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 t ...
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Coach Steve Mellor Podcasts
Hosts Lee Povey and Steve Mellor are two high-performance coaches with a passion to position founders and business leaders to pursue the best version of themselves. This podcast provides a support system for those operating in the high-stakes world of business ownership and leadership through honest and vulnerable conversations about the areas you deal with most.
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DREAM THINK DO | Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy
Mitch Matthews I Success Coach, Speaker & Coach's Coach
The DREAM THINK DO podcast gets YOU the stories, science and strategies you need to DREAM bigger, THINK better and DO more of what you were put on the planet to do! With guests like Brendon Burchard, Lewis Howes, Sara Haines, Michael Hyatt and Paula Faris, as well as deep dives from D.T.D.'s creator Mitch Matthews, you'll be inspired and equipped to take your work and your life to new levels. Please subscribe below and leave a rating and review!
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437: 3 Ways to Get Clear on Your Dreams & Goals - [Even If You Feel Stuck]
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39:33In this solo episode, Mitch Matthews shares an honest, behind-the-scenes story that started with a season of struggle, turned into a desperate idea… and accidentally launched a movement that's now inspired thousands of people to get clear on their big dreams and goals and move forward with courage and clarity. You'll hear about the surprising origi…
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Episode 293: Build Real Wealth Without Burning Out with Lane Kawaoka
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46:46About the guest: Lane Kawaoka is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of The Wealth Elevator, a platform dedicated to helping high-net-worth individuals and business owners move beyond traditional investing. A former engineer turned full-time investor, Lane has built a multimillion-dollar portfolio through alternative investments and h…
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Episode 292: Redefine Your Identity and Achieve Unreasonable Growth with Dr. Nona Djavid
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47:08Most leaders set goals that feel safe, but safe goals don’t create transformation. In this episode, Dr. Nona Djavid shares how to rewire your brain, expand your identity, and design a vision so bold it scares you, then make that vision feel safe enough to live. We break down her 4-step framework for unreasonable growth, the neuroscience behind iden…
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Episode 291: How to Build Founder Confidence When No One Believes in You with Anya Cheng
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52:41About the Guest: Anya Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Taelor, a leading men's clothing subscription service that provides personal styling and curated rentals, powered by AI. A Girls in Tech 40 Under 40 honoree, she previously led eCommerce and digital innovation teams at Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonald's. Taelor’s mission is to help people dress …
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436: Rewriting Your Money Story: How to Shift Your Mindset and Build Real Wealth John Kennedy, CFP & Host of the Above Board Podcast
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44:25What if you could actually feel good about money? Not just make more of it - but feel less stress, more clarity, and a sense of freedom around your finances? That's exactly what we're talking about this week with our guest, John Kennedy. He's a Certified Financial Planner, yes… but his superpower is helping people unpack the emotional side of money…
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Episode 290: How to Break Free from Perfectionism Without Losing Your Edge with Mitch Matthews
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55:35Ever feel like no matter how much you achieve, it’s still not enough? Like the goalposts keep moving and the pressure to look successful is crushing the joy of actually being successful? Mitch Matthews is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and success coach who helps people dream bigger, think better, and do more of what they’re built to do. Th…
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435: Dealing with Difficult People? Try THIS Science-Backed Leadership Strategy Speaker, Elite Coach & Leadership Expert - Vanessa McNeal
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51:18In this powerful episode, Mitch reconnects with Vanessa McNeal - a dynamic speaker, trauma-informed life coach, and certified elite coach who's changing the way leaders think about difficult people, burnout, and team culture. Vanessa's mission? To help high achievers ditch burnout, quiet the noise of overwhelm, and lead from a place of inner alignm…
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Episode 289: Be One of a Kind: Redefining Success and Time with Mike Milligan, CFP
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52:17Ever feel like you’re just treading water, trying to grow, lead, and live with purpose, but never quite feeling in control? Today’s guest, Mike Milligan, grew up in extreme poverty, endured personal tragedy, and still built a thriving multi–seven-figure business while living life on his own terms. His story of resilience and intentional living is a…
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434. Unapologetically You: Courage, Calling, and Reinventing Yourself Author, Entrepreneur & US Marine Raider Veteran Nick Koumalatsos
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1:07:43What does it take to fully step into the life you were meant to live? What happens when you lose a big part of your identity… and have to rebuild from the ground up? That's what we're talking about in this raw and real episode with Nick Koumalatsos. Nick is a former Marine Raider, turned multi-passionate entrepreneur, coach, and author. He's also t…
