The Hidden Problems Behind Executive Teams | Katherine Virdi

Yamarie Negron: Why High-Achieving Women Burn Out Despite Success

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Pedro sits down with Yamarie Negron, founder of Namaste and Slay, to discuss her powerful journey from corporate burnout, workplace toxicity, and personal struggles to building a thriving coaching and consulting business focused on trauma-informed leadership and workplace transformation. Yamarie shares how losing her corporate role became the catalyst for launching her coaching business, why so many high-achieving professionals unknowingly follow someone else's definition of success, and how leaders can avoid burnout by understanding their true capacity—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. The conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, scaling a coaching practice, client transformation, nervous system awareness, authentic leadership, and creating psychologically safe workplaces where women leaders can thrive. Yamarie also reveals the lessons she's learned about business growth, setting boundaries, choosing the right clients, and expanding her impact through group coaching and corporate programs. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamarienegron/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamarienegron/] Website: https://www.lightspeedhq.com/shopkeep/ [https://www.lightspeedhq.com/shopkeep/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2466506/support] You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues [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 [https://joinpurplecircle.com/]

The Hidden Rules of Modern Job Searching with Karen Huller

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Karen Huller, career strategist, executive coach, speaker, and founder of Epic Careering, a company dedicated to helping professionals navigate career transitions, strengthen their personal brands, and achieve meaningful career growth. With extensive experience guiding job seekers, executives, and career changers through today's evolving employment landscape, Karen shares practical insights on standing out in competitive markets, leveraging networking effectively, building a compelling professional brand, and overcoming the obstacles that often prevent talented individuals from reaching their full potential. We also discuss the mindset shifts required for career reinvention, how to create opportunities rather than wait for them, and strategies for long-term professional success in a rapidly changing world. Whether you're searching for your next role, pursuing a promotion, or exploring a new career path, this conversation is packed with actionable advice to help you move forward with confidence. You can find her on: https://www.epicareer.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/epiccareering/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2466506/support] You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues [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 [https://joinpurplecircle.com/]

The Psychology of Change and High-Performance Leadership with Phil Buckley

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Phil Buckley, an internationally recognized leadership expert, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author known for his work in change leadership, organizational transformation, and helping leaders navigate complexity in today's rapidly evolving business environment. With decades of experience working with executives and organizations around the world, Phil shares powerful insights on leading through uncertainty, building resilient teams, managing resistance to change, and developing the mindset required for sustainable success. We also explore the human side of leadership, why emotional intelligence matters more than ever, and how leaders can create meaningful impact while driving organizational performance. Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, manager, or aspiring executive, this conversation offers practical wisdom for leading with confidence in times of change. You can find him on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philbuckley01/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/philbuckley01/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2466506/support] You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues [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 [https://joinpurplecircle.com/]

The Hidden Problems Behind Executive Teams | Katherine Virdi

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Katherine Virdi for a deep conversation about executive coaching, leadership development, business growth, emotional intelligence, and the realities of helping organizations scale successfully. Coming from a strong human resources background, Katherine shares how she unexpectedly transitioned into executive coaching and built a career helping CEOs, executives, and emerging leaders navigate difficult conversations, team alignment, accountability, and organizational change. Throughout the episode, Katherine explains why leadership problems often go much deeper than performance metrics, how rapid company growth can expose weaknesses inside executive teams, and why coaching is not just about motivation but about helping leaders develop stronger communication, self-awareness, and decision-making skills. She also opens up about the challenges of building a coaching business, moving from the East Coast to the West Coast to rebuild her network, and adapting to changing industries and workplace dynamics. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-virdi-coach/?skipRedirect=true [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-virdi-coach/?skipRedirect=true] Website: https://www.prnewswire.com/ [https://www.prnewswire.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2466506/support] You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues [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 [https://joinpurplecircle.com/]

The Accidental Coach: Karl Becker on Leadership, Sales, and Team Culture

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Pedro sits down with Karl Becker, founder of Improving Sales Performance and Live Event Production Academy, to explore the real drivers behind meaningful business transformation. Karl shares how he accidentally found his path into coaching, why most business challenges run deeper than surface-level problems, and how leadership, trust, and team alignment create lasting growth. From mentoring executives and navigating complex company dynamics to helping entrepreneurs stop trying to do everything themselves, this conversation delivers powerful insights on coaching, sales leadership, culture, and sustainable success. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlbeckeriii/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlbeckeriii/] Website: https://www.improvingsalesperformance.com/improvingblog [https://www.improvingsalesperformance.com/improvingblog] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2466506/support] You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues [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 [https://joinpurplecircle.com/]