3: Lead Well Live Well with Dee Blick - Episode 33: Lead Well Live Well with Dee Blick - Episode 3
UK Health Radio Podcast
Dee Blick and Nikki Butlin discuss leadership, empathy, and overcoming personal challenges. Nikki shares insights from her book and hints at a sequel.
39:20•28 Feb 2026
Empathy, Leadership, and Sobriety: Dee Blick Chats with Nikki Butlin
Episode Overview
- Empathy can transform tense situations into positive experiences.
- Working in a family business presents unique challenges.
- Hitting rock bottom can lead to personal growth and resilience.
- Writing can be a cathartic process that helps share wisdom.
- Mentoring others is a rewarding way to give back.
“"You're never lost as long as you keep moving."”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode of 'Lead Well Live Well,' Dee Blick invites Nikki Butlin, a businesswoman, mentor, and author of 'Driven to Achieve,' to share her story. Nikki's journey from singing in a band to becoming a finance director is as varied as it is inspiring. She recounts a touching incident at Costa Coffee that highlights her empathy and leadership qualities, which are central themes in her book.
Nikki discusses her father's influence and the challenges of working in a family business, including her own personal struggles and triumphs. Dee and Nikki bond over their shared experiences of hitting rock bottom and emerging stronger. They also touch on the cathartic process of writing and the joys of mentoring. Nikki hints at a sequel, 'The Driven Formula,' promising more insights into achieving success with purpose.
If you're looking for a blend of business wisdom and heartfelt stories, this episode offers both. How do personal experiences shape your professional life?
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