GrowthReady Podcast

A competitor will always be comfortable taking on the more adverse challenges life throws at them, but it is those that have a willingness to run towards the toughest moments that rise to the top. Maria Parker joins us on this episode, and, while she wears many hats, Maria is the CEO of Cruzbike and an athlete herself as she pursues ultra-distance cycling events in her role as an advocate for brain cancer research. Most recently, Maria became an author thanks to her new book Do Tough . At the...

Arguably the most sort after leadership quality across global business today is Emotional Intelligence. But if a leader were to be considered lacking in EQ, what steps can ensure they boost their intelligence over time? Welcome to a concise and impactful episode with Steve offering a coaching insight to assist you with your pursuit of optimal performance. Take 8 minutes of your day to shape your mind and open yourself up to a renewed perspective that you will want to share with others! Send a te...

Taking a resourceful approach to personal development will usually involve education of some sort. But wouldn't it be great to know the education was immediately practical? Our guests today are the founders and brothers behind School 16 which is a learning environment that allows students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their careers. Sergei & Vadim Revzin come from a family of educators and find complete fulfillment in their lives from serving others through educatio...

What if you were to incorporate an intentionality behind doing good within your career so both you and those around you could all benefit? On this episode we welcome Joshua Berry, Managing Director at Econic and the author of his new book Dare To Be Naive. Joshua and Econic consult with businesses to discover and expand behaviors and practices that empower growth for them and their organizations. Within the conversation, Joshua informs us on the importance of intentionality behind doing good, es...

There is nothing easy about the work required to create conditions for people to thrive, but the decision to prioritize that work within an organization should be very easy. We welcome an expert in developing conditions for employees to thrive in as Joe Mull joins the show. Joe is the founder of Boss Better Leadership Academy and a highly regarded keynote speaker on all topics surrounding organizational leadership. Joe is also the author of 3 books having just published his most recent book EMPL...

We all have insights and stories that could offer value to others, and yet, too often, we choose not to share them. Our guest this week ensures there is no excuse for an expert to not share their expertise to the masses as we welcome Vikrant Shaurya to the show, founder of Authors on Mission ( authorsonmission.com ) where he helps budding authors not only get their book to market, but provide all the necessary support to optimize the release and sales too. Vikrant is a living example of his own ...

What if there was a light within us all that could show us precisely where we can go? We welcome Angela Lalande to the show who is the owner of Lalande Title, a real estate closing company offering home buyers, realtors, lenders, escrow, and closing services to residential & commercial properties. Angela is also the author of “The Lighthouse Method” where readers are encouraged and inspired to face the darkest moments in their lives and take the necessary steps into the light. Wi...

Whether from an Individual or collective perspective, a desire to grow can fuel a lot of things, but to embody a growth mindset is to ensure growth can consistently occur. We welcome in the founder and managing director of Safe2Great, Skip Bowman who is making organizations safe for great work with a Growth Mindset. In addition, Skip has a book coming out in September titled "Safe2Great" where he dives deeper into the importance of psychological safety within the workplace. An expert on consult...

History shows that men struggle to ask for the one thing they arguably need more than anything. HELP. On this episode, Steve welcomes a former guest in Iron Tribe franchise owner, Hayden Clark, plus two new guests in local physicians Dr. Curtis Chastain & Dr. Tyler Boudreaux of Lake Men's Executive Health Program. This round table discussion focuses on the competitive needs of men when it comes to succeeding in areas that truly count - Health, Exercise, Lifestyle, & Purpose. The four of us discu...

Discipline is a global currency that we need to be spending daily across all walks of life. If it has worked in one area, it can certainly work for you in another. Welcome to a concise and impactful episode with Steve offering a coaching insight to assist you with your pursuit of optimal performance. Take 8 minutes of your day to shape your mind and open yourself up to a renewed perspective that you will want to share with others! Send a text Support the show Connect with Steve Mellor Stay conne...

Any competitor wanting to keep up with the competition must embrace the need for taking ownership of your journey. Liam Patterson joins the show to tell us about both his own story and the story of the company he co-founded and is the CEO of today - Bidnamic . Liam's story is one of a working class mindset that fueled a curiosity towards opportunity and a willingness towards hard work. This tail of an entrepreneur is one that relates to all walks of life as you will learn about what it takes to ...

It would be understandable to assume that a community or tribe can only be built through giving and serving others, but our guest today is living proof that it all starts with yourself. We welcome Hayden Clark to the show who is the franchise owner of 2 IronTribe locations here in Baton Rouge and over the past 6 years has become one of the most successful locations in the United States. A tested example of the benefits that come when you demand the best of yourself in order to build something mu...

