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GrowthReady Podcast with Steve Mellor
What does it mean to be ready to pursue growth?
Should we pursue growth when we don't feel ready?
And how do we achieve optimal growth by readying ourselves for everything that comes with it?
The GrowthReady Podcast seeks to form a true appreciation for all facets of the growth process as we learn from high performers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
Hosted by Steve Mellor, a seasoned high-performance executive coach and former US Olympic swim coach, each episode explores the…
Episodes
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 335: The Courage to Outgrow Your Old Self w/ Lucy Donald
This week, entrepreneur and leadership consultant Lucy Donald joins Steve for a conversation about self-trust, personal growth, and the courage to change…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 334: You Have More Control Than You Think w/ Jeni Cross
This week, Professor Emerita of Sociology and author, Jeni Cross, joins Steve for a conversation about agency, awareness, and the stories we tell ourselves…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 333: Experience Isn't Enough w/ Jeff Bonner
In this week’s episode, Steve sits down with Jeff “Bones” Bonner, Harvard-trained performance strategist, former combat fighter pilot and squadron commander…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 332: Action vs Impact w/ Niluka Kavanagh
This week, Steve sits down with Niluka Kavanagh, Executive Advisor, international speaker, and Founder of The Modern CEO and ImagineThat, for a conversation…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 331: How to Build Courage w/ Jake Rademacher
Ever wonder what it takes to earn the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award before you’re 50? In this episode, Steve sits down with Jake Rademacher, for a…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 330: Why Do You Deserve To Win? w/ John Ravaris
This week, Steve sits down with John Ravaris, author of “Define Value, Drive Growth” and founder of UVP Solutions, for a conversation about staying curious…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 329: Why Waiting for Certainty Will Cost You Opportunities w/ Steve Miska
This week, Steve sits down with Steve Miska, author, former military leader, educator, and founder of Wrangling & Writing, for a conversation about curiosity…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 328: When Motivation Doesn't Match The Goal w/ Ayelet Fishbach
This week, Steve sits down with Ayelet Fishbach, Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 327: How AI Drives Human Purpose w/ Dr. Jeanine Stewart
Steve sits down with Jeanine Stewart, PhD, Neuroscientist, Coach, and Creator of the NeuroMighty framework, for a conversation about failure, behavior change…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 326: The Cost of Not Listening w/ Nick Montalbine
Steve sits down with Nick Montalbine, founder of Inner Voice Analytics, for a conversation about growth, change, listening to the signals around us, and…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 325: Leading Through Change Without Losing Yourself w/ Cindy Cohn
Steve sits down with Cindy Cohn, former Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, for a conversation about values, leadership, change, and…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 324: Adaptability, Identity, and Choosing What Matters w/ David Hiler
David Hiler’s answer to “What does it mean to be growth ready? ”is simple—and hard-earned: adapt to whatever comes your way. A lifelong runner and hospitality…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 323: Control Your Energy. Find Your Clarity. Get the Feedback You’re Missing w/ Jared Goralnick
Jared Goralnick joins the GrowthReady Podcast with a deceptively simple definition of what it means to be growth ready: manage your energy and get clear on…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 322: Pulled by Vision, Not Pushed by Pressure - The Will to Prepare with Patrick O’Donnell
Patrick O’Donnell is the founder of Ignite Five and a performance-and-growth coach who helps leaders and organizations build repeatable rhythms that drive…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 321: The Growth Advantage: Awareness, Choice, and Change w/ Jason A. Sousa, The Performance Architect
Some conversations don’t just spark ideas, they put words to something you’ve been carrying for a long time. In this episode, Jason A. Sousa (Coach J), known…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorGrowthReady Replay: Jesse Cole on Competing Through Limitations
This is a GrowthReady Replay, rewinding back to Fall 2020, when Steve Mellor sat down with Jesse Cole, founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 320: You Have The Capacity To Handle Change w/ Ben Granger
What if the discomfort you’re trying to avoid is the very thing making you stronger? Steve sits down with Ben Granger, Chief Workplace Psychologist at…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 319: Coaching Corner: There's No Hope... When There's Insistence
Most people don’t quit because they’re incapable. They quit because they’re waiting for proof. In this Coaches’ Corner, Steve uses Abraham Lincoln as a case…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 318: From NBC to Head of Community: Kendall Breitman on Hunger, Capacity, and Reinventing Success
𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕, 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆. - Kendall Breitman In this episode…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 317: Your Voice Is Your Edge: Dr. Leslie Gordon on Confidence, Presence, and Speaking Up
