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Success Leaves CluesDr. Bob & Dr. Judith Wright: The Secret to Purposeful Leadership and Lasting SuccessIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues (formerly Career Coaching Secrets), host Davis Nguyen sits down with the founders of LiveWright, a husband-and-wife team who have spent more than 45 years helping executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders build extraordinary careers while creating meaningful, fulfilling lives. Drawing from decades of coaching experience and research, they share insights from working with leaders of multi-million, billion-dollar, and global organizations.Dr. Bob and Dr. Judith discuss the hidden challenges that successful executives face, including imposter syndrome, burnout, lack of fulfillment, and developmental blind spots. They explain why purpose-driven leadership creates better business...
2026-06-0223 min
Success Leaves CluesHow to Build a Coaching Business That Runs Without You | Davis NguyenIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Pedro sits down with Davis Nguyen, founder of Purple Circle and My Consulting Offer, to discuss the realities of scaling a coaching business without sacrificing your lifestyle.Davis shares his journey from building a side business to creating multiple seven- and eight-figure coaching companies. He explains the four levels of business growth, the biggest mistakes coaches make when trying to scale, and why many business owners focus on the wrong problems.You'll learn how successful coaches generate consistent leads, improve...
2026-06-0242 min
Success Leaves CluesHow Curtis Butler Built a Fully Booked Coaching BusinessIn this powerful follow-up episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Davis Nguyen sits down once again with career coach Curtis Butler to discuss the incredible growth of his coaching business, the lessons he's learned, and the personal challenges he's overcome since their last conversation.Curtis shares how he transitioned from a successful 30-year career in finance into coaching, despite financial uncertainty and family pressures. He opens up about the struggles of entrepreneurship, the importance of mentorship, and how staying committed to his mission of helping students, graduates, and families has transformed both his business and his life.
2026-06-0121 min
Success Leaves CluesRachael O'Meara: From Burnout to a Thriving Coaching BusinessIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Davis Nguyen sits down with Rachael O'Meara, former Google leader, bestselling author of Pause, and executive career coach, to explore how high achievers can break free from burnout, self-doubt, and analysis paralysis.Rachael shares her personal journey from struggling with burnout during her 13-year career at Google to building a thriving coaching business that helps ambitious tech leaders gain clarity, confidence, and career fulfillment. She also reveals how joining Purple Circle transformed her business by creating a consistent flow of leads, sales, and sustainable growth.Together...
2026-06-0127 min
Success Leaves CluesAlex Barker: How I Built a Business That Runs Without MeIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Davis Nguyen sits down with Alex Barker, pharmacist, entrepreneur, and founder of a successful career coaching company, to discuss the lessons learned from building, scaling, and transforming a coaching business.Alex shares his journey from being an unhappy pharmacist to helping hundreds of pharmacists land better careers while growing a team-driven coaching business. He opens up about the challenges of hiring the wrong people, managing an underperforming team, creating consistent revenue, and making difficult leadership decisions that ultimately changed the trajectory of his company.Together, Davis...
2026-06-0134 min
Success Leaves CluesHow Rich Davis Redefines Career Coaching With AssessmentsIn 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 development, and lived experience with OCD, Rich explains how analyzing 175 character traits can remove guesswork from career decisions. He walks through his...
2025-12-1933 min
Business RoundtableScaling to $1M Profit Without Burnout with Davis NguyenIn this episode, David W. Carr of Steward Your Business and Davis Nguyen, founder of Purple Circle, share the systems and mindset that help coaches and consultants scale to $1 million in profit—without burning out. They unpack what it really takes to simplify operations, build scalable systems, and create a business that serves your life instead of consuming it. Key takeaways:How clarity beats complexity in business growthThe three pillars of the Purple Circle FrameworkBuilding a company that runs without youLeadership lessons for sustainable success Lea...
2025-12-0437 min
Success Leaves CluesThe Real Difference Between Coaching, Consulting, and Mentoring with John LoseyIn this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Davis Nguyen sits down with John Losey, founder of Into Wisdom Group and a seasoned coach and consultant with over 30 years of experience helping leaders and organizations grow. John shares his journey from athletics and education into leadership development, coaching, and consulting, as well as his philosophy that effective coaching is about clarity, curiosity, and building competency—not just fixing problems. He explains the differences between coaching, consulting, and mentoring, and why certifications alone don’t define great coaches. John also introduces his vision of crea...
2025-09-0339 min
Success Leaves CluesHigh-Performance Coaching Secrets from Hendre Coetzee In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Kevin and Davis sit down with Hendre Coetzee, transformational coach, global speaker, and founder of Living Strategy. With over two decades of experience working with Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders worldwide, Hendre shares his proven frameworks for unlocking human potential and creating lasting change. He dives into the science of transformation, why most leaders plateau, and how to bridge the gap between awareness and action. If you’re a coach, leader, or entrepreneur seeking exponential growth, Hendre’s insights will challenge and inspire you to think bigger. Connect with
2025-08-2636 min
Success Leaves CluesTurning Strengths Into Strategy: Jo Self’s Coaching Blueprint In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Kevin and Davis sit down with Jo Self, founder of Practical Strengths, Gallup-certified coach, and author of multiple books on leveraging CliftonStrengths. Jo shares her journey from a cancer scare that reshaped her path, to building a thriving practice helping coaches and service-based entrepreneurs find their voice, brand their strengths, and grow sustainable businesses. She talks about her unique “Language of You” framework, why accessibility matters, and how she’s scaling her impact globally through partnerships and a co-op model. Whether you’re a new coach or an experienced one looking f...
