In this final episode of the year, Nicky unpacks the challenge so many high-performing business owners and leaders face – how the heck do we actually switch off for a holiday?

Whether you're gearing up for a well-earned break or finding yourself sprinting to the finish line, this episode is a must-listen before you hit "out of office." Nicky offers a real, no-fluff look at why true rest requires more than a few beach days or a change of scenery – it requires a conscious transition of energy.

You’ll learn:

• Why rest can feel so damn hard when you’re used to going full tilt
• How to avoid turning your holidays into “sick leave in disguise”
• The power of embracing boredom for deeper creativity and clarity
• A practical breakdown of the “Energy Edge” – a framework to shift gears intentionally
• The small, 1% shifts that help you reset without guilt or overwhelm

This episode isn’t just about the holidays. It’s about reclaiming your energy, setting boundaries that stick, and bringing more joy back into both business and life.

Because smart business growth starts with you – healthy, energised and in your zone.

Check out the 4-Part Healthy Hustle Framework poddy ep here

Learn more about Nicky at nickymiklos.com

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Get your a copy of Healthy Hustle: The New Blueprint to Thrive in Business & Life at www.healthyhustle.com.au

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Music by Jules Miklos-Woodley

This week Nicky's joined by one of Australia's leading LinkedIn strategists, Karen Tisdell, as they delve into a question every sales leader and business owner feels: can LinkedIn really be a sales engine, not just a networking afterthought?

Spoiler: yes. But only if you’re using it with strategy, not just scrolling.

In this value-packed episode, we unpack:

• Common mistakes salespeople make on LinkedIn
• What to write (and what not to) in your profile headline
• The three content buckets that actually move the sales needle
• How “bridging statements” and “collecting yeses” can shift a no to a yes
• Karen’s practical, repeatable process for turning cold connections into warm leads

If you want to use LinkedIn as more than a digital CV (and actually turn your activity into conversations that lead to clients) this one’s a must-listen.

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn here.

Learn more about Nicky at nickymiklos.com

Grab The Growth Code™ here!

Get your a copy of Healthy Hustle: The New Blueprint to Thrive in Business & Life at www.healthyhustle.com.au

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Contact: 0403 191 404 | hello@nickymiklos.com

Music by Jules Miklos-Woodley

As we prepare to close out 2025, the sales landscape looks and feels different – longer conversion cycles, rising buyer hesitancy, and trust at an all-time low. But that doesn’t mean opportunity is gone – it means we need to sell smarter.

In this episode, Nicky unpack the sales trends you can’t afford to ignore and offer five no-fluff strategies to stay visible, valuable and in demand as we enter 2026.

Whether your pipeline needs a jumpstart or your confidence in sales conversations has taken a hit, this conversation is your reminder that great sales aren’t just about persistence – they’re about relevance, relationships, and real connection.

From building trust in an AI-weary world to picking up the phone again – this episode is your practical pep talk and tactical sales checklist, all rolled into one.

If sustainable, smart growth is your 2026 goal – let's go!

As mentioned in the episode check out these previous poddy eps:

Are Referrals a Real Sales Strategy?

AI and the Future of Sales

Learn more about Nicky at nickymiklos.com

Grab The Growth Code™ here!

Get your a copy of Healthy Hustle: The New Blueprint to Thrive in Business & Life at www.healthyhustle.com.au

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Contact: 0403 191 404 | hello@nickymiklos.com

Music by Jules Miklos-Woodley

In this episode, Nicky unpacks the how to keep your hustle healthy ... not just in theory, but in practice.

Using a powerful metaphor of the palm tree (strong roots, flexible in the wind), Nicky introduces her Healthy Hustle Framework, a four-part blueprint to help leaders, founders and high-performing humans stay anchored during chaos without losing momentum. Whether you're deep in team leadership, sales pressure or juggling life admin, this episode breaks down the what, how, when and why behind sustainable success.

Expect self-assessment prompts, and a practical reset so you can stop spinning and start leading with intention.

This is your permission slip to ditch the firefighting and build your grounded growth plan.

Learn more about Nicky at nickymiklos.com

Grab The Growth Code™ here!

Get your a copy of Healthy Hustle: The New Blueprint to Thrive in Business & Life at www.healthyhustle.com.au

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Contact: 0403 191 404 | hello@nickymiklos.com

Music by Jules Miklos-Woodley

As we charge into the final weeks of the year, the pressure mounts – targets, team, client events, and life logistics all collide in the seasonal chaos.

