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The Founders Catalyst Podcast with Coach Lee Povey and Coach Steve Mellor

The Founders Catalyst Podcast

Join high-performance leadership experts Coach Lee Povey and Coach Steve Mellor as they dive into the challenges and triumphs faced by today’s founders, start-up executives, and high achievers.

Each episode features candid conversations, actionable insights, and real-world advice designed to help high achievers scale their businesses, develop resilient teams, and navigate the ever-changing entrepreneurial landscape.

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What It Means to Be Fulfilled as a Founder

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get discussed enough in the startup world: fulfillment.

Not funding rounds. Not flashy exits. Not the hustle porn headlines.

I mean the deeper stuff, the quiet, inner knowing that you’re living in alignment, doing work that matters, and becoming someone you actually like along the way.

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Why Every High-Performing Leader Needs a Strong Inner Circle

As a founder or executive, you're accustomed to being in the spotlight. You set the vision, call the shots and shoulder immense responsibility…

Here's something I've learned from coaching hundreds of leaders: no matter how talented, driven, or visionary you are, you can't and shouldn't do it all alone.

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The Hidden Cost of the Hustle: Why Success Isn’t What You Think It Is

I recently had the opportunity to share more about this on The Dad Nation Podcast with Mitchell Osmond. We discussed the parts of my story that don’t always make it onto the résumé—growing up with a narcissistic father, struggling for years with undiagnosed autism and dyslexia, and how these experiences shaped both my ambition and my blind spots.

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Saying "no" can feel incredibly tough

For many of us, saying "no" can feel incredibly tough, especially for high-performing leaders and founders. As a coach, I’ve seen that mastering the art of a clear, respectful "no" might be one of the most impactful leadership skills you'll ever develop.

Inspired by Adam Grant’s recent episode on his ReThinking podcast, here’s how you can transform your approach to saying no…

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Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month, and after taking a much-needed vacation in Japan, I’ve been reminded of something essential…

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A story I’ve kept to myself…

A story I’ve kept to myself—out of both shame and embarrassment—is that when my role with USA Cycling was coming to an end, and the program I had built was falling apart, I was under so much stress that I truly understood why people consider suicide. I didn’t want to die; I just wanted the emotional pain to stop.

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What makes a high performer?

If you are following me and reading this, you are likely interested in leadership and high performance.

But what makes a high performer? What are the qualities I observe in the elite athletes, sports coaches, and most successful founders I have worked with?

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Men and Women Lead Differently—And That’s a Strength

For too long, leadership was shaped by a narrow mold. One that often favored traditionally masculine traits like assertiveness and decisiveness while undervaluing the emotional intelligence and collaboration that many women naturally bring to the table.

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From Setbacks to Success: Conquering the World of Cycling and Obstacles

Rise to the Challenge Podcast is dedicated to unveiling real life stories and genuine motivations that resonate across all generations, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be featured!

During this episode, I had an amazing time diving deep into my journey, discussing my experiences in leadership, and sharing valuable insights and lessons I’ve learned along the way. It was a great opportunity to reflect on the challenges I've faced and the growth that has come from them

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I’ve always been a bit different from the typical guy.

I struggled to have many male friends when I was younger, even though I was very sporty and did team sports. I just didn't know how to have those close relationships, as it had never been modeled to me by my dad, who didn't have friends, just guys he occasionally rode a bike with. I never had uncles or those older men to look up to and learn from.

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The need to be liked…

The impact of our need to be liked often comes up in how it influences our decisions, relationships, and effectiveness.

I’ve noticed for me, it can play out as envy too. Feeling sad/envious when I see others getting acknowledged when I think my efforts were unseen.

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