GrowthReady Podcast with Steve Mellor

About Robbie:
Robbie is the President and CEO of Sigma Engineers & Constructors, a destination workplace for both employees and clients in engineering, construction, field services, inspection, and leadership solutions. While his education and career tell the story of an engineer, a large part of Robbie’s growth journey has come from playing in creative and innovative spaces as he embraces his pedigree for business and entrepreneurship. Whether through real estate ventures, investing in other entrepreneurs and their businesses, or making his own wine Robbie’s career and life story speaks to a very clear theme; a desire to grow and embrace what it means to ready yourself for what comes with it.

About the Episode:
In this episode of the GrowthReady podcast, host Steve Mellor engages in a deep conversation with Robbie. They explore the concept of being 'Growth Ready,' emphasizing the importance of preparation, emotional intelligence, and curiosity in personal and professional growth. Robbie shares his journey from a victim mindset to one of empowerment, highlighting the significance of relationships and self-care in leadership. The discussion also touches on the joy found in leadership roles, the process of winemaking, and the lessons learned from failure. Ultimately, the episode underscores the necessity of continuous growth and the pursuit of joy in all aspects of life.

Learn more about Robbie and his company - Sigma Engineering and Construction at www.sigmaec.com

Takeaways:

• Being GrowthReady means preparing for opportunities.
• Preparation is key to success and happiness.
• Shifting from a victim mindset to empowerment is crucial.
• Emotional intelligence helps in managing relationships.
• Curiosity drives personal and professional growth.
• Finding joy in leadership enhances performance.
• Winemaking reflects the blend of art and science.
• Failure is a stepping stone to learning and growth.
• Self-care is essential for effective leadership.
• Continuous growth is necessary for fulfillment.

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• Official Website - https://growthready.com/

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Jason Silver, a multi-time founder and author, shares his perspective on being "growth-ready" and embracing uncertainty. He is the author of Your Grass is Greener: Use What You Have. Get What You Want. At Work and In Life.

Jason emphasizes the importance of being open-minded and ready to receive growth from unexpected sources. His career trajectory has been non-linear, marked by rapid, extensive failures and the lessons learned from them. He advises taking small, low-cost steps to test ideas and discover when you’re wrong, rather than solely focusing on being right.

In this conversation, Jason shares a deeply personal story about losing his sister, an experience that led him to reevaluate his life and work. He discusses the importance of unlearning and reassessing priorities to live a more fulfilling life. Jason realized that he was overinvested in work and underinvested in the present moments with his family. He highlights the importance of being intentional with how we invest our time and challenges the conventional belief that personal sacrifices are necessary for professional success.

Additionally, Jason introduces the concept of the "brief back" as a powerful tool for effective communication and reducing miscommunications. He also underscores the value of small changes and low-hanging fruit in driving both personal and professional growth.

Connect with Jason Silver on LinkedIn: @silverjay.

Takeaways

• Stay open-minded and prepared to receive growth from unexpected sources.
• Take small, low-cost steps to test ideas and determine what works rather than fixating on being right.
• Failure can drive meaningful personal and professional growth.
• Life events can significantly influence how we approach work and life.
• Reassess your priorities and invest your time intentionally.
• This is a valuable tool for effective communication and preventing miscommunication.
• Simple, low-effort adjustments can have a significant impact on growth in both personal and professional areas.

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• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachstevemellor
• Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com
• Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163

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• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellor
• Official Website - https://growthready.com/

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Dre Baldwin, CEO and founder of Work on Your Game, Inc., shares his journey as a former professional basketball player and how it has shaped his approach to personal and professional development. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, structure, and persistence in achieving success. Dre highlights the need to find the right opportunity that aligns with your skills and goals, and the importance of continuously working on your game to improve and produce results. He encourages individuals to assess their game, develop their skills, create opportunities, and repeat the cycle to achieve ongoing success.

