Podcast
Success Leaves Clues
Hosted by Davis Nguyen · EN
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 offers an inside look at what it takes to build a purpose-driven, profitable coaching practice.
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How Jill Phillips Helps CEOs Build Businesses from the Inside Out
2w ago00:35:59Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Jill Phillips, founder of Strategic Soul Solutions and Jill Phillips Coaching. Jill shares how a personal breakdown led her to discover her true calling as a coach and why authentic leadership starts with personal growth.Together, they explore the difference between treating symptoms versus addressing root causes, why business growth is directly connected to personal development, overcoming burnout, building sustainable success, and creating lasting transformation from the inside out. Jill also discusses her Leadershift Framework, the importance of mindset, leadership, and strategy, and the lessons she's learned from coaching entrepreneurs and CEOs for over a decade.Whether you're growing a business, leading a team, or striving to become a better leader, this conversation offers practical wisdom for building success without sacrificing your health, relationships, or purpose.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-phillips-ss/Website: https://www.strategicsoulutions.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.
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Atta Emami on Executive Coaching That Actually Transforms Leaders
2w ago00:37:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Atta Emami, an executive coach, leadership development expert, and organizational transformation specialist who has spent years helping executives, founders, and senior leadership teams unlock better performance by transforming how they lead.Atta shares the pivotal breakfast conversation that changed the course of his career, how he overcame imposter syndrome, and why executive coaching is about far more than strategy—it's about helping leaders develop the mindset and self-awareness needed to execute effectively.Together, Pedro and Atta dive into executive coaching, organizational change, leadership under pressure, psychological safety, team alignment, accountability, burnout, coaching ethics, pricing, and why so many transformation initiatives fail. They also discuss the difficult conversations every executive coach must navigate when the real obstacle isn't the team—but the leader themselves.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/attaemami/overlay/contact-info/Website: https://changefacilitator.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.
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Why Relationships Are the Foundation of Business Success with Joe Novara
2w ago00:43:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Joe Novara, executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker, and business advisor who helps leaders strengthen relationships, develop high-performing teams, and create organizations built on trust, accountability, and long-term success. Drawing from his extensive experience working with executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners, Joe shares practical insights on authentic leadership, effective communication, strategic decision-making, and cultivating a culture where people are empowered to perform at their best. We also discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, resilience, coaching, continuous learning, and relationship-building as essential drivers of sustainable business growth and leadership excellence. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, manager, or aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies to help you lead with confidence, build meaningful connections, and achieve lasting success.You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joenovara/https://www.growthacademycoaching.com/https://www.instagram.com/joenovara/https://www.facebook.com/JosephNovarahttps://x.com/joe_novarahttps://www.growthacademycoaching.com/the-total-business-breakthrough/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.
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How Great Leaders Create Cultures Where People Thrive with Kristi Baxter
2w ago00:37:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Kristi Baxter, executive coach, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and organizational development expert who is passionate about helping leaders cultivate high-performing teams and purpose-driven workplace cultures. Drawing from her experience coaching executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations, Kristi shares practical insights on authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, effective communication, and developing leaders who inspire trust, accountability, and meaningful results. We also explore the importance of coaching, resilience, employee engagement, continuous learning, and creating environments where individuals and teams can reach their full potential while driving sustainable business success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, manager, or aspiring leader, this conversation is filled with actionable leadership strategies to help you strengthen your influence, empower your people, and build a thriving organization.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristibaxter/https://www.linkedin.com/company/kb-insights/https://www.kristibaxter.com/https://www.instagram.com/kristibaxter9/https://www.tiktok.com/@kristibaxter9Email: kb@kristibaxter.comSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.
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The Human Connection Behind Exceptional Leadership with Laura Simms
2w ago00:37:02Tap to summarizen this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Laura Sims, founder of Your Career Homecoming, who shares her remarkable journey from pursuing a career as a professional actor in Hollywood to helping high achievers find work that aligns with their purpose, strengths, and values. Laura reveals how questioning her own definition of success led her to create the Homecoming Career Framework, guiding professionals who appear successful on paper but feel deeply unfulfilled. She discusses overcoming identity shifts, niching her coaching business, attracting ideal clients through education-first marketing, building a high-ticket coaching offer with confidence, and creating sustainable business growth without chasing trends. Laura also explains why mindset is the foundation of meaningful career transitions, how client transformations reshaped her perspective on pricing, and why slow, intentional growth has been one of her greatest competitive advantages. Whether you're considering a career change, building a coaching business, or looking to create a life with greater purpose and freedom, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiring lessons.You can find her on:https://yourcareerhomecoming.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurasimms/https://www.instagram.com/yourcareerhomecoming/https://www.youtube.com/@YourCareerHomecomingSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.
