In this episode, Steve sits down with Samara Bay to unpack what it really means to be “ready” when the stakes are high. Together, they explore the connection between body, mind, and communication—and why so many high-performers flatten their presence by trying to hide fear instead of working with it.…
The latest Growth𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 Podcast episode is now live. 🔥 Steve Mellor sits down with Samara Bay for a powerful conversation on communication, leadership, and how to show up with real presence. If you’re a leader, coach, founder, or professional looking to communicate with more clarity, confidence, and impact, this episode…
In this episode, Steve sits down with Samara Bay to unpack what it really means to be “ready” when the stakes are high. Together, they explore the connection between body, mind, and communication—and why so many high-performers flatten their presence by trying to hide fear instead of working with it.…
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 insight from her work in learning design, her perspective on AI as an augmentation tool, and her own lived…
New episode of the GrowthReady Podcast is live. Steve Mellor and Megan Torrance dive into growth, learning, and readiness. A powerful takeaway from this conversation: 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗽. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝘁. This episode is all about reflection, awareness, and why real…
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 insight from her work in learning design, her perspective on AI as an augmentation tool, and her own lived…
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 the nonprofit world, openly admits she did not start out loving HR, and has grown…
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 the nonprofit world, openly admits she did not start out loving HR, and has grown…
Most people don’t need another sign. They need the courage to stop settling. Steve Mellor and Raymond Lee shares a powerful truth about change, authenticity, and what happens when the pain of staying the same becomes too heavy to ignore. #GrowthReady #Authenticity #PersonalGrowth #Leadership
What happens when success no longer feels aligned? In this episode, Steve Mellor sits down with Raymond Lee to explore authenticity, leadership, career reinvention, and the courage to pursue work that truly fits. From building and selling CareerMinds to launching the Clocking Out podcast, Raymond shares how curiosity, self-awareness, and…
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-reflection in late 2021 that reshaped how he saw leadership, identity, and growth. He later sold…
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 that her cancer had returned and was terminal. She never mentioned it…
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 that her cancer had returned and was terminal. She never mentioned it…
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 behaviors when no one is watching. He breaks down how “growth resistance” shows up subtly (protecting…
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 behaviors when no one is watching. He breaks down how “growth resistance” shows up subtly (protecting…
New GrowthReady episode out now with Steve Mellor + Clint Rahe. They break down why curiosity + recovery + energy management are the real keys to sustainable high performance. #GrowthReady #Podcast #Leadership #HighPerformance #Burnout #EnergyManagement #Productivity #DeepWork #ExecutiveCoach
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 turned executive coach and author of The Cognitive Athleteworks with C-suite leaders who…
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 turned executive coach and author of The Cognitive Athleteworks with C-suite leaders who…
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 and services, supporting blind, deaf, and neurodivergent communities. Betsy is also an author, mentor, and champion for heart-centered…
New episode out now. Steve Mellor + Betsy Cerullo on what it means to be growth ready: tell the truth, stay flexible, and lead through uncertainty. #GrowthReady #Leadership #Podcast #ExecutiveCoaching #HighPerformance #Resilience #Truth #Mindset
Right now, leaders are being asked to provide certainty in a world that has none and it’s breaking trust, confidence, and culture. My guest today has built a 36-year business through government change, economic disruption, and constant uncertainty without compromising her values. In this episode, you’ll learn how to lead…
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 unrealistic routines. Luke is known for his pragmatic, psychology-first approach to fitness helping clients build identity-based…
Episode now live! 🎙️ Most high-performing leaders know health matters but many stay stuck in a cycle of burnout, restart, repeat. On this week’s episode of GrowthReady, host Steve Mellor sits down with Luke DePron, a high-performance health coach who’s helped hundreds of driven men rebuild their fitness and energy…
Most high-performing leaders know health matters, but they’re stuck in a cycle of going hard, burning out, and starting over. My guest today, Luke DePron, has helped hundreds of driven men rebuild their health by doing the opposite, less intensity, better standards, and identity-based systems that actually work in real…