Lately, I’ve heard so many people describe the world as scary.

In this episode of The Early Learning Lounge: Hustle, Grind & Heart, we explore what it means to lead in turbulent times — when uncertainty is constant, information moves faster than our nervous systems were designed to handle, and fear feels close to the surface.

This conversation is for all people, not just those with titles or positions. Because leadership is not a rank or a role — it’s an action, and it starts from within.

Blending reflection with accessible neuroscience, this episode unpacks why the world feels so overwhelming right now, how technology has removed natural pauses and filters, and why steadiness, awareness, and compassion have become essential leadership practices.

If you’re feeling unsettled…
If the noise feels heavy…
If you’re wondering how to show up without burning out…

This episode is for you.

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✨ Follow along on social at @tammynuccispeakercoach
✨ Join the community at The Early Learning Lounge HUB on skool.com, where you’ll find the blog, free early learning courses, and space to reflect together.

Because the hustle is real.
The grind is constant.
But the heart — your heart — is what makes it all matter. 💛

☕ Refill your cup and meet us in the Lounge.

What if leadership isn’t about control, authority, or having all the answers?

In this episode of The Early Learning Lounge: Hustle, Grind & Heart, Tammy Nucci shares a pivotal story from her career — one that reshaped her understanding of leadership, belonging, and possibility.

Set inside an early learning centre navigating trauma, fear, and uncertainty, this episode reflects on one brave decision, one influential child, and one simple book that changed everything. Through storytelling and reflection, Tammy explores what it truly means to lead with heart — and how leadership often begins long before skills, regulation, or confidence show up.

This episode is for anyone who cares about early learning, leadership, and community — especially if you’re feeling the weight of the work or questioning your impact.

Because leadership isn’t about power or position.
It’s about seeing possibility where others see risk.
And believing in people before they believe in themselves.

✨ Learn more and read the blog at tammynucci.com
✨ Follow Tammy on social at @tammynuccispeakercoach
✨ Join the community at The Early Learning Lounge HUB on skool.com, where you’ll find the blog, free early learning courses, and space to reflect together.

Because the hustle is real.
The grind is constant.
But the heart — your heart — is what makes it all matter. 💛

☕ Refill your cup and meet us in the Lounge.

In Episode 13 of The Early Learning Lounge: Hustle, Grind & Heart, Tammy Nucci takes a reflective turn — moving from theory into storytelling, and from teaching into remembering.

Through two unexpected moments, this episode explores the invisible impact of early learning work and the truth that sits at its core: children may forget what we said or did, but they never forget how we made them feel.

This episode is for anyone who cares about early learning — especially those who are feeling tired, questioning their impact, or quietly carrying the weight of the work.

Because the hustle is real.
The grind is constant.
But the heart is what makes it all matter. 💛

☕ Take a moment. Refill your cup. And meet us in the Lounge.