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Mindset, Purpose & Resilience Episodes

Episodes about the inner game: identity, belief, meaning, courage, and bouncing back when life gets heavy. Includes overcoming fear, perfectionism, doubt, setbacks, burnout, and uncertainty, plus finding purpose, joy, and fulfillment while staying grounded.
Episode 254 - Embracing Failure, Breaking Stagnation, and Unlocking Growth with Frankie Russo
Feb. 12, 2025

Episode 254 - Embracing Failure, Breaking Stagnation, and Unlocking G…

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 and was eventually acquired by a Fortune 500 company. Frankie is a…

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Episode 253: The Power of Growth and Letting Go with Larry Jackson
Feb. 4, 2025

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 professional challenges with resilience, leading to a career in disruptive …

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Episode 250: Leadership, Courage, and Finding Fulfillment with Omar Halabieh
Jan. 15, 2025

Episode 250: Leadership, Courage, and Finding Fulfillment with Omar H…

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 experiences across the Middle East and Africa. Beyond his professiona…

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Episode 249 - Unmasking Authenticity: Challenging the Status Quo with Scott Ramey
Jan. 8, 2025

Episode 249 - Unmasking Authenticity: Challenging the Status Quo with…

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, Scott’s innovative SPEAK Framework transforms leaders by helping …

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Episode 248: The Strategic Power of Joy: Overcoming Barriers to Growth with Jennifer Gomez
Dec. 31, 2024

Episode 248: The Strategic Power of Joy: Overcoming Barriers to Growt…

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 professional brands, work holistically, and scale their businesses, J…

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Episode 246: Mindset, Generosity, and Building Legacy with Dany Martin
Dec. 11, 2024

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 Northwestern State University and an MBA from Louisiana Tech, Dany has bu…

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Episode 245: Embracing Change, Failure, and Radical Honesty with Talia Bombola
Dec. 4, 2024

Episode 245: Embracing Change, Failure, and Radical Honesty with Tali…

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 self-worth, confidence, and assertiveness by rewiring their beliefs ab…

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Episode 244: Overcoming Barriers and Embracing Growth with Dallin Cooper
Nov. 20, 2024

Episode 244: Overcoming Barriers and Embracing Growth with Dallin Coo…

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 expert in Authority Magazine, Dallin helps organizations and leader…

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Episode 242: From Chaos to Clarity: Building a GrowthReady Mindset with Robert X. Fogarty
Nov. 7, 2024

Episode 242: From Chaos to Clarity: Building a GrowthReady Mindset wi…

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 starting as an art project in New Orleans in 2010, Dear World has evo…

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Episode 241: Embracing Change and Growth: Navigating Life's Seasons and Trusting the Journey with Sonia Daniels
Oct. 30, 2024

Episode 241: Embracing Change and Growth: Navigating Life's Seasons a…

About the Guest Dr. 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 to support a wide range of clients, including nonprofit or…

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Episode 240 - Embracing Growth: The Power of Reflection, Intention, and Learning with Katie Anderson
Oct. 23, 2024

Episode 240 - Embracing Growth: The Power of Reflection, Intention, a…

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 Fulbright Scholar and Stanford graduate, Katie has inspired leaders worldw…

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Episode 238 - Foundations of Growth and Fulfillment with Mark Scherer
Oct. 9, 2024

Episode 238 - Foundations of Growth and Fulfillment with Mark Scherer

About Mark Mark 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 Consciousness, Language, Spiritual Law, and Quantum Physics, Mark nurtured…

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Episode 237 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing Growth with Richard Blank
Oct. 2, 2024

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 and employee motivation. Richard holds a degree in Communication a…

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Episode 235: Unlearn and Evolve with Jason Silver
Sept. 17, 2024

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. Jason emphasizes the importance of being open-minded and ready to receive gr…

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Living Your Principles: Personal Growth, Mind Mastery, and Goal Visualization with David Conway
Aug. 7, 2024

Living Your Principles: Personal Growth, Mind Mastery, and Goal Visua…

David Conway, a mindset mentor, discusses the power of manifestation and setting goals. He emphasizes the importance of living your life through what you teach and applying the principles you teach to your own life. Conway ex...

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Crafting Your Personal Mission, Vision, and Values with Chuck Cooper
July 24, 2024

Crafting Your Personal Mission, Vision, and Values with Chuck Cooper

Chuck Cooper, founder of Whitewater Consulting, shares his journey of transitioning from the corporate world to starting his own consulting company. He emphasizes the importance of valuing individuals and building trust and u...

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Turning Trials into Triumph: Shara Ruffin's Journey from Setbacks to Success
June 26, 2024

Turning Trials into Triumph: Shara Ruffin's Journey from Setbacks to …

Shara Ruffin, an independently licensed clinical social worker and former psychotherapist, shares her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and the challenges she faced along the way. She discusses the pivotal moment that led h...

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Building Resilience for Career Success with Dr. Maria Helen-Pelletier
May 1, 2024

Building Resilience for Career Success with Dr. Maria Helen-Pelletier

Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, a leadership expert, discusses the importance of resilience in career success and how to build it. She shares her journey into this work, starting with her experience in psychology and remote areas...

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Let Fear be Your Fuel for Success - Deonte Holden
March 29, 2024

Let Fear be Your Fuel for Success - Deonte Holden

Steve Mellor sits down with special guest Deonte Holden in this compelling episode of Career Competitor. Together, they explore a myriad of profound insights that can transform the way you approach your career and personal g...

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Finding Fulfillment From Knowing Your Value, with Dr. David Schreiner
March 6, 2024

Finding Fulfillment From Knowing Your Value, with Dr. David Schreiner

In this episode of Career Competitor, host Steve Mellor invites Dr. David Schreiner, President and CEO of KSB Hospital and renowned author of "Be The Best Part of Their Day," for an insightful conversation on achieving excell...

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When Giving Up is Not an Option - Nelson Nigel
Feb. 19, 2024

When Giving Up is Not an Option - Nelson Nigel

Join host Steve Mellor on the latest episode of the Career Competitor Podcast, where he welcomes guest Nelson Nigel, the founder and CEO of Kidmoto. Tune in to this enlightening episode of the Career Competitor Podcast, where...

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Capitalizing on Adversity - Lee Povey
Feb. 12, 2024

Capitalizing on Adversity - Lee Povey

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Career Competitor Podcast, hosted by the ever-engaging Steve Mellor. In this episode, Steve welcomes guest Lee Povey, and together, these 2 coaches delve into a variety of content ...

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Practicing the Art of Discomfort - Carey Davidson
Jan. 19, 2024

Practicing the Art of Discomfort - Carey Davidson

We welcome the incredible Carey Davidson to show, the founder & CEO of Tournesol Wellness and author of the FIVE Archetypes, and prepare yourself for fascinating discussion where we explore the theme of embracing discomfort f...

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A Strong "Why" Leads to Strong Action with David Hollenbach
Dec. 1, 2023

A Strong "Why" Leads to Strong Action with David Hollenbach

Welcome to another power-packed episode of Career Competitor! I'm your host, Steve Mellor, and today, we're stepping into the extraordinary world of firefighting with a remarkable guest, David Hollenbach. With over two decades of experience in the fire department, David brings a wealth of insights …

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