#25 | Strive for Excellence Not Perfection & the Leadership and Influence Lessons From an Aston Martin Award Winner.

In this engaging conversation, Nash Vracas shares her inspiring journey from winning awards in the automotive industry to her experiences in Olympic sports and charitable work. She discusses the importance of recognition, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the value of taking opportunities. Nash emphasises the significance of discipline, time management, and the lessons learned from failures. She also highlights the importance of building trust in professional relationships and the joy of giving back through volunteering. Throughout the discussion, Nash's passion for her work and her commitment to personal growth shine through, making for a motivating and insightful dialogue.TAKEAWAYSRecognition is important but not the main motivation.Imposter syndrome can be a sign of growth.Taking opportunities can lead to unexpected career paths.Discipline and time management are key to success.Failures can provide valuable learning experiences.Building trust relationships is essential in the workplace.Enjoying your work leads to better performance.Curiosity and asking questions are vital for growth.Volunteering can provide a sense of purpose and fulfilment.Having fun at work fosters creativity and collaboration.Sound Bites"This is finally a little bit of recognition.""Take every opportunity that is given to you.""You should be enjoying what you're doing."ResourcesBold Moves BriefBig Conversation GuideYou can connect with Nash hereYou can find out all about Greenpower hereHer incredible photography can be viewed hereYou can connect with Caroline hereNew episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.