GrowthReady Podcast
Episode 296: Relentless Resilience Even If You Feel Broken w/ Dr. Joh…
About the Guest: Dr. John A. King is a poet, author of 27 books, speaker, former executive, and trauma-focused performance strategist who helps high-achieving leaders confront the internal battles they’ve spent a lifetime avo...
Episode 295: Ask Better Questions Even If You’re Afraid of Not Having…
About the guest: Jen Mueller is a veteran sports broadcaster with more than 20 years on NFL and MLB sidelines, including as the longtime team reporter for the Seattle Seahawks. She’s known for her mastery of strategic communi...
Episode 294: Unlock Your True Purpose Even If You’ve Tried Everything…
About the guest: Paul Davis is a business strategist, intuitive consultant, author, and expert in aligning leaders with their unconscious blueprint to unlock purpose, direction, and fulfillment. With decades of experience tur...
Episode 293: Build Real Wealth Without Burning Out with Lane Kawaoka
About the guest: Lane Kawaoka is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of The Wealth Elevator , a platform dedicated to helping high-net-worth individuals and business owners move beyond traditional investing. A f...
Episode 292: Redefine Your Identity and Achieve Unreasonable Growth w…
Most leaders set goals that feel safe, but safe goals don’t create transformation. In this episode, Dr. Nona Djavid shares how to rewire your brain, expand your identity, and design a vision so bold it scares you, then make that vision feel safe enough to live. We break down her 4-step framework fo…
Episode 291: How to Build Founder Confidence When No One Believes in …
About the Guest: Anya Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Taelor, a leading men's clothing subscription service that provides personal styling and curated rentals, powered by AI. A Girls in Tech 40 Under 40 honoree, she previously led eCommerce and digital innovation teams at Meta, eBay, Target, and Mc…
Episode 290: How to Break Free from Perfectionism Without Losing Your…
Ever feel like no matter how much you achieve, it’s still not enough? Like the goalposts keep moving and the pressure to look successful is crushing the joy of actually being successful? Mitch Matthews is a bestselling author...
Episode 289: Be One of a Kind: Redefining Success and Time with Mike …
Ever feel like you’re just treading water, trying to grow, lead, and live with purpose, but never quite feeling in control? Today’s guest, Mike Milligan , grew up in extreme poverty, endured personal tragedy, and still built ...
Episode 288: Trust Your Gut & Outwork the Rest: Building Legacy Throu…
About the Guest: Nathan Pearce is the founder and CEO of Pearce Bespoke , a rapidly growing men’s custom tailoring brand redefining what it means to “look good, feel good.” From running a t-shirt business in his early 20s to ...
Episode 287 - Exercising Agency: Choosing Change and Growth with Meg …
High performers like us can get stuck chasing outcomes, living by ‘shoulds,’ and searching for the perfect choice. That black-and-white thinking keeps us on autopilot and robs us of momentum. Today’s guest, coach and Changeol...
Episode 286: Say Yes Until Say No: Action, Leadership & Growth with J…
Too many high-performers get stuck in overthinking. They let opportunities pass, waiting for the “perfect time.” John Donnelly knows this firsthand. From leading through the 2008 mortgage crash to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro a...
Episode 285: From Blindness to Big Business: How to Scale Beyond Your…
Too many leaders hit a wall trading time for money, playing it safe, or letting fear hold them back. Aaron Golub, legally blind, former D1 athlete, NFL free agent, and now speaker-turned-SaaS founder, didn’t let obstacles sto...
Episode 284: Why Failing Forward is the Secret to Growth with Heather…
About the Guest: Dr. Heather Hodges is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, speed painter, and author of Heart Work: How to Lead People, Build Culture, and Unleash Creativity in Home Care . After leaving a corpora...
Episode 283: How Feedback and Possibility helps you Thrive with Marit…
About the Guest: Maritza McClendon is an Olympic silver medalist, speaker, and corporate leader currently serving in Communications and Community Affairs at Carter’s. Beyond her remarkable swimming career, Maritza has dedicat...
Episode 282: How to Thrive in a World That Won’t Stop Changing with S…
About the Guest: Scott Stirrett is the founder of Venture for Canada (VFC) , an organization that has supported over 10,000 young professionals in launching their careers. He is also the author of The Uncertainty Advantage , ...
Episode 281: Coaches Corner - How to Unlock True Potential in Your Te…
About the Episode In this episode of The Growth Ready Podcast: Coaches Corner, host Steve Mellor challenges the common misconceptions about coaching. Using the legendary story of Coach Jim Valvano and NC State’s 1983 championship run, Steve illustrates that true coaching isn’t about control, shouti…
Episode 280: How to Build Partnerships That Drive Real Growth with El…
About the Guest: Elia Blankenship is a consulting leader at RSM specializing in transformation work for financial institutions and beyond. With a background in management, organizational change, and a deep commitment to emoti...
Episode 279: Invisible Boxes & Unshakable Roots: How to Lead With Cur…
About the Guest: Tracy Clark is a leadership coach, former managing partner of an international oil & gas events business, and a passionate advocate for helping founders and leaders break through invisible limits. After scali...
Episode 278: Living Out Loud and Embracing Life’s Seasons with Lori M…
About the Guest: Lori Melancon is the CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. A driven, candid, and deeply passionate leader, Lori is known for her commitment to systemic change, economic development, and building a more connect...
Episode 277: Trust, Feedback, and the Daily Win: A Growth Conversatio…
About the Guest: Lex Gillette is a world-renowned Paralympic track and field athlete, speaker, and author. Despite losing his sight at age 8, Lex has built a career marked by world records, Paralympic medals, and a powerful m...
Episode 276: Curiosity, Capacity & Showing Up: Why Knowing Yourself C…
About the Guest: Amanda Stern is a coach, writer, speaker, and expert in the practice of journaling as a tool for self-discovery, emotional clarity, and intentional living. A lifelong learner and former librarian, Amanda has ...
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…
Episode 274: Passion, Purpose & the Pivot: A Candid Career Chat with …
About the Guest: Gene Rice is a seasoned executive recruiter, entrepreneur, and author of the bestselling book “From Grad to Grown-Up.” With a rich career that spans from owning rock clubs to founding one of the top executive...
Episode 273: Intentionality, Impact & Inner Greatness with Larry Long…
About the Guest Larry Long Jr. is a global keynote speaker, sales coach, author, and founder of LLJR Enterprises. Known for his infectious energy and motivational message, Larry inspires professionals around the world to rediscover their greatness and live with purpose. A former athlete turned corp…