Career Coaching Secrets

Dr. Abeyna Jones shares how she transitioned from practicing medicine to building a global platform that helps doctors explore non-clinical careers, leadership, consulting, and entrepreneurship.With a mission to connect one million doctors with diverse non-clinical careers by 2030, Abeyna discusses the importance of setting boundaries, focusing on the people you can genuinely help, and scaling your impact through content, events, and community.She also opens up about the deep personal work behind her professional growth, including motherhood, separation, identity, gratitude, and learning to filter out the noise. This is an honest conversation about reinvention, purpose, leadership, and building a life and business that truly fit.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/abeynajoneshttps://abeyna.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, Jeff Weidauer, a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source, shares his journey after spending more than 30 years in the corporate world.Jeff talks about why he decided to leave corporate life and build a career that gave him more control over his time and work. He also shares how he now helps people who are thinking about a career change understand what they truly want, beyond just salary, job title, or benefits.We also talk about the difference between coaching and mentoring, finding clarity when making big career decisions, asking better questions, and having the courage to try something new.Jeff also shares one lesson he wishes he knew when he started: talk to more people, take more chances, and worry less about what others think.You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jweidauer/https://jweidauer.esourcecoach.com/Email: [email protected] the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Bruno Pecly, a mental performance coach and the founder of Mind Lab Performance. Drawing from his experience working with high-performing athletes, entrepreneurs, and business owners, Bruno shares his perspective on the connection between mindset and performance. The conversation explores the importance of focus, identity, leadership, positioning, and taking meaningful action, along with valuable lessons on building a business and performing under pressure.You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mind-lab-performance/https://brunopecly.com/https://www.instagram.com/bruno_pecly/https://www.facebook.com/brunopeclyshowhttps://x.com/BpPerformance45Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Adam Mayhew, co-founder of A Game Consultancy, shares his journey from the corporate tech world to coaching, including how sobriety, meditation, and self-development changed the direction of his life.Adam also explores how he helps ambitious founders overcome burnout, stop becoming the bottleneck in their businesses, and create more freedom. He shares insights on finding the right clients, understanding their real pain points, building a personal brand, and using your unique story to stand out.You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammayhew/https://www.instagram.com/agameconsultancy/https://adammayhew.com/https://agameconsultancy.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Robert Kennedy III (RK3), communication and leadership strategist and founder of Kinetic Communications, shares how he went from teaching high school science to discovering his passion for professional speaking and leadership development.Robert explores why you shouldn’t try to become someone else, but instead identify and build on your own unique strengths. He also dives into the power of storytelling, keeping an audience engaged, finding the right clients, and building a team that can scale your expertise without losing what makes your work unique.He also shares one of his biggest lessons from entrepreneurship: stay consistent, give your efforts time to grow, and keep planting the seeds even when the results aren’t immediate.You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkennedy3/https://kennetikkommunications.com/https://robertkennedy3.me/https://www.youtube.com/@robertkennedy3https://substack.com/@realrobertkennedy3https://www.instagram.com/robertkennedy3https://www.facebook.com/robertkennedy3https://www.tiktok.com/@realrobertkennedy3Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Morgan Ratcliffe, co-founder and managing director of Noticed, a B2B marketing and storytelling agency based in Manchester, England.Morgan shares the unconventional story of building Noticed with his brother, Nial, from working remote jobs while studying in the US to building a team of 20+ people, serving clients across eight countries, and scaling the business past £1 million in revenue.Morgan explains why he believes B2B marketing doesn't have to be boring and why businesses need to think beyond traditional outbound, ads, and SEO. He breaks down how Noticed uses intent signals, LinkedIn content, retargeting, outbound, and marketing data to identify prospects who are actually in the market.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-ratcliffe-1b2a21195/Website: https://www.noticed.co/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Wendy Kim, keynote speaker, certified executive and life coach, and international bestselling author of Beyond Blending In.Wendy shares her powerful journey from corporate leadership to building a six-figure coaching business and discovering what it really means to follow the pull toward meaningful work.She discusses the challenges women face in traditionally masculine corporate environments, why many women feel pressured to suppress their femininity to be taken seriously, and how leaders can develop greater self-trust, authenticity, and confidence.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-kim/Website: https://www.beyondblendingin.