What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of expertise, but the fact that your voice hasn’t caught up to what you know? In this episode, Steve Mellor…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 316: Coaching Corner: Why Self‑Sufficiency Isn’t High Performance
There’s a moment in the Tour de France most people miss. Not the sprint finish. Not the podium. Not the yellow jersey. It’s the mountain stage, where you…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 315: Failure Is the Benchmark w/ Leanda Cave
A lot of high-performers know how to win, but far fewer know how to use failure well. And when life gets uncomfortable, the instinct is often to avoid it, rush…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 314: Who Are You When No One’s Watching? with Joe Smarro
What does it really mean to be Growth Ready? In this episode, Steve Mellor sits down with Joe Smarro for a deeply honest conversation about identity…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 313: Own the Room in Your Next High-Stakes Moment even If You Don’t Feel Ready w/ Samara Bay
In this episode, Steve sits down with Samara Bay to unpack what it really means to be “ready” when the stakes are high. Together, they explore the connection…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 312: Growth Is What You Learn From the Leap w/ Megan Torrance - Readiness, AI, and Leadership
About the guest: Megan Torrance is a workplace learning and development leader who helps organizations create better systems for growth, performance, and skill…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 311: Build a High-Trust Team - Even If Growth Is Testing Your Culture w/ Meghan Popoleo
About the guest: Meghan Popoleo is the President of The O’Connor Group, where she has spent the last decade helping organizations grow through strong people…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 310: Lead With Yes - Authenticity, Reinvention, and Doing Work That Actually Fits w/ Raymond Lee
About the Guest: Raymond Lee is the founder of CareerMinds, a virtual outplacement and leadership development company he started in 2008. After years of…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 309: Live With More Clarity Even When Life Gets Hard w/ Alison Hadden
This special archive episode takes us back to summer 2020, when Steve Mellor interviewed Alison Hadden for his Women Changing the World series. What he only…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 308: COACHES CORNER: Raise Your Floor, Not Just Your Goals w/ Steve Mellor
Most high performers chase ceilings: bigger goals, more revenue, bigger stages. Steve argues that what actually determines whether you feel steady in the…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 307: Stop Managing Time. Start Managing Energy with Clint Rahe
If you’re a high performer, leader, or founder… chances are your calendar is stacked, your brain is overloaded, and you’re trying to ‘push through’ like that’s…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 306: Leading with Truth: How Betsy Cerulo Builds Growth from the Heart
About the Guest: Betsy Cerulo is a seasoned entrepreneur, federal contractor, and accessibility advocate with over 36 years of leadership experience. She is…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 305: Build Unbreakable Health Standards Without Sacrificing Life w/ Luke DePron
About the Guest: Luke DePron is a health and performance coach and the founder of The Fitment Project, where he helps high-performing men reclaim their health…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 304: Stop Being “Chaos Ready”: Build a Business That Can Handle Real Growth with Dr. Alexa D’Agostino
About the guest: Dr. Alexa D’Agostino is a “doctor of marketing” and founder/operator who’s built and scaled multiple businesses. She’s known for blending…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 303: Take Bold Action Even When You’re Not Ready with Rebecca Mountain
About the Guest: Rebecca Mountain is a high-performance coach, international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the creator of the Mountain Method. With…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 302: How Obsession (Not Goals) Unlocks Your Growth with Alan Franks
About the Guest: Alan Franks is a financial planner, entrepreneur, speaker, and the author of Empowered Money. With 15+ years of experience helping individuals…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 301: Unlock Calm, Clarity & Purpose, Even If Your Mind Never Slows Down w/ Benedict Beaumont
About the Guest: Benedict Beaumont is a breathwork facilitator, transformational teacher, and guide who helps high-performers reconnect with their inner…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 300: Belief, Effort, and the Willingness to Say Yes with Pat Fellows
About the Guest: Pat Fellows is an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and co-founder of Fresh Junkie Racing, one of the leading endurance event organizations in…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 299: Transform Your Life, Even If You’ve Been Stuck for Years w/ Justin Burgess
About the Guest : Justin Burgess is a Louisiana-based insurance entrepreneur, health advocate, and rising voice in the fitness and performance world. After…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 298: Build a Growth Mindset That Thrives in Constant Change with Tim Cakir
About the Guest: Tim Cakir is the Founder of AI Operator and a seasoned growth leader with over a decade of experience spanning growth marketing, executive…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 297: From Fixing Laundromats to Building a $100M Empire: Why 'Why Not?' Changes Everything w/ Sardor Umrdinov
About the Guest: Sardor Umrdinov is a serial entrepreneur, founder, and ecosystem builder who went from growing up in Uzbekistan without basic resources —…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 296: Relentless Resilience Even If You Feel Broken w/ Dr. John King
