In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Dr. Jeremy Gartner, founder of Career Propulsion, to reveal how ambitious executives can land VP and C-suite roles with compensation packages ranging from $250K to over $1M. Jeremy shares his journey from particle physicist and aerospace engineer to executive coach, and explains how the CP Way helps leaders master career storytelling, build trust, and access hidden opportunities.

Learn how to craft your professional story, leverage LinkedIn for inbound and outbound opportunities, and convert strategic conversations into career-defining moves. Jeremy also shares actionable insights on proactive career growth, pricing experiments, and designing your career like a high-impact product.

Whether you’re aiming for executive leadership or scaling your career strategy, this episode is packed with stories, frameworks, and practical guidance to help you take control of your professional path.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremygartner/
Website: https://careerpropulsion.com/

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with business coach Laurie McNaughton, founder of Scale Up Business Solutions, to talk about the real challenges small business owners face when trying to grow their companies.

Laurie shares how continuous learning, accountability, and the right mindset can help entrepreneurs survive the dangerous 2–5 year phase where many businesses fail. From cold calling 50 people a day to helping companies scale from thousands to millions in revenue, he explains why business success is not just about systems—but about how owners think and lead.

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or coach looking to scale your business without burning out, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world experience.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/businesscoachedmonton/
Website: https://lauriemcnaughton.com/

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, our guest is James Cook, a career coach dedicated to helping professionals elevate their careers to the next level. With his wealth of knowledge, James shares unique insights on career growth, overcoming setbacks, and creating lasting success. If you want actionable advice and strategies that will move your career forward, this episode is a must-listen.

You can find him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nextleveljames/
https://www.nextlevelcpi.com/
https://www.steadyfatherhood.com/
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, our guest is Steve Thornton, an expert career coach with years of experience in helping professionals navigate their career growth. Steve shares valuable insights on career development, overcoming obstacles, and maximizing opportunities for success. Whether you're looking to level up in your current job or make a major career change, Steve's proven strategies will guide you towards your goals.

You can find him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevethornton1/
https://expectsuccessglobal.com/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Steve-Thornton-61573499922144/
https://successtek.com/
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Howard Sambol, a transformational coach helping professionals transition from corporate careers into work they truly love. Howard shares his journey from a PhD in mathematics to mastering serious astrology and entrepreneurship, revealing how he guides clients to align their careers with purpose while achieving financial stability.

They explore career reinvention, building self-trust, separating short-term income from long-term goals, and the power of belief-driven mindset over simple pep talks. Howard also discusses scaling a coaching business, managing priorities, and his LifeCrafting programs—including his promise-based game that builds confidence, momentum, and clarity.

Whether you're a mid-career professional looking to pivot or a career coach seeking strategies to grow your business, this episode offers practical tools, mindset shifts, and a holistic approach to designing the life you’re meant to live.



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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifecrafting/
Website: https://www.lifecraftingprogram.com/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifecrafting
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LifeCraftingProgram

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro sits down with leadership coach Zayd Khoury to explore the concept of building “Slack” into your business model. Rather than maximizing his calendar to 100%, Zayd intentionally operates at 70–80% capacity. That remaining margin creates room for creativity, strategic thinking, deeper client presence, and sustainable growth.

With nearly two decades of experience across government, investment, technology, and executive education, Zayd has built a portfolio career that balances recurring institutional engagements with bespoke private coaching. He explains how this hybrid model stabilizes revenue, reduces seasonal income pressure, and protects long-term energy.

Zayd also unpacks the difference between coaching and consulting, why pricing should stretch both coach and client, and how word-of-mouth became his primary growth engine. Instead of chasing visibility for ego, he focuses on meaningful engagement and measurable transformation.

If you’re navigating burnout, inconsistent revenue, or uncertainty about scaling, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about growth. Sometimes the smartest move isn’t adding more clients—it’s building more space.


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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaydkhoury/
Website: https://www.towardcoaching.com/

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Julia Felton is the founder of Business Horsepower, a UK-based leadership development company with over 12 years in business. Julia uses equine-assisted learning, no riding involved, to help corporate teams and business leaders develop presence, communication, shared leadership, and high-performing teamwork. Working from Yorkshire and internationally (Norway, Italy, the US, the Middle East, and beyond), Julia partners with horses that are no longer fit for riding and gives them a new purpose as powerful leadership coaches. She's also the author of Unbridled Success and Unbridled Business, and the host of her own podcast.


You can find her on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliafelton
https://www.businesshorsepower.com/
https://www.juliafelton.com/

and her books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Julia-Felton/author/B009ZS8R08

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In this deeply honest episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro sits down with executive coach Kyle Van Ruitenburg to unpack how confronting your core beliefs can radically transform your leadership, marriage, faith, and business.

While serving as a global VP helping grow a company from $9M to $55M in revenue, Kyle realized he was pursuing the CEO title for status—not purpose. Through a 10-week journal-based coaching process, he uncovered painful misalignments between what he claimed to value and how he was actually living. That awakening forced him to confront infidelity, rebuild trust in his marriage, process childhood trauma, and redefine success from the inside out.

Now, Kyle works with high-performing Christian business owners to uncover the beliefs driving their decisions, eliminate shame-based leadership, and build lives aligned with integrity. He explains why premium pricing creates real commitment, why every coach needs a coach, and why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s foundational.

If you’re a coach or entrepreneur feeling burnout, pressure, or misalignment, this conversation will challenge you to stop living by “shoulds” and start leading from truth.



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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-van-ruitenburg-7751592a/
Website: https://www.furiouslycurious.co/

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, our guest is Clara Capano, a seasoned career coach and expert who helps professionals achieve their career goals with clarity and confidence. Clara dives into proven strategies for career growth, effective networking, and overcoming challenges in today's fast-paced job market. Her advice is designed to empower individuals to take charge of their career paths.

You can find her on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claracapano/
https://www.instagram.com/claracapano/
https://youtube.com/@creatingclaraty/
https://www.claracapano.com/
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, our guest is James Elliot career strategist, mentor, and leadership coach who shares powerful insights on how professionals can navigate career transitions with confidence, build a strong personal brand, and create a clear roadmap for long-term success. We explore practical strategies for accelerating growth, overcoming self-doubt, positioning yourself for leadership opportunities, and making intentional career moves in today’s competitive landscape. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, pivoting industries, or refining your professional direction, this conversation is packed with actionable advice you can implement immediately.

You can find him on:
https://www.youtube.com/@JamesRElliot99
https://www.tiktok.com/@james_r_elliot
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrelliot/
https://limitless-entrepreneur.com

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