Change Doesn't Happen When You Play It Safe | A Leaders' Panel Discussion

What does it really take to have the courage to change?

In this episode, we unpack the real, messy, and powerful moments behind choosing change in your career and life.

I sit down with Amber Shand, Founder of She Bites Back; Catherine Peacock, Co-Founder of 05:37; and Georgie Rechner, Bodybuilder and Founder of Midlife Rebel, who all found the courage to change their lives. 

This isn’t about overnight success or glossy highlight reels. It’s about the struggle to shift your identity, let go of old job titles, handle fear of judgement, and actually put in the work when things get tough. We dive deep into what makes bold change possible, and why being true to yourself matters more than anything.

Whether you’re thinking about leaving your job, starting something new, or just need a bit more resilience, this conversation will help you see what courage really means, from losing people to building your own path.

We cover:
00:00 – Introduction
01:24 – What it takes to make real change
02:41 – Shifting your identity and asking for help
03:04 – Launching a business and finding courage
05:21 – The moment you decide to go for it
07:27 – What pushes people to make big changes
11:05 – Facing your biggest fears
12:49 – Dealing with judgement and self-worth
15:16 – Losing your identity and finding what’s next
19:03 – The price of happiness vs material comfort
21:02 – Keeping confidence going during tough times
23:28 – Visualising the future and being true to yourself
25:32 – Why failing isn’t really failure
27:26 – Action, liminal spaces, and getting through anxiety
29:19 – The reality of hard work in entrepreneurship
33:38 – Balancing rest, joy and burnout
45:55 – The grief and loss that comes with change
49:09 – How midlife gives us ‘no tolerance for bullshit’
51:54 – Building visible strength and confidence
55:06 – Physical strength as mental strength
58:27 – Introvert myths and running a business
01:01:08 – Would you change anything? No regrets

Don’t miss this honest and practical conversation about courage, change, and finding your own way.

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