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Brad Clark, Certified Financial Planner and co-founder of Finchley Finance, shares why he chose to specialize in working with content creators and creative business owners and how finding the right niche can transform a business.Brad also dives into the psychology behind money, understanding the deeper “why” behind financial goals, and building genuine relationships with the right clients. He shares lessons on marketing, getting advice from the right people, and avoiding the entrepreneurial echo chamber while creating a business designed around freedom, quality, and long-term relationships.You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bclark3/https://www.instagram.com/finchlyfinance/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586309293128https://pod.link/1884361713https://finchly.com/Email: [email protected] the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Lindsey Schiel, a transformational leadership coach who helps high-achieving women navigate career transitions, leadership challenges, and the question of “what’s next?”Lindsey shares her journey from nearly two decades in corporate leadership to building her own coaching business. She opens up about the challenges of becoming an entrepreneur, including learning sales and marketing from scratch, dealing with the loneliness of business ownership, finding her ideal client, and building confidence in the value of her work.Pedro and Lindsey also dive into one of the biggest challenges for coaches and consultants: pricing. Lindsey explains how she overcame the fear of charging too much by starting with a price she could confidently stand behind, delivering results, gathering client feedback, and gradually increasing her rates.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-schiel/Website: https://lindseyschiel.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Nicola Anderson, founder of Capacity to Grow, a UK-based strategic advisor and fractional COO who helps SME founders break free from the day-to-day operations and build businesses that support the life they actually want.Nicola shares her journey from 25 years in corporate and construction leadership to becoming an entrepreneur, explaining how she turned her experience into a consultancy focused on helping business owners grow beyond the £5 million stage.She discusses why founders often become trapped inside their own businesses, how to build teams they can trust, the importance of delegation and visibility, and how systems, automation, AI, and strong leadership structures can create real freedom.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandersonnotts/Website: https://capacitytogrow.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Mary Kemp, co-founder of AI Potential, a consultancy helping organizations adopt generative AI in a way that feels human, practical, and safe.Mary shares her remarkable journey from working as a nurse in New Zealand to building a successful sales and marketing agency and eventually pivoting completely into AI. She explains how ChatGPT changed the way she viewed her existing business and why she decided to shut down her agency and embrace the opportunity AI created.Mary also discusses how AI should be treated as a skill rather than simply a technology, why psychological safety and trust are essential for successful AI adoption, and how organizations can help their teams become confident using AI.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-kemp-ai/Website: https://aipotential.ai/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Kris Martin, a certified Focal Point Business and Executive Coach based in Phoenix, Arizona.Kris shares how his experience in the military, college football, cybersecurity sales, and leadership shaped his approach to coaching. He explains why he sees himself as a “non-equity accountability partner” who helps business owners, sales professionals, and leaders gain clarity, improve communication, and become more intentional about reaching their goals.Kris also discusses the importance of proactive leadership, building a strong team culture, setting clear expectations, and addressing problems before they become bigger issues. He shares how personality assessments can improve communication within teams and why even high-performing salespeople and business leaders can benefit from having a coach.You can find him on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-martin-87109a2/Website: https://krismartin.focalpointcoaching.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Rachel Wexler, an executive coach and leadership development partner who works with executives and leadership teams at companies up to $200 million in revenue. Rachel shares how a serious ski accident changed her perspective on life and pushed her to finally pursue coaching. She reflects on leaving a stable corporate career, overcoming the fear of starting, and embracing change.She also shares insights from her work with executives and what she has learned about self-awareness, trust, and effective leadership.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlwexler/https://www.rachel-wexler.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Dr. Rachel Deleveaux, founder and principal consultant of Transformative Culture Solutions.Rachel shares how her consulting career started organically with a nonprofit opportunity in 2005 and eventually grew into a business focused on solving complex organizational problems. She explains why she sees consulting and coaching as complementary, especially when it comes to creating sustainable change, building capacity, and developing a strong sense of belonging within organizations.Rachel also discusses her word-of-mouth approach to business growth, how she measures organizational culture through tangible data such as retention and belonging, and why she believes consultants should focus on creating sustainable solutions rather than temporary fixes. She shares her plans to scale her consulting company, build a lasting legacy, and keep her frameworks relevant as technology and AI continue to evolve.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-deleveaux/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Drew Amoroso, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and founder who shares powerful insights on intentionality, personal growth, leadership, and building a successful business without losing sight of what matters most. Drew explores the habits and mindset shifts that have shaped his entrepreneurial journey, including the importance of self-awareness, taking purposeful action, learning from challenges, and developing systems that create sustainable progress. In this conversation, we dive into the connection between personal development and business success, how leaders can become more intentional with their time and decisions, and why creating the right habits and environment can have a significant impact on performance and long-term growth. Drew also shares lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, accountability, resilience, and creating meaningful relationships that help both individuals and organizations thrive. