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Made For More

Made For More

By: Ally Nitschke
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 The Made For More Podcast Leadership is an inside-out job. Welcome to The Made For More Podcast, your go-to leadership resource for real talk, practical tools, and bold conversations that help you lead yourself, your team, and your organisation with clarity and courage. Each episode dives into the mindset, strategy, and communication skills that high-impact leaders use every day. You'll hear from powerhouse guests including CEOs, entrepreneurs, changemakers, authors, and world-class speakers who are walking the talk and lighting the way for others. This isn’t about outdated rulebooks or surface-level theory. It’s about leading with heart, owning your fire, and showing up with conviction in every room you walk into. Be More | Do More | Achieve More You were made for more – and this is where it begins. 🌐 www.madeformore.com.au 📞 +61 412 052 404 📩 hello@madeformore.com.auCopyright 2025 Ally Nitschke Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
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  • {Ally's Speaks} SPECIAL REPORT: The Future of leadership - Leading in the Age of AI: From Authority to Adaptability

    {Ally's Speaks} SPECIAL REPORT: The Future of leadership - Leading in the Age of AI: From Authority to Adaptability
    Sep 17 2025

    In this episode of the Made for More podcast, host Ally Nitschke explores the evolving landscape of leadership in the age of AI and beyond.

    She examines the fundamental shift from traditional authority-based leadership to adaptability. As workplaces adapt to hybrid models, generational change, and constant disruption, the old command-and-control approach is proving ineffective.

    Ally highlights why today’s leaders must embrace collaboration, purpose, and shared ownership to keep pace with rapid information flow and the complexities of modern challenges.

    Listeners will discover how cultivating adaptability over authority fosters resilience and empowers teams to thrive in a dynamic environment.

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    7 mins
  • {Ally Speaks} NOW LIVE - The Special Report on Leadership: Insights for a Transforming Workplace

    {Ally Speaks} NOW LIVE - The Special Report on Leadership: Insights for a Transforming Workplace
    Sep 15 2025

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    In this episode of the Made For More podcast, host Ally Nitschke examines the evolving landscape of leadership in the age of AI.

    Drawing on extensive conversations with leaders across finance, health, government, technology, education, and pharmacy, Ally shares insights from her newly released report on the future of leadership.

    Originally intended as a white paper, the project expanded into a comprehensive 60-page report, underscoring the critical importance of the people dimension in leadership. The episode also reflects on the strong reception of the report at recent leadership breakfasts, where demand exceeded expectations.

    Listeners will gain thought-provoking insights into the human side of business and leadership, and why a fundamental shift in approach is essential in light of rapid technological advancement.
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    18 mins
  • {Guest} Kindness vs. Niceness: Creating a Culture of Courageous Leadership

    {Guest} Kindness vs. Niceness: Creating a Culture of Courageous Leadership
    Sep 1 2025

    In this episode of the Made For More podcast, host Ally Nitschke sits down with Andrea Wanerstrand. Andrea is a seasoned leader with a career path as diverse as it is inspiring. From an 18-year run in telecommunications as an IT Program Manager to pivotal roles in HR and organisational effectiveness at industry giants like Microsoft, Meta, and Hitachi, Andrea has built a reputation for creating leadership and coaching programs that empower people and transform teams.

    Five years ago, she took a bold leap, leaving corporate America to launch her own venture, A3 Culture Lab, dedicated to cultivating positive workplace cultures. Alongside her consulting work, Andrea embraced a completely different passion: running a lavender farm on five acres in the Pacific Northwest.

    Tune in as we unpack Andrea’s remarkable career shift, her insights on leadership, and how she’s redefining success on her own terms.

    00:01:45 Transition from IT to HR.

    00:04:17 Kindness versus niceness.

    00:11:06 Incubator of resentment in leadership.

    00:12:54 Authenticity in modern leadership.

    00:16:23 Authentic leadership presence.

    00:21:35 Managing emotions as a leader.

    00:25:01 Authenticity in leadership.

    00:28:32 Accountability in team performance.

    00:32:16 Five-step leadership process.

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    38 mins
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