{"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":"You’re Avoiding This for a Reason","slug":"you-re-avoiding-this-for-a-reason","published_at":"2026-04-20T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scaling-new-heights-leadership-at-the-next-level-7113314/you-re-avoiding-this-for-a-reason","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scaling-new-heights-leadership-at-the-next-level-7113314","url":"https://scaling-new-heights.captivate.fm/episode/youre-avoiding-this-for-a-reason","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1f23b206-e9e2-4b2d-b708-8ee80f250fb4.mp3","summary":"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: 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 #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfLeadership #ScalingNewHeights #Management #Avoidance","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":529,"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/you-re-avoiding-this-for-a-reason/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/you-re-avoiding-this-for-a-reason.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}