In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Pedro sits down with Naeem Mahmood for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, and what it truly takes to build a successful business in today's fast-changing world. Naeem shares valuable lessons from his journey, discussing the mindset shifts, challenges, and strategic decisions that have shaped his career and helped him navigate both opportunities and setbacks.

Throughout the discussion, they explore the importance of resilience, self-awareness, and continuous learning as essential ingredients for long-term success. Naeem explains how entrepreneurs can adapt to changing markets, overcome obstacles, and stay focused on creating meaningful impact while building sustainable businesses. He also shares insights on leadership, decision-making, and the habits that separate high performers from those who struggle to gain traction.

Pedro and Naeem dive deep into the realities of business growth, including the challenges of scaling, maintaining focus, managing uncertainty, and developing the confidence required to move forward when the path isn't always clear. The conversation highlights the importance of taking ownership of your journey, embracing calculated risks, and remaining committed to personal and professional development.


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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Samantha Straub, entrepreneur, business leader, educator, and AI advocate who has built her career by combining technical expertise with a passion for helping others embrace innovation and emerging technologies. Drawing from her experience transitioning from a technical background into entrepreneurship, Samantha shares valuable insights on building confidence, navigating uncertainty, learning business through trial and error, and creating opportunities without waiting for perfect conditions. We explore the realities of growing a business from the ground up, the importance of trusting your instincts, developing resilience, adapting to change, and leveraging technology and AI to create meaningful impact. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, professional, or someone considering a major career transition, this conversation offers practical lessons on personal growth, leadership, and building success through continuous learning and action.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-straub-8ab67337/
https://teensavvycoaching.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TeenSavvyCoachingwithSamanthaStraub/
https://www.instagram.com/teensavvycoaching/
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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Line Tousignant, executive coach, leadership development expert, facilitator, and organizational consultant who helps leaders and teams achieve higher levels of performance through self-awareness, strategic thinking, and purposeful leadership. With extensive experience supporting professionals, executives, and organizations through growth, transformation, and change, Line shares valuable insights on leadership effectiveness, communication, resilience, team development, and creating cultures that foster engagement and long-term success. We explore the importance of aligning personal values with professional goals, developing leadership capabilities in a rapidly evolving world, and building the confidence needed to navigate complex challenges while creating meaningful impact. Whether you're a business owner, executive, manager, coach, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers practical strategies and inspiring lessons for personal and professional growth.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/linetousignant/
https://ltstrategy.co/

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Pedro sits down with Alina Addison, founder of Adapta, executive coach, author of The Audacity Spectrum, and former Managing Director and Head of Trading at Rothschild.

Alina shares her remarkable journey from the high-pressure world of global finance to building a thriving coaching and leadership development business. She discusses the power of audacious leadership, emotional intelligence, team performance, and how courage can become a leader's greatest competitive advantage.

The conversation explores the challenges of building a coaching business, leading high-performing teams, empowering women in leadership, and creating transformational experiences through retreats in the heart of Transylvania. Alina also reveals how her personal experiences, including raising a son on the autism spectrum, shaped her coaching philosophy and leadership framework.

Whether you're a business owner, executive, coach, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with practical insights on leadership, courage, team dynamics, and building a meaningful legacy.


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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Jahmaal Marshall, leadership coach, business consultant, speaker, and organizational development expert dedicated to helping leaders and teams create stronger workplace cultures through accountability, communication, and personal ownership. Drawing from his extensive experience working with organizations to improve performance and engagement, Jahmaal shares practical insights on developing high-performing teams, fostering autonomous leadership, creating win-win agreements, and building environments where employees take responsibility for their growth and contributions. We explore the difference between true teamwork and simple workplace camaraderie, the importance of problem-solving skills, and how leaders can empower their teams to align personal goals with organizational success. Whether you're a business owner, manager, entrepreneur, coach, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers actionable strategies for building a culture that drives results while helping people thrive.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/
https://www.listenthenspeak.com/

