Frank Kitchen, a motivational speaker and author, shares his journey from a career in training and leadership development to becoming a professional speaker. He emphasizes the importance of talent and passion in pursuing a career and the impact of competitiveness on driving performance. Frank's story highlights the evolution of his career and the diverse industries he has impacted through his speaking engagements. The conversation explores the concept of healthy competition and its impact on ...

Doug Noll, an award-winning author, speaker, and trainer, shares his journey from being a trial lawyer to becoming a peacemaker and mediator. He discusses how his practice of Tai Chi and the realization of the limitations of the legal system led him to make the decision to leave his law practice and pursue a career in conflict resolution. Doug also explains the concept of affect labeling, a three-step process that involves ignoring the words, reading the emotions, and reflecting back the spea...

Helen Hanison, a leadership coach and author, discusses the importance of career transformation and finding alignment between personal values and professional goals. She shares her own experience of being stuck in a career that didn't align with her values and the process she went through to make a change. Hanison emphasizes the need for readiness and self-awareness when considering a career transition. She also highlights the cost of staying stuck and the importance of valuing oneself and on...

Chris Hood, a keynote speaker and expert in merging customer success with digital strategy, shares insights on the importance of customer-centric cultures and the power of storytelling. He emphasizes the need to break through assumptions and change mindsets to prioritize customer needs. Hood discusses the seven-stage framework outlined in his book, Customer Transformation, and highlights the significance of building a customer-focused culture throughout the organization. He also emphasizes th...

Amy Kemp, a certified habit finder coach, shares her journey of discovering the power of thought habits and how they impact success. She explains that her work focuses on the subconscious habits of thinking that occur throughout the day and how they can hold us back. Amy emphasizes that hard work alone is not enough to achieve our goals and that we need to change our thought habits to move forward. She also discusses the challenges and resistance she faced when making the transition to her cu...

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-pa...

In this podcast, Todd Holzman, a renowned educator, Founder & CEO of Holzman Leadership, emphasizes the importance of candor in conversations. He shares how candor became his life's work and defines it as a collaborative pursuit of truth for improvement. Holzman highlights its benefits for psychological well-being, authentic relationships, and effective leadership. He stresses the need for self-awareness and recognizing communication flaws. You can learn more about Todd at www.holzm...

Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, a leadership expert, discusses the importance of resilience in career success and how to build it. She shares her journey into this work, starting with her experience in psychology and remote areas. Dr. Pelletier emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to resilience and highlights the importance of self-awareness and realistic perspective. She provides practical tips for increasing resilience, such as creating a daily self-awareness practice and incorporating ...

Ciara Stockeland, a serial entrepreneur and author, shares her journey and expertise in cashflow management and financial success. She emphasizes the importance of setting goals, finishing what you start, and being intentional in decision-making. Ciara also discusses her experience as an Ironman athlete and how the same principles of commitment and finding the right support system apply to both business and personal endeavors. She offers guidance on managing finances, understanding key number...

Steve Mellor sits down with special guest McGee Moody in this compelling episode of Career Competitor. Discover how McGee Moody sheds light on the significance of one's perspective towards time, offering valuable insights on how it can aid in slowing down and appreciating life's moments. Explore three key themes: Perspective on Time, Non-Negotiables in Culture, and the Power of Optimism. McGee Moody, a former NCAA college swimming coach with 25 years of experience, has coached at East...

Steve Mellor sits down with special guest Steven Pivnik in this compelling episode of Career Competitor. Together, they explore a myriad of profound insights that can transform the way you approach your career and personal growth journey. Specifically, listeners can expect insights around the importance of Embracing Your Uniqueness, Value Is King, and Turning Unfinished Business into Fuel. Steven Pivnik is an international keynote speaker, bestselling author, business advisor, and serial...

Steve Mellor sits down with special guest Deonte Holden in this compelling episode of  Career Competitor. Together, they explore a myriad of profound insights that can transform the way you approach your career and personal growth journey. Specifically, listeners can expect insights around the importance of Harnessing Fear to Propel Potential, Starting with Why and Strengthening It, and why Technique Trumps Strength in Success. Deonte Holden is the founder of Law of Athlete, a former NCAA...

Welcome to a bite-size episode of Career Competitor as Steve presents a 7-minute insight for listeners around the art of coaching and why it needs to be defined clearly. Through both storytelling and educating, host Steve Mellor provides you with the impactful insight you need to either elevate your coaching skills or look at the art of coaching through a renewed lens. Be sure to follow Steve for more impactful content like this on Instagram @coachstevemellor and on his LinkedIn page...

