The book
Driven to Achieve
By Nikki Butlin, seasoned entrepreneur, CFO and no-nonsense business leader.
Are you hitting walls in business or life and wondering how to push through? You're not alone. But you can turn that pressure into progress.
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In Driven to Achieve, Nikki Butlin shares the real, raw journey from single mum to powerhouse director. No fluff. Just hard-won lessons, setbacks that nearly broke her, and the mindset shifts that changed everything.
This isn't just another motivational pep talk. It's a roadmap for anyone who's tired of the excuses and ready to do the work.
What you'll learn
- ✓How to turn adversity into your biggest asset
- ✓Real stories from the business front line, warts and all
- ✓Why confidence matters more than credentials
- ✓How to lead yourself before you lead others
Whether you're a founder, freelancer, team leader, or someone stuck in survival mode, this book gives you the tools to bounce back stronger, lead smarter, and finally own your success.
If you're ready to stop surviving and start driving your own future, this is your next must-read.
Praise for Nikki
“Nikki is one of the most powerful, honest and inspiring women I've ever met.”
“Nikki's calm ability to reveal order in chaos helped build the sustainable foundations of Captain Fawcett's ambitious global growth.”
“I knew Nikki was capable of looking after ASC Metals in my absence alongside the existing team who are brilliant.”
“Working with Nikki was empowering in a way I had not previously experienced. I learnt to take a very different approach to situations and people which I still use now in everyday life, and for that I am truly grateful!”
What readers are saying
Verified reviews from Amazon.
- ★★★★★
Inspiring, energising and real.
I finished this book in two evenings of ferocious reading as I couldn't put it down! So easy to read and Nikki fills you with such positive energy and warmth. Her story has ups, downs and some incredible experiences and through it all it is nothing but real. Felt so relatable but also incredibly inspiring. As a woman in business, this book gives you energy and a reminder to keep going through everything. Thank you Nikki for writing this.
Cat RS · 14 February 2026
- ★★★★★
Sound advice from Nikki who has lived and breathed business
Great, easy read, and loved the bite size chunks of observation and advice. Nikki has the lived life experience, learnt from doing and been very successful. Uplifting and inspiring 5*
Linda Reynolds · 14 January 2026
- ★★★★★
Driven to achieve
Read this book and I couldn't put it down. I didn't think it was for me as I thought it was all about business. It was much more than that. Easy to understand and I would recommend to anyone.
Hannah Bennett · 9 June 2025
- ★★★★★
Well worth a read!
Loved this book, it's so well written! Now I'm not a business woman but I've certainly picked up some great tips and advice just to get you through life really, and lots of the book resonated with me. Well done Nikki, great read.
kerririx · 26 October 2025
- ★★★★★
Not just a book, a business compass!
Very inspiring, authentic, and full of knowledge! I feel like I need to read it all over again with a notebook and pen to really take away everything that this book has to offer. Driven to Achieve has taught me a lot and I have already started to apply some of the teachings into my own business. Not just a business book but an interesting read all round. Would highly recommend this. Well done Nikki.
Gaz Creswell · 12 August 2025
- ★★★★★
Driven to achieve
A personal journey, informative, interesting, empowering. I like the emphasis on personal responsibility and how the author chooses to live her life both personally and professionally. The book really encourages you to take control, to realise that you're the one who fulfils your potential.
David · 11 July 2025
- ★★★★★
Insightful and enjoyable
This book should be compulsory reading for every young person to show how life, with all its ups and downs and good and bad, will probably turn out for them, but more importantly how they can cope with it all. It should also be read by anyone thinking of setting up in business. The advice Nikki gives, not just with solid business sense but with the 'never give up' attitude, is invaluable.
Ian Lawson · 8 June 2025
- ★★★★★
Inspirational to those who think they can't
This book was an absolute page turner. I couldn't turn them quick enough to see where Nikki's stories were going to take us next. I loved every part of this book and it's amazing to see how much she has achieved in her working and personal life by not letting anything get in her way. A very remarkable woman, well done Nikki.
Pete Ruffles · 10 June 2025
- ★★★★★
Driven to Achieve: an honest story of accomplishment.
It's rare to read a book and feel like you're being seen between the lines. But Nikki Butlin's Driven to Achieve did exactly that. Her refusal to be boxed in, her drive to help others flourish, and her ability to turn challenge into opportunity is Nikki's power. It's emotionally honest, practical, and steeped in resilience. This isn't just a business memoir. It's about identity, confidence, and the quiet power of showing up when everything feels stacked against you. If you've ever questioned your path, doubted your worth, or paused between who you were and who you're becoming, Driven to Achieve is a quiet companion and a steady reminder: you're allowed to grow, and you're never too late to begin again.
Nicola Eaton-Taylor · 7 July 2025
- ★★★★★
Such a powerful, incredible read!
Wow wow wow! That was such an incredible read. In terms of business the book was like having an arm round your shoulder, giving me insights into how things work financially, but most importantly how I can better myself within my work! It felt like you were talking to me in the book, giving me the reassurance and words to boost confidence. So inspirational! Look forward to seeing what's next for you.
Kindle Customer · 9 July 2025
- ★★★★★
Inspiring, energising and real.
I finished this book in two evenings of ferocious reading as I couldn't put it down! So easy to read and Nikki fills you with such positive energy and warmth. Her story has ups, downs and some incredible experiences and through it all it is nothing but real. Felt so relatable but also incredibly inspiring. As a woman in business, this book gives you energy and a reminder to keep going through everything. Thank you Nikki for writing this.
Cat RS · 14 February 2026
- ★★★★★
Sound advice from Nikki who has lived and breathed business
Great, easy read, and loved the bite size chunks of observation and advice. Nikki has the lived life experience, learnt from doing and been very successful. Uplifting and inspiring 5*
Linda Reynolds · 14 January 2026
