In this powerful and raw episode, we sit down with Nikki Stock, a Multi-Award-Winning Business Strategist who shares her unimaginable journey through life-threatening burnout. More than just a cautionary tale, this is a story of resilience, survival, and ultimately, finding a new way to thrive in business and in life.Until 2010, Nikki was the sole distributor for Banana Boat Sun-care in the UK, where she built a £6m brand and won numerous awards. From building a multi-million-pound brand to navigating a series of personal crises, Nikki’s story reveals the immense pressures that leaders and business owners face. This episode is a crucial listen for anyone feeling the strain of the entrepreneurship roller coaster, battling imposter syndrome, or struggling with work-life balance.After the untimely death of her life and business partner in 2012 and recovering from her own critical illness, she single-handedly remodelled a loss-making business they had just bought out of administration, growing it to a £1.2m turnover in just over a year before selling it. This experience drove her to become a Business & Life Architect, specialising in helping clients create a profitable business they love that works with the life they live, without the overwhelm and stress. She prefers to work 1:1 using her signature Accountability in Action formula. This year will also see Nikki launch her legacy project, a drive to raise £1m for charities that support people with “loss.” She now divides her time between her homes in Cambridgeshire and Spain, truly embodying “Life By Design.”In this episode, you’ll discover key insights on:-The shocking truth about burnout: How it can manifest physically and what to look out for.-The weight of responsibility: The mental load of being a business owner and leading a team.-Overcoming adversity: How to find strength and keep going even when life hits you with the unexpected.-Prioritising yourself: Why you can't pour from an empty cup and the importance of asking for help.-Redefining success: Moving away from a job you've created for yourself and building a truly sustainable business.-Living with intention: Why having a fluid plan is better than being bogged down by a rigid one.-The power of lived experience: How personal challenges can become your greatest asset in coaching and mentoring others.If you've ever felt overwhelmed, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone. Join us to learn how to step off the path to burnout and create a business that serves your life, not the other way around.Website: https://www.nikkistock.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/straight_talking_strategist/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkistockgrowthspecialist/ FB https://www.facebook.com/nicola.stock.77 Join our FREE FB Group "Let's Thrive and Shine: BEYOND BELIEF" Welcome to Let's Thrive & Shine: BEYOND BELIEF Podcast - https://urlgeni.us/LTSBBJoin our Thrive Beyond Boundaries Inner Circle a supportive space for high-achieving women in manufacturing to accelerate their careers, gain clarity, and lead with authenticity and confidence, without compromising wellbeing: https://urlgeni.us/TBBICRegister here 👉https://www.theburnoutstressmanagementqueen.com/offer-kick-start-stress-free-risk-resolution-mini-programme-registration for £49 for our ⁠Kick-Start Stress-Free R.I.S.K. Resolution ⁠to begin your journey for an even more stress-free life Subscribe to our FREE "Elevate Leaders Newsletter" here 👉https://keelywoolley.substack.com? Learn more about Metamorforsuccess Inspiring Leadership Endeavour here 👉 ⁠https://metamorforsuccess.com For Keely's book tap here 👉 ⁠"From Burnout to Bliss: The ultimate 90 day journey for emotional and mental abundance"⁠ - 👉https://amzn.eu/d/godHAWV ====================================================================