{"podcast":{"title":"Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level","slug":"scaling-new-heights-leadership-at-the-next-level-7113314","podcast_index_feed_id":7113314,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/scaling-new-heights/","website_url":"https://scaling-new-heights.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e182ed79-4245-4f3a-9f8a-f64a74d7a805/WYt7HAmb79xoUhjU7msXu6YB.jpg","author":"Nick Sellers","episode_count":91,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T12:17:38.668582+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scaling-new-heights-leadership-at-the-next-level-7113314"},"episode":{"title":"Bonus Episode: What exactly are you waiting to happen?","slug":"bonus-episode-what-exactly-are-you-waiting-to-happen","published_at":"2026-06-16T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scaling-new-heights-leadership-at-the-next-level-7113314/bonus-episode-what-exactly-are-you-waiting-to-happen","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scaling-new-heights-leadership-at-the-next-level-7113314","url":"https://scaling-new-heights.captivate.fm/episode/bonus-episode-what-exactly-are-you-waiting-to-happen","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9e86e745-4762-4f8c-8122-7c7b30554071.mp3","summary":"This bonus episode is the audio version of my mid-month motivation newsletter for June 2026. To subscribe to the newsletter, delivered by email in the middle of every month, simply click here . You can unsubscribe at any time. Show Notes: What Exactly Are You Waiting to Happen? The Hidden Costs of Leadership Delay The script reflects on how warmer weather invites relaxation, then challenges leaders to examine procrastinated decisions, conversations, commitments, projects, and changes by asking coaching clients, “What exactly are you waiting to happen?” It distinguishes deliberate, strategic delay from indefinite postponement that avoids discomfort, prompting questions about whether leaders are waiting for information, capacity, confidence, or clarity—and noting that confidence, clarity, and momentum often follow action. It argues delay is not neutral and can cost performance, relationships, credibility, and peace of mind, urging leaders to define triggers, set review dates, and make delays purposeful. It promotes a The Applied Leader podcast episode on the “not now decision,” includes an Epictetus quote, and describes The Applied Leader podcast subscription details, pricing, worksheets, access, and cancellation terms. 00:00 Summer Relaxation Setup 00:42 The Uncomfortable Coaching Question 01:46 Delay Versus Postponement 02:08 What Are You Waiting For 03:28 The Hidden Cost of Waiting 04:07 Make Delays Deliberate 04:42 One Thing You're Avoiding 05:23 Not Now Decision Episode 06:04 Quote of the Month 06:21 Applied Leader Podcast Pitch 07:26 Subscriptions and How to Listen 08:22 Closing and Sign Off #TheAppliedLeader #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoach #Decision #Delay","meta_description":"This bonus episode is the audio version of my mid-month motivation newsletter for June 2026. To subscribe to the newsletter, delivered by email in the mid…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":510,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/scaling-new-heights-leadership-at-the-next-level-7113314/episodes/bonus-episode-what-exactly-are-you-waiting-to-happen/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scaling-new-heights-leadership-at-the-next-level-7113314/bonus-episode-what-exactly-are-you-waiting-to-happen.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}