About the Guest: Dr. John A. King is a poet, author of 27 books, speaker, former executive, and trauma-focused performance strategist who helps high-achieving…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 295: Ask Better Questions Even If You’re Afraid of Not Having the Answers with Jen Mueller
About the guest: Jen Mueller is a veteran sports broadcaster with more than 20 years on NFL and MLB sidelines, including as the longtime team reporter for the…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 294: Unlock Your True Purpose Even If You’ve Tried Everything Before with Paul Davis
About the guest: Paul Davis is a business strategist, intuitive consultant, author, and expert in aligning leaders with their unconscious blueprint to unlock…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 293: Build Real Wealth Without Burning Out with Lane Kawaoka
About the guest: Lane Kawaoka is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of The Wealth Elevator, a platform dedicated to helping high-net-worth…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 292: Redefine Your Identity and Achieve Unreasonable Growth with Dr. Nona Djavid
Most leaders set goals that feel safe, but safe goals don’t create transformation. In this episode, Dr. Nona Djavid shares how to rewire your brain, expand…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 291: How to Build Founder Confidence When No One Believes in You with Anya Cheng
About the Guest: Anya Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Taelor, a leading men's clothing subscription service that provides personal styling and curated rentals…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 290: How to Break Free from Perfectionism Without Losing Your Edge with Mitch Matthews
Ever feel like no matter how much you achieve, it’s still not enough? Like the goalposts keep moving and the pressure to look successful is crushing the joy of…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 289: Be One of a Kind: Redefining Success and Time with Mike Milligan, CFP
Ever feel like you’re just treading water, trying to grow, lead, and live with purpose, but never quite feeling in control? Today’s guest, Mike Milligan, grew…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 288: Trust Your Gut & Outwork the Rest: Building Legacy Through Leadership with Nathan Pearce
About the Guest: Nathan Pearce is the founder and CEO of Pearce Bespoke, a rapidly growing men’s custom tailoring brand redefining what it means to “look good…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 287 - Exercising Agency: Choosing Change and Growth with Meg Trucano
High performers like us can get stuck chasing outcomes, living by ‘shoulds,’ and searching for the perfect choice. That black-and-white thinking keeps us on…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 286: Say Yes Until Say No: Action, Leadership & Growth with John Donnelly
Too many high-performers get stuck in overthinking. They let opportunities pass, waiting for the “perfect time.” John Donnelly knows this firsthand. From…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 285: From Blindness to Big Business: How to Scale Beyond Yourself with Aaron Golub
Too many leaders hit a wall trading time for money, playing it safe, or letting fear hold them back. Aaron Golub, legally blind, former D1 athlete, NFL free…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 284: Why Failing Forward is the Secret to Growth with Heather Hodges
About the Guest: Dr. Heather Hodges is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, speed painter, and author of Heart Work: How to Lead People, Build…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 283: How Feedback and Possibility helps you Thrive with Maritza McClendon
About the Guest: Maritza McClendon is an Olympic silver medalist, speaker, and corporate leader currently serving in Communications and Community Affairs at…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 282: How to Thrive in a World That Won’t Stop Changing with Scott Stirrett
About the Guest: Scott Stirrett is the founder of Venture for Canada (VFC), an organization that has supported over 10,000 young professionals in launching…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 281: Coaches Corner - How to Unlock True Potential in Your Team by Coaching for Discovery, Not Dictation with Steve Mellor
About the Episode In this episode of The Growth Ready Podcast: Coaches Corner, host Steve Mellor challenges the common misconceptions about coaching. Using the…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 280: How to Build Partnerships That Drive Real Growth with Elia Blankenship
About the Guest: Elia Blankenship is a consulting leader at RSM specializing in transformation work for financial institutions and beyond. With a background in…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 279: Invisible Boxes & Unshakable Roots: How to Lead With Curiosity and Courage with Tracy Clark
About the Guest: Tracy Clark is a leadership coach, former managing partner of an international oil & gas events business, and a passionate advocate for…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 278: Living Out Loud and Embracing Life’s Seasons with Lori Melancon
About the Guest: Lori Melancon is the CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. A driven, candid, and deeply passionate leader, Lori is known for her commitment to…
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve MellorEpisode 277: Trust, Feedback, and the Daily Win: A Growth Conversation with Lex Gillette
About the Guest: Lex Gillette is a world-renowned Paralympic track and field athlete, speaker, and author. Despite losing his sight at age 8, Lex has built a…