2025-08-2527 min
Success Leaves CluesBooked-Out Without Burnout: The Shift That Changed Everything for Davis NguyenSpecial Episode: How Davis, Founder of Career Coaching Secrets, Built a Fully Booked Coaching Business Without Chasing AlgorithmsThis isn’t just another interview, it’s a special behind-the-scenes episode featuring Davis, the founder of Career Coaching Secrets.In this rare appearance, Davis sits down to share the real story behind why he started this podcast, how he almost quit coaching, and the pivotal shifts that helped him build a 7-figure coaching business rooted in trust and alignment.You’ll hear:Why more visibility doesn’t always mean more cli...
2025-07-241h 01
Success Leaves CluesCharge What You're Worth But Deliver More | Lindsay Davis on Career Coaching Secrets PodcastIn this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, business coach Lindsay Davis shares her journey from corporate leadership to founding Gray Coaching. With 20+ years of experience, Lindsay unpacks how she helps entrepreneurs scale, her unique coaching model, and the importance of delivering real value. Learn how she helped one client add $30K overnight, her take on pricing, automation, and building a sustainable coaching business.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-davis-30848415/https://www.graycoaching.net/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on...
2025-07-0123 min
Success Leaves CluesThe Real Talk on Startup Success and Career Growth with Raj KheraIn this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, we're joined by Raj Khera, a serial entrepreneur, executive coach, and three-time CEO who has successfully built and exited multiple SaaS companies, including MailerMailer and WealthEngine. Raj is now on a mission to help 250 entrepreneurs become multimillionaires through his ventures like MoreBusiness.com and MakeMEDIA. He shares powerful insights on navigating the startup journey, building scalable businesses, and developing the leadership mindset needed for long-term success. Whether you're launching your first company or planning your next big career move, Raj’s experience offers invaluable guidance to accelerate your growth.You ca...
2025-05-3024 min
Success Leaves CluesBeyond Burnout: Maki Moussavi on True Fulfillment for High AchieversOn this episode of the Career Coaching Secrets podcast, host Rexhen Doda interviews Maki Moussavi, a mindset and identity coach. Maki shares her unique journey from a master's degree in genetic counseling and a 14-year corporate career in healthcare IT to becoming an entrepreneur and coach. She delves into the challenges and transformations of starting her own business, emphasizing the importance of discerning advice and avoiding the "hype" often found in the coaching industry. Maki distinguishes her work as self-actualization coaching, focusing on helping high-achievers explore their "why" and burn down outdated beliefs rather than...
2025-05-3038 min
Success Leaves CluesNavigating Identity & Career: Insights from Payal ShahJoin Rexhen Doda as he chats with Payal Shah, a certified career and leadership coach and founder of Passion Empowered. Payal shares her journey from a corporate job to coaching, focusing on mid-career bicultural professionals feeling stuck. She discusses leveraging strategic alliances for client acquisition and the unique challenges of her niche, including cultural taboos around seeking help. Payal outlines her goal to grow her own business through increased visibility, like podcasts, and emphasizes the crucial role of community and peer support for coaches.Find Payal Shah:
2025-05-3033 min
Success Leaves CluesThe Power of Vulnerability in Career Coaching with April CalkovskyJoin Rexhen Doda and April Calkovsky, a career coach and social justice advocate at Eastern Michigan University. April shares her accidental discovery of career coaching, her unique university-based practice, and her future goals, including pursuing a doctorate and potentially launching her own business. She emphasizes the transformative power of authenticity and vulnerability in coaching, highlighting how her personal growth and focus on social justice enhance client connections.Find April Calkovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-calkovsky/Support the showYou can...
2025-05-3016 min
Success Leaves CluesLJ Nieulant: Coaching Men to Thrive in Tech, Finance & MediaRexhen Doda speaks with LJ Nieulant, founder of Inspirator and a veteran career coach. LJ shares his transition from sales to coaching, his niche of men in finance, IT, and media, and his global, remote practice. He discusses using LinkedIn and word-of-mouth for clients and his biggest scaling hurdle: the fear of losing control over quality. LJ emphasizes the value of having a coach and masterminds for continuous growth, advising others to trust their intuition and "just do it."Find LJ Nieulant:
2025-05-3017 min
Success Leaves CluesWorld Changers Academy: Stephanie Haynes on Scaling Career ReadinessRexhen Doda interviews Stephanie Haynes, a career coach and consultant who helps parents and teens navigate post-high school career paths. Stephanie shares her journey, focusing on serving parents of teenagers and young adults through her book and online programs like World Changers Academy. She discusses leveraging word-of-mouth and lead magnets for client acquisition and her goal to build school-industry pipelines. Stephanie highlights her business coach and contractors as key investments, emphasizing the lesson to "just start." She also addresses the challenges of scaling herself and balancing client...
