The art of playing big | with Tara Mohr

In this episode, I had the immense honor of speaking with Tara Mohr, internationally renowned leadership coach and author of the groundbreaking book Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead. This conversation felt like a dream come true - for me personally and as a coach. Tara’s work, celebrated in The New York Times and Harvard Business Review, explores themes that reach far beyond the business or leadership world: How to access your inner wisdom What it means to follow a calling How to navigate criticism and fear in creative spaces And how musicians - of all genders - can “play big” in the truest sense, both on and off stage Especially in the classical music world, where external feedback and perfectionism often dominate, Tara’s insights offer a powerful shift - toward self-trust, artistic freedom, and a more authentic connection to your craft. We also explored two types of fear (Pachad and Yirah), the concept of the Inner Mentor versus the Inner Critic, and how redefining your relationship with both can transform your presence - on stage, in auditions, and in life. Whether you’re a student, performer, teacher, or music lover, this episode offers rich food for thought and practical tools to support your personal and artistic journey. More from Tara: Book: https://amzn.to/4jiL2B1 Website: https://www.taramohr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarasophiam... Inner Mentor Visualization: https://www.taramohr.com/book/inner-m... Would you like to hear more? Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.penthesileaonair.com/ Instagram:   / karintbonelli   ,   / penthesilea.academy   ⁠⁠⁠⁠ produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eli Cardich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcastly