Success Leaves Clues

Davis Nguyen

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.

  1. The Growth Framework That Helps Leaders Thrive with Sinead Sharkey-Steenson

    vor 23 Std.

    The Growth Framework That Helps Leaders Thrive with Sinead Sharkey-Steenson

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Sinead Sharkey-Steenson, executive coach, leadership development expert, speaker, and trusted advisor who helps leaders, professionals, and organizations unlock greater performance through self-awareness, accountability, and intentional growth. Drawing from her extensive experience in coaching, leadership development, and organizational transformation, Sinead shares valuable insights on the relationship between confidence and competence, how leaders can develop sustainable success without falling into burnout, and the importance of continuous learning, feedback, and strategic implementation. We explore practical approaches to building leadership capacity, managing growth, navigating career and business challenges, and creating systems that support both personal fulfillment and professional excellence. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, manager, coach, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers actionable lessons on building confidence through experience, leveraging accountability for growth, and creating lasting impact. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinead-sharkey/ https://genwomen.global/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues If you are a coach looking to grow your business, you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

    39 Min.
  2. Brett Baughman on Coaching, Leadership, and Creating Lasting Impact

    26. Juni

    Brett Baughman on Coaching, Leadership, and Creating Lasting Impact

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Brett Baughman, a transformational coach, entrepreneur, and peak performance expert who helps high-performing executives, entrepreneurs, founders, athletes, and creatives break through the invisible barriers holding them back from their next level of success. Brett shares his journey from sales and business leadership into the world of coaching, revealing how a passion for human potential transformed his career and purpose. The conversation explores the challenges many coaches and entrepreneurs face, including finding the right niche, building a sustainable business, pricing services with confidence, avoiding burnout, and creating meaningful impact beyond financial success. Pedro and Brett also discuss the importance of personal growth, emotional intelligence, accountability, relationships, and aligning business success with fulfillment. Brett offers practical insights into coaching, leadership, AI-powered productivity, and the mindset shifts required to build a life and business that create lasting impact. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettbaughman/overlay/contact-info/ Website: https://www.brettbaughman.com/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues If you are a coach looking to grow your business, you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

    40 Min.
  3. How Authentic Relationships Fuel Business Growth with Brenda Johnston

    26. Juni

    How Authentic Relationships Fuel Business Growth with Brenda Johnston

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Brenda Johnston, entrepreneur, business strategist, networking expert, speaker, and relationship-building advocate who helps professionals and business owners create meaningful opportunities through authentic connections and strategic collaboration. Drawing on her extensive experience in business development, leadership, and professional networking, Brenda shares valuable insights on building trust, cultivating long-term relationships, creating referral-based growth, and leveraging the power of genuine human connection in business. We explore the importance of personal branding, communication, influence, and community, along with practical strategies for expanding your network, strengthening professional relationships, and creating sustainable success in today's increasingly connected world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, consultant, or professional looking to grow your business and influence, this conversation offers actionable lessons on turning relationships into one of your greatest competitive advantages. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-johnston/ https://www.brenda-johnston.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_brendajohnston Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2H3tTECDVeJTHkEeW9WcZr https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-limitless-life-podcast/id1450184427 Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues If you are a coach looking to grow your business, you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

    45 Min.
  4. The Power of Mindset: How Mark Bruce & Duane Gibbs Help People Unlock Their Potential

    26. Juni

    The Power of Mindset: How Mark Bruce & Duane Gibbs Help People Unlock Their Potential

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Mark Bruce and Duane Gibbs, co-founders of Huddle for Success, to discuss the transformative power of mindset, leadership, and personal growth. Drawing from decades of entrepreneurial and coaching experience, Mark and Duane share the life lessons that shaped their journeys, the importance of developing a success-oriented mindset, and why growth is essential in today's fast-changing world. They explore how limiting beliefs hold people back, the value of mastermind partnerships, and the strategies they use to help individuals gain clarity, achieve meaningful goals, and unlock their full potential. The conversation also highlights the story behind Huddle for Success, their passion for helping entrepreneurs and professionals create lasting impact, and the practical steps anyone can take to evolve personally and professionally. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone seeking a new direction in life, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you move forward with confidence and purpose. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duane-gibbs-40a04822b/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bruce-a30955a/ Website: https://huddleforsuccess.com/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues If you are a coach looking to grow your business, you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

    47 Min.

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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.