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, manager, or professional looking to improve your leadership and build sustainable success, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration to help you become more intentional in how you work, lead, and grow.You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewamoroso/https://duecourse.coach/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Mark Nation, a leadership coach and founder of Nation Leadership, for a conversation about authentic leadership, personal growth, coaching, and building a meaningful career.Mark shares how his passion for understanding and helping people naturally evolved from a technology career into leadership coaching. He explains the difference between coaching and consulting, what it means to become an authentic leader, and why the biggest barrier to growth is often ourselves.They also discuss transitioning from offering coaching for free to building a premium coaching business, measuring the real ROI of leadership development, avoiding burnout, and finding the balance between ambition and being present in the moment.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marknation/overlay/contact-info/Website: https://marknation.net/made-for-amazing/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode, Davis Nguyen speaks with Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong and author of Courageous Marketing, about his journey from Gong’s first marketing hire to helping scale the company from early revenue to over $500M ARR. Udi shares why product-market fit comes before marketing, how Gong expanded from call recording into a revenue intelligence platform, and why magic, storytelling, and performance still shape great B2B marketing today.You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/udiledergor/Udi's book:https://amzn.eu/d/0amdNhzISupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Nikki M. G., founder, strategist, coach, and self-described Power Expert. Nikki shares her journey from grassroots organizing and nonprofit leadership to becoming a business owner and helping mission-driven leaders reclaim their power. She opens up about the difficult identity shift from being a worker to becoming a CEO, learning to own her numbers, create a clear offer, and stop underpricing her expertise. Nikki also shares valuable lessons on choosing the right clients, overcoming burnout, building a team, and scaling a purpose-driven business without losing sight of its mission.You can find her on:https://www.nikkimg.com/https://www.instagram.com/nikkimgthepowerexpert/https://substack.com/@nikkimgthepowerexperthttps://www.threads.com/@nikkimgthepowerexperthttps://www.tiktok.com/@nikkimgthepowerexperthttps://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeissexyhttps://www.facebook.com/p/nikkimgthepowerexpert-100090961269802/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Nancy Di Dia, a professional certified coach, founder and CEO of DDiA Executive Coaching Group, and former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Nancy shares her journey from more than 25 years in financial services and senior corporate leadership to executive coaching. She discusses how coaching became an evolution rather than a planned career, the difference between coaching and giving advice, and how she helps senior leaders navigate change, uncertainty, and complex workplace challenges. Nancy also shares valuable lessons on finding your business differentiator, creating consistent revenue, and why coaching should focus on transformation rather than simply charging by the hour.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancydidia/https://www.didiaexecutivecoaching.com/Email: [email protected] the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Kelly Ryan, founder of Anchor Meditation, mindset and leadership coach. Kelly shares her journey from corporate life to meditation and coaching, and how mindfulness transformed both her life and career. She discusses meditation, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and helping high achievers overcome anxiety, people-pleasing, and limiting beliefs. Kelly also shares valuable lessons on leadership, mindful parenting, and why entrepreneurs should focus on serving the right people instead of trying to appeal to everyone.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchormeditation/https://www.anchormeditation.com/workplace-wellnessSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Joe Crisara, entrepreneur, business leader, author, and mentor who shares valuable lessons from his journey building successful service businesses and helping other business owners achieve sustainable growth. In this conversation, Joe explores the importance of leadership, company culture, communication, accountability, and developing the people who ultimately determine a business's success. He shares practical insights on overcoming the challenges of entrepreneurship, creating systems that support growth, building a strong team, and shifting your mindset from simply working in the business to becoming a more effective leader. Joe also discusses the importance of relationships, personal responsibility, and creating a business built around strong values rather than focusing solely on revenue. Whether you're a contractor, entrepreneur, business owner, or leader looking to grow your company while creating a healthier and more productive organization, this episode offers practical lessons and inspiration for building a business that can thrive for the long term.You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecrisara/https://servicemvp.com/https://www.facebook.com/ServiceMVPJoeCrisarahttps://www.youtube.com/@ServiceMVP_JoeCrisaraSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Laura Reynolds, founder and CEO of Executive Endurance Coaching. Laura shares her journey from more than 14 years in talent acquisition and recruiting to building her own coaching business and helping people navigate