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What does it mean to be ready to pursue growth? Should we pursue growth when we don't feel ready? And how do we achieve optimal growth by readying ourselves for everything that comes with it? The Growth Ready Podcast seeks to form a true appreciation for all facets of the growth process as we learn from high performers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Hosted by Steve Mellor, a seasoned high-performance executive coach and former US Olympic swim coach, each episode explores the pivotal moments that define true growth and the work that went into getting ready for it. Through candid conversation and detailed personal accounts, guests share their unique experiences of overcoming challenges, embracing transformation, and what it takes to get ready for every step of their growth journey.
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What does it mean to be ready to pursue growth? Should we pursue growth when we don't feel ready? And how do we achieve optimal growth by readying ourselves for everything that comes with it?

The Growth Ready Podcast seeks to form a true appreciation for all facets of the growth process as we learn from high performers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Hosted by Steve Mellor, a seasoned high-performance executive coach and former US Olympic swim coach, each episode explores the pivotal moments that define true growth and the work that went into getting ready for it. Through candid conversation and detailed personal accounts, guests share their unique experiences of overcoming challenges, embracing transformation, and what it takes to get ready for every step of their growth journey.

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Episode 312: Growth Is What You Learn From the Leap w/ Megan Torrance - Readiness, AI, and Leadership
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Recent Episodes

Episode 312: Growth Is What You Learn From the Leap w/ Megan Torrance - Readiness, AI, and Leadership
March 25, 2026

Episode 312: Growth Is What You Learn From the Leap w/ Megan Torrance…

About the guest: Megan Torrance is a workplace learning and development leader who helps organizations create better systems for growth, performance, and skill development. In this conversation, she brings together practical ...

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Episode 311: Build a High-Trust Team - Even If Growth Is Testing Your Culture w/ Meghan Popoleo
March 18, 2026

Episode 311: Build a High-Trust Team - Even If Growth Is Testing Your…

About the guest: Meghan Popoleo is the President of The O’Connor Group, where she has spent the last decade helping organizations grow through strong people strategy, culture, and leadership. She came into the business from t...

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Episode 310: Lead With Yes - Authenticity, Reinvention, and Doing Work That Actually Fits w/ Raymond Lee
March 11, 2026

Episode 310: Lead With Yes - Authenticity, Reinvention, and Doing Wor…

About the Guest: Raymond Lee is the founder of CareerMinds, a virtual outplacement and leadership development company he started in 2008. After years of building the business, Raymond went through a deep season of self-reflec...

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Episode 309: Live With More Clarity Even When Life Gets Hard w/ Alison Hadden
March 6, 2026

Episode 309: Live With More Clarity Even When Life Gets Hard w/ Aliso…

This special archive episode takes us back to summer 2020, when Steve Mellor interviewed Alison Hadden for his Women Changing the World series. What he only learned afterward was that Alison had found out just one day earlier...

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Episode 308: COACHES CORNER: Raise Your Floor, Not Just Your Goals w/ Steve Mellor
Feb. 25, 2026

Episode 308: COACHES CORNER: Raise Your Floor, Not Just Your Goals w/…

Most high performers chase ceilings: bigger goals, more revenue, bigger stages. Steve argues that what actually determines whether you feel steady in the moments that matter is your floor, your daily standards, mindset, and b...

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Episode 307: Stop Managing Time. Start Managing Energy with Clint Rahe
Feb. 18, 2026

Episode 307: Stop Managing Time. Start Managing Energy with Clint Rahe

If you’re a high performer, leader, or founder… chances are your calendar is stacked, your brain is overloaded, and you’re trying to ‘push through’ like that’s the job. Today’s guest, Clint Rahe, former Royal Air Force PTI tu...

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Episode 306: Leading with Truth: How Betsy Cerulo Builds Growth from the Heart
Feb. 11, 2026

Episode 306: Leading with Truth: How Betsy Cerulo Builds Growth from …

About the Guest: Betsy Cerulo is a seasoned entrepreneur, federal contractor, and accessibility advocate with over 36 years of leadership experience . She is the CEO of an organization specializing in accessibility staffing a...

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Episode 305: Build Unbreakable Health Standards Without Sacrificing Life w/ Luke DePron
Feb. 4, 2026

Episode 305: Build Unbreakable Health Standards Without Sacrificing L…

About the Guest: Luke DePron is a health and performance coach and the founder of The Fitment Project, where he helps high-performing men reclaim their health, energy, and confidence without extreme fitness tactics or unreali...

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Recent Blog Posts

Helping Leaders Expand Their Capacity for Growth Through Learning Loops and Readiness
March 25, 2026

Helping Leaders Expand Their Capacity for Growth Through Learning Loo…

There are some conversations that make you stop and rethink the way you define growth.This was one of them.On GrowthReady, I sat down with Megan Torrance, and what stood out immediately was the way she broke apart the phrase itself. Not just gro…

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Helping Leaders Build Stronger Teams Through Vulnerability-Driven Leadership
March 18, 2026

Helping Leaders Build Stronger Teams Through Vulnerability-Driven Lea…

There are a lot of words people use when they talk about growth.Confidence. Discipline. Vision. Strategy.All of them matter.But in my conversation with Meghan Popoleo on GrowthReady, the word that cut through immediately was vulnerability. And…

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Helping Growth-Minded Leaders Build More Purposeful Careers Through Authenticity
March 11, 2026

Helping Growth-Minded Leaders Build More Purposeful Careers Through A…

There are some conversations that challenge the way you think about growth.This was one of them.On GrowthReady, I sat down with Raymond Lee, founder of CareerMinds and host of Clocking Out, for a conversation that cut straight to something so ma…

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Reviews

A Winner!
Steve Mellor brings you stories of amazing people that know what takes to succeed. Every episode has something to offer for everyone. Awesome job, Steve! #GoPack
A Must Listen!
5 Stars form me! Career Competitor is a great show that digs into the athletes mind, helps other foster their competive spirit, and better themselves and their lives. Steve does a great job of bringing a fun conversation while pulling out actionable advice from his guests.
Great Podcast!
For someone that isn’t overly into sports, this podcast is very entertaining and I’ve found myself laughing out loud several times for each episode!