42. Conquering Fear and Building Trust Through Authenticity and Connection (with Tim Loh)

“Fear is the price of courage… and when you look back on how far you’ve come, you’ll find a confidence you never expected.” Tim Loh

In this episode of Limitless, I’m joined by Tim Loh, lawyer, senior executive, and former national spokesperson for the Australian Tax Office. Tim shares how long-held beliefs about not being good enough quietly shaped his life and leadership.

We explore how saying yes to what terrifies you can unravel old stories of unworthiness, build deeper trust in your own voice, and influence how you lead teams, parent, and handle pressure. Tim speaks openly about blanking out on live TV, the hidden costs of childhood comparisons, and why vulnerability and humor became his most powerful tools in high-stakes environments.

This is an honest conversation about what changes when you stop trying to control every outcome and start leaning into the discomfort of being fully seen.

Today on Limitless:

- Turning old stories into new leadership. How a single comment from childhood led Tim to believe he was bad at public speaking for more than thirty years, and what finally helped him rewrite that belief.

- Imposter syndrome and belonging. Why even top executives feel like frauds, and how naming it can actually create more trust.

- From fear to flow. The small, practical steps that helped Tim move from dread to ease on national TV, like reviewing awkward footage, asking for feedback, and practicing at home.
- Pressure, boundaries, and energy. Balancing high standards with family time, noticing what drains versus energizes you, and being intentional about who you let into your closest circle.
- Courage as a daily practice. How discomfort becomes the training ground for greater capacity, and why reflecting on how far you have come changes everything.

Tune in for a heartfelt and relatable conversation about growth, letting go of old roles, and creating cultures at work and at home where people feel they truly belong.

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