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9th Dec 2024

Embrace Growing Pains: They're Good For Us

Embracing Discomfort for Growth

In this episode of Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level, host Nick Sellers delves into the concept of discomfort and its essential role in personal and professional growth.

Using an exercise metaphor, Nick explains the three zones of comfort, stretch, and panic, emphasizing the importance of spending time in the stretch zone to achieve growth without hitting burnout.

The episode offers strategies on how to identify discomfort, set relevant goals, and maintain balance while navigating the growth process.

Listeners are encouraged to embrace growing pains as a vital part of change and development.

00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights

00:29 Exploring Discomfort and Growth

01:07 Understanding the Comfort, Stretch, and Panic Zones

02:48 Strategies to Endure Discomfort

04:32 Maintaining Balance and Persistence

05:39 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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About the Podcast

Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level
Taking Leaders Beyond Limits, One Step at a Time
In Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level, we guide business leaders and entrepreneurs from overwhelm and “stuck” to new heights of success and achievement. Through insightful interviews, expert advice, and actionable strategies, this podcast is your go-to resource for breaking out of chaos and elevating your leadership. Whether you’re navigating tough decisions, managing fast growth, or striving for work-life balance, we help you unlock your potential and develop the mindset needed to excel. Join us as we share stories and insights from executive and business coaching, and learn how you can take your leadership to the next level.

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Nick Sellers

Even leaders need a helping hand to achieve their potential. I bring decades of corporate experience and a keen interest in people to my coaching and mentoring activities. And I really like to help those who want to grow and develop.
For more information, you can find me on LinkedIn and schedule a quick call.