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Success Leaves Clues

Success Leaves Clues is a podcast spotlighting the stories, strategies, and transformations created by today’s top career, leadership, executive, and other 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

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20:20

He Guarantees You a Job (Or He Keeps Working With...

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2026/10/09

In this episode Davis Nguyen sits down with Tom Kent, founder and CEO of CareerNerds and a 1995 West Point graduate who served as an Army Military Intelligence Officer. After a career with roughly 20 jobs across several cities, including multiple layoffs, Tom learned how to land a better offer every time, and turned that into a coaching business he started about seven years ago. He began by helping military officers and academy graduates transition into corporate roles, and now coaches manag...

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46:05

Todd Wall on Why Frameworks Bring Freedom in...

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2026/10/01

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Todd Wall, an executive and communication coach who shares how frameworks can help leaders communicate with greater clarity, authority, and impact. Todd explains how his background in sports broadcasting, television production, pastoral leadership, and coaching shaped his approach to communication. He discusses why “frameworks bring freedom,” why people buy outcomes rather than labels, and how coaches can listen to what the ...

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37:57

Justin Perkins on Building Stronger Leaders Through...

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2026/10/01

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Justin Perkins, founder of New Edge Coaching and co-founder of Founders Oasis. Justin shares his journey from entrepreneurship, athletics, and music into transformational executive coaching, and how his own experiences shaped the way he works with founders and CEOs. Justin opens up about building his coaching practice during the challenging transition of 2019–2020, including the failure of a previous business, ma...

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36:56

The Gut Check Framework That Helps You Ignore Bad...

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2026/10/01

Desiree Kashey, co-founder and CEO of Trevor Kashey Nutrition, joins Davis Nguyen to explain cognitive nutrition and the “gut check” framework for making better health decisions. They discuss how to sort through conflicting advice, build practical skills, and make sustainable progress that fits your life. You can find Desiree Kashey on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireekashey https://www.instagram.com/desireekashey/ https://trevorkasheynutrition.com/ Support the show You can also watch th...

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42:34

Finding Your Path Through Career Transitions with...

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2026/09/30

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Margaret Jones, a certified executive and leadership coach and founder of Anchored Intention Consulting. Margaret shares her journey from corporate life into coaching, the power of taking action through uncertainty, and what she has discovered about helping people navigate career transitions and find their next direction. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-jones-cec/ https://anchoredintention.com/ https://ww...

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46:45

One Miracle a Day: A Journey From Fear to Purpose...

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2026/09/30

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Junna Liao, founder of MMDC Alchemy. Junna shares her journey through major life and career transitions, the lessons she discovered about fear and authenticity, and how those experiences shaped the way she helps others create meaningful change. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmdcalchemy/ https://mmdcalchemy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mmdc.alchemy/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at...

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36:14

Why Great Leaders Need to Master Storytelling with...

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2026/09/30

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Katy Temple, a former sportscaster who turned decades of high-stakes media experience into a coaching practice for business leaders. She shares insights on entrepreneurship, communication, storytelling, and the lessons that shaped her journey. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katytemplemediacoaching/ https://www.katytemplemediacoaching.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@katytemplemediacoaching2243 https://www.youtube.co...

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36:31

From Therapist to Coach: The Power of Taking Action...

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2026/09/30

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Lisa Kaplin, a psychologist turned executive coach and professional speaker. Lisa shares her journey from therapy to coaching, the lessons she learned while building her business, and how taking ownership, setting boundaries, and embracing change can shape both personal and professional growth. You can find her on: https://www.lisakaplin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LJKaplin http://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakaplin/ https://www.inst...

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39:26

Building a Business Without Betting Everything on It...

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2026/09/29

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Jimmy Cockerton, a UK-based entrepreneur, author, and impact investor. Jimmy shares insights from his journey beyond corporate life, building businesses, testing ideas, and finding a more meaningful path through entrepreneurship. You can find him on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmycockerton/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues You can also watch Success...

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43:43

Building a Business Without Losing What Matters with...

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2026/09/29

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Claire Olinik, CEO of Good Harbor Works. Claire shares her journey from music education into entrepreneurship, the identity shift that came with building a business, and some of the lessons she discovered along the way. You can find her on: https://goodharborworks.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-olinik/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues You can ...

