The pressure to start strong this year often pushes leaders into urgency before clarity.

In this solo episode of the Made For More Podcast, Ally Nitschke offers an approach that shifts the focus from rushing into goals to consciously reflecting before moving forward.

Using the energy of the Chinese New Year as a more intentional starting point, Ally explores why momentum without reflection often leads to burnout, misalignment, or wasted effort.

She introduces the Reflect & Celebrate process as a practical way to acknowledge progress, recognise patterns, and choose what deserves your energy in the year ahead.

Rather than asking “What should I do next?”, this episode invites leaders to first ask, “What is worth carrying forward?”

This episode is not about fixing yourself.

It’s about leading yourself on purpose.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00–1:00 – Episode intro

1:38–2:24 – Shifting focus from calendar New Year to Chinese New Year

2:24–3:06 – Purpose of episode: pause, reflect, celebrate

3:42–4:38 – Why reflection matters before taking action

4:38–6:10 – Fire Horse year: energy, momentum, and intention

6:57–8:03 – Celebrating wins: To-Do vs Ta-Da mindset

9:04–11:24 – Personal achievements and small joys

12:21–14:17 – Success Wheel: whole-of-life reflection

14:17–16:32 – Stop, Start, Continue: identifying patterns

16:32–19:01 – Setting intentional goals without pressure

19:01–22:53 – Habits, routines, and building consistency

24:39–26:06 – Moving forward with clarity, celebration, and intention

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In this episode of the Made For More Podcast, Ally Nitschke explores Leadership Love Languages.

This is the key to truly engaging and motivating your team.

She explains how understanding individual recognition preferences can boost performance, retention, and workplace connection.

Learn practical strategies for giving meaningful feedback, fostering team bonding, and providing opportunities that inspire growth.

Discover why leading with heart is just as important as leading with strategy. This Valentine’s Day special episode shows how appreciation and intentional leadership can transform your workplace culture.

TIMESTAMPS:

[00:02:30] Leadership Love Languages in Workplace.

[00:04:05] Leadership Love Languages.

[00:08:13] Encouragement in the workplace.

[00:11:57] Leadership Love Languages.

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In this episode of the Made For More Podcast, Ally Nitschke explores why trust is the currency of leadership in an age of AI.

With technology advancing rapidly, teams don’t follow algorithms, they follow leaders they trust.

Ally discusses how transparency, accountability, and acknowledging fears are essential to maintain trust, engagement, and performance.

She highlights why failing to build trust can lead to disengagement, resistance to change, and lost opportunities, and shares practical ways leaders can foster a culture of trust that empowers teams to thrive in uncertainty.

TIMESTAMPS:

[00:02:01] Trust in the age of AI.

[00:06:11] Steady leadership in uncertainty.

[00:09:45] Trust as a foundation.

[00:12:46] Trust in AI and leadership.

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In this solo episode of the Made For More Podcast, Ally Nitschke explores why empathy is one of the most misunderstood yet powerful drivers of leadership performance.

Often dismissed as a “soft skill,” empathy is reframed here as a commercial and cultural advantage. Ally unpacks how empathy directly impacts engagement, psychological safety, decision-making, and results, and why its absence quietly erodes performance, trust, and retention.

Drawing on a personal story and real-world leadership observations, Ally challenges the false belief that empathy and accountability are opposites. Instead, she shows how the strongest leaders pair care with clarity, listen to understand, and hold high standards without losing their humanity.

This episode is a practical and reflective conversation for leaders who want stronger teams, better performance, and a culture where people feel seen, valued, and motivated to deliver.

If you’re leading people and wondering where disengagement, resistance, or underperformance might really be coming from, this episode offers a powerful place to start.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:54] The importance of empathy in leadership.

[00:06:12] Importance of empathy in parenting.

[00:08:10] The commercialization of empathy.

[00:12:03] Empathy as a performance driver.

[00:17:36] Empathy as a competitive advantage.

[00:18:29] Care and clarity in intention.

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In this episode of the Made For More Podcast, Ally Nitschke is joined by experiential learning expert and leadership coach Trudi Boatwright.

Together, they explore the transformative power of play for adults and organizations.

Trudi shares why play is not just a childhood activity but a vital tool for creativity, learning, connection, and wellbeing. Ally and Trudi discuss how leaders can cultivate a playful mindset, reintroduce moments of play into their teams, and create environments that boost engagement, collaboration, and innovation.

They also unpack practical ways play can prevent burnout and foster personal and professional growth.

This episode is a must-listen for leaders and high-performing professionals looking to spark curiosity, enhance team dynamics, and rediscover joy and energy in their work and life.

[00:02:33] Teaching adults how to play.

[00:04:14] The power of play.

[00:10:19] The power of experiential learning.

[00:13:08] Differences between play and playful.

[00:17:00] Play as a cure for burnout.

[00:21:09] Reconnecting with your sense of play.

[00:24:36] Connection and playfulness in leadership.

[00:26:25] Nonverbal communication in learning.

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In this episode of the Made For More Podcast, Ally Nitschke is joined by life strategist and transformative coach Nancy Ho.

