Most Replayed Moment: A Guilt-Free Way to Handle Work and Life

Nicola Kilner shares insights on the importance of balancing work and home life amidst the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. She reflects on her own experiences at Boots, where she learned valuable skills in corporate culture and the impact it has on entrepreneurship. Nicola advises young aspiring entrepreneurs to gain corporate experience before diving into their ventures, highlighting how it fosters understanding of business dynamics. She recounts her journey with Deciem, co-founding it with Brandon Truaxe, and illustrates how their complementary personalities contributed to its unique culture. Nicola underscores the significance of creating a nurturing team environment, where employees feel a sense of belonging. She discusses the challenges of scaling a business and the need for self-awareness in leadership, acknowledging areas where she needed to bring in expertise. The conversation also touches on personal happiness and the nature of work-life balance, emphasizing that what matters most is individual fulfillment during different life stages.