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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
202 episodes
Episode 258: Leading with Purpose: Craig Coyle on Overcoming Resistance and Building Resilient Teams
About the Guest: Craig Coyle is a former Apache helicopter pilot, West Point graduate, and leadership expert. After serving in the military and transitioning to the aerospace industry, Craig saw firsthand the recurring leader...
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Episode 258
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55:27
Episode 257: Beyond Resilience: How to Recover from Burnout and Build Bounce Back Ability with Cait Donovan
About the GuestCait Donovan is a burnout recovery expert, acupuncturist, speaker, and host of Fried the Burnout Podcast. With a background in Chinese medicine and a deep understanding of resilience, Cait helps high perfor...
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Episode 257
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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 operatio...
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Episode 256
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52:27
Episode 255: Mastering Growth & Mentorship with Glenn Leifheit
About the Guest:Glenn Leifheit is a technology leader at Microsoft, a podcast host, and a dedicated mentor. With over 20 years in the tech industry, Glenn has embraced personal and professional growth while helping others navigate...
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Episode 255
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1:01:00
Episode 254 - Embracing Failure, Breaking Stagnation, and Unlocking Growth with Frankie Russo
About the Guest:Frankie Russo is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author who specializes in business growth, innovation, and leadership. He has built and scaled multiple successful companies, including one that grew 60x in three years a...
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Episode 254
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1:13:41
Episode 253: The Power of Growth and Letting Go with Larry Jackson
🎙️ About the Guest:Larry Jackson is a medical device sales expert with a background in professional fighting, including boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA. Coming from a tough upbringing, Larry has navigated personal and pro...
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Episode 253
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Episode 252: Building Legacy Through Impact with Ed Dudley
About the Guest:ED Dudley is a passionate advocate for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, with over 20 years of experience in financial services. He co-founded Shining Light In Darkness, a nonprofit sup...
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Episode 252
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1:01:37
Episode 251: From High-Speed Decisions to Nonprofit Success: Hardy Smith on Being Growth Ready
About the Guest:Hardy Smith is a seasoned consultant, speaker, and author specializing in nonprofit governance and board engagement. With a background in NASCAR, he brings a unique perspective on strategy, anticipation, and leader...
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Episode 251
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51:32
Episode 250: Leadership, Courage, and Finding Fulfillment with Omar Halabieh
About the Guest:Omar Halabieh is a global technology executive with over 20 years of experience spanning telecom, energy, and payments. He currently serves as Director of Technology at Amazon Payment Services, overseeing payment e...
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Episode 250
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Episode 249 - Unmasking Authenticity: Challenging the Status Quo with Scott Ramey
About the Guest:Scott Ramey is the secret weapon for forward-thinking executives ready to elevate their communication and leadership skills. With over 20 years of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies to billions in new business, ...
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Episode 249
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58:48
Episode 248: The Strategic Power of Joy: Overcoming Barriers to Growth with Jennifer Gomez
About the Guest:Jen Gomez is a trailblazer in empowering female entrepreneurs to break free from self-doubt and unleash their full potential. With nearly a decade of experience coaching women on how to elevate their personal and prof...
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Episode 248
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Episode 247: Building Loyalty, Brand Identity, and Dominance with Ken Schmidt
About the Guest:Ken Schmidt, former director of communications for Harley-Davidson, is a renowned business strategist and speaker who helped transform the brand into a global icon. Known for his bold and entertaining style, Ken sp...
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Episode 247
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Episode 246: Mindset, Generosity, and Building Legacy with Dany Martin
About the Guest:Dany Martin, a South Louisiana native now based in Shreveport, is passionate about empowering others through sound financial planning and positive leadership. With a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from North...
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Episode 246
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49:51
Episode 245: Embracing Change, Failure, and Radical Honesty with Talia Bombola
About the Guest:Talia Bombola is an award-winning psychotherapist, podcast host, and professor of psychology. Known as The Confidence & Assertiveness Specialist™, Talia focuses on helping ambitious individuals enhance their se...
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Episode 245
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1:05:32
Episode 244: Overcoming Barriers and Embracing Growth with Dallin Cooper
About the Guest:Dallin is an author, entrepreneur, and award-winning shepherd. From small towns in Wyoming to one of the largest cities in China, he has inspired audiences to embrace perspectives beyond their own. Recognized as an ex...
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Episode 244
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49:15
Episode 243: Leadership, Fulfillment, and Crisis Resilience
About the Guest:Rich Salon is a seasoned HR expert, Career Transition Coach, author, and speaker with 25 years in corporate leadership roles at companies like The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Circuit City. Known as “Rich-the-HR-Guy,” he s...
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Episode 243
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Episode 242: From Chaos to Clarity: Building a GrowthReady Mindset
About the Guest:Robert X. Fogarty is a speaker, advocate, and social entrepreneur, best known as the founder and CEO of Dear World, an organization dedicated to storytelling through powerful images and personal narratives. Since ...
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Episode 242
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1:12:35
Episode 241: Embracing Change and Growth: Navigating Life's Seasons and Trusting the Journey with Sonia Daniels
About the GuestDr. Sonia L. Daniels is a highly skilled and experienced professional with a passion for empowering organizations to achieve sustainable growth. Through her consulting firm, S. Daniels Consulting, she leverages her expertise ...
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Episode 241
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46:39
Episode 240 - Embracing Growth: The Power of Reflection, Intention, and Learning
About Katie:Katie Anderson is a leadership consultant, speaker, and author of the bestselling book "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn." Her work focuses on helping leaders build high-performing, learning-driven cultures. A Fulbr...
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Episode 240
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Episode 239 - The Role of Leadership in Emergencies: The C3 Method with Patrick Hardy
About PatrickPatrick Hardy is an internationally-recognized disaster preparedness expert dedicated to empowering people with practical strategies for navigating both major emergencies and everyday disruptions. As a keynote speaker an...
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Episode 238 - Foundations of Growth and Fulfillment with Mark Scherer
About MarkMark Scherer’s journey into spirituality began in his youth, driven by a desire to win arguments with his parents. This led him to explore the Bible and its connections to real life.With over 30 years of study in Con...
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Episode 238
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41:32
Episode 237 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing Growth with Richard Blank
About Richard:Richard is the CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center, which he founded in 2008 after moving from Philadelphia. With over 20 years of experience, he has trained more than 10,000 bilingual telemarketers in advanced strategies a...
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Episode 237
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56:45
Episode 236 - Embracing Growth and Joy in Leadership with Robbie Olivier
About Robbie:Robbie is the President and CEO of Sigma Engineers & Constructors, a destination workplace for both employees and clients in engineering, construction, field services, inspection, and leadership solutions. While his ...
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Episode 236
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Episode 235: Unlearn and Evolve with Jason Silver
Jason Silver, a multi-time founder and author, shares his perspective on being "growth-ready" and embracing uncertainty. He is the author of Your Grass is Greener: Use What You Have. Get What You Want. At Work and In Life.
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Episode 235
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Continuous Improvement and Working on Your Game with Dre Baldwin
Dre Baldwin, CEO and founder of Work on Your Game, Inc., shares his journey as a former professional basketball player and how it has shaped his approach to personal and professional development. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, stru...
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Episode 234
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