Success Leaves Clues

Davis Nguyen
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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.

  1. The Productivity Mindset That Creates Real Momentum with Patti Dayleg

    3h ago

    The Productivity Mindset That Creates Real Momentum with Patti Dayleg

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Patti Dayleg, career coach, leadership consultant, speaker, and founder of Dayleg Consulting, known for helping professionals and organizations improve performance through intentional career development, strategic time investment, and leadership growth. Patti shares valuable insights on how individuals can identify the activities that generate the greatest results, overcome limiting habits, expand their comfort zones, and create sustainable momentum in both their careers and personal lives. We explore practical approaches to productivity, career advancement, coaching, and professional development, along with strategies for making smarter decisions about where to focus time and energy for maximum impact. Whether you're looking to accelerate your career, improve your effectiveness, or gain clarity on your next steps, this conversation offers actionable lessons for achieving meaningful success. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciadayleg/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-we-made-possible/id1798349293 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. From Losing His Voice to Coaching Leaders — Donnie Hill’s Story

    7h ago

    From Losing His Voice to Coaching Leaders — Donnie Hill’s Story

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, Pedro sits down with Donnie Hill, founder and CEO of Live Maximizer, for a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, identity, and building a meaningful life beyond work. Donnie opens up about being diagnosed with a neurological voice disorder at 19, losing his voice for months, and how that experience shaped his journey into coaching leaders under pressure. Together, they explore what it means to lead with confidence without losing yourself in toxic workplace cultures, why “quiet leaders” often struggle inside highly competitive environments, and how burnout, layoffs, grief, and personal challenges can completely reshape how we view success. Donnie also shares how his work as a certified cancer coach changed the way he thinks about purpose, relationships, and legacy. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelifemaximizer/ Website: https://thelifemaximizer.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

    44 min
  3. “From Burnout to Breakthrough with Vera Ilnyckyj”

    11h ago

    “From Burnout to Breakthrough with Vera Ilnyckyj”

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Pedro sits down with Vera Ilnyckyj to explore the realities of entrepreneurship, burnout, pricing, mindset, and building a business that actually aligns with your life. Vera shares her journey from corporate burnout, divorce, and job loss to becoming a successful coach helping women solopreneurs overcome overwhelm, gain clarity, and grow with confidence. They dive deep into visibility fears, self-worth, boundaries, scaling a coaching business, pricing psychology, and why entrepreneurs must learn to honor their own energy before helping others. Vera also reveals how weekly CEO check-ins, strategic scheduling, and intentional self-care transformed the way she runs her business. If you're a coach, entrepreneur, or anyone trying to grow without burning out, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and honest insights. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verailnyckyj/ Website: https://www.createyourbestchapter.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

    34 min
  4. Why So Many Professionals Feel Stuck in Their Careers | Fred Webster

    3d ago

    Why So Many Professionals Feel Stuck in Their Careers | Fred Webster

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Fred Webster, a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur's Source, to discuss why so many professionals feel stuck in their careers and how entrepreneurship can become a pathway to greater freedom, fulfillment, and control over their future. Drawing from more than 25 years of experience building and leading high-performing sales teams, Fred shares his journey from corporate leadership to coaching aspiring business owners. He opens up about the moment he realized that climbing the corporate ladder was no longer enough, how he discovered entrepreneurship through franchising, and why helping others find clarity around their next chapter has become his mission. Pedro and Fred dive into career ownership, franchising, entrepreneurship, coaching, sales, business discovery, and the mindset shifts required to move from employee to business owner. They also explore how coaches can scale their businesses, leverage AI and automation, avoid burnout, and focus on creating a lifestyle that aligns with their personal goals. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-webster/ Website: https://fwebster.esourcecoach.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

