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 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 and how rediscovering his "why" led him back to joy and forward to the Olympic trials. Steve also invites listeners to ask themselves the big question: Why did you start?
This episode is a timely and powerful reminder to reconnect with the spark that first inspired you.
Takeaways:
- The danger of forgetting your “why”
- A personal coaching story that illustrates rediscovery and resilience
- The emotional and mental toll of high expectations
- How reconnecting with purpose reignites performance
- Reflections from 7 years of podcasting and over 270 episodes
- The quiet crisis behind many great achievements
- Powerful self-reflection questions for realignment
Links & Resources Mentioned:
- GrowthReady Podcast
- Follow Steve Mellor on Instagram: @coachstevemellor
- Book Steve for Speaking
Sign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our community
Also be sure to give him and the show a follow on Instagram @coachstevemellor