Made For More

Talking all things leadership, leadership mindset, goal setting and courageous conversations.

Author: Ally Nitschke

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 This isnt about outdated rulebooks or surface-level theory. Its 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.au
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{Guest} Why Play Is the Missing Link to Creativity, Connection & Innovation with Dara Simkin
Episode 181
Monday, 4 May, 2026

In this episode of the Made For More Podcast, Ally Nitschke sits down with Dara Simkin to explore why play is not a luxury; it is a leadership and performance advantage.Together, they unpack how play improves creativity, builds stronger connections, reduces burnout, and helps teams innovate in high-pressure environments.If work has become all output and no energy, this conversation is a timely reminder that the best workplaces are productive because they are human.Tune-in to the Made For More Podcast for weekly conversation on courageous leadership, fulfilment and meaningful impact.Timestamps[00:02:58] The importance of adult play.[00:03:52] Adult play in professional life.[00:09:45] Importance of play in life.[00:11:36] Joy and play in adulthood.[00:15:46] Play as a productivity tool.[00:19:38] Joy, play, and fun distinctions.[00:24:05] Redefining success and achievement.[00:28:38] Cultivating ease in life.[00:31:29] Nervous system regulation fundamentals.[00:36:07] Redefining success and play.Connect with Ally NitschkeMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedIn.Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook.Subscribe to my YouTube channel.Connect with Dara SimkinCuturehero.coConnect with her on LinkedIn.Connect with her on Instagram.Check out the book Full Stack Human by Dara Simkin & Tane Hunter.