ENDURES with Suzanne Rath

Six hours down, six to go: a check-in at the halfway point of my 12-hour walk. A chance to reflect on the distance covered and what still lies ahead. Get full access to Suzanne Rath at suzannerathcoach.substack.com/subscribe

Come along for the first three hours of my 12-hour walk. A glimpse of the trail, the surroundings and the beginning of a long day on foot. With most of the distance still ahead, this is where the adventure starts. Get full access to Suzanne Rath at suzannerathcoach.substack.com/subscribe

New research questioning the effectiveness of workplace ergonomic interventions raises an important leadership question: are our solutions actually working? As a coach and and business owner, I know how easily good intentions can be mistaken for meaningful progress. We explore how to measure the effectiveness of coaching/ speaking and other interventions. Do the free Endurance Leadership quiz: htt...

“Just get your team to do it” sounds simple, but putting a good idea into practice takes time, coordination and follow-through. In this episode, I explore the gap between well-meaning advice and the reality of leading a growing business. We talk about simplifying, prioritising and creating systems that work within the resources you actually have. Do the free Endurance Leadership quiz: https://suza...

Can you be empathetic and still hold people accountable? Absolutely. Inspired by Jacinda Ardern’s new role at the University of Sydney, I explore why warmth and competence belong together in leadership. I reflect on the courage it takes to understand someone’s circumstances, have an honest conversation and still hold clear expectations. Get full access to Suzanne Rath at suzannerathcoach.substack....

Purpose gives us direction. Significance grows through how we live and contribute. Accountability connects the two through the choices we make and the commitments we keep. Do the free Endurance Leadership quiz: https://suzannerath.com.au/endurance-leadership Working with me: Keynotes/ 1;1 Endurance Leadership coaching/ team workshops https://www.suzannerath.com.au 6 month ENDURES 1;1 coaching for...

When did you last stop to question whether your goals still fit? In this episode, I explore why regularly resetting our goals matters as our lives, capacity and priorities change. How do we stay accountable while giving ourselves permission to change direction? Do the free Endurance Leadership quiz: https://suzannerath.com.au/endurance-leadership Working with me: Keynotes/ 1;1 Endurance Leadership...

Why was I happy to time out at the backyard ultra? In this episode, I explore the difference between reaching your limit and deciding to stop. What can endurance teach us about ambition, capacity and owning our effort? OTHER LINKS Do the free Endurance Leadership quiz: https://suzannerath.com.au/endurance-leadership Working with me: Keynotes/ 1;1 Endurance Leadership coaching/ team workshops https...

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When does sticking to a deadline start compromising the outcome? I explore the tension between persistence, adaptability and the courage to change your plans. Accountability means owning what changed, communicating honestly and following through. Do the free Endurance Leadership quiz: https://suzannerath.com.au/endurance-leadership Working with me: Keynotes/ 1;1 Endurance Leadership coaching/ team...

Ambitious women deserve space to build businesses and pursue adventures that matter to them. But how do time, money, caring responsibilities and expectations shape who gets to participate? I explore women’s under-representation in endurance sport and the questions it raises about opportunity. Do the free Endurance Leadership quiz: https://suzannerath.com.au/endurance-leadership Working with me: Ke...

What can the four Stoic virtues teach us about how we lead and live? We explore wisdom, courage, justice and temperance through the lens of accountability. From owning our choices to honouring commitments, significance grows through everyday actions. Do the free Endurance Leadership quiz: https://suzannerath.com.au/endurance-leadership Working with me: Keynotes/ 1;1 Endurance Leadership coaching/...

Can the pressure to find your purpose actually make you less fulfilled? Inspired by a recent New York Times article on purpose anxiety , I explore why meaning doesn’t have to come from extraordinary achievements or one grand calling. We look at how curiosity, connection, contribution and everyday experiences can help us find purpose without turning it into another goal to achieve. Do the free Endu...

