GrowthReady Podcast with Steve Mellor

GrowthReady Podcast with Steve Mellor

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  • 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 no.

    In today’s episode, you’ll learn how saying yes more often can unlock opportunities, deepen your self-awareness, and help you prepare for your own “mountain.”

    We’ll cover how John leads with curiosity in a structured industry, why self-awareness is the ultimate ROI, how to gamify big goals like Kilimanjaro, and the practical ways you can start saying yes to growth, even when fear says no.

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    About the Guest: John Donnelly is the Senior VP of Sales at Service First Mortgage, where he has led through industry highs, the 2008 financial crash, and ongoing disruption from technology and AI. Beyond his decades in leadership, John is a lifelong learner and adventurer, most recently proving it by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at 50. His motto: say yes until you have to say no.

    About the Episode: Growth isn’t about waiting for the perfect time, it’s about saying yes, taking action, and learning as you go.

    In this episode of the GrowthReady Podcast, Steve Mellor sits down with John Donnelly to explore how saying yes can unlock opportunities, build self-awareness, and lead to transformational growth. From stories of leading teams through chaos to personal lessons gained on Kilimanjaro, John shares how curiosity, consistency, and conscious action create unstoppable momentum.

    Key Topics & Themes

    • What it means to say yes until you must say no
    • Leading through crisis: lessons from the 2008 mortgage collapse
    • Why curiosity beats certainty in leadership
    • How a 12-hour walk sparked self-awareness and life-changing goals
    • The preparation and lessons from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
    • Why consistency matters more than perfection
    • Turning ceilings into floors: leading with legacy for your family and team

    Links & Resources Mentioned

    • Connect with John Donnelly on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejohndonnelly/
    • Learn more about Service First Mortgage → https://playbig.mortgage/
    • Follow Steve Mellor → LinkedIn | Instagram

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    #GrowthReadyPodcast #Leadership #SayYes #HighPerformance #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #TakeAction #MindsetMatters #Kilimanjaro #Adaptability

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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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  • 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 move from keynote stages to co-founding Precision Search, a SaaS business with his sister.

    About the Guest: Aaron is the first legally blind Division I athlete to play football, a former NFL free agent, and a sought-after motivational speaker. He’s also the co-founder of Precision Search, a programmatic SEO company helping businesses scale.

    About the Episode: What does it really mean to be GrowthReady? For Aaron Golub, it’s about leaning into discomfort, adapting to change, and building something bigger than yourself.

    In this episode, host Steve Mellor dives deep with Aaron on how he transitioned from keynote stages to building a scalable software company alongside his sister. Aaron shares the lessons he’s learned about adaptability, gamifying growth, and why asking for help is one of the most underrated leadership skills.

    This is a conversation for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high-performers who want to stop trading time for money and start building ventures that can scale far beyond themselves.

    Key Takeaways:

    • What it really means to be growth ready
    • Adaptability as a competitive advantage
    • Transitioning from a speaking career to a SaaS company
    • The limitations of personal branding and why Aaron wanted more
    • How to gamify growth so business stays fun
    • The importance of asking for help and building trust
    • Navigating partnerships and teamwork (including working with family)
    • Aaron’s wildest dreams: IPO or a $100M+ exit

    Links & Resources Mentioned

    • Aaron Golub’s Website → AaronGolub.com
    • Precision Search (Aaron’s SaaS company) → PrecisionSearch.io
    • Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/aarongolub
    • Follow Steve Mellor → LinkedIn | Instagram
    • More Episodes of the GrowthReady Podcast → www.growthreadypodcast.com

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    #GrowthReadyPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Adaptability #Leadership #SaaSFounders #BusinessGrowth #HighPerformance #OvercomingObstacles #MindsetMatters #ScalingBusiness

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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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  • 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. Heather’s unique approach blends research, storytelling, and art to inspire audiences to embrace failure, find their potential, and lead with heart.

    About the Episode: In this episode of The Growth Ready Podcast, Steve sits down with Heather Hodges to explore what it really means to be “growth ready.” From her courageous leap out of corporate leadership to launching her own company, Heather shares her story of embracing failure, unleashing creativity, and leaning into the unknown. Together, they dig into the Jonah Complex, why so many adults lose their creativity, and how simple tools (like crayons!) can reignite innovation. Heather also reveals the heart behind her new book and the message she’s sharing with leaders everywhere.

