Success Leaves Clues

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Josh Chernikoff, an education entrepreneur and coach who shares his journey from building and exiting businesses to helping education companies create more consistent growth. He discusses the importance of finding the right client, niching down, charging for your value, and building a repeatable approach to generating leads and revenue....

In this episode Myrna King sits down with Davis Nguyen, founder of Purple Circle. Davis shares his accidental journey into coaching — initially building a side hustle to pay off medical bills and how it evolved into an elite community for coaches and leaders focused on long-term impact, lifestyle freedom, and real client results. You can find Myrna on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myrnaking/ find D...

Most entrepreneurs think the trade-off is simple: build the business or be there for your family. Steve Richard says that’s a lie, and he’s brutally honest about what it cost him to find out. From failing 22 investment banking interviews and stumbling into sales, to building a service business, launching one of the earliest conversation intelligence products, and raising four kids in the middle of...

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Mitch Tublin, a business consultant, executive coach, professional speaker, and founder of Wencroy International. Mitch shares his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, including the lessons he learned about building a consulting practice, choosing the right clients, and creating a business that delivers meaningf...

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 helpin...

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 b...

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 t...

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.instagr...

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 h...

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:...

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.katytemp...

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.lisakapli...

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 po...

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...

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 sec...

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 behav...

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 s...

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 Ac...

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 acco...

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 t...

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 e...

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...

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...

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 an...

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Martha Kesler, founder of Congruism and an executive and recovery coach with more than 35 years of experience helping leaders create meaningful change. Martha shares how her passion for seeing systems and helping people enjoy their work led her to coaching. She opens up about building her own business, the challenge of marketing...