Ever felt like the universe is messing with you right before you're about to do something epic? Yeah, me too. In this episode, I’m sharing some real and raw stories.. from escaping a violent past, rebuilding from Mean Girls backlash, being sued (yep, really), getting sick, breaking my wrist, to finding my way back to power... again and again.

This episode is part storytime, part success psychology, and full truth bomb. We dive into Gay Hendricks’ The Big Leap, upper limit problems, and the sneaky ways we sabotage our own success. Whether you're chasing a promotion, a new client, a dream launch, or your next level of leadership, this is your invitation to get honest, get clear, and get moving.

You’ll walk away knowing:

    How to spot your own upper limit problem (ULP)

    The sneaky difference between anxiety and self-sabotage

    Why breakdowns often show up before your biggest breakthroughs

    How to say: “I’m ready for this”... and mean it

Let’s flip the script on fear and take that leap together. You in?

www.nicolamoras.com.au

Upper Limit Problems

Right before the big wins... comes the wobble. Ever noticed that? In this episode, I’m lifting the lid on what really happens behind the scenes on the road to success, and why most people pull back right when they’re about to break through.

From moving cities for my son’s dreams, to leaving a DV relationship, to corporate ceilings, copycats, court threats, and comebacks, this is a real-world look at what high-achieving humans face when they’re on the edge of something bigger.

This one’s for you if you’ve been:

    Asking for more, but wondering why everything suddenly feels hard

    On the edge of burnout or breakthrough (or both)

    Feeling tested, second-guessing yourself, or ready to walk away

We’ll talk about:

    The mindset reframe that got me through the toughest times

    How to identify when you’re hitting your upper limit problem (and how to smash through it)

    Why your resilience and self-respect are non-negotiable success tools

    The difference between sabotage and strategy—and how to choose power every damn time

This episode is a reminder that the most successful people don’t avoid hard ... they rise through it. Your next level is waiting.

www.nicolaspeaks.com


Mindset Before Momentum: The Truth About Success Setbacks

Alright rockstars, let’s talk about something that doesn’t get spoken about enough… What do you do when the fire goes out?

In this episode, I’m diving into what it really looks like when you’ve been going hard, you’ve achieved some pretty epic things, but suddenly… the motivation just isn’t there. Maybe you’re feeling flat, stuck, bored... or just plain over it. And let’s be honest, when you’re used to being the capable one, the driven one, the high-achiever who’s got it all together… feeling like this can really mess with your head.

I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own journey from back to the early days of building my business from scratch, juggling kids and side hustles, to scaling up to nearly seven figures and then completely redesigning how I work now.

You’ll hear:

    Why that hustle energy you started with won’t carry you forever

    How movement creates motivation (and what to do when you can’t even get off the couch)

    What to look for if burnout’s hiding under your lack of drive

    Why you don’t need clarity to act—and how taking action creates the clarity you’re craving

If you’re in a bit of a slump right now, or if you’ve been wondering what the hell is wrong with you because your usual push isn’t working, this episode is your reminder that you'll be ok. You’re human. And there’s a way through it.

Let’s get you reconnected, re-energised, and back in the game.

www.nicolaspeaks.com

Reignite Your Drive: Momentum, Motivation & the Burnout Blindspot

If you’ve ever found yourself lying on the couch thinking, “I should be doing more… but I just can’t,” this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, I’m unpacking what really happens when driven, successful humans hit a dip in motivation—and why it’s often a sign of deeper things like burnout, misalignment, or a shift in purpose. This is something I’ve seen again and again with my clients… and lived myself.

I’m walking you through:

* The real reason motivation disappears after early success

 * How to reignite momentum without relying on adrenaline or burnout

 * Why movement (literal and energetic) is the secret to motivation

 * The clarity-action loop: why waiting to feel “ready” is holding you back

  * The hidden link between burnout, boredom, and emotional exhaustion (especially for high-capacity people)

Whether you’re in a season of scaling, shifting, or rebuilding your business, this episode will help you understand your patterns, reset your energy, and reconnect with the reason you started in the first place.

Because this isn’t just about pushing harder, it’s about aligning smarter, acting with purpose, and building a business that energises you instead of draining you.

www.nicolamoras.com.au

What to Do When the Drive Disappears: Momentum, Motivation & Burnout

If you’ve ever made a big decision.. maybe started a new offer, launched a bold idea, pivoted your brand, or gone for that next level, and then suddenly noticed weird energy from the people around you… you are not imagining it.

In this episode, I’m talking about what actually happens when you’re on the edge of an uplevel. From personal experience and years of coaching high-performing humans, here’s what I know: the moment your frequency rises, your world reacts. And sometimes, that reaction looks like resistance, sabotage, and people coming out of the woodwork trying to pull you back down.

I unpack:

    * What’s really going on when the people around you start getting weird or unsupportive

    * Why building your internal armour is non-negotiable as you grow

    * The energetic truth behind visibility and why some people can’t handle your rise

    * The “crabs in a bucket” dynamic that shows up when you’re stepping into more influence, more income, or more impact

    How to hold your ground, protect your energy, and lead anyway

This one’s for the experts, coaches, and creators doing visibility on purpose... not for fame, not just for cash, but because you’re here to help people, to create change, and to lead with integrity.

Here's your reminder that when the crabs start clawing, you’re probably on the right track.

www.nicolamoras.com.au

Crabs, Energy & Uplevelling: What Really Happens When You’re About to Rise

So many of us hold ourselves back, not because we don’t have the skills, the smarts, or the strategy, but because we’re afraid of what people might think.

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes to one of my most uncomfortable “visibility” moments...getting completely humiliated in a training room and battling the inner voice that told me I wasn’t stylish, bold, or “enough” to wear the damn boots I’d packed. Spoiler alert: I wore the boots anyway.