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How Intentional Leadership Creates Extraordinary Teams with Paul Casey
2w ago00:32:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Paul Casey, executive coach, leadership trainer, keynote speaker, author, and founder of Growing Forward Services, where he helps leaders become more intentional, effective, and influential through practical coaching and leadership development. Drawing on decades of experience working with executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and organizations, Paul shares valuable insights on developing coaching skills, building high-performing teams, improving communication, fostering accountability, and creating workplace cultures where people can thrive. We also discuss the importance of intentional leadership, emotional intelligence, productive feedback, time management, and continuous personal growth, along with practical strategies leaders can implement immediately to inspire trust, empower others, and achieve lasting business success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, manager, coach, or aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with actionable leadership lessons that can help you grow yourself while developing those around you.You can find him on:https://www.growingforwardservices.net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldcaseyhttps://www.facebook.com/GrowingForwardServices/https://www.instagram.com/growingforwardservices/https://www.linkedin.com/company/growing-forward-services/https://x.com/growingfwdhttps://www.youtube.com/@growingforwardservicesSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.
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Building Better Leaders, Stronger Teams, and Bigger Results with Jens Nielsen
2w ago00:34:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Jens Nielsen, executive coach, business strategist, leadership advisor, and entrepreneur who helps leaders and organizations unlock sustainable growth through intentional leadership and high-performing teams. Drawing from his extensive experience working with executives, founders, and business leaders, Jens shares practical insights on building resilient organizations, developing effective leadership habits, improving communication, and creating cultures where people and businesses thrive together. We also explore the importance of strategic thinking, accountability, coaching, continuous learning, and leading with clarity in today's fast-changing business environment. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, manager, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers actionable strategies for growing your business, empowering your team, and creating long-term success through strong leadership.You can find him on:https://jensnielsen.us/https://www.facebook.com/jens.nielsen.5243https://www.instagram.com/opendoorscapital/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenswnielsen/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.
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The Leadership Mindset That Creates Sustainable Success with Kirstin Purcell
2w ago00:44:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Kirstin Purcell, executive coach, leadership consultant, facilitator, and organizational development expert who helps leaders and organizations navigate change, strengthen leadership capability, and create high-performing workplace cultures. Drawing from her extensive experience coaching executives, business owners, and leadership teams, Kirstin shares practical insights on authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, resilience, effective communication, and empowering people to reach their full potential. We also explore how leaders can build trust, lead through uncertainty, foster collaboration, and create meaningful, lasting impact while driving business success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, manager, coach, or aspiring leader, this conversation is filled with actionable strategies for developing stronger leadership skills, building resilient teams, and leading with clarity, confidence, and purpose.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstin-purcell/https://handshakeinheels.com/Email: kpurcell@handshakeinheels.comSupport the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.
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How to Optimize Your Mind, Body, and Business with Angela Shurina
2w ago00:44:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Angela Shurina, high-performance coach, biohacking expert, entrepreneur, and leadership strategist who helps founders, executives, and professionals optimize their energy, resilience, and decision-making to achieve sustainable success. Drawing from her expertise in human performance, neuroscience, wellness, and business leadership, Angela shares practical insights on maximizing productivity, preventing burnout, developing resilient leadership, and building habits that support long-term personal and professional growth. We also explore the connection between physical well-being and leadership effectiveness, the importance of mindset, emotional intelligence, and intentional living, and how small daily improvements can create extraordinary results over time. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, or ambitious professional, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies to help you lead with clarity, perform at your highest level, and build success without sacrificing your health or happiness.You can find her on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-shurina/https://yourbestculture.com/https://changewired.buzzsprout.com/https://www.instagram.com/angelabrainbodycoachhttps://yourbestcoaching.substack.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.
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Jossie Haines on Engineering Leadership, Burnout & Executive Success
2w ago00:45:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Jossie Haines, an executive coach, former VP of Engineering at Tile, and former engineering leader at Apple, to discuss what it truly takes to grow into senior leadership without burning out.Jossie shares her journey from leading engineering teams at Apple and Tile to building a coaching business that helps engineering leaders navigate promotions, imposter syndrome, executive transitions, and career growth. They explore women in tech, leadership confidence, the first 90 days in a new executive role, personal branding, coaching, and building a business with intention instead of burnout.Whether you're an engineering manager, VP, CTO, founder, or aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with practical leadership lessons and mindset shifts for long-term success.Connect withLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jossiemann/Website: https://jossiehaines.com/Support the showYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesYou can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavescluesEnjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.
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