Connect with Dre on Linkedin at @dreallday

Takeaways

• The foundation of success is discipline, structure, and persistence.
• Finding the right opportunity that aligns with your skills and goals is crucial for success.
• Continuous improvement and working on your game is essential to produce results.
• Assess your game, develop your skills, create opportunities, and repeat the cycle for ongoing success.

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• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachstevemellor
• Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com
• Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163

Connect with GrowthReady

Join the community and keep your growth journey going:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellor
• Official Website - https://growthready.com/

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David Conway, a mindset mentor, discusses the power of manifestation and setting goals. He emphasizes the importance of living your life through what you teach and applying the principles you teach to your own life. Conway explains that goals are often misunderstood and that the purpose of a goal is not just to get something, but to grow as a person. He also highlights the need to protect and value your own mind, as it is the source of your potential. Conway encourages listeners to relax into their goals and visualize their desired outcomes.

Connect with David through his website at www.conway.consulting

Takeaways

• Live your life through what you teach and apply the principles you teach to your own life.
• Goals are not just about getting something, but about personal growth.
• Protect and value your own mind, as it is the source of your potential.
• Relax into your goals and visualize your desired outcomes.

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• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachstevemellor
• Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com
• Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163

Connect with GrowthReady

Join the community and keep your growth journey going:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellor
• Official Website - https://growthready.com/

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Jesse Hernandez, founder of Depth Builder, emphasizes the importance of focusing on the human side of work as a leader. He shares his personal journey of realizing that driving results and treating people as things was not effective or fulfilling. By shifting his focus to serving and developing his team, he achieved better results and built stronger relationships. Jesse highlights the power of listening to build appreciation and trust, and the importance of asking open-ended questions to empower others. He also discusses his book, Lean and Love, which applies the principles of lean management to personal relationships.

Connect with Jesse on Linkedin at @jessedepthbuilder

Takeaways:

• Focusing on the human side of work as a leader leads to better results and stronger relationships.
• Listening to build appreciation and trust is a powerful skill that requires practice and intention.
• Leaders should ask open-ended questions and involve others in problem-solving to empower them.
• Applying lean management principles to personal relationships can improve communication and connection.

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• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachstevemellor
• Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com
• Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163

Connect with GrowthReady

Join the community and keep your growth journey going:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellor
• Official Website - https://growthready.com/

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Chuck Cooper, founder of Whitewater Consulting, shares his journey of transitioning from the corporate world to starting his own consulting company. He emphasizes the importance of valuing individuals and building trust and unity among teams. Chuck discusses the significance of real-life experience and wisdom in leadership and the need for effective communication. He highlights the need for leaders to remain curious and ask questions, as well as the importance of creating personal mission, vision, and values. Chuck also emphasizes the need for leaders to reward themselves and give themselves grace.

Learn more about Chuck at www.whitewaterconsulting.net

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• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/
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• Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com
• Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163

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• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellor
• Official Website - https://growthready.com/

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Antonio Vaglica, a former athlete turned entrepreneur, shares his journey of building two successful businesses and the importance of small consistent habits. He emphasizes the need to focus on micro wins and daily habits to achieve long-term success. Antonio discusses the role of sports in entrepreneurship and how it provides valuable lessons in resilience, teamwork, and failure. He also talks about his consulting firm that helps growth-oriented entrepreneurs maximize their enterprise value and his community, Consistency Wins, which supports high achievers on their entrepreneurial journey. Antonio highlights the importance of mindset, personal development, and building a strong team to achieve success.

Takeaways

• Small consistent habits lead to long-term success
• Sports provide valuable lessons for entrepreneurship
• Mindset and personal development are crucial for growth
• Building a strong team and network is essential for success

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• Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com
• Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163

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Join the community and keep your growth journey going:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellor
• Official Website - https://growthready.com/

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Dr. Sharon Hull, founder of Metta Solutions, LLC and author of 'Professional Careers by Design,' discusses the importance of being intentional in our careers and lives. She emphasizes the need to press pause, reflect on our values, and make decisions that align with what matters most to us. Dr. Hull also highlights the shift happening in the workplace, where employees are seeking organizations that prioritize intentionality and provide a custom-crafted experience. She provides a framework for discernment, managing change, and taking a lifelong perspective on our careers. The book offers practical guidance for individuals and organizations to navigate career choices and create a meaningful work-life balance.

