The Hidden Mindset Blocking Your Professional Growth with Kelli Kombat

How Intuition Built a Coaching Business for CEOs | Jamie Shapiro

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues (formerly Career Coaching Secrets), Pedro sits down with Jamie Shapiro, Master Certified Executive Leadership Coach, organizational psychologist, and author of Brilliant: Be the Leader Who Shines Brightly Without Burning Out. Jamie shares her journey from a corporate IT executive role to building a coaching practice focused on CEOs of public companies and executive teams. They explore her unconventional approach to business, where she follows intuition, takes aligned action, and pivots quickly when something feels misaligned. Jamie opens up about the early struggles of building her coaching business, unlearning corporate and MBA-driven models, and finding a more organic way to grow. The conversation dives deep into leadership under pressure, preventing burnout, building high-performance teams, and integrating well-being into executive success. Jamie also shares how she scaled her impact by moving from individual coaching to building a team of coaches, creating a system that supports entire leadership ecosystems. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-shapiro/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-shapiro/] Website: https://connectedec.com/ [https://connectedec.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 Hidden Mindset Blocking Your Professional Growth with Kelli Kombat

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues (formerly Career Coaching Secrets), our guest is Kelli Kombat, a career and leadership professional passionate about helping individuals navigate career transitions, personal growth, and professional reinvention with clarity and confidence. Kelli shares insights on overcoming career stagnation, building authentic leadership skills, navigating change in today’s evolving workplace, and creating a career path aligned with purpose and long-term fulfillment. We also explore the mindset challenges professionals face when stepping into new opportunities, the importance of self-awareness in career development, and practical strategies for growth, resilience, and success in both business and life. Whether you’re considering a career pivot, building your leadership presence, or searching for more meaningful work, this conversation delivers actionable advice and valuable perspective for modern professionals. You can find her on: https://www.kellicoach.com/ [https://www.kellicoach.com/]https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-kombat [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-kombat] https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-kombatKelli's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ApuiGnORXknE8YlSFQ31p [https://open.spotify.com/show/0ApuiGnORXknE8YlSFQ31p]https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-kombat/id1701177644 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-kombat/id1701177644] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-kombat/id1701177644Email: yes@kellicoach.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/]

Why AI Will Never Fully Replace Human Coaches | Susan Power

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues (formerly Career Coaching Secrets), Pedro sits down with Susan Power, founder of Power Up Leadership, to discuss how coaching is evolving in the age of AI while still keeping the human connection at the center. Susan shares her journey from HR consulting to executive coaching, helping leaders and hyper-growth companies improve leadership, emotional intelligence, and team performance. They dive into scaling a coaching business, preventing burnout, building strong leadership systems, and why AI should support coaches instead of replacing them completely. Susan also opens up about vulnerability in leadership, coaching transformations, and the real impact coaching can have on both professional and personal life. If you're interested in leadership, coaching, AI, business growth, and personal development, this episode is full of valuable insights and real conversations. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanpower/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanpower/] Website: https://www.powerupleadership.ca/ [https://www.powerupleadership.ca/] 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/]

Stop Trying to Be an Extrovert: A Masterclass in Quiet Leadership with Heidi Kasevich

In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro Stein sits down with Heidi Kasevich, PhD, the founder of Kase Leadership and former Director of Education for Susan Cain’s Quiet Revolution. Heidi discusses her journey from high school history teacher to a leading advocate for quiet leadership in both educational and corporate environments. She breaks down her signature "Strength-Stretch-Restore" method, designed to help introverts expand their influence by setting manageable "stretch goals" while prioritizing essential "restoration" time to prevent burnout. Whether you are an introverted leader looking to find your voice or an organization aiming to move from "extrovert-friendly" to truly introvert-inclusive, Heidi’s insights offer a practical roadmap for authentic growth.   You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-kasevich-ph-d-376766102/ https://www.kaseleadership.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/]

Purpose vs Profit Is a Lie Here’s the Truth with Margaret Romney

In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets our guest is Margaret Romney, a business strategist and coach known for helping purpose-driven professionals bridge the gap between meaningful work and sustainable profit. Margaret shares powerful insights on navigating the tension between impact and income, why so many heart-centered entrepreneurs struggle to scale, and how to build a business that aligns with both your values and financial goals without burning out. Whether you're early in your career or refining your path, this conversation dives into the mindset, strategy, and emotional intelligence required to thrive in today’s evolving professional landscape. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretwattsromney [https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretwattsromney]https://www.instagram.com/margaretwattsromney/ [https://www.instagram.com/margaretwattsromney/]https://thespeakershiplab.com/ [https://thespeakershiplab.com/]You can find her book here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/speakership-is-leadership-margaret-watts-watts-romney/1144463891 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/speakership-is-leadership-margaret-watts-watts-romney/1144463891]http://bookshop.org/p/books/speakership-is-leadership-a-guide-for-sudden-leaders-who-need-to-lead-with-their-words-yesterday-margaret-watts-romney/fc064f2a8b25c6f9 [http://bookshop.org/p/books/speakership-is-leadership-a-guide-for-sudden-leaders-who-need-to-lead-with-their-words-yesterday-margaret-watts-romney/fc064f2a8b25c6f9]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPCYP497 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPCYP497] 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/]