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36:49

Juliana Sih on Finding Your Authentic Leadership Style

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2026/09/29

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Juliana Sih. Juliana Sih, professional certified coach and founder of Crescendo, shares her journey from biotechnology research to building a coaching practice focused on personal growth, leadership, and transformation. She discusses how coaching found her after discovering personal development, what it was like leaving the security of a corporate career, and how her ideal clients evolved over time. Juliana als...

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37:01

Andrea Kovacs on the Psychology Behind Money and Wealth

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2026/09/27

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Andrea Kovacs. Andrea Kovacs, partner and wealth manager at Fairview Wealth Advisors, shares her journey from investment banking to wealth management and what led her to build a career focused on helping individuals and families make better financial decisions. Andrea explains why money is deeply connected to psychology and behavior, and why understanding a client's goals, fears, and motivations is just as important as under...

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38:56

Naomi White on Finding Clarity After Leaving...

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2026/09/24

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Naomi White. Naomi White, executive coach, leadership advisor, and founder of Naomi White Advisory, shares how her journey from senior corporate leadership to entrepreneurship shaped the way she works with leaders today. Naomi discusses the challenges of leaving corporate life, finding clarity in her business, and defining who she serves. She also shares how she helps senior leaders navigate significant transformation,...

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34:59

Liina Fadaee on Navigating Leadership Transitions and...

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2026/09/23

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Liina Fadaee, a leadership transition advisor, executive coach, and founder of Consult For Growth.Liina shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship and explains how her work evolved from career coaching into helping senior leaders navigate complex leadership transitions.She discusses her Executive Growth Accelerator framework, leadership identity, mindset, executive positioning, stakeholder relationships...

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39:42

Paul Kristopher on Accountability, Communication, and...

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2026/09/23

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Paul Kristopher, co-founder and director of innovation at Accompany Suite, where he helps businesses improve communication, leadership, accountability, and team dynamics.Paul shares his journey from construction into coaching and explains how experiences with his family, employees, and business owners shaped his approach to accountability and personal growth.He also discusses the importance of putting the right people in the...

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31:01

Johnny Liang on Reinventing Yourself After 20+ Years...

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2026/09/22

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Johnny Liang, a certified executive and career coach who helps professionals navigate career transitions and transform their impact. Johnny shares his journey from spending more than 20 years in corporate America and working in HR, compensation, benefits, and total rewards to becoming a coach and entrepreneur. He opens up about the difficult identity shift that came with leaving the corporate world, the challenges of becomin...

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41:25

How Great Leaders Turn Awkward Conversations Into...

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2026/09/22

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Hilary Blair, co-founder and CEO of Articulate, Real and Clear. With a unique background in acting, coaching, and leadership development, Hilary brings a fresh perspective to how we communicate, show up, and connect with others. From navigating discomfort and building confidence to embracing more meaningful conversations, this episode explores what it really takes to communicate with authenticity and create progress in both busin...

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34:02

Courtney K. Ford on Turning a Career Transition Into...

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2026/09/21

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Courtney K. Ford, founder and CEO of CKF Collective, a leadership transition advisory firm supporting nonprofit CEOs, boards, and executive teams through high-stakes change. Courtney shares her journey from rising through the nonprofit sector and helping raise more than $1 billion to unexpectedly building her own business after a major career transition. She discusses the challenges of selling yourself instead of a mission, ...

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36:08

From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: LauraLynn Jansen’s...

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2026/09/21

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is LauraLynn Jansen, PhD, PCC, an author, leadership innovator, and speaker with more than 26 years of experience in coaching, facilitation, and training. LauraLynn shares her journey through coaching, leadership, and personal growth, offering a thoughtful perspective on what it means to stay connected to the human side of leadership in a rapidly changing world. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralynn-jansen-phd-pc...

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39:07

Turning Business Ideas Into Stories That Connect with...

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2026/09/21

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Charles McFarland, founder of Theatre of Commerce. Charles shares his journey from a 25-year career in theater into business coaching, leadership, and marketing, and how his experience directing and producing more than 60 shows continues to influence the way he works with businesses today. He explores the connection between theater and business, the role of storytelling in creating meaningful connections, and why unde...

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