Episode 75

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Published on:

20th Apr 2026

You’re Avoiding This for a Reason

There’s something you’re avoiding.

Not because you don’t know what to do—but because something about it feels risky, uncertain, or uncomfortable.

And that avoidance? It’s not weakness.

It’s information.

In this episode, I explore why leaders avoid the things that matter most, what that avoidance is really telling you, and how to start moving forward.

Key Takeaways

  • Why avoidance is often purposeful, not accidental
  • What your hesitation is really protecting
  • The hidden cost of not acting
  • A simple way to move from awareness into action

Call to Action

If you want a proper space to think this through, you can book a conversation with me.

No pressure—just a chance to explore what’s really going on and what to do next.

00:00 Why Avoidance Feels Close

00:36 The Things You Keep Circling

01:21 Avoidance Is Feedback

03:06 Get Specific and Get Curious

04:53 What Discomfort Is Telling You

05:23 Count the Real Cost

06:34 One Move Forward

06:59 Use Avoidance as a Signal

07:34 Discovery Call Invitation

08:21 Release Schedule and Subscribe

Useful links:

#Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfLeadership #ScalingNewHeights #Management #Avoidance

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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.

About your host

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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.