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GrowthReady Podcast
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 Growth Ready 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 pivotal moments that define true growth and the work that went into getting ready for it. Through candid conversation and detailed personal accounts, guests share their unique experiences of overcoming challenges, embracing transformation, and what it takes to get ready for every step of their growth journey.
Episodes
237 episodes
Episode 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 individuals and business owners move beyond traditional investing. A former ...
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Episode 293
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46:46
Episode 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 your identity, and design a vision so bold it scares you, then make that vi...
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Episode 292
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47:08
Episode 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, powered by AI. A Girls in Tech 40 Under 40 honoree, she previously led eComme...
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Episode 291
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52:41
Episode 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 actually being successful?Mitch Matthews is a bestse...
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Episode 290
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55:35
Episode 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 up in extreme poverty, endured personal tragedy, and still built a thr...
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Episode 289
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52:17
Episode 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, feel good.” From running a t-shirt business in his early 20s to buildi...
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Episode 288
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1:03:36
Episode 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 autopilot and robs us of momentum.Today’s guest, coach and Changeology host Meg...
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Episode 287
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44:25
Episode 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 leading through the 2008 mortgage crash to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at 50, John bu...
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Episode 286
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48:54
Episode 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 agent, and now speaker-turned-SaaS founder, didn’t let obstacles stop him. In this epis...
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Episode 285
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40:56
Episode 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 Culture, and Unleash Creativity in Home Care. After leaving a corp...
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Episode 284
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51:58
Episode 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 Carter’s. Beyond her remarkable swimming career, Maritza has dedicated herself t...
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Episode 283
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46:00
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Episode 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 their careers. He is also the author of The Uncertainty Advantage...
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Episode 282
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57:52
Episode 281: Coaches Corner - How to Unlock True Potential in Your Team by Coaching for Discovery, Not Dictation with Steve Mellor
About the EpisodeIn this episode of The Growth Ready Podcast: Coaches Corner, host Steve Mellor challenges the common misconceptions about coaching. Using the legendary story of Coach Jim Valvano and NC State’s 198...
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Episode 281
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9:33
Episode 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 management, organizational change, and a deep commitment to emotional intelli...
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Episode 280
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49:28
Episode 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 helping founders and leaders break through invisible limits. After scaling her c...
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Episode 279
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52:16
Episode 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 systemic change, economic development, and building a more connected and resil...
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Episode 278
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56:33
Episode 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 career marked by world records, Paralympic medals, and a powerful mission to te...
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Episode 277
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46:35
Episode 276: Curiosity, Capacity & Showing Up: Why Knowing Yourself Changes Everything with Amanda Stern
About the Guest: Amanda Stern is a coach, writer, speaker, and expert in the practice of journaling as a tool for self-discovery, emotional clarity, and intentional living. A lifelong learner and former librarian, Amanda has bui...
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Episode 276
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55:47
Episode 275: Remembering Why You Started - Happy 7th Birthday to us!
About the Episode:In this special milestone episode, Steve Mellor reflects on seven years of podcasting and what’s kept him going through every high and low. He shares a deeply personal story of a swimmer he once coached, Timmy an...
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Episode 275
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13:51
Episode 274: Passion, Purpose & the Pivot: A Candid Career Chat with Gene Rice
About the Guest: Gene Rice is a seasoned executive recruiter, entrepreneur, and author of the bestselling book “From Grad to Grown-Up.” With a rich career that spans from owning rock clubs to founding one of the top executive se...
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Episode 274
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46:54
Episode 273: Intentionality, Impact & Inner Greatness with Larry Long Jr.
About the GuestLarry Long Jr. is a global keynote speaker, sales coach, author, and founder of LLJR Enterprises. Known for his infectious energy and motivational message, Larry inspires professionals around the world to rediscover...
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Episode 273
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51:42
Episode 272: Purpose, Passion & the Power to Impact Millions with Amy Boone Thompson
About the Guest: Amy Boone Thompson is the CEO and Owner of IDEA Health & Fitness Association, a trailblazer in the wellness industry, and Chair of World Active. With over two decades of experience in fitness leadership, Amy has worn...
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Episode 272
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Episode 271: The Art of Growth-Ready Communication with Margaret Watts Romney
👤 Guest Bio: Margaret Watts Romney is a leadership communication coach, TEDx speaker coach, and author of The Speakership is Leadership. With a rich background in public speaking, neurology, and purposeful leadership, Margaret e...
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Episode 271
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52:13
Episode 270: Culture Clubs & Mental Snacks with Julio Melara
👤 About the Guest: Julio Melara is a seasoned CEO, publisher, entrepreneur, and author with a deep passion for personal development and leadership. With a track record of transforming adversity into opportunity, Julio brings decad...
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Episode 270
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1:04:53
Episode 269: Why Growth Demands Grit, Honesty, and a Personal Code with Ric Moylan
👤 Guest Bio: Ric Moylan is a high-performance coach, speaker, and founder of Charity Boxing Nights and Reset Summit. With a background in elite boxing and martial arts, Ric brings a unique lens to personal and professional growth, bridgi...
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Episode 269
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