career changes, entrepreneurship, and major life transitions. Pedro and Laura discuss the difference between coaching and consulting, learning when to say no to the wrong clients, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of defining success on your own terms. Laura also shares how she helps people get “unstuck” by creating clarity, breaking overwhelming challenges into manageable steps, and focusing on forward movement.They also explore the realities of entrepreneurship, including setting boundaries, managing capacity, creating structure, avoiding burnout, and balancing business with family life. Laura shares her vision of building a broader collective of experts to support clients through different challenges and her biggest advice to aspiring entrepreneurs: don't wait for everything to be perfect—just start.Connect withLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-endurance-coaching-llc/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Matt Doud, founder of FreeFlow CEO, a consulting and operations firm that helps entrepreneurs and business owners eliminate operational chaos, reclaim their time, and build businesses that create freedom instead of overwhelm.Matt shares his journey from growing up around entrepreneurship to discovering his passion for advising and coaching while working as a caddy at Pebble Beach. He discusses his transition into business operations, becoming a co-founder, and eventually launching FreeFlow CEO.Pedro and Matt explore why growth is not always the answer when a business is already in chaos. They discuss identifying your highest-value work, eliminating, automating, and delegating tasks, leveraging AI and technology, and creating systems that allow founders to focus on what they do best.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdoud/?skipRedirect=trueWebsite: https://freeflowceo.ai/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Alyssa Gioscia, a certified executive coach, performance advisor, and speaker who helps high-capacity leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives perform at their best without burning out.Alyssa shares her journey from corporate leadership to building her own coaching practice and explains how her personal experience with coaching led her to discover a career that aligned with her strengths and values.Pedro and Alyssa explore the challenges ambitious professionals face when constantly chasing the next level of success. They discuss burnout, boundaries, values alignment, multitasking, rest, delegation, and why high performers often struggle to slow down—even when they know they need to.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssagioscia/Website: https://www.alyssagioscia.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Ellinor Glesner, founder of Ekvilum, a boutique leadership development firm focused on executive coaching, leadership development, and high-performing teams.Ellinor shares her journey from nearly 20 years in finance and fintech to becoming an executive coach and entrepreneur. She opens up about how her career became deeply connected to her identity, the realization that she had lost touch with herself, and the difficult decision to leave the security of corporate life.Pedro and Ellinor discuss the challenges of building a coaching business, starting with free coaching, learning to charge for your value, finding your ideal clients, and working with leaders and teams. They also explore self-awareness, leadership, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the importance of reconnecting with your values and relationships.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellinorglesner/Website: https://www.ekvilum.dkSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

James Treadway is the founder of Growthwise, where he helps students build SAT/ACT skills, reduce test anxiety, and develop stronger social skills for life. In this conversation, he shares with Davis how personal struggle, self-awareness, and years of coaching shaped his path from test prep to deeper work around relationships and emotional growth.You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-treadway-5672439/www.growthwise.storehttps://socialskillsforlife.net/His book is Answer to Anxious: A Student's Guide to Resolving Test-Taking, Performance, and Social Anxiety Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is David Scott, founding partner and consultant at Rambutan, a UK-based consultancy specializing in coaching, leadership development, and organizational culture. David shares his journey from a senior corporate operations role into building a coaching business, driven by a desire for greater freedom, control of his time, and more meaningful work. In this conversation, David reveals the early mistakes he made as a coach, including assuming that being good at coaching automatically meant people would find and hire him, and explains how he eventually developed a structured business with a clear brand, clients, systems, and processes. He also shares one of his most powerful business lessons: stop talking about coaching and start talking about outcomes, focusing on the tangible transformation and results clients can achieve. David discusses leadership development, organizational culture, behavioral change, networking, AI and the future of coaching, and why coaches need to understand the business problems their clients are actually trying to solve. Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, business owner, or leader, this episode offers valuable lessons on positioning, selling outcomes, building trust, and creating meaningful impact.You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidscottrambutanhttps://www.rambutan.biz/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Nikki Brent Finnemore, founder of Kintsugi and a former C-level executive who has held CMO, COO, and Chief People Officer roles before transitioning from consulting into executive coaching. Nikki shares how she discovered that even the best systems and strategies cannot create sustainable growth if leaders and teams are unable to change, develop, and evolve. We explore the difference between consulting and coaching, navigating high-stakes organizational change, developing self-awareness in leaders, and helping executives recognize the interpersonal dynamics that may be holding their businesses back. Nikki also explains the powerful meaning behind the Kintsugi philosophy—using challenges and “cracks” as opportunities to rebuild something stronger, more beautiful, and more profitable than before. Whether you're a founder, CEO, executive, coach, or business leader navigating a major transition, this conversation offers valuable insights into leadership, organizational transformation, resilience, and the human side of business growth.