Together, they unpack the paradox many high-performing leaders face: achieving success on paper, yet feeling unfulfilled inside.

Nancy explores why external markers like promotions, financial rewards, and recognition often fail to deliver lasting satisfaction, and why introspection and core values are essential for true fulfilment.

Ally and Nancy discuss how leaders can redefine success, integrate personal and professional life, and reconnect with purpose in a way that sustains both performance and wellbeing.

This episode is a powerful conversation for leaders who feel stuck, burnt out, or quietly questioning, “Is this it?”

[00:03:12] Joy vs. Happiness.

[00:05:40] Purpose and joy in success.

[00:10:21] Protecting children from life's challenges.

[00:12:26] Core values and work fulfillment.

[00:17:00] The Paradox of Success.

[00:21:15] Interpersonal investment and relationships.

[00:27:22] Grounding for clarity and focus.

[00:31:11] Dare to be real.

[00:34:00] Blind spots in stress response.

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In this episode of the Made For More Podcast, host Ally Nitschke is joined by financial coach and educator Karen Eley to explore what financial well-being really means.

Karen breaks down why financial well-being is not just about budgeting, investing, or how much money you earn, but also about the emotional relationship we have with money.

She shares how our early experiences and childhood messages about money shape our beliefs, behaviours, and sense of self-worth well into adulthood.

Together, Ally and Karen discuss the often-taboo nature of money, the impact of financial stress on performance and wellbeing, and why open conversations about money matter in both life and work.

This episode offers practical insights and thoughtful reflections for individuals and leaders looking to build a healthier, more balanced relationship with money.

[00:02:34-00:02:44] Financial wellbeing and its dynamics.

[00:04:12] Relationship with money dynamics.

[00:09:11] Money messages for children.

[00:12:46] Financial well-being in workplaces.

[00:15:35] Financial pillars for well-being.

[00:18:52] Financial literacy strategies for emergencies.

[00:24:30] Financial psychology and identity.

[00:26:52] Financial apps and investment choices.

[00:30:06] Change your beliefs about money.

[00:33:44] Teaching kids about money.

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In this episode of the Made For More Podcast, host Ally Nitschke unpacks why traditional ideas of productivity no longer serve today’s hybrid workplaces.

Ally challenges the belief that visibility equals performance and explores why outcomes, not hours or optics, are the true measure of meaningful work.

She dives into the shift from presence-based leadership to results-driven leadership, highlighting the importance of defining clear outcomes, trusting teams, and measuring impact over effort.

This conversation also explores the human side of productivity, including autonomy, psychological safety, and why trust is essential for sustainable performance.

If you’re leading in a hybrid or flexible environment and want to build accountability without burnout, this episode offers practical insights on redefining productivity and leading with clarity and confidence.

[00:01:15] Outcomes over optics in productivity.

[00:04:15] Outcomes over optics in leadership.

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In this episode of the Made For More Podcast, host Ally Nitschke welcomes Paul Fairweather, architect-turned-speaker, trainer, and published author.

Paul shares his journey from building a successful architecture practice to helping individuals and teams unlock their creative potential.

He emphasizes that creativity isn’t reserved for artists, it’s inherent in everyone and can be nurtured through simple, engaging activities.

Join Ally and Paul as they explore the power of vulnerability in leadership, the value of small contributions, and strategies to foster creativity in work and life.

This episode is packed with insights on embracing uncertainty, redefining creativity, and leading boldly.

[00:00:47] Creative journey of Paul Fairweather.

[00:04:21] Transition from architecture to teamwork.

[00:09:56] Definition of creativity.

[00:12:11] Creativity and primeval expression.

[00:15:30] Bold thinking in today's world.

[00:19:04] AI and life's work authenticity.

[00:23:11] Bold ideas in public speaking.

[00:28:23] Vulnerability in leadership presentations.

[00:30:58] TEDx documentary experience.

[00:35:24] Creative leadership and uncertainty.

[00:36:49] Pieces of string in leadership.

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In this episode of the Made For More Podcast, host Ally Nitschke speaks with Molly Benjamin, founder of Ladies Finance Club, about empowering women to take control of their finances.

Molly shares her journey from financial chaos to building a thriving community focused on financial literacy, independence, and confidence for women.

They explore practical steps for creating an emergency fund, managing cash flow, starting to invest even with small amounts and understanding superannuation. The conversation also highlights the importance of financial education, open communication with partners, and fostering a supportive culture around money.

Whether you’re looking to build financial security, start investing, or create a “rich life” aligned with your values, this episode offers actionable insights to help you take control of your financial future.

[00:02:01] Financial education for women.

[00:04:54] Managing cash flow and budgeting.

[00:08:43] Myths about superannuation.

[00:12:45] Financial conversations in workplaces.

[00:15:57] Financial education for employees.

[00:18:24] Investing with ETFs and index funds.

[00:22:38] Financial goals and life alignment.

[00:24:27] Financial well-being and happiness.

[00:30:26] Investing as part of adulting.

[00:32:33] Importance of financial planning.

[00:35:30] Emergency fund investing super.

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