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. George Gillas on Aligning Mind, Heart & Action for Peak Performance

    1d ago

    George Gillas on Aligning Mind, Heart & Action for Peak Performance

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes George Gillas, a seasoned coach and performance expert with more than 20 years of experience helping high performers unlock their potential. George shares his fascinating journey from sales and management into coaching, revealing how discovering his life purpose—to inspire others to achieve their goals—became the foundation of his career. Throughout the conversation, George discusses the importance of aligning thoughts, emotions, and actions to create meaningful results. He explains how diagnosis must come before prescription, why accountability is essential for successful coaching relationships, and how entrepreneurs can avoid burnout by learning when and how to delegate effectively. George also dives into the future of coaching, his innovative TriGruent framework, and how AI is transforming the way coaches and business owners understand their markets. Whether you're a coach, entrepreneur, business leader, or someone striving for personal growth, this episode is packed with practical insights on purpose, performance, leadership, and long-term success. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgegillas/ Website: https://georgegillas.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
  2. Leadership, Delegation, and Building a Thriving Business with Naama Zusman

    1d ago

    Leadership, Delegation, and Building a Thriving Business with Naama Zusman

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Naama Zusman, executive coach, leadership consultant, entrepreneur, and organizational development expert who helps leaders and business owners unlock sustainable growth through strategic leadership, effective delegation, and purposeful decision-making. Drawing from her experience coaching executives, entrepreneurs, and teams, Naama shares practical insights on overcoming the challenges of scaling a business, letting go of the need to do everything yourself, building trust within your team, and creating systems that support long-term success. We also explore the mindset shifts required to transition from operator to leader, the importance of charging based on value, avoiding burnout, and developing the confidence to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, or business owner looking to scale with intention, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies for leading effectively while building a business that can thrive without depending on you for everything. You can find her on: https://www.instagram.com/naamazusman/ https://www.naamazusman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/naama-zusman/ https://www.threads.com/@naamazusman Email: info@naamazusman.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

    36 min
  3. Chauncy Gardner on Authentic College Admissions and Student Success

    1d ago

    Chauncy Gardner on Authentic College Admissions and Student Success

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Chauncy Gardner, founder of Lighthouse College Counseling, for an insightful conversation about helping students and families navigate the college admissions process with confidence and authenticity. Chauncy shares her journey from educator and dean of students to independent college counselor and entrepreneur. She discusses the challenges of building a business, transitioning from a traditional career, finding the courage to leave behind safety nets, and creating a coaching practice centered on student success rather than prestige. The conversation explores the realities of college admissions, the importance of aligning student goals with family expectations, pricing and growth as a business owner, and the powerful transformations that happen when young people discover their strengths and build confidence in their future. Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, parent, educator, or student, this episode offers valuable lessons about authenticity, leadership, personal growth, and building a business that truly serves others. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chauncy-gardner-ab76965/ Website: https://www.lighthouse-college-advisors.com/about 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
4.5
out of 5
11 Ratings

About

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.