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkibrentfinnemore/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Justin Calderon, founder of Mint Position, a content marketing agency helping fintech and B2B technology companies build online visibility through journalistic SEO and AI search optimization. Justin shares his journey from nearly two decades in journalism, with experience writing for major publications and interviewing C-suite executives and political leaders around the world, to building his own agency during the uncertainty of 2020. In this conversation, we explore how businesses can adapt to the rapidly changing search landscape, why AI visibility and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) are becoming increasingly important, and how authentic, experience-driven content can help brands establish authority online. Justin also discusses learning from early business mistakes, refining his ideal client profile, building a sustainable agency, and the importance of creating content that both humans and AI can recognize as credible and authoritative. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, entrepreneur, or B2B leader trying to understand how AI is transforming search and customer acquisition, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of digital visibility and content marketing.You can find him on:https://mintposition.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-calderon-mint-position/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Melissa Sierra, a certified executive and business coach who spent more than two decades in marketing and media before making the leap from the C-suite into entrepreneurship. In this conversation, Melissa shares her journey of redefining success, overcoming fear, and discovering what she was truly meant to do. She explains why the behaviors that created your past success can eventually become the behaviors that limit what comes next, and how founders and high achievers can break through their self-imposed ceilings. Melissa also shares her Opportunity Flywheel framework, lessons from her first year in business, and why focusing on advancements not just achievements can create lasting momentum.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sierra/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holding-the-room-with-melissa-sierra/id6783183015https://melissasierra.focalpointcoaching.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Nancy Chu, founder of Nancy Chu & Co., a coaching practice for senior product leaders. After nearly 20 years in engineering and product management, including leadership roles at Meta and Roku, Nancy made the decision to bet on herself following a surprising layoff and transition into full-time coaching. In this conversation, Nancy shares the lessons she learned from redefining her identity beyond corporate prestige, narrowing her ideal client profile, and building a coaching business focused on helping senior product leaders land high-paying roles. She explains why consistently showing up and controlling your inputs matters more than chasing engagement, why hiring help should be viewed as an investment rather than an expense, and why coaches should focus on the value and proven outcomes they provide rather than simply selling their time. Nancy also opens up about the mindset behind asking for help, the importance of continuous reflection, and how separating your fulfillment from outcomes you cannot fully control can lead to healthier and more sustainable success.You can find him on:https://www.viralapplaunch.com/linkedin.com/in/jonathanmaximwww.youtube.com/@viralapplaunchhttps://www.instagram.com/itsjmaxim/https://www.instagram.com/viralapplaunch/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Nancy Chu, founder of Nancy Chu & Co., a coaching practice for senior product leaders. After nearly 20 years in engineering and product management, including leadership roles at Meta and Roku, Nancy made the decision to bet on herself following a surprising layoff and transition into full-time coaching. In this conversation, Nancy shares the lessons she learned from redefining her identity beyond corporate prestige, narrowing her ideal client profile, and building a coaching business focused on helping senior product leaders land high-paying roles. She explains why consistently showing up and controlling your inputs matters more than chasing engagement, why hiring help should be viewed as an investment rather than an expense, and why coaches should focus on the value and proven outcomes they provide rather than simply selling their time. Nancy also opens up about the mindset behind asking for help, the importance of continuous reflection, and how separating your fulfillment from outcomes you cannot fully control can lead to healthier and more sustainable success.You can find her on:https://www.nancychu.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancychuhttps://www.youtube.com/@coachnancychuSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Debra Boulanger, entrepreneur, executive coach, author, and founder of Life After Corporate, where she helps high-achieving professionals transition from successful corporate careers into thriving, purpose-driven businesses. Debra shares her entrepreneurial journey, the lessons she learned from leaving the corporate world, and why so many talented professionals struggle to make the leap despite having the skills to succeed. We explore the mindset shifts required to overcome burnout, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and fear while building a sustainable business rooted in purpose and impact. Debra also discusses leadership, business strategy, personal branding, creating scalable offers, and the importance of designing a business that supports the life you truly want. Whether you're an executive considering entrepreneurship, a coach, consultant, or business owner looking to grow with greater intention, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiring advice for creating lasting success on your own terms.You can find her on:https://lifeaftercorporate.