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Stephen Goldberg, entrepreneur, business coach, franchise consultant, and leadership advisor who helps individuals and business owners navigate the path to entrepreneurship, business ownership, and long-term success. Drawing from his experience helping grow a family business from startup to a thriving organization with dozens of employees, Stephen shares valuable insights on scaling a company, building sustainable business models, and the lessons learned from transitioning into coaching and franchise consulting. We explore the advantages of franchising, the importance of community and mentorship, how entrepreneurs can leverage proven systems to accelerate growth, and why having the right support structure can make all the difference in building a meaningful and profitable business. Whether you're considering business ownership, exploring franchise opportunities, or looking to scale your current venture, this conversation offers practical guidance and actionable strategies for achieving success.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephengoldbergcoach/
https://www.youtube.com/@StephenGoldberg
https://www.optimusperformance.ca/
https://manage2lead.ca/en/

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Sandy Dupleich, executive coach, leadership consultant, facilitator, and professional development expert who helps individuals and organizations create meaningful growth through intentional action, self-leadership, and continuous improvement. Drawing from her extensive experience coaching leaders and professionals, Sandy shares valuable insights on building momentum, maintaining consistency, overcoming distractions, and creating sustainable habits that lead to long-term success. We explore the challenges of staying motivated in remote and independent work environments, the importance of focus and accountability, and practical strategies for turning small daily actions into significant personal and professional achievements. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, coach, or professional seeking greater productivity and fulfillment, this conversation offers actionable lessons on creating progress through discipline, purpose, and consistency.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-dupleich/
https://sdupleich.esourcecoach.com/
https://sdupleich.youcanbook.me/

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Pedro sits down with David Fox, a high-performance coach whose journey spans training elite Special Forces medics, serving in search and rescue, overcoming a rare cancer diagnosis, and building a thriving coaching business alongside his wife.

David shares how resilience is not something you're born with but a skill that can be intentionally developed. The conversation dives deep into leadership, overcoming imposter syndrome, building a coaching business from the ground up, pricing and value in the coaching industry, client accountability, and the mindset shifts required for sustainable success.

Pedro and David also explore what it takes to transform pressure into clarity, setbacks into momentum, and ambition into meaningful results. Whether you're a business owner, executive, coach, or someone looking to level up your personal and professional life, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and actionable insights.

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Website: https://www.andfox.com/

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Suzanne Sitrin, executive coach, leadership development expert, facilitator, and trusted advisor who helps individuals and organizations unlock greater potential through coaching, self-awareness, and meaningful professional relationships. Drawing on her extensive experience supporting leaders, teams, and emerging professionals, Suzanne shares valuable insights on navigating career transitions, building strong support networks, developing coaching capabilities, and creating sustainable success in an increasingly complex world. We explore the importance of community, mentorship, collaboration, and authentic connection, as well as the role these elements play in overcoming challenges, building resilience, and achieving both personal and professional growth. Whether you're a coach, entrepreneur, executive, or someone looking to elevate your career, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiring lessons on the power of relationships and lifelong learning.

You can find her on:
https://www.bluebirchconsulting.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-sitrin/
https://www.instagram.com/suzsit0623/

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Pedro sits down with Cathy Derksen, founder of Inspired Tenacity, international speaker, coach, and 24-time Amazon #1 bestselling author. Cathy shares her powerful journey from overcoming personal adversity to helping women amplify their voices through collaborative book publishing projects.

Together, they explore the impact of storytelling, the authority that comes with becoming a published author, building a personal brand, creating meaningful communities, and using books as a tool for business growth and legacy building. Cathy also shares insights on entrepreneurship, pricing, avoiding burnout, leveraging LinkedIn for visibility, and why authenticity remains one of the most valuable assets in business.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, speaker, or aspiring author, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom on creating impact, building credibility, and turning your story into opportunities.


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