In this episode of Scaling New Heights Leadership, host Nick Sellers interviews Claire Miller, a professional story creator.

Claire shares her journey of turning a hobby into a fulfilling career and discusses the importance of storytelling in business.

She provides insights into her creative process, from handwritten drafts to detailed character development, and emphasizes the need for leaders to view situations from different perspectives.

Claire also explains how storytelling can be therapeutic and offers practical tips for aspiring story creators.

The discussion underscores the pivotal role of effective storytelling in business success and personal growth.

00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights Leadership

00:16 Meet Claire Miller: Story Creator Extraordinaire

00:52 The Journey of Discovering Storytelling

02:27 Creative Process and Inspirations

03:59 Helping Others Create Stories

07:16 The Importance of Storytelling in Business

10:05 Practical Tips for Story Creation

25:35 The Therapeutic Power of Storytelling

32:58 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

To contact Claire:

1. Email: info@clairemillerauthor.co.uk
2. Website: www.clairemillerauthor.co.uk

Nick's useful links:

1. Schedule a free discovery call with
2. Book an hour-long Introduction to Coaching session
3. Find out more about The Leadership Reset 4-month programme
4. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn
5. Subscribe to my monthly motivation newsletter

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Many capable leaders delay stepping forward because they’re waiting to feel more confident, clearer, or “ready.”

In this episode of Scaling New Heights, Nick challenges that instinct.

Drawing on his work with emerging strategic leaders, he explores why confidence so often follows action rather than precedes it — and how momentum is built through small, intentional shifts rather than bold declarations.

This episode is for leaders who know they’re capable of more, but feel hesitant about moving forward without certainty.

In this episode, Nick explores:

1. Why waiting to feel ready often masquerades as responsibility
2. The difference between motion and momentum
3. Why uncertainty is not a weakness, but a signal of growth
4. How leaders build confidence through action and reflection
5. The role of experimentation in leadership development
6. Why structured reflection matters as much as action

Next steps

If this episode resonates, Nick invites you to book a free 15–20 minute discovery call to explore what this moment in your leadership requires — and whether the 4-month Leadership Reset programme could support your next stage of growth.

Timing:

00:00 Introduction to Honest Self-Confrontation

00:17 February's Theme: Movement and Reflection

00:29 Welcome to Scaling New Heights Leadership

00:41 Understanding Leadership Discomfort

01:13 The Myth of Waiting for Confidence

02:08 The Nature of Leadership Confidence

03:57 Building Momentum Through Experiments

05:20 The Role of Reflection in Leadership

06:14 Invitation to the Leadership Reset Program

07:16 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes

Useful links:

1. Schedule a free discovery call
2. Book an hour-long Introduction to Coaching session
3. Find out more about The Leadership Reset 4-month programme
4. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn
5. Subscribe to my monthly motivation newsletter

#executivecoach #businessmentor #scalingnewheights #emergingleader #calmleadership

What happens when you’re still delivering, still reliable, still working hard — but your progress has stalled?

In this episode of Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level, Nick explores the plateau that many high performers hit but rarely talk about.

Not the obvious kind marked by failure or disengagement, but the quieter, more frustrating plateau where effort no longer leads to growth.

You’ll hear why doubling down on what made you successful can quietly hold you back, the hidden cost of staying busy, and the critical shift from effort to impact that enables real progression.

This episode is for capable, driven leaders who know they’re ready for more — and want to understand what’s getting in the way.

00:00 Introduction to the Reset Series

00:55 Understanding the Plateau

01:46 The High Performer's Dilemma

04:27 Shifting from Execution to Influence

05:22 Introducing the Leadership Reset Program

06:30 The Path to Leadership Maturity

07:03 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

Next steps

If this episode resonates, Nick invites you to book a free 15–20 minute discovery call to explore what’s stalling your progress — and whether the 4-month Leadership Reset programme could help you update and change how you lead.

Useful links:

1. Schedule a free discovery call
2. Book an hour-long Introduction to Coaching session
3. Find out more about The Leadership Reset 4-month programme
4. Connect with Nick on LinkedIn
5. Subscribe to my monthly motivation newsletter

#ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipReset #LeadershipPodcast #PeopleFirstLeadership #Calm Leadership #ScalingNewHeights