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.

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00:00 Coming into authenticity & purpose

03:15 The serendipity when on our path

06:15 Following the energy and authenticity

10:30 The experience of serendipity 

13:30 Moving into the feminine energy

18:30 The profound impact of childbirth

23:00 Proactive surrender

28:00 Sacred business

33:30 Moving from fear to love in business

37:30 Treating people well and profits align

40:45 Managing our energy and its cyclical nature

43:35 Letting go of control

46:40 Shifting from short term focus to evergreen

53:00 What is a good life for Nikki?