Some places give us the space to notice what matters. Reflecting on the Himalayas, I explore how new places shift our perspective. What do we discover about ourselves when we step outside our familiar roles? And how do we carry those lessons into everyday life when we return? Do the free Endurance Leadership quiz: https://suzannerath.com.au/endurance-leadership Working with me: Keynotes/ 1;1 Endur...

Watching K2: The Last First got me thinking about the difference between achieving success and doing something that matters deeply to you alone. What changes when we stop measuring our contribution by how much recognition it receives? And how can we build significance through the way we lead, support others and show up every day? Do the free Endurance Leadership quiz: https://suzannerath.com.au/en...

From above Dingboche in the Himalayas, I reflect on why doing something hard can feel so meaningful. The cold, altitude and effort make reaching the top and the comforts afterwards all the sweeter. I explore how that perspective carries into business, leadership and appreciating the team around you. And why hard things deserve our respect, whether we’re climbing a mountain or building something th...

Quick update here from Everest Base Camp :) Do the free Endurance Leadership quiz: https://suzannerath.com.au/endurance-leadership Working with me: Keynotes/ 1;1 Endurance Leadership coaching/ team workshops https://www.suzannerath.com.au 6 month ENDURES 1;1 coaching for leaders and owners to achieve your ultimate summits in life. https://suzannerath.com.au/founders-leaders All social media links,...

New research suggests that just ten minutes of very slow running can improve mood, alertness and aspects of executive function. After taking a side trip to Pema Choling on our first day trekking to Everest Base Camp, I found myself thinking about the different ways we restore our capacity. Recovery doesn’t always mean stopping - sometimes it’s movement, curiosity, connection or simply changing the...

My husband’s ownership of dinner offers a simple lesson in accountability. Owning a task means taking responsibility for the planning as well as the doing. I explore how clear expectations help us stop micromanaging and rescuing. And why sharing goals and progress helps people see where they fit and take ownership. UPCOMING ROTARY ECLUB EVENTS https://events.humanitix.com/iran-is-not-its-regime-wo...

Waiting for certainty can keep us stuck when change asks us to move. I explore how taking a step, asking questions and learning as we go builds confidence. We look at when “the way we’ve always done it” needs to be questioned. And why celebrating micro wins helps us recognise progress while pursuing bigger goals. UPCOMING ROTARY ECLUB EVENTS https://events.humanitix.com/iran-is-not-its-regime-wome...

From growing up on an Irish farm to seeking adventure abroad, I’ve always wanted to explore what’s possible. A serious cycling accident challenged that ambition and changed the course of my life. I share how rebuilding shaped my vision for treating the whole person and helping people thrive. And why meaningful potential starts with the things we want to return to, or finally pursue. UPCOMING ROTAR...

Accountability starts with our values, daily choices and the people who matter. I explore how these three circles shape the leader we want to become. Using the idea of “holding the card,” I explain what it means to own a task from planning to completion. And why defining what good looks like helps people take ownership without constantly checking back. UPCOMING ROTARY ECLUB EVENTS https://events.h...

I ran 270 kilometres from Sydney to Newcastle simply to see what was possible. That capacity grew through small steps, repeated long before the adventure began. I share how this experience shaped my work on courage and confidence with young women in Navy Cadets. And why stepping forward into the unknown is how we start discovering what we can do. UPCOMING ROTARY ECLUB EVENTS https://events.humanit...

Agreement in a meeting doesn’t always mean alignment on the goal. I explore why unclear expectations leave people busy but heading in different directions. More output only helps if it moves us towards what matters. Discover how 10X thinking can sharpen your focus and help you let go of tasks that dilute progress. UPCOMING ROTARY ECLUB EVENTS https://events.humanitix.com/iran-is-not-its-regime-wom...

Resilience isn’t endless pushing. It’s having enough capacity to pause, make a decision and adapt when life asks something different of you. In this clip, I share a simple 90-day reset: release one task you’re doing simply because you’re competent at it, schedule one thing that renews your energy, and strengthen one foundation before pressure tests it. What would you make room for in the next quar...