Leadership Journeys [295] - Sarah Webster - "Train your mind to outlast your excuses."

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.

I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, I attempt to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.

What if the biggest thing holding you back as a leader isn’t your ability, but the limits you’ve convinced yourself are real?

In this inspiring conversation, world-record ultrarunner Sarah Webster shares how running 278 kilometres in 24 hours taught her lessons about resilience, discipline, adaptability, and discovering what she is truly capable of.

Her journey is a powerful reminder that extraordinary results rarely come from comfort—they come from being willing to keep going, adjust the plan, and push beyond what you thought was possible.

Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or simply trying to achieve something that matters deeply to you, Sarah’s story will challenge you to rethink your own limits.

Tune in for a candid, energising conversation about perseverance, leadership, and what becomes possible when you stop negotiating with your potential.

You can find Sarah Webster at the links below

https://www.instagram.com/sarah.webster.948/

In the interview, Sarah shares

“You realise you are capable of far more than you ever thought you could do.”“The biggest limits we face are often the ones we create in our own minds.”“Leadership, like endurance running, is about pushing beyond the boundaries you thought were fixed.”“Success isn’t just reaching the peak; it’s having the discipline to keep climbing when the journey gets hard.”“Planning, discipline, and flexibility are just as important as physical strength when you’re pursuing something extraordinary.”“You don’t have to follow the conventional path to achieve an unconventional result.”“There is always something to learn, whether the race went exactly as planned or completely off course.”“The moment you challenge your own limits is the moment you discover what you’re truly capable of.”“Find what you love, practice relentlessly, and allow yourself to discover how far you can really go.”“Comfort is the enemy of greatness. Mediocrity is a choice, and so is excellence.”