Career Coaching Secrets

Davis Nguyen

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. Building Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of AI with Nicole Sorrell

    JAN 31

    Building Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of AI with Nicole Sorrell

    In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Nicole Sorrell, co-founder of Lumina Learning and a business psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping leaders, teams, and organizations thrive through self-awareness and human connection. Nicole shares how her personal life journey led her into coaching and ultimately to building Lumina Learning, a global psychometric and leadership development company operating in over 60 countries. She explains why people are far more complex than traditional personality labels and how Lumina’s approach helps individuals move from unconscious reaction to conscious response. Pedro and Nicole explore what it really takes to build sustainable change in organizations, the power of community in scaling impact, and why trust and emotional intelligence are non-negotiables for modern leadership. They also discuss the growing role of AI in coaching—why it represents both a potential threat and an extraordinary opportunity for coaches who are willing to evolve. This episode is a must-listen for career coaches, leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to scale impact without losing the human heart behind their work. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-sorrell-martin/ Website: https://luminalearning.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 Get Exclusive Access to Our In-Depth Analysis of 71 Successful Career Coaches, Learn exactly what worked (and what didn't) in the career coaching industry in 2024: https://joinpurplecircle.com/white-paper-replay

    31 min
  2. From Corporate HR to Career Ownership with Stacy Heisey-Terrell

    JAN 31

    From Corporate HR to Career Ownership with Stacy Heisey-Terrell

    In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Stacy Heisey-Terrell, a career ownership coach who helps professionals take control of their future beyond the traditional job path. Stacy shares her journey from corporate HR to business ownership and opens up about what it really takes to scale a coaching practice without losing alignment. They explore the power of experimentation—“fishing in many ponds”—to discover which audiences are truly ready for your work, how to balance structure with customization in coaching, and why seasons of testing are critical before committing to long-term growth. Stacy also breaks down her franchise-based model, her approach to capacity and pricing, and the mindset shifts required to build a sustainable, fulfilling coaching business. If you’re a coach navigating growth, refining your niche, or preparing for your next level of impact, this episode delivers practical insights and real-world lessons from the field. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyheiseyterrell/ Website: https://sheisey-terrell.esourcecoach.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 Get Exclusive Access to Our In-Depth Analysis of 71 Successful Career Coaches, Learn exactly what worked (and what didn't) in the career coaching industry in 2024: https://joinpurplecircle.com/white-paper-replay

    31 min
  3. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Owning Your Value as a Coach | Lisa Hammett

    JAN 28

    From Burnout to Breakthrough: Owning Your Value as a Coach | Lisa Hammett

    Most coaches start their journey by dramatically undervaluing themselves—often tying their worth to an hourly rate because it feels familiar and safe. But pricing by the hour instead of pricing transformation can quietly limit confidence, credibility, and growth. In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Lisa Hammett, a mental fitness and wellness coach who helps healthcare and HR leaders reduce stress, prevent burnout, and create sustainable work-life harmony. Lisa shares her powerful origin story—from a 26-year corporate career and severe burnout to bankruptcy, major health transformation, and ultimately rebuilding a purpose-driven coaching business. Together, they explore why coaches struggle with pricing, how undervaluing yourself can actually signal low quality to potential clients, and what it takes to confidently sell your value proposition. Lisa also dives into niching, capacity management, routines for sustainable performance, smart business investments, community, and the reality that meaningful success is built over time—not overnight. This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to stop underpricing, own their value, and build a coaching business that creates real impact without burning out. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisahammett/ Website: https://lisahammett.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 Get Exclusive Access to Our In-Depth Analysis of 71 Successful Career Coaches, Learn exactly what worked (and what didn't) in the career coaching industry in 2024: https://joinpurplecircle.com/white-paper-replay

    34 min
  4. Market Research, Mindset, and Money: Pricing Coaching the Right Way with Nadine Zeinoun

    JAN 28

    Market Research, Mindset, and Money: Pricing Coaching the Right Way with Nadine Zeinoun

    In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro sits down with executive coach Nadine Zeinoun to unpack one of the toughest challenges coaches face: pricing with confidence—especially when moving across markets and cultures. Nadine shares her journey from Lebanon to Canada, how growing up in scarcity shaped her early mindset around money, and the intentional process she used to research the market, evaluate her credentials, and ultimately price herself above average without guilt. Together, they explore why coaches must stop selling sessions and start pricing transformations, how to shift from scarcity to abundance, and what it really takes to scale impact without burning out. This conversation is a must-listen for coaches who want to build a sustainable, values-aligned business while honoring their experience, expertise, and mission. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachnadinezeinoun/ Website: https://nadinezeinoun.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 Get Exclusive Access to Our In-Depth Analysis of 71 Successful Career Coaches, Learn exactly what worked (and what didn't) in the career coaching industry in 2024: https://joinpurplecircle.com/white-paper-replay

    36 min
4.8
out of 5
9 Ratings

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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.