nikkicross.substack.com

June 17, 202630 min

How do I stop temporary feelings from becoming permanent decisions? 343

RELATED EPISODES: 241 - steady in the storm, how to hold your nerve through uncertainty and adversity 292 - How my brain responds to challenge 296 - I wasn’t getting results quickly enough - instead of giving up…here’s what I did FOLLOW ME on instagram MESSAGE ME on LinkedIn JOIN ME in the book club ENQUIRE about my coaching This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nikkicross.substack.com