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Episode 288: Trust Your Gut & Outwork the Rest: Building Legacy Through Leadership with Nathan Pearce
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1:03:36About the Guest: Nathan Pearce is the founder and CEO of Pearce Bespoke, a rapidly growing men’s custom tailoring brand redefining what it means to “look good, feel good.” From running a t-shirt business in his early 20s to building a national franchise in custom suiting, Nathan’s journey is a masterclass in grit, vision, and learning from losses r…
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433: What's REALLY in Your Way? 6 Keys to Break Through & Build Habits That Last An interview with Elite Athlete, Olympic Coach, Author & Speaker Steve Mellor
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52:49What if the thing standing between you and your growth… is you? In this episode of Dream Think Do, Mitch sits down with Steve Mellor - who went from being one of the top 50 swimmers in the world to coaching Olympic athletes, and now, speaking to audiences across the country. Steve flips the script on how we think about progress. From early‑morning …
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Episode 287 - Exercising Agency: Choosing Change and Growth with Meg Trucano
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44:25High performers like us can get stuck chasing outcomes, living by ‘shoulds,’ and searching for the perfect choice. That black-and-white thinking keeps us on autopilot and robs us of momentum. Today’s guest, coach and Changeology host Meg Trucano, has lived this work. After burning out in a prestigious research career, a single question, ‘How will y…
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Episode 024: High-Performance Coaching: Beyond Results and Into Possibilities
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43:11About the Hosts: Steve Mellor and Lee Povey are seasoned high-performance coaches who bring decades of experience from the worlds of elite sport and business leadership. Together, they co-host The Founders Catalyst, where they explore strategies to help leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams unlock their true potential. Their combined wisdom, humor, and…
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432: What To Do When The Plan Falls Apart [A faith-based episode!] A deep dive with DREAM THINK DO creator Mitch Matthews
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45:46What do you do when the plan… completely unravels? In this powerful and faith-filled deep dive, Mitch Matthews shares a message that will help… especially in those times when your plan seems to fall apart. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're the only one without a clear path… this episode is for you. Mitch unpacks one of his a…
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Episode 286: Say Yes Until Say No: Action, Leadership & Growth with John Donnelly
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48:54Too 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…
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431: When Noticing Sparks a Movement - How one leader turned compassion into global impact An interview with Sleep In Heavenly Peace Founder - Luke Mickelson
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55:07What if one small moment - something most people would walk past - could change your life and the lives of thousands? That's exactly what happened when Luke Mickelson saw a child sleeping on a "nest" of clothes on the floor. What followed was messy, imperfect, but undeniably powerful. In this episode, you'll see how compassion + action + leadership…
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Episode 285: From Blindness to Big Business: How to Scale Beyond Yourself with Aaron Golub
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40:56Too 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-fo…
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430: ADHD as a Superpower: Parenting, Purpose, and Possibility
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54:12In this powerful episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch sits down with Jheri South - a certified master coach, ADHD specialist, and mom of seven neurodivergent kids. Jheri opens up about her own adult ADHD diagnosis and how it completely changed the game for her - personally and professionally. She shares how ADHD can be a superpower when we learn to und…
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Episode 284: Why Failing Forward is the Secret to Growth with Heather Hodges
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51:58About 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…
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429: The Science of Grit: 4 Simple Strategies to Grow Resilience & Mental Strength Daily
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52:18In this energizing episode of Dream Think Do… Mitch Matthews tackles something we all need: more GRIT and resiliency. And not in some drill sargent… mad at the world… sort of way. But instead using science-backed strategies to grow your ability to focus and bring your best… even when you're tired. Whether you're leading a team, chasing a dream, or …
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Episode 283: How Feedback and Possibility helps you Thrive with Maritza McClendon
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46:00About 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 continu…
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428: Over It Yet? The Simple Strategy to Navigate Offense in a Triggered World A Deep Dive with Dream Think Do Founder - Mitch Matthews