Connect and learn more about Dr. Hull via this link - www.drsharonhull.com

Takeaways

• Press pause and reflect on your values and what matters most to you in your career and life.
• Be intentional in your decision-making and align your choices with your values.
• The workplace is shifting, and organizations that prioritize intentionality will have a competitive advantage.
• Dr. Hull's book, 'Professional Careers by Design,' provides a framework for discernment, managing change, and taking a lifelong perspective on your career.

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• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/
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• Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com
• Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163

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• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellor
• Official Website - https://growthready.com/

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Cullen Talley a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and coach, discusses the importance of competitiveness and discomfort in achieving success. He shares his personal experience as a competitive swimmer and endurance athlete, highlighting the mindset required to stay in discomfort and push through challenges. Talley emphasizes the need to start small and gradually increase discomfort levels, setting clear goals and measuring progress along the way.

He also stresses the value of having a third-party perspective to hold individuals accountable and remind them of their commitments. The conversation explores the importance of having a support system and working with a coach to achieve success. It emphasizes the need for perspective, a plan, and proven results when choosing a coach. The discussion also highlights the dangers of the coaching industry becoming saturated with unqualified individuals. The conversation concludes with insights on the process of starting a business and the importance of sitting in discomfort to find clarity.

You can learn more about Cullen through his website at www.exitmomentum.com

Takeaways

• Competition starts within oneself and involves pushing through discomfort.
• Discomfort is about doing what is necessary, even if it's not what you want to do.
• Start with smaller levels of discomfort and gradually increase intensity.
• Setting clear goals and measuring progress is crucial for success.
• Having a third-party perspective can provide accountability and remind individuals of their commitments. Having a support system and working with a coach can help accelerate success.
• When choosing a coach, look for someone with perspective, a plan, and proven results.
• Beware of the dangers of the coaching industry becoming saturated with unqualified individuals.
• Starting a business requires sitting in discomfort and asking difficult questions.
• Clarity and success come from taking the time to find answers and making deliberate choices.

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Shara Ruffin, an independently licensed clinical social worker and former psychotherapist, shares her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and the challenges she faced along the way. She discusses the pivotal moment that led her to pivot into entrepreneurship after failing her board exam and losing her job. Shara emphasizes the importance of faith and prayer in her journey and how it played a crucial role in her success. She also highlights the significance of sharing the nitty-gritty and hard parts of her story to inspire others. Shara's story is a testament to perseverance and the power of turning adversity into opportunity. Shara Ruffin shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and mental health challenges while building a successful business. She emphasizes the importance of connection and support in her work, providing emotional support and guidance to her colleagues. Shara's approach is holistic, focusing not only on passing exams but also on the mental and emotional well-being of her clients. She encourages individuals to recognize their own worth and to focus on the process of achieving their goals. Shara's story is a reminder that success is a continuous journey of growth and self-improvement.

Connect with Shara via Linkedin @shararuffin

Takeaways

• Adversity can serve as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.
• Having faith and relying on prayer can provide guidance and strength during challenging times.
• Sharing the nitty-gritty and hard parts of your story can inspire and connect with others.
• Success is often born out of pain and perseverance.
• Turning adversity into opportunity can lead to unexpected and fulfilling paths. Trauma and mental health challenges can shape a person's journey and success.
• Connection and support are vital in overcoming challenges and achieving goals.
• A holistic approach that considers mental and emotional well-being is important in any endeavor.
• Recognize your own worth and focus on the process of achieving your goals.

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Stay connected and keep growing with Steve:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachstevemellor
• Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com
• Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growthready-podcast/id1406082163

Connect with GrowthReady

Join the community and keep your growth journey going:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearegrowthready/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growthreadypodcast/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growthreadywithcoachstevemellor
• Official Website - https://growthready.com/

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