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.
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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 explore…
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July 1, 2026
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 knowing when it is time to make room for what comes next.Cindy has spent decades fighting for digital rights, privacy, free speech, and a better internet for the people who use it. Her career is a powerful example of what it means to stay grounded in your values while remaining flexible enough to adapt as the world changes around you.Cindy
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June 24, 2026
Episode 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 entrepreneur, David’s life changed fast when a knee issue turned into cancer. Faced with two paths—an invasive rebuild with uncertain outcomes or amputation with a clear shot at living fully—he chose the decision that protected what mattered most: movement, presence, and the life he wanted to keep saying yes to.Then came the second wave
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June 17, 2026
Episode 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 where you’re going.Jared Goralnick has spent 15 years building products that help organizations find, develop, and grow talent. He was Head of Product at LinkedIn Recruiter and VP of Product at Upwork, Go1, and Articulate, and previously founded SET Consulting and VC-backed AwayFind. He now leads Your360 AI, using voice AI to make coaching-
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June 11, 2026
Episode 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 results without sacrificing the human being behind the role. He’s known for translating “systems” into something practical, daily routines, clear expectations, and real accountability.In this conversation, Patrick shares how the 2008 real estate crash became a turning point that pushed him to study peak performers and build a framework for s
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June 3, 2026
Episode 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 as The Performance Architect, founder of Mental Edge Athletics, and creator of the Performance Architecture methodology, joins the show to unpack what’s happening beneath the surface when the stakes rise and you can’t access the level you know you have. Jason works with athletes and high performers to map the patterns that show up under pr
May 27, 2026
GrowthReady 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 Banana Ball Championship League, including the world-famous Savannah Bananas.It’s a conversation about what real competitors do when the world gets smaller: they don’t complain about limitations… they lean into them.Jesse shares the story behind building a baseball brand that sells out games, creates lifelong memories for fans, and tu
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May 8, 2026
Stop Boxing In Your Life: What Kendall Breitman Teaches Us About Growth, Trust, and Community
There is a moment in Kendall Breitman’s story that will hit home for anyone who has ever built an identity around what they do.For years, Kendall was in political journalism. NBC. Bloomberg. Washington, D.C. The kind of career path that look…
April 29, 2026
The Growing Edge: Why Your Expertise Isn’t Enough Until Your Voice Can Carry It
There comes a point in every high performer’s journey where talent is no longer the question.You know the work.You have the experience.You have earned the room.And yet, somewhere between what you know and what others receive, something get…
April 22, 2026
You Can Win a Stage Alone. You Can’t Climb the Mountain That Way
There is a moment in the Tour de France that most people miss.It is not the sprint finish.It is not the podium.It is not the yellow jersey.It is the moment in the middle of the mountain stage when the camera pulls back and reveals the truth.Th…
Reviews
A Winner!
Steve Mellor brings you stories of amazing people that know what takes to succeed. Every episode has something to offer for everyone. Awesome job, Steve! #GoPack
- FreeTheTruth
- Oct. 23, 2022
A Must Listen!
5 Stars form me! Career Competitor is a great show that digs into the athletes mind, helps other foster their competive spirit, and better themselves and their lives. Steve does a great job of bringing a fun conversation while pulling out actionable advice from his guests.
- Luke DePron
- Sept. 16, 2022
Great Podcast!
For someone that isn’t overly into sports, this podcast is very entertaining and I’ve found myself laughing out loud several times for each episode!
- MrsPharm
- July 18, 2018