Here’s what we’re talking about:

    * Why it's completely normal to link new concepts to familiar ideas—and how that actually supports learning and confidence

    * The wild stories we make up about how we’ll be judged (and how to rewrite them)

    * The real reason people hesitate to show up, speak up, and step out—and how to overcome it

    * A mantra that changed everything for me: “It’s not my business what anyone else thinks of me.”

    * How to move through fear, stay curious, and keep showing up—even when you feel like a human pretzel

Whether you’re holding back on launching something bold, booking that photoshoot, applying for the role, or simply showing up more visibly in your brand, this episode is your permission slip to stop playing small.

Because let’s be honest… you can’t be unforgettable if you’re trying to blend in.

www.nicolamoras.com.au

It’s Not Your Business What They Think of You

Let’s be honest… most people don’t need more information. What they need is the guts to implement it.

In this episode, I’m pulling apart one of the biggest roadblocks I see in high-level entrepreneurs and experts: the “I know this already” mindset. It shows up everywhere... from business trainings to personal development events to team meetings and strategy calls and it’s costing people growth, income, and impact.

I talk about:

    * What actually happens when you think you know something, but still aren’t doing it

    * Why “I know this” is often code for fear, burnout, or lack of commitment

    * How to reset your mindset and show up to every opportunity with a powerful blank-slate energy

    * The truth about personalisation and why strategy only works when you tailor it to YOU

    * My personal lessons from roller derby, keynote speaker school, and Unleash the Power Within

If you’ve been wondering why you’re not seeing the results you say you want, this is your gut-check moment. Because learning isn’t enough. Insight isn’t action. And you don’t get to claim “expert” status if you’re not walking the talk.

Come into this one with a mindset of curiosity and let’s find the thing that will actually move the needle for you.

www.nicolamoras.com.au

The "I know this" curse - and what to do about it

The moment you say “I already know this” is the moment you stop growing.

In this episode of Rockstar Success, I’m diving into one of the biggest traps smart, experienced professionals fall into: closed-loop thinking. Whether it’s in business, leadership, sport, or life... walking into any room with an “I’ve done this before” mindset can be the very thing holding you back.

We explore:

    * What really happens when we stop being curious and start assuming

    * Why high-performers (and entire teams) can stagnate even with all the tools at their fingertips

    * The power of showing up to every opportunity with a “teach me something new” energy

    * The problem with information without implementation and how to fix it

    * Why personalisation, accountability, and commitment are what actually drive long-term success

I’ll share stories from roller derby, Unleash the Power Within, my own speaker training, and more, plus what it taught me about being a leader who learns and a learner who leads.

This episode is a must-listen if you're building a culture of high performance, championing growth in your team, or personally striving to stretch beyond what you think you already know.

Because real success? It comes from staying teachable.

www.nicolaspeaks.com

The Power of “I Know Nothing”: Why Experts Must Keep Learning

This episode is about what really happens when you’re on the edge of stepping up and standing out.

I share a story that took me from a public dressing down in a professional training room to walking through the streets of Melbourne in suede wedge boots I was terrified to wear. What started as humiliation turned into one of the most powerful visibility lessons of my life.

Inside, we talk about the fear of judgment, the pressure to play it safe, and the stories we make up about what other people might think of us. I’ll show you how those stories keep brilliant people quiet, and why it’s your job to show up anyway.

Whether you’re preparing to speak, apply for a promotion, launch something bold, or simply put yourself out there more fully, this episode is a reminder of what matters most. It is not your job to make everyone comfortable. It is your job to lead. You do not need permission to take up space.

And it is absolutely not your business what anyone else thinks of you.

You’ve got something to say. Go say it.

www.nicolaspeaks.com

It’s Not My Business What Anyone Else Thinks of Me

If you have ever decided to go all in on yourself and then found people around you suddenly turning cold, critical or weirdly unsupportive, this episode is for you.

I share a behind-the-scenes moment from 2013 when I was about to hit a new level in business. On the surface everything looked great but underneath I was burning energy trying to hold it all together while navigating resistance from people who were not keeping up. What I later learned was this. When your frequency rises the people around you can feel it. And not everyone handles that well.

We talk about what happens when you start growing and others start grabbing. leadThe subtle sabotage. The offhanded comments. The crabs-in-a-bucket behaviour that tries to drag you back down. You will learn why internal armour is essential. Why leadership means being okay with being misunderstood. And why your job is not to shrink for someone else's comfort.

This is about energy. Intention. And building resilience while you build success.

Whether you are stepping into something new in your life career or business the truth is this. Not everyone will like it. But that does not mean you stop. You are not here to stay small. You are here to lead. Own your energy. Own your impact. And let the crabs clatter.

I cannot wait to hear what this brings up for you. 

You can find me at nicolaspeaks.com. Let’s talk.

Crabs in a Bucket and the Cost of Rising

This is the podcast that turns the volume up on life, business, and being a total kickass human.

I’m Nicola Moras — motivational speaker, author, and the pocket rocket behind Rockstar Success. In this show, we go deep (and sometimes loud) on what it really takes to show up, stand out, and create a life that makes people gasp — in the best way possible.

Expect real talk, quick hits of inspo, and no-fluff conversations that get straight to the point.

Whether you're booking a speaker who brings serious energy to the stage, or you're here to shake things up in your own world — you’re in the right place.

Plug in. Turn it up. Let’s create Rockstar Success, your way.

⚡ Business coach. Author. Professional BS-cutter.
Helping leaders and entrepreneurs unleash their voice, magnetise their message, and get radically visible—without selling their soul.
If you’re ready to rock the internet and attract Hot Coal Clients™? I’m your girl.
👉 www.nicolamoras.com.au

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