Career Coaching Secrets

Davis Nguyen
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Career Coaching Secrets is a podcast spotlighting the stories, strategies, and transformations created by today’s top career, leadership, and executive 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. How to Build a Meaningful Career with Jeanna Gabellini

    4 HR AGO

    How to Build a Meaningful Career with Jeanna Gabellini

    In this episode of career coaching secrets our guest is Jeanna Gabellini, a seasoned career and leadership professional who shares powerful insights on career growth, leadership development, and finding clarity in your professional journey. Jeanna discusses practical strategies for navigating career transitions, building confidence, and aligning your strengths with meaningful work, drawing from her real-world experience and coaching expertise. Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a professional seeking direction, or someone looking to elevate your career, this episode delivers actionable advice you can apply immediately. You can find her on: https://masterpeacecoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jeannagabellinifan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannagabellini/ https://x.com/JeannaGabellini Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

    33 min
  2. Megan Fuciarelli on The Scaling Myth: Why Bigger Teams Don’t Mean Bigger Success

    5 HR AGO

    Megan Fuciarelli on The Scaling Myth: Why Bigger Teams Don’t Mean Bigger Success

    In this powerful episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Megan Fuciarelli to unpack a costly business lesson that completely reshaped how she views growth and success. Megan shares how, early in her entrepreneurial journey, she followed advice from a business program that encouraged her to transition contractors into full-time employees too quickly. Believing that scaling meant building a larger team, she moved fast—only to realize it cost her a significant amount of money, time, and energy. Together, Pedro and Megan dive into one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: the idea that success is measured by team size. More employees doesn’t automatically mean more impact. More payroll doesn’t guarantee more freedom. Megan vulnerably explains how chasing society’s version of scaling nearly pulled her away from her original reason for starting a business in the first place. This episode is a must-listen for coaches and entrepreneurs who feel pressure to “grow big” to prove they’ve made it. You’ll walk away with a new perspective on defining success on your own terms, aligning growth with your values, and building a business that supports your life—not one that drains it. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganfuciarelli/ Website: https://us2consulting.com/ Website: https://meganfuciarelli.com/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

    38 min
  3. From Director to Coach: Michael Franks on Building a Sustainable Creative Career

    22 HR AGO

    From Director to Coach: Michael Franks on Building a Sustainable Creative Career

    In this powerful episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Michael Franks, career coach for the film and television industry and a 35-year director and cinematographer, to explore what it really takes to build a sustainable creative career. Michael shares the advice his father gave him early on: “Don’t go into entertainment to make money. Go into it because you love it.” That philosophy became the foundation of his own journey — from landing dream opportunities like working in New York television to navigating the uncertainty of freelancing in Los Angeles. When industry shifts, strikes, and longer work gaps forced him to rethink his path, Michael made a pivotal move: he hired a coach. Within months, he transformed his network, repositioned himself, and landed the narrative projects he truly wanted. Now, through Dauntless Coaching, he helps creatives stop spinning their wheels and start building intentional, relationship-driven careers. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-franksdp/ Website: https://www.dauntless-coaching.com/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

    46 min
  4. From Stuck to Successful: Career Insights with Michael Holmes

    1 DAY AGO

    From Stuck to Successful: Career Insights with Michael Holmes

    In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, our guest is Michael Holmes, where we dive into practical insights on career growth, professional development, and navigating meaningful career transitions, drawing from Michael’s experience and thought leadership shared across his platforms; learn actionable advice, mindset shifts, and real-world strategies you can apply to elevate your career journey You can find him on: https://www.hmaconsultinggroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-holmes25/ https://www.instagram.com/hmaconsultinggroup/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hmaconsulting Email: info@hmaconsultinggroup.com Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

    40 min
  5. The Psychology of Hiring: Why Most Professionals Fail to Tell Their Story | Derek Ling

    1 DAY AGO

    The Psychology of Hiring: Why Most Professionals Fail to Tell Their Story | Derek Ling

    In this  episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with high-performance career strategist Derek Ling for a masterclass on hiring psychology, storytelling, negotiation, and intentional career design. With over two decades in global talent leadership — spanning hospitality startups, Big Tech, biotech, and high-growth ventures — Derek has negotiated more than 3,000 compensation packages and reviewed nearly one million resumes and LinkedIn profiles. He has sat on both sides of the hiring table: as the executive designing talent systems and as the strategist helping candidates win in highly competitive markets. But this conversation goes far beyond resumes and interviews. Derek introduces a powerful idea: tribalism is not a flaw — it’s human nature. In corporate environments, people unconsciously align with identities, brands, and internal narratives. Understanding this dynamic gives professionals a strategic advantage. Instead of fighting bias, Derek teaches how to engage it intentionally — starting with smarter questions, clearer positioning, and deeper self-awareness. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-ling-a792951/ Website: https://www.dereklingconsulting.com/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

    45 min
  6. How to Take Control of Your Career with Bob Reece

    1 DAY AGO

    How to Take Control of Your Career with Bob Reece

    In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, our guest is Bob Reece, a seasoned professional who shares valuable insights on career growth, leadership development, and navigating meaningful career transitions. Bob discusses practical strategies for building confidence, aligning your strengths with opportunities, and making intentional career decisions that lead to long-term success. Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a career shifter, or someone seeking clarity and direction, this conversation offers actionable advice and real-world perspectives you can apply immediately. You can find him on: https://www.instagram.com/_coach_bob_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-reece-20808590/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

    37 min
  7. The "Salmon Strategy" That Helped Laura Mears Land Corporate Clients (Without Cold Outreach)

    2 DAYS AGO

    The "Salmon Strategy" That Helped Laura Mears Land Corporate Clients (Without Cold Outreach)

    Laura Mears is the founder of Salmon Leadership Development, a UK-based leadership coaching company that helps individuals, teams, and organizations grow through self-awareness and intentional leadership. With a background in education, including setting up a sister school in Uganda, Laura transitioned into coaching after witnessing its profound impact on her husband's career and life. She trained through Giant Worldwide, earned her Predictive Leadership Behaviors (PLB) certification, and built Salmon from free webinars during COVID into a full coaching team serving nonprofits, schools, and businesses. In this episode, Laura shares how she landed her first paid clients with one courageous sentence, why she focuses on 5 key "movers and shakers" to grow her network, and the salmon metaphor behind her brand — swimming upstream with intention. You can find her at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mears-3780a0176/ https://www.salmonswimming.com/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

    42 min
  8. From Potential to Progress: Career Insights with Aarica Smith

    2 DAYS AGO

    From Potential to Progress: Career Insights with Aarica Smith

    In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, our guest is Aarica Smith, a dedicated professional passionate about leadership development, career growth, and helping individuals navigate meaningful career paths. Aarica shares valuable insights from her professional journey, discusses strategies for career advancement, and offers practical advice for professionals looking to grow with confidence and clarity in today’s evolving workplace. You can find her on: https://aaricajsmith.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aaricajsmith https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarica-j-smith/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

    31 min
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Career Coaching Secrets is a podcast spotlighting the stories, strategies, and transformations created by today’s top career, leadership, and executive 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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  • Creator
    Davis Nguyen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    605
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Career Coaching Secrets
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