    31 min
  5. From a 12-Year-Old Entrepreneur to Business Mentor | Angie Martin

    3d ago

    From a 12-Year-Old Entrepreneur to Business Mentor | Angie Martin

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Angie Martin, founder of The Growth Manager, to explore her remarkable journey from launching her first business at just 12 years old to becoming a trusted mentor for entrepreneurs around the world. Angie shares how her background in fashion, digital marketing, and business development shaped her unique approach to mentoring business owners. She opens up about the life-changing accident that left her with a brain injury, forcing her to completely rethink how she works, values her time, and serves her clients. The conversation dives into authentic marketing, pricing confidence, money mindset, strategic partnerships, building sustainable businesses, and why consistency matters more than being the loudest voice in the room. Angie also reveals how she balances multiple businesses, supports entrepreneurs through practical mentoring, and continues to grow despite significant personal challenges. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-martin-the-growth-manager/ Website: https://thegrowthmanager.com.au/ 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

    35 min
  6. How Feras Alhlou Built, Scaled, and Sold an 8-Figure Business

    4d ago

    How Feras Alhlou Built, Scaled, and Sold an 8-Figure Business

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Feras Alhlou, entrepreneur, consultant, author, and founder of Startup with Feras. Having built and sold multiple companies, generated over $70 million in sales, and achieved an eight-figure exit, Feras shares the lessons he's learned from decades of entrepreneurship and helping aspiring consultants build successful businesses. Feras opens up about the layoff that unexpectedly pushed him into entrepreneurship, the realities of building a business from scratch, and why success is rarely as fast or easy as social media makes it seem. He discusses the importance of developing sales skills, finding your ideal client, creating content that attracts the right audience, and building a consulting business that delivers real value. Pedro and Feras also dive into pricing strategies, overcoming scarcity mindset, the sacrifices required to build a successful business, and why coaches should view themselves as problem-solvers rather than salespeople. They explore the balance between ambition and sustainability, the role of continuous learning, and how entrepreneurs can avoid common mistakes while accelerating their growth. Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or professional considering the leap into business ownership, this episode is packed with practical advice and hard-earned wisdom on building a thriving business from the ground up. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferasalhlou/ Website: https://www.startupwithferas.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

    34 min
  7. How Anika Zubair Went From Corporate Leader to Full-Time Entrepreneur

    4d ago

    How Anika Zubair Went From Corporate Leader to Full-Time Entrepreneur

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Anika Zubair, a customer success leader, entrepreneur, and coach who has helped thousands of professionals accelerate their careers and transform customer success teams into revenue-driving growth engines. Anika shares her inspiring journey from leading global customer success teams to building her own successful coaching and consulting business. She discusses the mindset shifts required to leave corporate life, the power of niching down, how she leveraged podcasting and content creation to grow her brand, and why betting on yourself is often the key to unlocking bigger opportunities. Pedro and Anika also dive into business growth, leadership, sales, customer success, operational efficiency, and the systems that help entrepreneurs scale without burnout. Whether you're a coach, consultant, business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and practical lessons for building a profitable and sustainable business. Tune in to discover how Anika turned her expertise into a thriving business and why success often comes from staying focused, taking calculated risks, and continuously investing in yourself. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anikazubair/ Website: https://www.thecustomersuccesspro.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

    34 min
  8. From the U.S. Navy to Leadership Coaching | Alexandra Mahanna's Journey

    4d ago

    From the U.S. Navy to Leadership Coaching | Alexandra Mahanna's Journey

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Alexandra Mahanna, founder of Alexandra Mahanna Leadership, to explore her remarkable journey from serving in the U.S. Navy to becoming a leadership coach helping professionals navigate growth, change, and high-pressure leadership challenges. Alexandra shares how a leadership coaching course during her military career sparked a passion that eventually led her to build her own coaching business. She opens up about the identity shift from military service to entrepreneurship, overcoming imposter syndrome, and helping leaders develop the confidence and clarity needed to make better decisions and build stronger teams. Pedro and Alexandra dive into executive coaching, leadership development, group coaching, accountability, self-awareness, and the challenges leaders face when trying to create lasting change. They also discuss the importance of investing in personal growth, finding the right coaching fit, and why true leadership is about inspiring people rather than simply managing them. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, manager, or aspiring leader, this episode offers valuable insights into becoming a more effective leader and creating meaningful impact within your organization. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandramahanna/ Website: https://www.alexandramahannaleadership.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

    35 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.

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  • Creator
    Davis Nguyen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    710
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Success Leaves Clues
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