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

Dr. Bob & Dr. Judith Wright: The Secret to Purposeful Leadership and Lasting Success

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues (formerly Career Coaching Secrets), host Davis Nguyen sits down with the founders of LiveWright, a husband-and-wife team who have spent more than 45 years helping executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders build extraordinary careers while creating meaningful, fulfilling lives. Drawing from decades of coaching experience and research, they share insights from working with leaders of multi-million, billion-dollar, and global organizations. Dr. Bob and Dr. Judith discuss the hidden challenges that successful executives face, including imposter syndrome, burnout, lack of fulfillment, and developmental blind spots. They explain why purpose-driven leadership creates better business results, how great leaders reclaim their time through intentional delegation, and why investing in personal growth delivers returns that extend far beyond financial success. The conversation also explores leadership development, executive coaching, company culture, lifelong learning, and the importance of continually evolving as a leader. Packed with practical wisdom and inspiring stories, this episode offers a powerful roadmap for anyone looking to build a successful business while living a more meaningful and impactful life. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjudithwright/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjudithwright/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbobrobertwright/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbobrobertwright/] Website:https://livewright.com/meet-judith/ [https://livewright.com/meet-judith/] Website: https://livewright.com/meet-bob/ [https://livewright.com/meet-bob/] 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/]

How to Build a Coaching Business That Runs Without You | Davis Nguyen

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Pedro sits down with Davis Nguyen, founder of Purple Circle and My Consulting Offer, to discuss the realities of scaling a coaching business without sacrificing your lifestyle. Davis shares his journey from building a side business to creating multiple seven- and eight-figure coaching companies. He explains the four levels of business growth, the biggest mistakes coaches make when trying to scale, and why many business owners focus on the wrong problems. You'll learn how successful coaches generate consistent leads, improve sales, build systems that create time freedom, and develop businesses that can eventually operate without their daily involvement. Davis also provides an inside look at Purple Circle's coaching framework, including the Vision Planner, the 72-Point Assessment, and the four growth tracks that help coaches increase income, impact, and freedom. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdavisnguyen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdavisnguyen/] Website: https://joinpurplecircle.com/ [https://joinpurplecircle.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/]

How Curtis Butler Built a Fully Booked Coaching Business

In this powerful follow-up episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Davis Nguyen sits down once again with career coach Curtis Butler to discuss the incredible growth of his coaching business, the lessons he's learned, and the personal challenges he's overcome since their last conversation. Curtis shares how he transitioned from a successful 30-year career in finance into coaching, despite financial uncertainty and family pressures. He opens up about the struggles of entrepreneurship, the importance of mentorship, and how staying committed to his mission of helping students, graduates, and families has transformed both his business and his life. From packed calendars and growing demand to achieving milestones that once seemed impossible, Curtis reveals what it takes to build momentum, create lasting impact, and scale a coaching business without losing sight of purpose. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisbutler/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisbutler/] Website: https://www.guidedascentcoaching.com/ [https://www.guidedascentcoaching.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/]

Rachael O'Meara: From Burnout to a Thriving Coaching Business

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Davis Nguyen sits down with Rachael O'Meara, former Google leader, bestselling author of Pause, and executive career coach, to explore how high achievers can break free from burnout, self-doubt, and analysis paralysis. Rachael shares her personal journey from struggling with burnout during her 13-year career at Google to building a thriving coaching business that helps ambitious tech leaders gain clarity, confidence, and career fulfillment. She also reveals how joining Purple Circle transformed her business by creating a consistent flow of leads, sales, and sustainable growth. Together, Davis and Rachael discuss the importance of investing in yourself, trusting the coaching process, overcoming overthinking, and building a business and life that are both successful and sustainable. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romeara/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/romeara/] Website: https://www.rachaelomeara.com/ [https://www.rachaelomeara.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/]

Alex Barker: How I Built a Business That Runs Without Me

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Davis Nguyen sits down with Alex Barker, pharmacist, entrepreneur, and founder of a successful career coaching company, to discuss the lessons learned from building, scaling, and transforming a coaching business. Alex shares his journey from being an unhappy pharmacist to helping hundreds of pharmacists land better careers while growing a team-driven coaching business. He opens up about the challenges of hiring the wrong people, managing an underperforming team, creating consistent revenue, and making difficult leadership decisions that ultimately changed the trajectory of his company. Together, Davis and Alex explore what it takes to build predictable lead generation, improve sales, create high-performing teams, and develop systems that allow a business owner to step back without sacrificing growth. They also discuss the importance of taking action, embracing tough conversations, and overcoming the obstacles that keep many entrepreneurs stuck. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-barker-pharmd/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-barker-pharmd/] Website: https://thehappypharmd.com/ [https://thehappypharmd.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/]