00:00 The Cost of Success: Finding Joy

01:39 Theme Song

02:16 Welcome & Intro

02:49 Building with God: The Kingdom Impact

06:10 The Journey of a Joy Coach

09:06 The Power of Mindset and Attitude

11:47 Preserving Joy in Leadership

15:05 Miraculous Healing and Transformation

18:08 Choosing Joy: A Daily Practice

20:54 The Role of Joy in Leadership

23:50 Finding Alignment and Purpose

27:13 The Importance of Community and Support

30:09 Books and Resources for Leaders

33:08 Final Thoughts: Joy as a Strategy

Is success costing you your joy?

Too many entrepreneurs and leaders spend years chasing success, only to discover they've sacrificed the very things that matter most. In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with Nikki Cruise, Kingdom Business Architect and Joy Coach, to discuss why success should never come at the expense of your joy, your faith, or your purpose.

Nikki shares her incredible story of miraculous healing after spending 11 years in a wheelchair, how that experience transformed her perspective on leadership and business, and why she now helps entrepreneurs build businesses that create Kingdom impact without leading to burnout.

You'll discover why joy is more than an emotion—it's a leadership strategy. Nikki explains the difference between building for God versus building with God, how to recognize when you're out of alignment, and practical ways to create systems that preserve your peace while growing your business.

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, leader, or someone pursuing God's purpose for your life, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why success that costs you your joy is too expensive

• How to build a business with God instead of simply for God

• Practical strategies to prevent burnout and preserve joy

• Why joy is a signal that reveals alignment with your purpose

• Nikki Cruise's miraculous healing story and the leadership lessons it taught her

• How faith, mindset, and purpose work together to create lasting impact

• Leadership principles for building a Kingdom-focused business

Connect with Nikki Cruise

🌐 Website: https://joy-inspired.com

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📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/NikkiCruise

Connect with Coach Clark

🌐 Website: https://www.coachclarkleadership.com

📱 Follow Coach Clark on all social media: @coachclarkleadership

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