{"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":"The Gap You’re Pretending Isn’t There","slug":"the-gap-you-re-pretending-isn-t-there","published_at":"2026-04-13T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scaling-new-heights-leadership-at-the-next-level-7113314/the-gap-you-re-pretending-isn-t-there","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scaling-new-heights-leadership-at-the-next-level-7113314","url":"https://scaling-new-heights.captivate.fm/episode/the-gap-youre-pretending-isnt-there","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6929baa7-bf2a-4d8f-9de7-7624e455f744.mp3","summary":"There’s a gap most leaders don’t talk about. Not because it’s rare—but because it’s uncomfortable. It’s the gap between what you say… and what you actually do. And while it may feel small, your team notices. Over time, those small gaps shape culture, erode trust, and redefine what really matters. In this episode, I explore how this gap shows up, why it happens, and what to do about it. Key Takeaways Why intention doesn’t translate into leadership credibility How small inconsistencies quietly shape team culture The difference between internal justification and external perception A practical way to identify and close your leadership gap 00:00 The Leadership Gap 00:36 Intentions vs Actions 01:20 How Credibility Erodes 02:24 Spot Your Own Gap 03:02 Why Inconsistency Spreads 03:38 Trust Follows Behavior 04:15 Close The Gap 05:30 One Action Now 06:13 Get Support And Wrap Up Call to Action If you want a proper space to look at this objectively and think it through, you can book time with me. No pressure—just a focused conversation to help you move forward. Useful links: Schedule a free discovery call Find out more about The Leadership Reset 4-month programme Connect with Nick on LinkedIn Subscribe to my monthly motivation newsletter #ScalingNewHeights #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganisationalCulture #SelfLeadership #TeamLeadership","meta_description":"There’s a gap most leaders don’t talk about. Not because it’s rare—but because it’s uncomfortable. It’s the gap between what you say… and what you actuall…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":448,"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/the-gap-you-re-pretending-isn-t-there/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/the-gap-you-re-pretending-isn-t-there.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}