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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 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...
In this episode of career coaching secrets our guest is Ben Renshaw, a seasoned professional and thought leader who shares valuable insights on leadership, career growth, and building long-term professional impact, drawing from his real-world experience to help listeners navigate career transitions, develop confidence, and make intentional decisions that align with their goals, whether they are emerging professionals or experienced leaders looking to level up. You can find him on: https://www...
In this episode of career coaching secrets our guest is Monica Smith, a career coach and leadership mentor who helps professionals gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their careers. Monica shares practical insights on navigating career transitions, building executive presence, and making intentional career decisions that align with long-term goals. This conversation dives into mindset shifts, leadership growth, and real-world coaching strategies that empower individuals to take control...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Shmuly Rothman, a fundraising and leadership coach who helps nonprofit leaders raise funds, build trust, and lead without fear. With over 30 years of real-world experience, Shmuly shares powerful lessons on niching with intention, pricing with confidence, and why attraction always beats aggressive marketing. The conversation explores long-term client vision, the importance of 90-day commitments, sustainable growth (and the ...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Jennifer Carter, leadership and career coach and founder of Flashlight Thinking. Jennifer shares her journey from C-suite executive to full-time coach, sparked by a moment of clarity that forced her to reexamine boundaries, identity, and what she truly wanted from her career. They dive deep into imposter syndrome, pricing your expertise, designing a three-month transformational coaching engagement, and helping high-level wo...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Rich Davis, Neurodivergent Career Strategist and CEO of Comfort Career Connections, to explore a radically more humane approach to career coaching. Rich shares how he uses the Harrison Assessment and a structured “career navigator” system to help clients, especially invisibly disabled and neurodivergent professionals, identify work they will genuinely enjoy and sustain. Drawing from decades in psychology, workforce developm...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Kevin sits down with Natalie Parker, a leadership coach with over 20 years of experience, TEDx speaker, podcast award winner, and founder of Natalie Parker Enterprises. Natalie shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, sparked by a life-altering near-death experience that reshaped how she views purpose, impact, and success. They dive into what it truly takes to scale a coaching business without becoming the bottleneck. N...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro sits down with Deepak Saini, founder and CEO of Deepak Saini Health, to unpack what it really takes to scale a premium coaching business without burning out. Deepak shares how he evolved from one-on-one coaching into high-value offerings, immersive retreats, publishing, and speaking, while staying intentional about capacity, pricing, and leverage. From overcoming major health challenges to building a flagship methodology and planning a long-te...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro sits down with Mike Leaman, founder of Classroom Exit Coach, to break down how structured coaching programs can create real, lasting career change. Mike shares why he moved away from open-ended coaching and instead offers a fixed six-session coaching program designed to give teachers clarity, confidence, and direction as they transition out of education. They explore Mike’s journey from history teacher and school leader to full-time coach, the...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Kevin sits down with Arienne Ischer, founder of Shine Career Collective, to explore the power of one-on-one coaching and why deep, personal conversations often create the biggest breakthroughs. Arienne shares her unconventional journey from cosmetology and insurance sales into recruiting, and ultimately into building a coaching-led recruiting and staffing business rooted in partnership, not transactions. They dive into how Shine Career Collective wa...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro sits down with Jay Floyd, founder of Rare on Purpose, data engineering leader with 20 years in tech, author, and coach. Jay shares his powerful journey from publishing his life story The Poet Who Watched the Whole Parade to writing coaching books that help people step fully into their identity and purpose. Jay breaks down the message behind The Driver’s Seat, how to stop living in the backseat of your life, and his newest book, Rare on Purpose...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Kevin sits down with Ozzin Jun, a successful coach and digital marketing expert, to explore her journey from hustling in multiple online ventures to building a thriving coaching business. Ozzin shares her lessons on identity shifts, purpose-driven marketing, high-ticket coaching, and overcoming challenges, from debt and chronic illness to personal growth. Learn how focusing on your unique voice, client impact, and long-term vision can tra...
In this episode of the Career Coaching Podcast Anni sits down with Kip Jon, an applied behavioral scientist and executive coach, also known as a Perception Architect. Kip works with Fortune 100 C-suite leaders, professional athletes, pharmaceutical executives, and special forces, helping them sharpen mental performance, regulate stress, and lead with emotional intelligence. We dive into how leaders unknowingly live in fight-or-flight mode, why traditional productivity advice fails high perfo...
In this episode of career coaching secrets our guest is Miranda Conlon, a seasoned people and culture leader who shares practical insights on career growth, leadership development, and building meaningful workplace impact, drawing from her experience across talent strategy, coaching, and organizational development; this conversation dives into actionable advice for professionals navigating career transitions, developing leadership confidence, and creating long-term success in today’s evolving...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro sits down with Myrna King, founder of A Life Aligned, to explore how coaching can be made more accessible, impactful, and globally relevant. Myrna shares her journey from decades of meditation teaching and business consulting to building a coaching practice rooted in service, courage, and real results. They dive deep into dynamic pricing, affordable online courses, and why $20 doesn’t mean the same thing in every country. Myrna explains how sh...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Rexhen Doda sits down with Adam Hartung, CEO and Managing Partner of Spark Partners, for a deep look into how real growth happens in careers, businesses, and leadership. Adam reveals why the key to long-term success isn’t grinding harder—but changing the way you approach challenges, experimenting with new strategies, and surrounding yourself with people who support your evolution. Adam shares how he built his coaching business by maximizing mea...
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets our guest is Gabriela Martínez Bretón, a dedicated career strategist and leadership development expert who shares powerful insights on navigating professional transitions, strengthening your personal brand, and taking intentional steps toward a fulfilling career; with her extensive experience and industry knowledge You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmbreton/ https://www.instagram.com/gaby.breton.psicologa/ Support the show You can al...
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