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Sep 28, 2026 49 min

Leaning into Discomfort

from Overwhelm to Owning it

The hard thing about hard things is that there is no way around them, only through. Drawing on Brené Brown's research, Ally explores a surprising truth: the people who feel most safe and alive are often the ones who embrace difficult situations. Most people do not hold back because they do not care. They hold back because they are afraid of failing, being judged or falling short. In this episode, Ally shows you how to lean into discomfort as a leader. You will learn: - Why discomfort is a muscle you can build, not something to avoid - How fear of failure and fear of judgement stall leaders and teams - Why you should never compare your beginning to someone else's middle - Why the results of what you put in today may not show up for 60 to 120 days - How your internal representation, the way you see yourself, shapes your confidence more than praise from others - Simple practices that help, including daily gratitude, journaling and reminding yourself "I can do hard things" Courage is not the absence of discomfort. It is choosing to move anyway. If you are ready to lead with more courage and clarity, start here: https://www.madeformore.com.au/lead-with-courage Connect with Ally Nitschke CSP Madeformore.com.au Connect with Ally on LinkedIn. Connect with Ally on Instagram and Facebook. Subscribe to Ally's YouTube channel. Follow Ally on TikTok.

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