{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6941f90b891c3619dca97138/69ded4a4964c5cf31659e475?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What Is Sustained Success? Values, Dream Teams and the Actions That Count","description":"<p><br></p><p>If you have ever wondered:</p><p><br></p><p>💭 “Why does success feel hollow even when I have ticked all the boxes?”</p><p>💭 “How do I build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside?”</p><p>💭 “What does it actually take to succeed without burning out, losing myself, or standing on the podium alone?”</p><p><br></p><p>– this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>This is the launch of A Wake Up Call’s Sustained Success Series, and it starts with a question most of us never stop long enough to answer: what does success actually mean to you?</p><p><br></p><p>Tess and Layne open up about their own definitions — from Layne’s six consecutive world titles and the private cost of chasing worthiness through achievement, to Tess’s shift toward inner peace, consistency and being the same person behind the door as she is in front of it. They explore why success looks different at every life stage, why the shiny metrics are never the whole story, and what it takes to build something sustainable instead of just spectacular.</p><p><br></p><p>Layne shares the three-part framework she developed across her professional surfing career — values, dream team, and action — and why today she would lead with values, not vision. Together they unpack how fear drives us but also costs us, what it means to fill your life with things that inspire rather than deplete, and why the truest measure of success is the person you are when no one is watching.</p><p><br></p><p>You will leanr about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why Layne chased world titles but was really chasing self-worth — and what that cost her</li><li>The moment Tess realised her job had become her identity because she felt she had failed at building a relationship</li><li>The three-part Sustained Success Framework: values → dream team → action</li><li>Why values must come before vision — and how to identify yours</li><li>The difference between a Dream Team member and a Dream Thief</li><li>Why fear is a good motivator but a terrible compass for sustained success</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p>Join the Awake Collective Community for monthly masterclasses</p><p>https://www.awakeacademy.com.au/awake-collective-sales</p><p><br></p><p>Get Awake’s transformative book: Know Yourself Grow Yourself to live a happier more purposeful life. https://www.penguin.com.au/books/awake-academy-9781761345869</p><p>Follow Layne on Instagram @Laynebeachley</p><p>Follow Tess on Instagram @tesscbrouwer</p><p>Follow Awake Academy on Instagram @awake_academy</p><p>Awakes TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@awakeacademy_</p><p>Sponsor our podcast https://www.awakeacademy.com.au/contact</p><p>Book us for a workshop https://www.awakeacademy.com.au/contact</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer</p><p>The A Wake Up Call podcast is created for general informational, educational, and inspirational purposes only. The stories, tools, and insights shared are designed to support your wellbeing journey - not to replace professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. In fact, we believe therapy is non-negotiable in life.</p><p>If you’re experiencing a medical or mental health condition, please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Never ignore or delay seeking professional advice because of something you’ve heard on this podcast.</p><p>Your wellbeing matters. Take care of yourself, stay curious, and remember the real wake-up call is listening to what your body and mind are trying to tell you.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Layne Beachley AO & Tess Brouwer"}