2025-05-3015 min
Success Leaves CluesFrom CIO to Coach: Jane Williams on Reinventing Your Career and Finding Your FireIn this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, we sit down with Jane Williams — executive coach, hybrid work strategist, and former CIO — who shares her journey from corporate leadership to building her own coaching business. Jane reveals the mindset shift required to thrive outside the corporate world, how she empowers women in tech through her Find Your Fire program, and lessons learned in lead generation, brand development, and staying focused as a solopreneur.Whether you're just starting out or scaling your coaching practice, Jane’s insights into remote leadership, confidence-building, and authentic outreach are packed with value.Yo...
2025-05-2923 min
Success Leaves CluesMaster Career Transitions and Leadership with Jacob LehmanIn this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, we’re joined by Jacob Lehman, an accomplished career strategist and leadership development expert with a proven track record of helping professionals navigate complex career transitions and achieve lasting success. Drawing from his extensive experience in coaching high-performing individuals and leading impactful organizational development initiatives, Jacob shares a wealth of practical insights on how to thrive in today’s evolving job market. From building a standout professional brand to cultivating strong leadership skills and making confident, strategic career moves, Jacob offers guidance that is both inspiring and immediately actionable. Whether you're seeking clar...
2025-05-2817 min
Success Leaves CluesThe Power of Partnerships: How Laurie Mendoza Coaches InternationallyOn this episode of the Career Coaching Secrets podcast, host Rexhen Doda interviews Laurie Mendoza, a certified career and leadership coach based in Mexico. Laurie shares her inspiring journey from a financial advisor at Citibank to discovering her passion for facilitating workshops, which ultimately led her to coaching. She discusses the evolution of her coaching business over nearly nine years, highlighting her focus on empowering individuals and teams to shift mindsets and thrive. Laurie reveals her strategy for coaching internationally through strategic alliances with platforms like IPEC, Randstad, and BetterUp, noting how LinkedIn has been...
2025-05-2823 min
Success Leaves CluesBeyond 1-on-1: Rhapsodi Pierre-Jacques on Coaching Organizations & Financial ClarityOn Career Coaching Secrets, host Rexhen Doda interviews Rhapsodi Pierre-Jacques, a leadership and career transformation coach. Rhapsodi shares her journey from Deloitte consulting to coaching, discussing her authentic approach to serving a diverse clientele. Learn about her non-traditional lead generation, future vision for organizational coaching, and building a diverse bench of coaches. She also offers crucial advice on financial planning for a sustainable coaching business. Find Rhapsodi Pierre-Jacques:Website: https://introsense.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rh...
2025-05-2833 min
Success Leaves CluesFrom Free Mentorship to Full-Time Coach: Christopher Hall's JourneyOn this episode of the Career Coaching Secrets podcast, host Rexhen Doda interviews Christopher Hall, a career coach, mentor, and speaker who has guided over 800 clients globally. A former account manager at Boeing, Harvard SVMP alum, and Forbes Under 30 scholar, Chris shares his inspiring journey from tirelessly seeking internships in college to becoming a successful coach. He discusses how a mentor's guidance to "pay it forward" led him to initially offer free coaching, eventually building a thriving business. He provides valuable insights into his primary marketing strategy, emphasizing the consistent power of LinkedIn posts and...
2025-05-2844 min
Success Leaves CluesCareer Coaching with Heart: Building Confidence, Value & Clarity with Brittany OhnsmanIn this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Brittany Ohnsman shares how her background in recruiting led her to build a thriving career coaching practice for mid-level professionals navigating career changes. From mastering LinkedIn outreach and cold messaging to launching a values-driven coaching program, Brittany dives into mindset, marketing, and why knowing your worth is the key to success.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyohnsman/https://www.instagram.com/careersnavshttps://www.careersnavigator.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube...
2025-05-2618 min
Success Leaves CluesFrom Overlooked to In-Demand: Career Power Moves with Debra PierceIn this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, we are accompanied by Debra Pierce, founder of The Pierce Group and a seasoned career coach with over 20 years of experience helping professionals in creative industries land roles at top companies like Disney, Google, and Facebook. Debra shares expert insights on standing out in today’s job market, improving interview skills, and building a powerful personal brand, all while staying true to your strengths and career goals.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepiercegroup/https://pierceispeople.com/email: debra@pierceispeople.comSu...
2025-05-2615 min
Success Leaves CluesWhy Self-Awareness Is the New Superpower with Eric FridmanIn this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, we have a guest, Eric Fridman—an executive coach, educator at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and founder of Fridman Associates LLC. With over 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, and leadership strategy, Eric brings a unique perspective shaped by senior roles in academia and his work helping leaders develop clarity, intention, and impact. His approach blends traditional business insight with mindfulness and personal development, offering powerful tools for professional growth.You can find him on:https://fridmanassociates.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericfridman/Su...
2025-05-2630 min