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Sept. 23, 2025

Episode 286: Say Yes Until Say No: Action, Leadership & Growth with John Donnelly

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 at 50, John built his career and life on one principle: say yes until you have to say…

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Sept. 17, 2025

Episode 285: From Blindness to Big Business: How to Scale Beyond Yourself with Aaron Golub

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 stop him. In this episode, you’ll learn how adaptability, trust, and self-awareness helped him…

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Sept. 17, 2025

Episode 285: From Blindness to Big Business: How to Scale Beyond Yourself with Aaron Golub

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 stop him. In this episode, you’ll learn how adaptability, trust, and self-awareness helped him…

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Sept. 16, 2025

Embracing Digital Transformation | Episode 280 | Steve Mellor with Elia Blankenship

The digital world is moving fast, are you keeping up? 🚀 From AI and automation to remote work and cloud technology, digital transformation is reshaping how we live, work, and connect. #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #FutureOfWork #Technology #BusinessGrowth #DigitalInnovation #Automation #ArtificialIntelligence #TechTrends #BusinessStrategy #DigitalBusiness #WorkplaceInnovation #CloudComputing #AdaptToChange #TechForGood

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Sept. 16, 2025

Evolving Relationships: A Coach's Perspective | Episode 280 | Steve Mellor with Elia Blankenship

Relationships don’t stay the same, they grow, shift, and evolve with us. 🌱 #Relationships #RelationshipAdvice #HealthyRelationships #LoveAndRelationships #RelationshipGoals #RelationshipCoach #RelationshipTips #RelationshipGrowth #MindfulRelationships #PersonalGrowth #EvolvingRelationships #LoveLife #RelationshipWisdom #SelfAwareness #LifeCoach

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Sept. 16, 2025

Evolving Communication in Parenting | Episode 280 | Steve Mellor with Elia Blankenship

Parenting has come a long way and so has the way we communicate with our kids. #Parenting #ParentingTips #ParentingAdvice #ParentingStyles #ModernParenting #GentleParenting #MindfulParenting #RespectfulParenting #PositiveParenting #ParentChildCommunication #ParentingHacks #FamilyLife #ParentingTrends #ParentingShorts #ParentingGoals

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Sept. 10, 2025

Episode 284: Why Failing Forward is the Secret to Growth with Heather Hodges

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 corporate VP role, she followed her calling to help leaders unlock creativity and lead with courage.…

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Sept. 10, 2025

Episode 284: Why Failing Forward is the Secret to Growth with Heather Hodges

👤 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 corporate VP role, she followed her calling to help leaders unlock creativity and lead with…

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Sept. 3, 2025

Episode 283: How Feedback and Possibility helps you Thrive with Maritza McClendon

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 dedicated herself to inspiring others through speaking, leadership, and her advocacy for diversity and inclusion. Today, she continues to build…

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Sept. 3, 2025

Episode 283: How Feedback and Possibility helps you Thrive with Maritza McClendon

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 dedicated herself to inspiring others through speaking, leadership, and her advocacy for diversity and inclusion. Today, she continues to build…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Think 10 Years Ahead | Episode 282 | Steve Mellor with Scott Stirrett

We often dream in short timelines—one year, maybe three. But what if you gave yourself TEN years? The truth is, growth takes time, and often it’s bigger than you can ever imagine. 🌍✨ #EntrepreneurMindset #PersonalGrowth #LongTermSuccess #Motivation #CareerGrowth #MindsetShift #YouTubeShorts

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Aug. 28, 2025

Why Growth Is a Lifelong Journey | Episode 282 | Steve Mellor with Scott Stirrett

We often chase a “perfect state,” but the truth is—there’s no finish line. Growth, consistency, and self-improvement are never-ending processes. 💡 Whether it’s building resilience, developing better habits, or embracing uncertainty, the journey itself is the reward. Keep showing up, because the most important work is the work that never…

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Aug. 28, 2025

This 1 Habit Will Change Your Life Forever | Episode 282 | Steve Mellor with Scott Stirrett

Want to level up your life? It all starts with ONE simple habit that can completely transform your mindset, your energy, and your results. Don’t wait for the “perfect time”, start today and watch the ripple effect! 💯✨ #Motivation #SelfImprovement #DailyHabits #SuccessMindset #YouTubeShorts #Discipline #LifeTips

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Aug. 27, 2025

Episode 282: How to Thrive in a World That Won’t Stop Changing with Scott Stirrett

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, a book that equips people of all ages to embrace change and uncertainty as a…

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Aug. 27, 2025

Episode 282: How to Thrive in a World That Won’t Stop Changing with Scott Stirrett

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, a book that equips people of all ages to embrace change and uncertainty as a…

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Aug. 20, 2025

Great Coaches Don’t Dictate, They Unlock. | Episode 281 | Steve Mellor

🔥 Coaching isn’t about yelling, controlling, or demanding. The best coaches don’t dictate, they facilitate. In this week’s GrowthReady Podcast - Coaches Corner, @coachstevemellor shares why true coaching is about creating the environment for people to discover their own path to success. 🌱 He revisits the inspiring story of Jim…

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Aug. 20, 2025

Episode 281: Coaches Corner - How to Unlock True Potential in Your Team by Coaching for Discovery...

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, shouting, or rigid direction, it’s about…

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Aug. 18, 2025

Art of Listening in Growth | Episode 280 | Steve Mellor with Elia Blankenship

Growth isn’t just about learning... it’s about being READY to truly listen and act. 👂💡 In this clip, Steve Mellor challenges us to ask: are we prepared for the uncomfortable parts of growth, or just the easy wins? #GrowthMindset #SelfImprovement #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #Coaching #ListenAndGrow #ReadyToGrow

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Aug. 18, 2025

Stuck or Growing? Why Your Plateau Is Actually Progress

What if your plateau isn’t a problem… but proof of progress? High performers often see “nothing changing” and think something’s wrong. But research shows the plateau is a necessary part of growth, where your habits are rewiring, your skills are consolidating, and your next step is being prepared. So if…

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Aug. 13, 2025

Episode 280: How to Build Partnerships That Drive Real Growth with Elia Blankenship

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 emotional intelligence, Elia challenges the traditional “consultant tells, client does” approach. Instead, she builds partnerships rooted in listening,…

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Aug. 13, 2025

Episode 280: How to Build Partnerships That Drive Real Growth with Elia Blankenship

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 emotional intelligence, Elia challenges the traditional “consultant tells, client does” approach. Instead, she builds partnerships rooted in listening,…

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Aug. 8, 2025

Why Great Leaders Admit When They’re Tired | Coach Steve Mellor

Leadership isn’t about being indestructible. It’s about being human. When you name your fatigue, you do more than acknowledge how you feel, you build trust, create connection, and show your team what real leadership looks like. 💭 When’s the last time you said out loud: “I’m tired today”? If this…

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Aug. 8, 2025

Curiosity Beats Certainty in Leadership | GrowthReady with Tracy Clark

Ever catch yourself chasing certainty over discovery? Yeah… same here. That’s why Tracy Clark’s definition of being Growth Ready hit me like a ton of bricks. 🔨 What if your real edge isn’t in having all the answers… but in staying curious, open, and willing to play in the unknown?…

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Aug. 6, 2025

Episode 279: Invisible Boxes & Unshakable Roots: How to Lead With Curiosity and Courage with Trac...

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 scaling her company 450% and exiting for eight figures, Tracy shifted her focus to guiding others…

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