Host Steve Mellor sits down with guest Jake Burhans to explore the intricacies of professional and personal growth. Jake, a seasoned entrepreneur, and real estate professional, shares invaluable insights around the value that comes from always showing up, finding a true definition for the "hard" in hard work, and the need to focus on the infinite game when it comes to your development. Jake Burhans is a real estate entrepreneur who owns and operates two separate companies. With QA Home...

In this episode of Career Competitor, host Steve Mellor invites Dr. David Schreiner, President and CEO of KSB Hospital and renowned author of "Be The Best Part of Their Day," for an insightful conversation on achieving excellence in both professional and personal spheres. Our discussion tackles a wide-array of topics including; the need to excel where you are and not focus too far ahead; why the true definition of communication must be implemented within a culture; and how to honor the values...

In this compelling episode of Career Competitor, host Steve Mellor sits down with Markus Kaulius, the co-founder of PLAYABIGGERGAME.com, to delve into the intricate dynamics of personal and professional growth. Markus is a lifelong entrepreneur who has risen to the heights of creating a 9-figure health supplement company and today is creating a community to help high achievers find fulfillment beyond career success. As the founder of Play a Bigger Game, Markus wanted to create a place for...

Join host Steve Mellor on the latest episode of the Career Competitor Podcast, where he welcomes guest Nelson Nigel, the founder and CEO of Kidmoto. Tune in to this enlightening episode of the Career Competitor Podcast, where Steve Mellor and Nelson Nigel shed light on the invaluable lessons gleaned from adopting an athlete mindset, the importance of laying a strong foundation for growth, and the transformative impact of fostering positive energy in pursuit of excellence More about Nelson...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Career Competitor Podcast, hosted by the ever-engaging Steve Mellor. In this episode, Steve welcomes guest Lee Povey, and together, these 2 coaches delve into a variety of content for anyone looking to personally grow in 2024. There are, however,  three pivotal areas of personal and professional growth that the two discuss around the theme of adversity that include Uncovering lessons to learn around human emotions when faced with adversityHow...

In this episode of Career Competitor Podcast, host Steve Mellor welcomes Jon Kidwell, seasoned leadership coach and the Founder/CEO of Leadwell. Jon also has his debut book coming out titled Redefine Your Servant Leadership The conversation begins with a powerful lesson derived from a false start, emphasizing the importance of using setbacks as opportunities for growth and improvement. The episode then explores the central theme of action as the key to achieving optimal influence, both...

In this compelling episode, Steve Mellor facilitates a dynamic conversation with Scott Jeffrey Miller, delving into the essential aspects of chartering forward to build a successful career. Scott is the Senior Advisor to Franklin Covey and the author to multiple books including his new release Career on Course: 10 Strategies to Take Your Career from Accidental to Intentional.  Amongst many takeaways from the episode, Steve and Scott discuss the importance of taking action to chart the right...

We welcome the incredible Carey Davidson to show, the founder & CEO of Tournesol Wellness and author of the FIVE Archetypes, and prepare yourself for fascinating discussion where we explore the theme of embracing discomfort for personal and professional growth. Amongst many insights, Carey presents key takeaways around our natural tendency to avoid discomfort, the power of the pause to better understand our reactions, and  the role of empathy in the pursuit of success. You can learn...

Welcome to an episode worthy of being the final episode of the year as we discuss all things growth with two very special guests.  Steve welcomes a pair of guests in the Founding Partner & CEO of NOVUS Global, Jason Jaggard and  Associate Partner with NOVUS Global, Kristin Frade.  NOVUS Global is a coaching service that focuses on Meta-Performance with all clients and Jason and Kristin are here to get you up to speed with how you can start to implement this perspective in your...

Welcome to a concise and impactful episode with Steve offering coaching insights to assist you with your pursuit of optimal performance.  In this episode, Steve takes you through a powerful insight around being deliberate with what you remove from your work and life in order to produce at higher levels. 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! Sign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and Career...

Welcome to another power-packed episode of Career Competitor! I'm your host, Steve Mellor, and today, we're stepping into the extraordinary world of firefighting with a remarkable guest, David Hollenbach. With over two decades of experience in the fire department, David brings a wealth of insights that transcend the flames and speak directly to the core of what it means to be a true leader. Key Takeaways: 1. Discover the invincible power of a compelling "WHY." David Hollenbach unveils how...