GrowthReady Podcast

In this episode, we're diving into the world of women in leadership, and we've got the amazing Dorothy Enriquez, on board. This one's not just for the ladies – everyone, listen up! Here's a taste of what you'll get: 1. Your Squad Matters: Dorothy spills the beans on why having a crew of like-minded folks around you is pure gold. Learn how your circle can supercharge your career and life. 2. Lead Like You Mean It: Forget titles. Dorothy dishes on how every single one of us can be a le...

🎙️Join Steve Mellor on this exciting episode of Career Competitor, where he sits down with Mark Silverman, his fellow coach. Mark helps CEOs, Senior Leadership, and Fast Rising High Achievers leverage their resources and team for greater impact. Mark doesn't just talk the talk – he walks it too. As the captivating host of "Mastering Overwhelm – How To Thrive in Business, Relationship, and Life" podcast, and a prolific author with his third book in the pipeline, he's the real deal when it comes ...

Get set for an exciting episode of Career Competitor, hosted by Steve Mellor! We've got a fantastic guest in the house – Damon Lembi, the CEO of LearnIt, a top-tier organization rocking the world of Learning and Development. Damon and his crew are all about helping business leaders like you level up their teams and achieve greatness. Steve and Damon are teaming up to crack the code of learning agility – that superpower that's gonna take your career places you never imagined. They'll be diggi...

Our natural tendency as competitors can be to carry our burdens and plow forwards despite the warning signs. But there is a simple formula en route to success and starts by not only requesting help, but learning how to receive it. It was a pleasure to visit with Founder & CEO of Treppendahl Landscape, Rob Treppendahl on this episode to learn all about his career journey and the powerful lessons he collected along the way that made him the successful competitor he is today. Within the conversat...

So often we are encouraged to avoid the things that scare us and to avoid potential obstacles within our competitive endeavors. But, what if there was a positive spin we could put on both fear and obstacles that enhances your career and pursuit of optimal performance? On this episode we welcome back the great Lex Gillette, a 5x Paralympian for Team USA who has build both a highly successful athletic and speaking career on the very belief that there is "no need for sight when you have a vision"....

It comes around every once in a while, that building frustration that results in a willingness to admit "I'm just STUCK!" But there is a competitive spirit that creates these moment that make "being stuck" a lot more worthwhile than we might be willing to admit. 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 ...

It would be understandable to assume that an entrepreneur must go alone in pursuit of success. But what if you could reveal a competitive advantage simply by connecting with others in pursuit of similar goals. I get to welcome back Way Finders founder Mike Brcic to the show to hear all about the exciting growth of the company over the past 3 years since we last spoke and dive deeper into the power of his quality-first mission of delivering value to the community he has now created. A running t...

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 h...

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...

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 educat...

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, ...

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 EM...

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 consul...

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 dis...

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 co...

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 ...

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...

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'...

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 - htt...

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/c...