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44:37Have you felt offended lately? Maybe by something you saw online… or something someone said in a meeting… or even just a shift happening around you that felt off? You're not alone. In fact, the data says offense is everywhere—and social media is literally designed to feed it to you. But what if offense isn't just annoying or exhausting… what if it'…
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Episode 282: How to Thrive in a World That Won’t Stop Changing with Scott Stirrett
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57:52About 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…
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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
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9:33About 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, cu…
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427: How Leaders Can Turn Comparison into a Competitive Edge – [4 Keys That Work] With Bestselling Author, Speaker & Performance Coach - Jake Thompson
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56:21Comparison doesn't have to be the enemy. In fact, it can be one of your most powerful tools for growth — if you know how to use it. In this episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch Matthews sits down with Jake Thompson — leadership performance coach, two-time bestselling author, keynote speaker, and founder of Compete Every Day — to talk about transforming…
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Episode 280: How to Build Partnerships That Drive Real Growth with Elia Blankenship
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49:28About 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…
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Episode 023: Helping Founders Lead with Impact Through the Hard Work of Self-Awareness
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39:54About the Hosts: Lee Povey and Steve Mellor are leadership coaches and hosts of The Founders Catalyst, a podcast dedicated to helping founders, executives, and rising leaders navigate the complexities of personal and professional growth. With decades of combined experience in elite sports, executive coaching, and team development, Lee and Steve off…
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426: Feeling Stuck? Time Management & Goal Setting Strategies for High Achievers Who Want More Clarity & Joy An interview with Professor, Time Management Coach & Podcaster - Danielle McGeough, PhD
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57:41Danielle McGeough, PhD is with us! Are you highly successful… but feeling stuck or craving more purpose? Maybe your schedule is full, your calendar looks productive—but something's missing. No one else knows it… but you do. It's time to get the clarity you want… so you can move forward boldly. If this sounds familiar… this conversation is for you. …
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Episode 279: Invisible Boxes & Unshakable Roots: How to Lead With Curiosity and Courage with Tracy Clark
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52:16About 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 transfo…
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425: Overcoming Injury, Beating Addiction & Experiencing True Reinvention: A Remarkable Comeback Story GUEST: Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur: Jason Ferguson
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1:06:54Jason Ferguson is with us on DREAM THINK DO! His story feels like a Hollywood script — but I can tell you… it's real, raw, and absolutely inspiring! Jason was a D1 football player with a full ride to the University of Hawaii… until a devastating injury and a series of bad choices sent his life into a decade-long spiral of addiction. For a long time…
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Episode 278: Living Out Loud and Embracing Life’s Seasons with Lori Melancon
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56:33About 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 communit…
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424: Identity Method for Personal Transformation and Navigating Change An Interview with Bestselling Author Jamie Winship
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1:15:05Jamie Winship is back—for the third time!—and it's no surprise why his previous interviews (Episodes 354 & 394) are among the most downloaded in Dream Think Do history. In THIS powerful conversation, Mitch reconnects with the award-winning DC cop turned international peacemaker and identity expert to explore how real transformation happens—especial…
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Episode 277: Trust, Feedback, and the Daily Win: A Growth Conversation with Lex Gillette
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46:35About 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 …
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423: The 4 Surprising Pillars to Build an 8-Figure Business & a Life You Love GUEST: Bestselling Author and CEO/Founder of Selfpublishing.com - Chandler Bolt
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1:05:19This week, Mitch Matthews sits down in person with returning guest Chandler Bolt—CEO of SelfPublishing.com, 7-time bestselling author, and viral TEDx speaker. They're in Austin, recording from Chandler's studio, and having a blast. Together, they dive deep into 4 pillars that have fueled both Chandler's 8-figure business growth and inspiring person…
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Episode 276: Curiosity, Capacity & Showing Up: Why Knowing Yourself Changes Everything with Amanda Stern
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55:47About the Guest: Amanda Stern is a coach, writer, speaker, and expert in the practice of journaling as a tool for self-discovery, emotional clarity, and intentional living. A lifelong learner and former librarian, Amanda has built a unique approach to helping others show up more fully in their lives. She blends soft skills like presence and empathy…
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