In this episode of Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level, host Nick Sellers speaks with Les Torrance, a long-time colleague and experienced coach, about his journey into coaching.

Les shares his experiences from working in business process outsourcing, where he developed internal career paths and mentoring programs. He discusses the common challenges faced by individuals transitioning into new roles, such as adapting to new cultures and letting go of old responsibilities. Les emphasizes the importance of building trust, identifying core competencies, and fostering stakeholder relationships.

The episode also highlights the significance of self-reflection, overcoming fears through practice, and celebrating small achievements in personal development.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:12 Meet Les Torrance

00:33 Les's Journey into Coaching

02:15 The Evolution of Coaching

03:52 Current Coaching Focus

06:36 Challenges in New Roles

10:32 Building Relationships and Networks

11:54 Personal Development and Reflection

18:21 Aligning with Business Objectives

22:15 Overcoming Discomfort in New Roles

29:20 The Importance of Reflection

32:09 Conclusion and Contact Information

More about Les Torrance:

An Executive Director level business professional and qualified executive level coach and mentor. I have over thirty years’ experience in business leading high-performance individuals and teams internationally with extensive experience leading teams and managing client relationships across various sectors and stakeholders.

To reach Les:

• Email: lest84@hotmail.com
• Phone: +44 (0) 7901 688466
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/les-torrance

In this episode of 'Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level,' host Nick Sellers explores the pivotal role of accountability in leadership. He defines accountability as owning up to the truth with realism and integrity, and not about assigning blame.

Sellers discusses how accountability builds trust, uncovers incomplete tasks, and prompts adjustments for progress. He highlights the role of executive coaching in maintaining accountability, which in turn inspires a ripple effect throughout an organization.

The episode emphasizes creating a balanced, supportive environment for achieving meaningful and realistic goals while encouraging listeners to assess their own accountability practices.

00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights

00:17 Defining Accountability

01:06 The Importance of Accountability in Leadership

01:59 Accountability in Executive Coaching

03:13 The Ripple Effect of Accountability

03:55 Creating a Culture of Accountability

05:34 Summary and Final Thoughts

06:55 Upcoming Episodes and Subscription Info

In this episode, we revisit six common reasons New Year resolutions fail and explore strategies to avoid these pitfalls. The episode covers the importance of realistic, incremental progress, flexibility in goal setting, building habits and systems for motivation, setting clear and achievable goals, acting beyond the '1st of January' mentality, and shifting focus from outcomes to consistent behaviours. Key actionable items discussed include setting smaller goals leading to big ones, creating accountability systems, conducting year-end reviews, and embracing continuous improvement.

00:00 Introduction: Why New Year Resolutions Fail

00:17 Avoiding the All or Nothing Trap

01:09 Embracing Flexibility in Resolutions

02:00 Building Systems for Motivation

02:46 Setting Realistic Expectations

03:22 Moving Beyond the January Mentality

04:10 Focusing on Consistent Behaviors

04:55 Actionable Tips for Sustainable Growth

07:54 Final Thoughts and Continuous Improvement

This episode examines why New Year resolutions frequently fail, exploring six key reasons including the all-or-nothing trap, lack of flexibility, reliance on motivation over systems, and unrealistic expectations.

It also discusses the false belief in a fresh start uniquely tied to January 1st and the focus on outcomes rather than the journey. Listeners are encouraged to understand the pitfalls of traditional resolutions and are teased about the next episode, which will cover effective goal-setting and consistent behaviours

of successful leaders.

00:00 Why New Year's Resolutions Fail

00:27 The All or Nothing Trap

01:27 Lack of Flexibility

02:07 Motivation vs. Systems

03:03 Unrealistic Expectations

04:50 The False Fresh Start Mentality

05:21 Outcome vs. Journey Focus

06:07 Conclusion and Next Steps

In this episode of Scaling New Heights Leadership at the Next Level, Nick emphasizes the importance of rest and recreation for leaders.

As the year-end approaches, busyness from work and personal commitments can be overwhelming. Nick discusses the necessity of recognizing when to slow down and ensuring that adequate rest and sleep are part of one's routine.

He explains the difference between rest and recreation, highlighting activities that help rejuvenate and bring joy. From hobbies to volunteering, practical advice is offered on how leaders can recharge and maintain their health and productivity.

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00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights

00:11 The Importance of Rest

01:54 Managing Busyness

02:51 The Role of Sleep

04:22 True Rest vs. Downtime

05:25 Understanding Recreation

06:48 Examples of Recreational Activities

08:14 The Joy of Helping Others

09:28 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

In this episode of 'Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level,' Nick discusses the importance of setting big goals for personal and professional growth.

He explains the difference between goals and tasks, emphasizing that goals should be forward-looking and upward-reaching. He also explores the significance of understanding the 'why' behind our goals and provides practical examples of goal-setting in various areas such as career, personal health, and business growth.

Additionally, Nick highlights the need for patience, setting milestones, celebrating achievements, and being adaptable in the face of unexpected challenges. Listeners are encouraged to set relevant, positive, and challenging goals and to enjoy the journey towards their achievement.

Future episodes will delve into the critical role of accountability in goal-setting.

00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights

00:13 The Importance of Setting Big Goals

01:24 Understanding the 'Why' Behind Your Goals

02:42 Taking Your Time with Big Goals

04:51 Setting Milestones and Celebrating Achievements

05:38 Adapting to Changes and Overcoming Obstacles

07:11 Ensuring Goals are Relevant and Positive

09:12 Enjoying the Journey and Understanding Yourself

10:58 The Role of Accountability

11:32 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

Embracing Discomfort for Growth

In this episode of Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level, host Nick Sellers delves into the concept of discomfort and its essential role in personal and professional growth.

Using an exercise metaphor, Nick explains the three zones of comfort, stretch, and panic, emphasizing the importance of spending time in the stretch zone to achieve growth without hitting burnout.

The episode offers strategies on how to identify discomfort, set relevant goals, and maintain balance while navigating the growth process.

Listeners are encouraged to embrace growing pains as a vital part of change and development.

00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights

00:29 Exploring Discomfort and Growth

01:07 Understanding the Comfort, Stretch, and Panic Zones

02:48 Strategies to Endure Discomfort

04:32 Maintaining Balance and Persistence

05:39 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

Embracing Change: Kickstarting Your Leadership Journey

In this inaugural episode of 'Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level,' host Nick Sellers addresses the importance of change in personal and professional growth.

He discusses why change is necessary, what to change, how much change is needed, and the role of support from others. Through exploring various areas such as career, personal development, relationships, and ambitious goal-setting, the episode encourages listeners to embrace change proactively rather than being forced into it.

Nick also emphasizes the importance of planning for change to avoid feeling rudderless and highlights the sense of accomplishment that comes with achieving milestones.

Tune in to learn how to take control of your growth and ensure that change is a positive, transformative experience.

00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights

00:24 The Importance of Change

00:59 Identifying What to Change

01:25 Determining the Extent of Change

01:49 Support Systems in Change

02:25 Examples of Areas for Change

04:05 Setting Ambitious Goals

05:00 The Transformative Power of Change

05:27 Celebrating Milestones

06:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

07:36 Upcoming Episodes and Subscription