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/debboulanger-thegreatdo-over/https://gift.lifeaftercorporate.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Jill Hutchison, leadership coach, executive advisor, and organizational development expert who helps leaders build stronger teams through curiosity, intentional communication, and a coaching-first approach. Jill shares practical insights on developing authentic leadership, empowering others through meaningful conversations, and creating workplace cultures where trust, accountability, and continuous learning thrive. We also discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, resilience, self-awareness, and coaching as essential leadership skills that enable individuals and organizations to navigate change while achieving sustainable success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, manager, or aspiring leader, this conversation is filled with actionable strategies for improving communication, developing people, and leading with greater confidence and purpose.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillhutchison/http://www.jillhutchison.com/https://www.facebook.com/jill.hutchisonSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Peter Quayle, owner and lead facilitator of TAB St. Paul, certified business coach, and executive advisor with over 30 years of leadership experience.Peter shares how his journey from advertising and executive leadership led him to coaching business owners through strategic planning, peer advisory boards, and leadership development. He explains the power of asking the right questions instead of giving answers, why clarity is the foundation of business growth, and how intentional leadership helps entrepreneurs avoid burnout while building successful companies.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-quayle/Website: https://www.thealternativeboard.com/st-paulSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Bryan McDonald, partner at On Purpose Growth, where he helps entrepreneurs, consultants, and fractional executives build sales systems that create predictable revenue growth through trust, positioning, and authentic relationships rather than scripts and hard closes. With more than two decades of business development experience, Bryan shares the story of leaving corporate sales, “burning the ships,” and building a business focused on helping technical experts and service professionals who are exceptional at their craft but uncomfortable with selling. We explore differentiation, client-centered sales conversations, pricing and self-worth, building confidence through action, why objections are often a symptom rather than the real problem, and how simplifying your business can accelerate growth. Bryan also shares practical lessons on focus, consistency, delegation, and creating a business that gives you more freedom to think strategically and serve at a higher level. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, founder, or expert transitioning out of corporate life, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you sell more naturally, charge with confidence, and build a business that grows with purpose.You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcdonaldbryan/https://paidwhatyouareworth.comhttps://www.onpurposegrowth.com/https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ6dazIdykKP07VAe2lE9CwPGLe-adYWl&si=vn6ILmNTd9nEcVgCSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Jane Onoka, leadership coach, executive advisor, and professional development expert who is passionate about helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through authentic leadership and intentional growth. Jane shares valuable insights on building confidence, strengthening leadership capabilities, developing emotional intelligence, and creating meaningful impact through effective communication and purposeful decision-making. We also explore the importance of resilience, continuous learning, coaching, and cultivating a leadership mindset that empowers both individuals and teams to thrive in today's evolving workplace. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, manager, or emerging leader, this conversation is filled with practical strategies and inspiring lessons to help you lead with authenticity, elevate your influence, and achieve sustainable success.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeonoka/https://www.facebook.com/Jane.Onoka/https://www.instagram.com/janeonoka/https://finsavvywoman.com/Email: [email protected] the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast our guest is Dr. Marc Reynolds, a professional leader and expert who shares valuable insights on career development, leadership, personal growth, and creating meaningful impact through your work. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Reynolds explores the lessons that come from building a successful career, developing expertise, navigating professional challenges, and turning experience into opportunities for growth and influence. We also discuss the importance of self-awareness, intentional leadership, continuous learning, resilience, and staying focused on the bigger picture when pursuing long-term success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, professional, or aspiring leader, this episode offers practical perspectives and inspiration to help you develop your capabilities, lead with greater purpose, and create a career that makes a lasting difference.You can find him on:https://drmarcconsulting.com/https://www.youtube.com/@DrMarcReynoldshttps://foundyourvoice.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-reynolds-4076924/Email: [email protected] no. : (818) 319-3813Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Simone Fortier, a business and mindset coach with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and business owners unlock peak performance through neuroscience, brain health, and leadership. Simone shares her journey from entrepreneur to coach, explains how ADHD can impact business growth, and reveals practical strategies for overcoming self-sabotage, building high-performing teams, and scaling without burnout. She also discusses the power of AI, why relationships outperform hard selling, and the importance of creating systems that build businesses capable of long-term success. Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonefortier/Website: https://www.simonefortier.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Vasanthan Ramakrishnan, founder and Principal Consultant of Ascend HSI Advisory Partners. After successfully navigating his own EB1A immigration journey when traditional legal paths fell short, Vasanthan built a fast-growing consultancy dedicated to helping highly skilled professionals achieve their U.S. immigration goals.In this insightful conversation, Vasanthan shares how he transformed personal adversity into a thriving business, the lessons he learned while scaling to a global team, why empathy and trust matter more than speed, and how technology can enhance—not replace—the human experience. He also discusses pricing, leadership, company culture, referrals, and the importance of giving clients hope during one of the biggest decisions of their lives.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasanthan-ramakrishnan/Website: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm17859500/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast our guest is Andrea Morgan, a leadership and career development expert who shares valuable insights on navigating professional growth, embracing change, and creating a career and life aligned with your strengths, values, and purpose. In this inspiring conversation, we explore the challenges and opportunities that come with career transitions, the importance of self-awareness and intentional decision-making, and how leaders and professionals can reinvent themselves while continuing to grow and make a meaningful impact. Andrea also shares practical lessons on leadership, personal development, resilience, confidence, and finding clarity when you're ready for your next chapter. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, coach, or professional considering a career change, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable ideas to help you move forward with greater purpose and confidence.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-devorah-morgan/https://morganadvising.com/Email: [email protected] the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast our guest is Jen Halpern, a leadership and professional development expert who shares valuable insights on building meaningful relationships, strengthening leadership skills, and creating lasting personal and professional growth. In this engaging conversation, we explore the importance of authentic connection, self-awareness, communication, trust, and emotional intelligence in helping leaders and professionals navigate challenges and reach their full potential. Jen also shares perspectives on developing confidence, fostering collaboration, and creating environments where people can thrive while achieving meaningful results. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, manager, or professional looking to grow, this episode offers practical lessons and inspiration to help you lead with greater clarity, connect more authentically, and create a lasting impact.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenhalpern/https://softsellcoaching.com/Phone no. : (832) 858-5832Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Tim Madden, Founder and CEO of Executive Career Upgrades, to discuss what it really takes to land executive-level roles in today's competitive job market. Tim shares how his own struggles transitioning from the military inspired him to build one of the fastest-growing executive career coaching firms in the U.S.The conversation explores personal branding, LinkedIn optimization, executive recruiting, salary negotiation, AI's growing role in career coaching, leadership, scaling a coaching business, and building systems that allow companies to grow beyond the founder. Tim also explains why executives often fail not because they lack talent, but because they don't have the right strategy, visibility, or interview process.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmadden83/Website: https://execupgrades.com/about-tim-madden/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Jessica Smith, Co-Founder and Principal Financial Advisor at Vitality Wealth, for an insightful conversation about financial planning, entrepreneurship, and building a life of confidence through smart financial decisions.Jessica shares her journey from becoming a CPA to discovering her passion as a Certified Financial Planner, and why she and her husband took the leap to launch Vitality Wealth. Together, they discuss serving high-income professionals, creating personalized financial plans, balancing wealth with well-being, and helping clients make confident decisions about retirement, investing, taxes, and lifestyle. Jessica also explains why AI can be a valuable financial tool—but why genuine human guidance, context, and trusted relationships remain irreplaceable.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-jo-smith/Website: https://www.myvitalitywealth.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Rebecca Williams, leadership coach, career strategist, and professional development expert who helps individuals and leaders unlock their potential, navigate career growth, and create meaningful success in their professional lives. In this insightful conversation, Rebecca shares valuable perspectives on authentic leadership, personal growth, career development, effective communication, and the importance of aligning your work with your strengths, values, and purpose. We explore how leaders can build confidence, develop stronger relationships, overcome professional challenges, and create an environment where people can thrive and perform at their best. