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.”