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Career Coaching Secrets is a podcast spotlighting the stories, strategies, and transformations created by today’s top career, leadership, and executive coaches.
Each episode dives into the real-world journeys behind coaching businesses—how they started, scaled, and succeeded—along with lessons learned, client success stories, and practical takeaways for aspiring or established coaches.
Whether you’re helping professionals pivot careers, grow as leaders, or step into entrepreneurship, this show offers an inside look at what it takes to build a purpose-driven, profitable coaching practice.
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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with James Ryerson, growth advisor, leadership coach, and host of the top-ranked Let's Go Win podcast. James shares his journey from personal coaching to building a thriving business that helps founders, executives, and teams unlock their next level of performance. From his early experiences helping a professional golfer and a teenager lose weight to coaching companies at scale, James discusses the critical lessons of knowing y...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Chris Greene, co-founder of YoPro, a career development program designed to help college students and recent graduates turn who they are into confidence, clarity, and career momentum. After being laid off from a successful career in advertising—working with global brands like Bank of America, American Express, and Marriott—Chris made the leap into entrepreneurship to address a critical gap between college and the workforce....
In this empowering episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Kevin welcomes Dr. Deepak Bhootra, a seasoned corporate leader turned coach, Sandler®-certified sales trainer, and ICF-certified coach. Dr. Bhootra, founder and CEO of Jabulani Consulting, shares his transition from 30 years in the corporate world to a coaching practice focused on mental resilience, sales longevity, and fulfillment in work and life. Dr. Bhootra explains the meaning behind Jabulani, a Zulu word meaning “rejoice,...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Kevin sits down with Itzel Orozco, founder of Stellum Pro, to explore a radically human approach to career coaching. With nearly 20 years in HR and talent attraction, Itzel shares how a deep personal transformation led her to redefine what it means to truly support executives in career transition. Unlike traditional career coaches, Itzel works exclusively with clients who are open to personal transformation and self-reconnection. She walks alon...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Robert Marshall, a former global program management executive turned coach, to explore the mindset and productivity shifts required when moving from corporate leadership to solo entrepreneurship. Robert shares how the guardrails that once structured his corporate life disappeared overnight—and how he intentionally rebuilt them to stay focused, energized, and aligned as a business owner. The conversation dives deep into prod...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Charlotte Ferreux, CEO and Founder of Charlotte Ferreux Coaching, for a deeply honest conversation about identity, burnout, and evolving as a coach without losing alignment. Charlotte shares her journey from consulting and organizational leadership into heart-centered one-on-one coaching, the burnout that forced her to pivot, and the courage it took to let go of an old professional identity. She opens up about relaunching h...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Tracey Evans, founder of Dreamwinds Equine Assisted Learning Centre and leadership development expert specializing in equine-assisted learning. Tracey shares how her background as a corporate executive and self-described Type A leader shaped her obsession with brand consistency, client experience, and delivering a true “wow factor.” Tracey opens up about the tension between growth and control, why she refuses to sacrifice e...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Annette Blum Pearson, a coach and consultant helping professionals build careers and lives aligned with their values. Annette shares her journey from corporate leadership to launching her own coaching practice, the power of niching down, and how she helps executives and managers make impactful career pivots. Learn her strategies for creating consistency, driving client transformation, and scaling a coaching business w...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Patrick Kennedy, leadership coach and founder of Magnolia Coaching and Consulting, to explore what truly effective leadership coaching looks like. With over 20 years of experience in complex healthcare environments, Patrick shares his leadership origin story, how coaching became a calling, and why he believes coaching is a true partnership, not a prescription. Patrick unpacks his strengths-based approach to leadership devel...
In this episode, Pedro Stein speaks with Sheyda (Shey) Milman, a life and career coach who built JM Learning Prep into a company serving over 14,000 clients before facing a complete business shutdown during COVID, a divorce, and financial pressure. Shey shares the moment that changed everything - receiving a phone call where she had minutes to save a client’s life, and how that experience reshaped her approach to coaching. Trained in Tony Robbins methodology, her work focuses on mindset, str...
Emily King Grandinetta, MCC, is a nationally recognized expert in military-to-civilian transition, veteran leadership development, and executive coaching. In this episode, Emily shares how she built a thriving B2B coaching practice, why veteran hiring often fails without proper support, and how she created ICF-accredited programs that help organizations retain and develop military talent. She also breaks down the realities of scaling a coaching business, overcoming imposter syndrome, and why ...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Jeff Griffin, global keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and author of I’m Possible and Endless Possibilities. Jeff shares his powerful origin story—from a life-altering spinal injury to competing in the Paralympics—and breaks down the 90-day framework for real, lasting change. They explore habit formation, the 3Ds (Dream, Desire, Do), mindset under pressure, and how emotional impact plus the right tools create tr...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Kevin sits down with Mauricio Espinosa, founder of G20 Coaching and author of Let It Happen, to unpack one of the most important—and misunderstood—topics in coaching: how to price your services based on the life you want to live. Mauricio shares a clear, numbers-driven formula that helps coaches calculate their ideal income by starting with lifestyle goals, accounting for taxes, and working backward to realistic billable hours. He explains why ...
In this episode of career coaching secrets our guest is Rohanna Doylida, a leadership and career development professional who shares powerful insights on navigating career growth, building confidence, and leading with purpose in today’s evolving workplace. Rohanna discusses her professional journey, key lessons from coaching leaders and professionals, and practical advice for anyone looking to elevate their career or step into leadership with clarity and impact. You can find her on: https://w...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Peter Lach, growth advisor and coach to established B2B service business owners, to explore pricing confidence and building a profitable coaching practice. Peter shares his journey from corporate leadership and business ownership into coaching, along with key lessons on investing in growth, charging based on value, and overcoming the internal resistance that often holds coaches back. He offers practical insights on niching ...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Rebecca Kerper, ICF-certified executive coach and former C-suite leader, to explore her journey from corporate leadership to building a thriving coaching business. Rebecca shares lessons about investing in herself and her business, navigating career transitions, marketing authentically, and creating impactful coaching experiences. She offers insights on balancing ambition, setting intentions, and leveraging both data and em...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Tony Smith, a management professional, U.S. Air Force veteran, and career transition coach, to unpack what it really takes to build a coaching business rooted in adaptability, resilience, and real-world impact. Tony shares his powerful origin story, from growing up in a working-class family and navigating multiple career disruptions, to returning to school at 47 to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. He explains h...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Kevin sits down with Valerie Polunas, founder of Flowing River Conflict Solutions, to explore the realities of building a coaching business centered on conflict management, leadership, and team effectiveness. Valerie shares her journey from leaving a high-stress career to becoming a coach who helps workplace teams navigate conflict, build trust, and improve collaboration. She talks openly about niching decisions, relying on referrals and Linked...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Kevin sits down with Samantha Carroll, co-founder of Light Her Way and an executive leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in communications, consulting, and storytelling. Samantha shares her journey from media and management consulting to executive coaching, and how that path led to the creation of Board of Advisors, a flagship cohort program designed to help women leaders prepare for board service. She breaks down how women can bui...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro Stein sits down with Sophia Casey, a master certified coach, best-selling author, and founder of ICLI Rising, an ICF-accredited global coaching school rooted in liberation, leadership, and love. Sophia shares her journey into coaching, how she built and scaled a successful international coach training business, and why relationship-building - not grinding - is the real key to sustainable growth. She breaks down pricing mindset shifts, why coac...
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