Courage to Impact with Shermain Melton

Share the impact of this episode with us What if your biggest strength is actually your greatest weakness? In this raw coaching conversation, Sajjad Najafi thought he was coming to discuss time management. Instead, he discovered that his inability to say no was quietly destroying his marriage, draining his energy, and keeping him from owning the very gifts that could transform others. Listen as cu...

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, Shermain coaches Marcus McKibben, a brilliant technology leader who escaped poverty yet finds himself paralyzed by his biggest dream: becoming President of the United States. Marcus is worried about not just the journey to his goal, but the overwhelming responsibilities that will come after achieving it. Here's how Marcus describes him...

Share the impact of this episode with us In this Courageous Coaching Conversation, Mash brings a challenge to Shermain connected to strategy and Shermain guides him into uncovering his identity and what that matters. Mash realizes that he's already in action and needs to in his words de-choppify...Take a listen and enjoy! Here's his bio: Mash (which is short for “Matthew Schwab”) is a St...

Share the impact of this episode with us Introducing "Playing Bigger" – Shermain Melton's bold new series designed to transform how you lead. In this inaugural episode, Shermain breaks from polished perfection to deliver raw, authentic guidance on the conversations most leaders avoid. Shermain delivers a blueprint any leader can use to master the art of addressing difficult behavior...

Share the impact of this episode with us Today's episode is really special. I'm doing something that is a first for me. Firsts always require the most courage, and I'm glad you're here to experience it with me, and my guest Danny.   For over 4 years, I've been mortified to introduce live coaching to the podcast because I didn't want to get it wrong or fail, and guess...

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, Shermain discusses creating an Encouragement Ecosystem. He outlines what it is, why it's important, and how to create it in 5 simple and effective steps.

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, Shermain defines Moments of Courage and shares an example from his life.  He also delivers three ways to be at your most courageous.

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, Shermain shares a poem he wrote called Courage is the Conduit.  He also shares 3 ways to play bigger in your personal and professional life.

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, Shermain shares five ways to shift your energy so that you be in action more. He discusses what he's been up to the last two years as well as how to create an ecosystem that can encourage and inspire you on-demand.

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, Shermain shares a story from his own life and tips on how to fully commit.

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, Shermain teaches 9 ways to become more disciplined so that you can win more.

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, Shermain discusses the courage to start..again. He discusses starting versus finishing, simple versus easy, and gives tips on how to start..again. 

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, Shermain discusses two distinctions of courage and he shares a story from his own life of hiding a part of himself for over 25 years.   He found it easier to be accepted for being someone he wasn’t versus risking being rejected for being himself.  Maybe you can relate?

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, I get really vulnerable and discuss the courage to stop hiding. I hid certain parts of myself for a long time because I was scared. When you expose the fear, there's freedom, joy, and expansion on the other side. One part of the work that I do as a coach is helping people to stop hiding, to be themselves, and to live their truth. When...

Share the impact of this episode with us My guest in this episode is Ashley Reed. Ashley is a transformational teacher and guide. Ashley discusses her most courageous moment which involves having the courage to go inward and trust that soft voice instead of her ego. She discusses the impact she's making in the world, which relates to having the courage to go inward and the courage to trust th...

Share the impact of this episode with us I this episode, Shermain shares a story, some fears, doubts, and insecurities about being authentic.  He also shares one way to be more authentic in your own life.  Be courageous.  

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, I have a conversation with Je'Von. Je' Von the is Founder of The Rooted Man; a men's coaching program designed to help men connect to their soul and live more in alignment with their purpose and mission. Je'Von discusses being fed up, leaving a career on Wall Street, and stepping into the unknown. He knew that he needed...

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, I have a conversation with Jared Harding.  Jared shares one of his most courageous moments: Battling grief and depression after his wife had multiple miscarriages.  He discusses not wanting to look weak, not knowing how to communicate, and getting to a point where he realized he had to get help.  He had to allow himself to break.   He reali...

Share the impact of this episode with us Some people see failure as a negative or as a deficit.  The truth is, failure is the fastest way to learn, expand, and grow.  It’s a really simple concept that's really hard to do.   “Failed it” is a series of episodes dedicated to celebrating one thing. Failure. I believe the highest levels of growth, expansion, and freedom come as a result of failure...

Share the impact of this episode with us Brene Brown talks about “Couraging” in one of her talks.  “Couraging” is how to grow your own courage.  It’s a habit of repeatedly being courageous.  It’s a way of dealing with uncertainty and risk head-on.  By not shying away from the uncomfortable situations, and instead, using your voice and standing up especially when you’re not sure what will happen as...

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, Shermain discusses playing bigger along with some of the thinking that keeps people playing small.  He gives 4 steps for how people can play bigger in their lives. Shermain's mission is to inspire people to be more courageous.  Shermain Melton runs a leadership consultancy for leaders who want to make a bigger impact and want more cour...

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, Shermain talks about the courage to expand.  He discusses some of the fears that can get in the way of making a bigger impact, what's on the other side of expansion and how you can expand if you choose to.

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, I interview my baby brother Forest - You'll hear me refer to him as Junior because that's what our family calls him.  He is the founder of a non-profit and his mission is to change the lives of other people by putting good into this world.  He discusses his story including the struggle of a breakup and a courageous conversation he...

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, I have a courage conversation with Ashley Newberg. Her passion is for childhood and for parents. Ashley is on a mission to help parents to be able to enjoy parenthood while their kids are enjoying childhood.  Ashley talks about one of her most courageous moments of going through intensive therapy, where she learns that there's nothing...

Share the impact of this episode with us In this episode, I have a courage conversation with Eloise. Eloise spent her childhood hiding her voice. She was afraid of being found out and feeling less than. Now, part of her mission and impact is about advocating for women. To help them not only become aware of the voices they're listening to but she empowers them to stop hiding and use it.  She d...