Episode 292: Redefine Your Identity and Achieve Unreasonable Growth with Dr. Nona Djavid

Most leaders set goals that feel safe, but safe goals don’t create transformation. In this episode, Dr. Nona Djavid shares how to rewire your brain, expand your identity, and design a vision so bold it scares you, then make that vision feel safe enough to live. We break down her 4-step framework for unreasonable growth, the neuroscience behind identity change, and how to become the person your next chapter requires. About the Guest: Dr. Nona Djavid is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and mindset strategist helping high-performing leaders and business owners design “unreasonable” visions and scale their results without burnout. Through her Unreasonable Method™ and neuroscience-backed frameworks, she teaches individuals to expand their identity, align behaviors, and achieve quantum leaps in life and business. About the Episode: In this GrowthReady episode, Steve Mellor sits down with Dr. Nona Djavid to explore how to go beyond SMART goals and design the life you truly want by thinking, and being bigger. Nona shares her four-step framework for turning “unreasonable” visions into grounded realities, explaining how our nervous system, identity, and behaviors all shape what we believe is possible. This episode unpacks the neuroscience behind change, the difference between realistic and transformative goals, and why your current identity might be holding you back from the future you’re capable of creating.The 3 types of goals: SMART, Inspired, and UnreasonableWhy your nervous system resists big goals (and how to reprogram it)The science of identity expansionThe role of embodiment in achieving successBalancing safety and stretch in your visionWhy behavior consistency starts with who you believe you areHow to set goals that pull you forward instead of pushing you to burnout Links & Resources MentionedConnect with Dr. Nona Djavid on Instagram: @drnonadjavidWatch Dr. Nona’s free 90-minute Quantum Leap Workshop (DM her “Quantum Leap” on Instagram to get the link)Book Recommendation: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara Send us a text Support the show Connect with Steve Mellor Stay connected and keep growing with Steve: LinkedIn Instagram Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts Connect with GrowthReady Join the community and keep your growth journey going: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Official Website ---- This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via Buzzsprout Sign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our community