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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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Aug. 6, 2025

Episode 279: Invisible Boxes & Unshakable Roots: How to Lead With Curiosity and Courage -Tracy Clark

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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Aug. 2, 2025

Growth Starts Where Comfort Ends | Episode 278 | Steve Mellor with Lori Melancon

Every leader faces hard seasons, embrace the suck, because that’s where real transformation begins. #SeasonOfSuck

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Aug. 1, 2025

Why Great Leaders Feel Alone | Episode 278 | Steve Mellor with Lori Melancon

Even the strongest leaders battle loneliness... here’s why opening up is the real power move. #LeadershipLoneliness

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July 30, 2025

Embrace the Suck First 💥 | Episode 278 | Steve Mellor with Lori Melancon

Growth isn’t always about winning... sometimes, it’s about struggling through the push-ups (literally and metaphorically). #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #SelfImprovement #GrowthJourney #BreakthroughMoment #Motivation #RealTalk #PushYourLimits #LifeAdvice #DiscomfortEqualsGrowth

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July 30, 2025

Episode 278: Living Out Loud and Embracing Life’s Seasons with Lori Melancon

𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵: Lori Melanconis 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 connected and resilient Baton Rouge. Her leadership style blends transparency, emotional intelligence, and a deep…

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July 30, 2025

Episode 278: Living Out Loud and Embracing Life’s Seasons with Lori Melancon

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 connected and resilient Baton Rouge. Her leadership style blends transparency, emotional intelligence, and a…

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July 24, 2025

Every Day Is Game Day | Episode 277 | Steve Mellor with Lex Gillette

Treat today like it’s the championship. Show up and dominate. 🏆 #WinningMindset #DisciplineWins #GameDayMentality

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July 23, 2025

The Power of Pausing and Asking Questions | Episode 277 | Steve Mellor with Lex Gillette

Growth begins with the right questions. 🗣️ #growthready #PowerOfPause #LeadershipQuestions #GrowthReadyPodcast #HighPerformanceLeadership #MindsetMatters

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July 23, 2025

Episode 277: Trust, Feedback, and the Daily Win: A Growth Conversation with Lex Gillette

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 mission to teach others how to "see" their potential. His message centers on…

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July 23, 2025

Episode 277: Trust, Feedback, and the Daily Win: A Growth Conversation with Lex Gillette

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 mission to teach others how to "see" their potential. His message centers on…

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July 22, 2025

Embrace Opportunities, Trust the Universe | Episode 276 | Steve Mellor with Amanda Stern

Opportunities often show up when you least expect them. 🌟 #EmbraceOpportunities #TrustTheUniverse #LeadershipGrowth #HighPerformanceMindset #GrowthReady

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July 22, 2025

Embrace the Unexpected | Episode 276 | Steve Mellor with Amanda Stern

Growth lives in the unexpected. ⚡️ #embracetheunexpected #LeadershipResilience #HighPerformanceGrowth #GrowthReady #PodcastLeadership

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July 22, 2025

Embracing My Talent | Episode 276 | Steve Mellor with Amanda Stern

Your talent was meant to be shared. 🌟 #EmbraceYourTalent #OwnYourGift #HighPerformanceLeadership #GrowthReady #PodcastInsights

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July 22, 2025

Embracing Our Unique Gifts | Episode 276 | Steve Mellor with Amanda Stern

Your uniqueness is your superpower. 💥 #EmbraceYourGifts #LeadershipGrowth #HighPerformanceMindset #GrowthReady #PodcastClips

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July 22, 2025

The Art of Showing Up | Episode 276 | Steve Mellor with Amanda Stern

When the pressure is high and the stakes are real, showing up is everything. #LeadershipMindset #HighPerformanceHabits #TheArtOfShowingUp #GrowthReadyPodcast #SteveMellor #AmandaStern #PeakPerformance #ResilientLeadership

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July 18, 2025

Where Are Your Skills Valued? The Question That Changes Everything

You’re not doing it wrong... you’ve just got more growing to do. 💪 #GrowthReady #KnowYourValue #SkillSetMatters #PersonalGrowth #GrowthMindset #LevelUp #SelfAwareness #CareerGrowth #MotivationDaily #LeadershipDevelopment

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July 16, 2025

Episode 276: Curiosity, Capacity & Showing Up: Why Knowing Yourself Changes Everything with Amand...

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 built a unique approach to helping others show up more fully in their lives. She…

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July 16, 2025

Episode 276: Curiosity, Capacity & Showing Up: Why Knowing Yourself Changes Everything

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 built a unique approach to helping others show up more fully in their lives. She…

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July 16, 2025

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…

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July 11, 2025

Feeling Burnt Out? Here’s the Question That Will Reignite Your Passion 🔥

Why did you start in the first place? #WhyYouStarted #PodcastMotivation #KeepGoing #MindsetMatters #GrowthReady #SteveMellor #BurnoutToBreakthrough #ShortsInspiration

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