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Career Coaching Secrets
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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 Nicole Sorrell, co-founder of Lumina Learning and a business psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping leaders, teams, and organizations thrive through self-awareness and human connection. Nicole shares how her personal life journey led her into coaching and ultimately to building Lumina Learning, a global psychometric and leadership development company operating in over 60 countries. She explains why people are...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Kevin Yee sits down with Josh Kelly, founder of Grow with Clover and one of the most influential coaches in the home services industry. Josh shares how he went from working in the trades to building and selling one of the largest home service businesses in the U.S., generating hundreds of millions in revenue, and now helping contractors scale to 7, 8, and even 9 figures. They dive deep into contractor coaching, pricing strategy, performance-based ...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Stacy Heisey-Terrell, a career ownership coach who helps professionals take control of their future beyond the traditional job path. Stacy shares her journey from corporate HR to business ownership and opens up about what it really takes to scale a coaching practice without losing alignment. They explore the power of experimentation—“fishing in many ponds”—to discover which audiences are truly ready for your work, how to ba...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro sits down with executive coach Nadine Zeinoun to unpack one of the toughest challenges coaches face: pricing with confidence—especially when moving across markets and cultures. Nadine shares her journey from Lebanon to Canada, how growing up in scarcity shaped her early mindset around money, and the intentional process she used to research the market, evaluate her credentials, and ultimately price herself above average without guilt. Together,...
Most coaches start their journey by dramatically undervaluing themselves—often tying their worth to an hourly rate because it feels familiar and safe. But pricing by the hour instead of pricing transformation can quietly limit confidence, credibility, and growth. In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Lisa Hammett, a mental fitness and wellness coach who helps healthcare and HR leaders reduce stress, prevent burnout, and create sustainable work-life harmony. Lis...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, our guest is Lori Lawrence, a seasoned career coach and leader who shares powerful insights on career growth, leadership development, and navigating professional transitions with confidence. Lori breaks down practical strategies for building clarity in your career path, making intentional moves, and positioning yourself for long-term success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re an aspiring leader, career switcher, or professional lookin...
In this episode of career coaching secrets our guest is Lauren Most, a career and leadership expert who shares practical insights on professional growth, career clarity, and navigating meaningful career transitions. Lauren dives into her journey, lessons learned from coaching professionals, and actionable advice for anyone looking to level up their career with confidence and purpose. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurendgoldstein/ https://www.mirrormirrorpower.com/mindmirr...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, our guest is Anthony Harris, a leadership and career development professional who shares practical insights on personal growth, mindset, and navigating career transitions with confidence. Anthony dives into real-world strategies for building leadership skills, making intentional career moves, and positioning yourself for long-term success in today’s evolving workplace. His experience and perspective offer valuable lessons for professionals at any st...
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...