In this episode, Nicky shares 7 powerful, practical strategies you can implement right now to create more ease, more space, and more momentum ... not just for this month, but for your December, January, and February self. This isn’t about pushing through; it’s about pausing with purpose.

From proactive client engagement and strategic calendar planning to personal rituals that anchor your energy, you’ll learn how to move beyond survival mode and into smart, sustainable action.

Your future success doesn’t start next year. It starts today.

So grab your calendar and let’s start laying the foundation for a reset that actually works.

Learn more about Nicky at nickymiklos.com

Grab The Growth Code™ here!

Get your a copy of Healthy Hustle: The New Blueprint to Thrive in Business & Life at www.healthyhustle.com.au

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Contact: 0403 191 404 | hello@nickymiklos.com

Music by Jules Miklos-Woodley

In this high-energy episode Nicky's welcomes productivity powerhouse and best-selling author Donna McGeorge. Get ready to shift how you think about work, life, and results as they unpack the game-changing concept behind Donna's latest book, Red Brick Thinking™.

Donna shows us how removing, rather than adding, can unlock productivity, peace, and progress. From tackling meetings and admin overload to decluttering mindsets and business processes, she brings practical strategies that you can implement immediately. No fluff. Just sharp insights and simple shifts with a big impact.

🔥 Topics covered:

• The Red Brick Thinking™ framework: what it is and why it matters now more than ever
• The hidden cost of "more" in business and life
• How subtraction leads to smart growth
• Spotting the signs of burnout, urgency, and unnecessary noise
• Real-life ways to “red brick” your calendar, meetings, habits, and systems

Whether you're a business owner, leader, or high performer, this episode will have you asking: What can I red brick today?

📕 Grab your copy of Red Brick Thinking here!

Connect with Donna at www.donnamcgeorge.com

Learn more about Nicky at nickymiklos.com

Grab The Growth Code™ here!

Get your a copy of Healthy Hustle: The New Blueprint to Thrive in Business & Life at www.healthyhustle.com.au

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Contact: 0403 191 404 | hello@nickymiklos.com

Music by Jules Miklos-Woodley

If you've ever found yourself skipping lunch breaks, working late into the night, or saying "I'll rest when this project is done" ... this episode is for you.

In this thought-provoking episode, Nicky unpacks how our subconscious beliefs silently shape our behaviour, especially when it comes to how we hustle. She takes a deep dive into the difference between healthy hustle and unhealthy hustle and why understanding the spectrum between the two could change everything.

You'll learn:

• The six signs you're operating in the red zone of hustle culture
• The six traits of healthy hustle that fuel sustainable success
• Why "I'll just do it myself" is more dangerous than you think
• How your beliefs might be driving burnout without you even realising it
• Practical shifts to reclaim joy, presence and performance in your work

Whether you're thriving right now or feeling stretched too thin, this episode offers a timely mirror and a roadmap back to what really matters.

Because busy isn’t a badge of honour ... and burnout isn’t a strategy.

Learn more about Nicky at nickymiklos.com

Grab The Growth Code™ here!

Get your a copy of Healthy Hustle: The New Blueprint to Thrive in Business & Life at www.healthyhustle.com.au

Connect: LinkedIn | Instagram

Contact: 0403 191 404 | hello@nickymiklos.com

Music by Jules Miklos-Woodley

Referrals – they’re often seen as the gold standard for growth, but are you treating them like a real sales strategy… or just leaving it to chance?

In this episode, Nicky breaks down exactly why referrals are one of the most under-utilised growth levers in business – not because they don’t work, but because most leaders and sales teams aren’t being intentional. We dive into the three-part formula that turns casual word-of-mouth into a powerful, proactive pipeline: ask, make it easy, and follow up.

You’ll also hear how to segment your network into A-players and B-players, why even prospects who said “no” might still be valuable, and how to embed referrals into your overall nurture strategy for consistent, scalable growth.

If your team’s relying on referrals but there’s no real process behind it, this one’s a must-listen.

Learn more about Nicky at nickymiklos.com

Grab The Growth Code™ here!

Get your a copy of Healthy Hustle: The New Blueprint to Thrive in Business & Life at www.healthyhustle.com.au

Connect: LinkedIn | Instagram

Contact: 0403 191 404 | hello@nickymiklos.com

Music by Jules Miklos-Woodley