Welcome to a concise and impactful episode with Steve offering a coaching insight to assist you with your pursuit of optimal performance Steve presents a short 8-minute insight on why quitting can sometimes be the right choice, but, in order to know we are making the best decision possible, we must prioritize building a pivotal relationship! Send a text Support the show Connect with Steve Mellor Stay connected and keep growing with Steve: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/ I...

Transitioning away from a life as a professional athlete is tough, but there is a freedom on the other side of the transition when you are clear about your "why". On this episode we welcome Darry Beckwith to the show who founded the Darry Beckwith Foundation, a cause whose sole purpose is that of progressing the lives of student-athletes one step at a time by providing purpose beyond athletics. Donate to the Darry Beckwith Foundation here: https://donorbox.org/darry-beckwith-foundation Darry's ...

Welcome to a concise and impactful episode with Steve offering a coaching insight to assist you with your pursuit of optimal performance Steve presents a short 8-minute insight on why a transition should be embraced, as it serves as an opportunity to change our circumstances in ways to fuel personal and professional growth. Send a text Support the show Connect with Steve Mellor Stay connected and keep growing with Steve: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/ Instagram - https:/...

Life is filled with short sprint after short sprint as we go from one item on our to-do list to the next. Growing a business is no different and can require greater planning, response times, and communication in order to capitalize on potential opportunities and growth. But the end goal in both life and business is that of fulfillment. Our career competitor for this episode is Simon Severino, the CEO and founder to his consulting firm Strategy Sprints and the author of the book Strategy Sprints....

Welcome to a concise and impactful episode with host, Steve Mellor offering a coaching insight to assist you with your pursuit of optimal performance. Steve presents a short 7-minute insight on how joy can be found when pursuing honesty, providing we create a growth-minded environment for it to occur Send a text Support the show Connect with Steve Mellor Stay connected and keep growing with Steve: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coach...

Competing to reach the top 1% in your industry is an ambitious approach to your career, but one our guest today is all too familiar with Tiffany Cheng is the founder of INSPIRE MY DAY where she serves as a career and leadership coach to those in middle management looking to climb the corporate ladder and reach the highest positions within their career Formerly the Vice President of Communications at Volvo Group and Atlas Copco Group, Tiffany brings over 16 years of her own corporate career whe...

Welcome to a concise and impactful episode with Steve offering a coaching insight to assist you with your pursuit of optimal performance. Steve presents a short 9-minute insight on the way you can approach the issue of quitting, and the impact that can be had when we implement a rebuild during moments of adversity. Be sure to subscribe to the show and share this episode with those in your network that you know need to hear the message Send a text Support the show Connect with Steve Mellor Stay c...

To compete at the highest level of business, our guest today presents the reasons for knowing what you excel at , before making the commitment to providing this "genius" you possess as your career. Jessica Yarbrough joins Career Competitor and is a Business Strategist and Growth Expert where she offers clients the chance to build a scalable, sustainable, and wildly profitable business. She does this through implementing ultra high end programs that allow the true genius of a coach or consultan...

Welcome in to a concise and impactful episode with Steve offering a coaching insight to assist you with your pursuit of optimal performance. Steve presents a short 8-minute insight on the way you can approach the issue of becoming disengaged by reassessing how you can reengage with what you are truly capable of achieving. Be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends and tag us on instagram @coach_steve_m and @career_competitor Send a text Support the show Connect with Steve Mellor Stay c...

What if there was a competitive advantage available to you in career opportunities that you simply haven't been implementing up to this point? On this episode we welcome Marty Gilbert, Founder and CEO of the NorthShore Executive Networking Group (NSENG) who has built the largest job search networking and coaching organization in the United States. An expert in career development and educating professionals, Marty has a diverse career background himself that optimizes the impact he can have on so...

Our Career Competitor today is Claire Bahn, the CEO and Founder of Claire Bahn Group, a strategic marketing, communications, and branding agency. For over ten years, she has been helping high-achieving CEOs, executives, investors, and founders maximize their authority and influence to accelerate business growth and gain the recognition they deserve. Within our discussion, we pinpoint competitive qualities and insights to establish a strong personal brand so you can stand out within the market. F...

On this episode I sit down with good friend and fellow entrepreneur, Pat Fellows for the 2nd Annual Chat with Steve & Pat as we catch up on some of the major themes and lessons both within and surrounding Steve’s first year of entrepreneurship. The pair dive into some major talking points and themes pertaining to business ownership, passion projects, and managing your best self at all times. Looking to move towards optimal performance in 2023? Why not schedule a free consultation at Steve@career...