    Key Topics & Themes

    • Why willingness (not just openness) is essential for growth
    • The role of courage and failure in unlocking creativity
    • Heather’s leap from VP to solopreneur and keynote speaker
    • The Jonah Complex: fearing our own greatness
    • How school systems diminish creativity—and how to reclaim it
    • Using simple tools (like crayons) to spark divergent thinking
    • Lessons from Heather’s new book Heart Work
    • Daily practices for self-awareness and intentional leadership
    • Competing with yourself: growth as an ongoing journey

     Links & Resources Mentioned

    • Heather’s Website: https://www.hodgesgroupintl.com
    • Heather on LinkedIn: Dr. Heather L. Hodges
    • Heather’s Book: Heart Work: How to Lead People, Build Culture, and Unleash Creativity in Home Care
    • Follow Steve Mellor → LinkedIn | Instagram

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    Connect with Coach Steve Mellor:

    • Follow Steve Mellor → LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube
    • More Episodes of the GrowthReady Podcast → www.growthreadypodcast.com
    • Steve Mellor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/

    This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via Buzzsprout

    #GrowthReadyPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #CreativeLeadership #PersonalGrowthJourney #CourageOverComfort #FailForward #UnlockCreativity #LeadershipPodcast #MotivationForLeaders #InspireToLead

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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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  • 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 her orbit, learning from mentors, influencing others, and preparing to step into her next chapter as both a professional speaker and aspiring author.

    Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, Steve Mellor reconnects with returning guest Maritza McClendon to explore what it truly means to be growth ready. From navigating life’s unexpected turns (like broken goggles behind the starting block) to leading with calm in corporate spaces, Maritza shares how possibility, curiosity, and feedback have fueled her growth both as an Olympic athlete and as a leader.

    Together, Steve and Maritza dive into how to embrace uncertainty, create orbits of support and influence, and use feedback not as criticism but as a gift for growth. This is a must-listen for anyone wanting to thrive in their career, sport, or life by leaning into discomfort, curiosity, and community.

    Takeaways:

    • What it means to be growth ready in sport, career, and life
    • How to embrace possibility and the unknown with confidence
    • The power of pivoting when plans break down (literally)
    • Building “orbits” of mentors, peers, and those you influence
    • Using calmness and preparation to lead through uncertainty
    • Turning nervous energy into focused performance
    • Reframing feedback as a collaborative, empowering tool
    • Why curiosity is the muscle that drives long-term growth
    • Maritza’s next chapter: stepping into speaking and authorship

    Links & Resources Mentioned

    • Maritza’s Website: maritzamcclendon.com
    • Instagram: @RitzySwims
    • LinkedIn: Maritza McClendon

    Connect with Coach Steve Mellor:

    • Follow Steve Mellor → LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube
    • More Episodes of the GrowthReady Podcast → www.growthreadypodcast.com
    • Steve Mellor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/

    This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via Buzzsprout

    #GrowthReadyPodcast #MaritzaMcClendon #LeadershipDevelopment #OlympianMindset #PersonalGrowth #EmbracePossibility #FeedbackCulture #CuriosityDriven #HighPerformance #ThrivingInUncertainty

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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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  • 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 superpower instead of fearing it. Scott’s work has raised more than $80 million to empower Canada’s future leaders, and he’s passionate about helping people strengthen their "risk-taking muscles" to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.

    Episode Summary: In this episode of Growth Ready, Steve Mellor sits down with Scott Stirrett to explore how uncertainty, often seen as a roadblock, can become our greatest advantage. From the six core pillars of thriving in uncertain times (including self-compassion, adaptability, and entrepreneurial mindset) to building risk-taking muscles and investing in community, Scott shares actionable wisdom from his book The Uncertainty Advantage.

    Whether you’re an early-career professional or decades into your journey, this conversation will help you shift your mindset, embrace risk as growth, and strengthen your ability to thrive in times of change.

    Takeaways:

    • Why uncertainty is baked into our DNA
    • The six pillars of The Uncertainty Advantage
    • Building risk-taking muscles through small daily actions
    • How adaptability and generalist skills future-proof your career
    • The power of community in navigating uncertainty
    • Success stories from Venture for Canada alumni
    • The myth of “one big risk” vs. thousands of small bets
    • How reflection and feedback accelerate growth


    Links & Resources Mentioned

    • Scott’s Book: The Uncertainty Advantage (Amazon)
    • Scott’s Website: https://www.scottstirrett.com/

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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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  • Episode 281: Coaches Corner - How to Unlock True Potential in Your Team by Coaching for Discovery, Not Dictation with Steve Mellor

    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 facilitation, curiosity, and empowerment.

    Listeners will discover why the best coaches (on the court, in the boardroom, or in life) create environments for self-discovery and ownership, and how adopting this mindset can transform leadership and growth.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Rethinking what coaching truly means
    • The difference between dictating vs. facilitating growth
    • Lessons from Jim Valvano’s 1983 NC State basketball championship journey
    • Why curiosity, respect, and empowerment define great coaching
    • The lasting impact of self-discovery and ownership in personal and professional growth

    If you’re ready to stop dictating and start facilitating, subscribe to The GrowthReady Podcast today. Share this episode with a leader or coach who needs to hear it, and let’s build a world where growth comes from empowerment, not control.

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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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  • 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, candor, and collaboration, empowering clients to own their growth journey. She’s also a champion for automation and AI adoption in the industries she serves.

    About the Episode: In this conversation, host Steve Mellor and guest Elia Blankenship unpack what it really means to be “growth ready.” They challenge outdated notions of consulting, explore the role of trust and candidness in partnerships, and dig into the messy reality of change. Elia shares her approach to creating ownership in clients, why “reading the room” is a critical skill, and how personal growth mirrors professional transformation. They also touch on adapting to digital trends, breaking through ego and bias, and the importance of staying curious in a fast-moving world.

