{"id":4127,"date":"2017-02-24T07:41:06","date_gmt":"2017-02-24T07:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/?p=4127"},"modified":"2017-02-24T07:37:47","modified_gmt":"2017-02-24T07:37:47","slug":"199-nick-williams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/199-nick-williams\/","title":{"rendered":"ICP 199 Nick Williams on Recognising Resistance and Living The Creative Life You Were Born To Live"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Listen<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"player_container player-4127\" ><div class=\"spp_player_textabove\"><b>  <\/b><\/div><div id=\"sm2-4127\" class=\"playercontent sm2-bar-ui compact flat full-width full-width-player\"><div class=\"bd sm2-main-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-button-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"background: transparent 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href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/inspirationalcreatives\/ICP199-nick-williams.mp3\">Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>In this episode you&#8217;ll learn:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The first step towards overcoming resistance<\/li>\n<li>3 signposts towards finding the work you were born to do<\/li>\n<li>3 reasons to overcome your fear and resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>You&#8217;ll also learn:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>What living a shadow life can mean to you<\/li>\n<li>The importance of showing up every day<\/li>\n<li>How to recognise resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nick-Williams-720.jpg\" alt=\"Nick Williams smiling profile picture\" width=\"478\" height=\"720\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nick-Williams-720.jpg 478w, https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Nick-Williams-720-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/>\n<p><strong>What does it mean to live an inspired life?<\/p>\n<p>How do we spot fear and resistance?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iamnickwilliams.com\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Williams<\/a> is a best-selling author, and speaker who believes in the power of inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s written 14 books including <em>Powerful Beyond Measure<\/em> and <em>The Work We Were Born To Do<\/em>,<\/p>\n<p>Today he is somebody who inspires thousands to live the life of their dreams through his talks, online workshops and teachings across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>In this chat, Nick reveals how he left a miserable corporate life to find out who he really was and what he felt he was born to do.<\/p>\n<p>Nick reveals what he has learnt about recognising fear, overcoming resistance, and what it means to live a truly inspired, and creative, life.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Showing up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[00:41]<\/span> 3 things I\u2019ve learned in 199 episodes.<\/p>\n<p><span>[02:11]<\/span> Gratitude and thanks.<\/p>\n<p><span>[02:48]<\/span> Introducing Nick Williams.<\/p>\n<p><span>[03:54]<\/span> How Nick helps others and shows up in the world today.<\/p>\n<p><span>[04:33]<\/span> Why Nick believes we need to play bigger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Following inspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[05:57]<\/span> Nick shares his early corporate career and relationships with his father.<\/p>\n<p><span>[08:20]<\/span> When Nick was so unhappy. Satisfying his curiosity.<\/p>\n<p><span>[10:15]<\/span> Nick describes his career transition. Feeling full of fear.<\/p>\n<p><span>[10:55]<\/span> Living a shadow life.<\/p>\n<p><span>[11:36]<\/span> Co-leading Alternatives.org.uk.<\/p>\n<p><span>[12:29]<\/span> Julia Cameron\u2019s book <em>The Artist Way<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finding work you were born to do<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[13:15]<\/span> When Nick had a pivotal moment.<\/p>\n<p><span>[14:44]<\/span> Inviting people to his front room to share ideas.<\/p>\n<p><span>[16:10]<\/span> Finding confidence through facing fear.<\/p>\n<p><span>[17:30]<\/span> Overcoming the resistance: being in the flow.<\/p>\n<p><span>[18:30]<\/span> Building spiritual musculature. Marianne Williamson.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Undoing fear<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[20:26]<\/span> <em>A Course in Miracles<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><span>[21:20]<\/span> What fear masquerades as &#8211; how fear hides.<\/p>\n<p><span>[22:20]<\/span> The importance of thinking.<\/p>\n<p><span>[23:23]<\/span> How to spot resistance.<\/p>\n<p><span>[24:30]<\/span> The first step towards overcoming resistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overcoming resistance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[25:57]<\/span> Beating resistance.<\/p>\n<p><span>[27:03]<\/span> 3 reasons to beat resistance.<\/p>\n<p><span>[28:20]<\/span> The importance of daily habits.<\/p>\n<p><span>[29:03]<\/span> The importance of showing up every day.<\/p>\n<p><span>[29:54]<\/span> Nick\u2019s co-coaching relationships.<\/p>\n<p><span>[30:33]<\/span> Learning as a form of resistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facing the fear of success<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[32:00]<\/span> Meeting Julia Cameron.<\/p>\n<p><span>[33:00]<\/span> How we are challenged by the fear of success.<\/p>\n<p><span>[35:15]<\/span> Desmond Tutu.<\/p>\n<p><span>[36:00]<\/span> 3 signposts towards finding the work you were born to do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seeing beyond resistance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[39:48]<\/span> What we are on earth to do. Resistance vs. flow.<\/p>\n<p><span>[41:17]<\/span> What it means to Nick to lead a creative life. Facing hepatitis.<\/p>\n<p><span>[43:00]<\/span> How being authentic is an evolution.<\/p>\n<p><span>[43:53]<\/span> Skilfulness, inspiration and courage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inspiring leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[45:36]<\/span> Why Nick believes it is important to be inspired.<\/p>\n<p><span>[46:30]<\/span> What had inspired Nick lately.<\/p>\n<p><span>[47:22]<\/span> What being human means.<\/p>\n<p><span>[48:25]<\/span> What Nick is grateful for today.<\/p>\n<p><span>[49:19]<\/span> What Nick believes the biggest challenges are there for.<\/p>\n<p><span>[49:30]<\/span> Nick reveals details about his new book.<\/p>\n<p><span>[50:35]<\/span> Where you can stay in touch with Nick.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Links and Resources:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iamnickwilliams.com\" target=\"_blank\">Nick\u2019s website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/alternatives.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\">alternatives.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Books mentioned in this episode*<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2lLhEu2\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Work We Were Born To Do<\/em> by Nick Williams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2lL9aDg\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Powerful Beyond Measure<\/em> by Nick Williams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1KtFbC4\" target=\"_blank\">The Artist\u2019s Way<\/em> by Julia Cameron<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2leStg2\" target=\"_blank\">Bruce Springsteen\u2019s Auto-biography<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2lLaMgd\" target=\"_blank\"><em>A Course in Miracles<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>If you enjoyed this podcast, you&#8217;ll also like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/001-greg-hartle\/\" target=\"_blank\">Greg Hartle on Solving Problems with Curiosity and Resilience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/023-charlie-gilkey\/\" target=\"_blank\">Charlie Gilkey on Being a Creative Giant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/050-comfort-zone-creative-calling\/\" target=\"_blank\">How To Find Your True Creative Calling with Janey Moffatt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/093-joanna-penn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Joanna Penn on Creating a Living as an Independent Author<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Thanks for listening<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you enjoyed the show, please share your honest review with others on iTunes by clicking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/itunes\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and rating the show. 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