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.
GrowthReady Podcast
Episode 256: The Power of Resilience: Kenneth Lo on Facing Adversity, AI, and Growth
About the Guest:
Kenneth Lo is a two-time world championship track cyclist turned AI strategist and entrepreneur. As the co-founder of Zen Business AI, he helps organizations leverage artificial intelligence to scale operations and optimize growth.
However, Kenneth’s most profound journey in recent years has been a deeply personal one - facing an unexpected cancer diagnosis and redefining resilience in the face of uncertainty.
About the Episode
In this deeply moving episode, Kenneth Lo shares his raw and powerful journey of receiving a shocking cancer diagnosis, the emotional turmoil that followed, and how he found strength through vulnerability, community, and AI.
Steve Mellor dives deep into how Kenneth adapted to the unexpected, leaned on his tribe, and leveraged AI tools to navigate his treatment and recovery. This episode is not just about overcoming adversity but about redefining success and finding purpose through life's toughest challenges.
Key Takeaways:
- You Can’t Always Be Ready, But You Can Adapt: Kenneth reflects on how no one is truly “ready” for life’s biggest challenges, but resilience is built in how we respond.
- Leaning on Your Tribe is a Superpower: The night of his diagnosis, Kenneth made over 100 calls, realizing that asking for help was essential to survival.
- Vulnerability is Strength: Kenneth didn’t try to be strong—he allowed himself to be open, emotional, and real, which led to deeper connections.
- AI as an Unexpected Lifeline: Unable to interpret his own medical reports, Kenneth used AI to translate complex medical jargon, helping him better prepare for his treatments.
- Redefining Success: Kenneth now measures success not by career milestones but by the positive impact he leaves on people.
- Finding the Gifts in Hardship: His battle with cancer became a lesson in appreciating time, prioritizing meaningful connections, and eliminating distractions.
Links & Resources:
Connect with Kenneth Lo on Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/kennethlo
Learn more about Zen Business AI - https://zenbiz.co
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