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GrowthReady PodcastAuthor: Coach Steve Mellor
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 the pivotal moments that define true growth and the work that went into getting ready for it. Through candid conversation and detailed personal accounts, guests share their unique experiences of overcoming challenges, embracing transformation, and what it takes to get ready for every step of their growth journey. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 302: How Obsession (Not Goals) Unlocks Your Growth with Alan Franks
Episode 302
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
About the Guest: Alan Franks is a financial planner, entrepreneur, speaker, and the author of Empowered Money. With 15+ years of experience helping individuals align their finances with their fullest lives, Alan’s obsession is clear: helping people take ownership of their money so they can show up more fully in every other part of life. His approach fuses strategy, psychology, and leadership, making him not just a financial advisor, but a true change agent.Episode Summary: In this episode, Steve Mellor sits down with Alan Franks to kick off the year with a conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about goal-setting, obsession, and high performance. They explore how true growth doesn’t start with external goals, it starts with internal alignment and personal integrity.Key Topics & Takeaways:Obsession vs. Goals: Why real results require focusThe role of personal integrity in performanceFinancial planning as a tool for freedom, not restrictionHow to lead even if you're not in a “leadership” roleThe importance of tracking and manual awarenessCreating internal alignment to prepare for external successEmbracing playfulness amidst high performance cultureBuilding systems that allow space, health, and joyLinks & Resources MentionedAlan’s book: Empowered-Money.comFree Financial Plan: Available via Empowered-Money.comBusiness Valuation Tool: TheBusinessPlanningInstitute.comBook Mentioned: The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. WattlesBook Mentioned: The Gap and the Gain by Dan SullivanBook Mentioned: The One Thing by Gary KellerMovie Referenced: City SlickersSend us a textSupport the showConnect with Steve Mellor 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/ ---- This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via ...
