About this episode

This episode discusses how cultural factors, particularly Tall Poppy Syndrome, impact the mindset of Australian founders and their approach to success.

Want to get coached by Laura? Book a Scale Session here: https://tools.laurahiggins.com/scale What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your strategy, your confidence, or your skills - but the culture you've grown up in? In this episode, I share what repeated trips to America taught me about success, why Australians struggle to celebrate people who are winning, and how Tall Poppy Syndrome quietly keeps us all playing smaller than we need to. What You'll Learn: Why Americans seem to celebrate success while Australians instinctively downplay it The surprising reason Tall Poppy Syndrome isn't just about jealousy The subtle habits that reveal you're operating from scarcity without even realising it How becoming a louder cheerleader for others can completely shift your own mindset Why sharing your wins isn't bragging - it's giving someone else permission to believe bigger is possible

People in this episode

Host: Laura Higgins

Topics covered

• mindset
• success
• Tall Poppy Syndrome
• celebration of success
• scarcity mindset
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• mindset
• Australian founders
• Tall Poppy Syndrome
• success
• celebration
• scarcity
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Australia, America

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