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, manager, or professional looking to take your career to the next level, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration to help you grow with intention, lead with authenticity, and make a meaningful impact.You can find her on:https://rebecca-williams.com/https://medium.com/@SaltAndRebeccahttps://www.facebook.com/RebeccaWilliamsWorkshttps://www.instagram.com/realrebeccawilliams/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccawilliamsworks/https://youtube.com/@rebecca-williamsSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Amber Duncan, entrepreneur, business operations coach, and founder of Life After Debt. After losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis, Amber rebuilt her life, created one of America's largest debt settlement operations, and now helps entrepreneurs increase profits through better systems, leadership, and operational clarity.Amber shares why most businesses don't have a revenue problem—they have an operations problem. She explains her hands-on three-month consulting process, how she identifies leadership bottlenecks, builds high-performing teams, and uses numbers to drive smarter decisions. The conversation also explores entrepreneurship, raising entrepreneurial children, why she rejects traditional budgeting, and how clarity creates confidence in business and life.Whether you're a business owner looking to scale, a leader struggling with team performance, or someone searching for clarity in your next chapter, this episode is packed with practical strategies and hard-earned wisdom.Connect withInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberdunc/ Website: https://www.reducemydebts.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Gabe McManus, a former theater director turned message coach who helps financial advisors, coaches, founders, and business leaders transform their expertise into books that attract ideal clients and establish lasting authority.Gabe shares how storytelling builds trust, why most professionals underestimate the power of their own experiences, and how anyone—even someone who doesn't consider themselves a writer—can publish a compelling book without spending years behind a keyboard. He also reveals his "Greatest Hits" framework for podcast interviews, explains why authenticity beats memorized scripts, and discusses how books, podcasts, and YouTube work together to grow visibility in the AI era.Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or professional looking to stand out in a crowded market, this episode will show you how to sharpen your message, share your story, and become the obvious choice for your ideal clients.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemcmanus/Website: https://influentialadvisor.com/Gabe/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Anthony Trucks—former NFL player, American Ninja Warrior competitor, keynote speaker, and creator of the Dark Work Framework. Anthony shares how an unexpected transition from professional sports led him to build a coaching business focused on the one thing most entrepreneurs overlook: identity. He explains why success isn't determined by what you know but by who you become, how identity shapes business growth, and why high performers often hit invisible ceilings despite having the right skills. Anthony also discusses the lessons he carried from the NFL into entrepreneurship, the importance of embracing feedback, building consistency through "dark work," creating systems that scale, serving clients before chasing revenue, and why the best businesses are built on solving one problem for one person exceptionally well. Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, executive, or ambitious professional looking to unlock your next level, this conversation is packed with practical insights on performance, leadership, mindset, and sustainable business growth.You can find him on:https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/https://speaktofreedom.com/https://go.speaktofreedom.com/https://bookedsolidchallenge.com/https://linktr.ee/anthonytruckshttps://www.facebook.com/AnthonyTruckshttps://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonyTrucks1https://www.anthonytrucks.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/anthony-truckshttps://darkwork.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Jen Ziegner, co-founder of Mountains and Marathons, who shares how a passion for leadership, adventure, and human transformation evolved into a global coaching business. Jen reveals why so many successful executives, entrepreneurs, and impact-driven leaders experience burnout despite achieving everything they once wanted, and how true leadership begins with aligning who you are before focusing on what you accomplish. She discusses the creation of the six-month Aligned Leadership Program, combining deep coaching with life-changing expeditions to destinations like Patagonia, Machu Picchu, Kilimanjaro, and Bhutan. Jen also shares valuable lessons about building a premium coaching business, trusting your own path instead of following industry formulas, using retreats to create lasting transformation, refining programs through client feedback, scaling with intention, and creating a community that extends far beyond coaching. Whether you're a coach, entrepreneur, executive, or someone seeking greater purpose, resilience, and authentic leadership, this episode is filled with practical business insights and inspiring life lessons.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferziegner/https://mountainsandmarathons.world/https://www.instagram.com/jen.ziegner/https://linktr.ee/jenziegnerSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Jill Phillips, founder of Strategic Soul Solutions and Jill Phillips Coaching. Jill shares how a personal breakdown led her to discover her true calling as a coach and why authentic leadership starts with personal growth.Together, they explore the difference between treating symptoms versus addressing root causes, why business growth is directly connected to personal development, overcoming burnout, building sustainable success, and creating lasting transformation from the inside out. Jill also discusses her Leadershift Framework, the importance of mindset, leadership, and strategy, and the lessons she's learned from coaching entrepreneurs and CEOs for over a decade.Whether you're growing a business, leading a team, or striving to become a better leader, this conversation offers practical wisdom for building success without sacrificing your health, relationships, or purpose.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-phillips-ss/Website: https://www.strategicsoulutions.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.