    At the heart of the discussion? Growth takes work. Hard work. But with the right people, the right mindset, and the willingness to listen, it’s work worth doing.

    Key Topics Discussed

    • Rethinking the role of a consultant
    • The importance of listening, humility, and service in leadership
    • Building trust before candid conversations
    • Creating ownership so clients sustain progress
    • Overcoming ego, pride of ownership, and readiness barriers
    • Reading the room and adapting communication styles
    • Applying consulting lessons to family and personal growth
    • The need to embrace AI, automation, and digital transformation
    • How speed-to-market is changing the consulting landscape
    • Personal reflections on future growth and unfinished projects

    Links and Resources Mentioned

    • RSM – https://rsmus.com
    • Books on Emotional Intelligence (Emotional Intelligence 2.0)
    • Microsoft Copilot and AI tools referenced in discussion

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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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  • Episode 279: Invisible Boxes & Unshakable Roots: How to Lead With Curiosity and Courage with 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 in discovering their own transformative power through deep inner work, curiosity, and radical experimentation.

    About the Episode: In this eye-opening conversation, Steve Mellor is joined by fellow Brit Tracy Clark for a deep dive into what it really means to be "Growth Ready." Tracy shares her personal journey from scaling a multimillion-dollar company to becoming a leadership coach focused on helping others dissolve limiting beliefs, or what she calls “invisible boxes.”

    Through powerful metaphors, such as the tree with visible trunks and invisible roots, Tracy encourages leaders to turn inward, embrace curiosity, and use playfulness as a serious tool for transformation. Whether you're a founder, a coach, or simply someone seeking to grow, this episode offers practical frameworks and energizing insights to challenge the narratives holding you back.

    Takeaways:

    • What it means to be GrowthReady
    • Choosing discovery over certainty
    • Challenging inherited beliefs and invisible boxes
    • The role of self-concept in leadership and impact
    • Tracy’s journey from business owner to coach
    • Using curiosity, open-mindedness, and experimentation as leadership superpowers
    • The power of playfulness in business and life
    • How deep self-inquiry leads to clarity and calm
    • Letting go of external blame and stepping into ownership
    • Tracy’s Leadership Success Scorecard

    Links and Resources:

    • Tracy Clark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyclarkcoach/
    • Leadership Success Scorecard: https://tracyclark.scoreapp.com/
    • Steve Mellor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mellor-cc/

    Send us Fan Mail

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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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  • 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 deep belief in community-driven progress.

    Episode Summary: Steve Mellor sits down with Lori Melancon to explore what it means to be "growth ready" as both an individual and a leader of an entire city. Lori unpacks the idea of enduring "seasons of suck", those tough, messy, uncertain times that test us and ultimately forge our greatest growth.

    Together, they dive into topics like vulnerability in leadership, the collective responsibility we all share in shaping our communities, and the relentless pursuit of meaningful work. Lori offers refreshing honesty about the loneliness of leadership, the power of transparency, and how embracing discomfort is essential for real progress.

    Whether you're a high-performing leader, someone navigating change, or just looking for real talk about personal growth, this episode is rich with insight, inspiration, and a whole lot of heart.

    Key Topics and Themes Discussed:

    • What it means to be "growth ready"
    • Embracing the "season of suck"
    • Vulnerability and transparency in leadership
    • Community transformation and ownership
    • Creating culture through communication and action
    • How to lead with purpose in challenging political and social climates
    • The emotional and personal toll of meaningful work
    • Accountability and radical candor as tools for growth

    Links and Resources:

    • Baton Rouge Area Chamber: https://www.brac.org
    • Ina Garten’s memoir reference: Be Ready When the Luck Happens
    • Growth Ready Podcast: https://growthready.com

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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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  • 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 leadership, resilience, and unlocking excellence in life’s everyday moments.

    About the Episode: In this inspiring conversation, Steve Mellor welcomes back Lex Gillette for a deep dive into what it really means to be “growth ready.” They explore the mindset of daily excellence, the vital role of trust and feedback in high-performance relationships, and how Lex’s unique experiences as a blind athlete have sharpened his insights on leadership, dependency, and perspective. With powerful reflections on parenthood, adversity, and preparation for the 2028 LA Games, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider how they define success—and who they lean on to reach it.

    Takeaways:

    • The true meaning of being "growth ready"
    • The role of flexibility, open-mindedness, and perspective
    • Trust, communication, and feedback in high-performance teams
    • Lessons from Lex’s journey as a blind athlete
    • The daily competition mindset — winning the day
    • Applying elite athletic principles to everyday life
    • Preparing for the LA 2028 Paralympic Games
    • Personal responsibility and leadership
    • The story behind Lex's book No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision
    • Navigating life with purpose, beyond sport

    Links & Resources:

    • Lex Gillette’s Website: www.lexgillette.com
    • No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision (Book)
    • Lex on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn (@lexgillette)
    • Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center

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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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