In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Kevin sits down with Itzel Orozco, founder of Stellum Pro, to explore a radically human approach to career coaching. With nearly 20 years in HR and talent attraction, Itzel shares how a deep personal transformation led her to redefine what it means to truly support executives in career transition.

Unlike traditional career coaches, Itzel works exclusively with clients who are open to personal transformation and self-reconnection. She walks alongside directors and executives not just through strategy and tools—but all the way until they get hired. Together, Kevin and Itzel unpack the realities of building a coaching business, the power of walking with clients through uncertainty, the role of mindset and identity in job searches, and what it takes to scale impact without losing purpose.

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Robert Marshall, a former global program management executive turned coach, to explore the mindset and productivity shifts required when moving from corporate leadership to solo entrepreneurship.

Robert shares how the guardrails that once structured his corporate life disappeared overnight—and how he intentionally rebuilt them to stay focused, energized, and aligned as a business owner. The conversation dives deep into productivity without burnout, redefining success beyond hustle, and why curiosity beats self-judgment when navigating career transitions.

Together, they unpack Robert’s “Win Your Hour” framework, the must–should–could–won’t prioritization method, and how ADHD awareness, mindset, and self-designed systems can become powerful advantages rather than obstacles. This episode is a must-listen for coaches, professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to build sustainable success while staying human.

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Charlotte Ferreux, CEO and Founder of Charlotte Ferreux Coaching, for a deeply honest conversation about identity, burnout, and evolving as a coach without losing alignment.

Charlotte shares her journey from consulting and organizational leadership into heart-centered one-on-one coaching, the burnout that forced her to pivot, and the courage it took to let go of an old professional identity. She opens up about relaunching her podcast, embracing non-traditional modalities, and finally showing up more fully and authentically online—even when fear, self-doubt, and judgment crept in.

This episode explores what it really looks like to build and scale a coaching business sustainably, trust your intuition, expand beyond rigid niches, and give yourself permission to pivot. If you’re a coach navigating growth, capacity, authenticity, or the pressure to “fit a mold,” this conversation will resonate deeply.


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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Tracey Evans, founder of Dreamwinds Equine Assisted Learning Centre and leadership development expert specializing in equine-assisted learning. Tracey shares how her background as a corporate executive and self-described Type A leader shaped her obsession with brand consistency, client experience, and delivering a true “wow factor.”

Tracey opens up about the tension between growth and control, why she refuses to sacrifice experience for scale, and how protecting her brand standards has become both her biggest challenge and greatest differentiator. From using horses as honest mirrors for leadership, to building high-touch corporate programs, pricing premium experiences, and scaling beyond herself without losing quality, this conversation dives deep into what it really takes to build a values-driven coaching business.

If you’re a coach or consultant wrestling with niche, brand integrity, scalability, or how to grow without burning out or watering down your work, this episode is packed with practical insight and hard-earned wisdom.



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 In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Annette Blum Pearson, a coach and consultant helping professionals build careers and lives aligned with their values. Annette shares her journey from corporate leadership to launching her own coaching practice, the power of niching down, and how she helps executives and managers make impactful career pivots. Learn her strategies for creating consistency, driving client transformation, and scaling a coaching business while balancing life, family, and purpose-driven work.

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Jim Naleid, Executive Chair at Epic 21, to explore what it truly means to build a sustainable coaching business, and why long-term impact comes from working on the business, not just in it.

With more than 25 years of experience in financial services and executive leadership, Jim shares his journey from consulting to leading trusted peer mastermind groups for senior executives and business owners. He explains how peer-to-peer learning, psychological safety, humility, and vulnerability create powerful environments where leaders can think clearly, challenge assumptions, and make better decisions.

Jim also unpacks lessons on scaling through people, transitioning out of day-to-day operations, marketing through relationships, pricing with purpose, and why great coaching is rooted in curiosity, not problem-solving. This conversation is essential listening for coaches and leaders who want to grow with intention, integrity, and real impact.



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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Patrick Kennedy, leadership coach and founder of Magnolia Coaching and Consulting, to explore what truly effective leadership coaching looks like. With over 20 years of experience in complex healthcare environments, Patrick shares his leadership origin story, how coaching became a calling, and why he believes coaching is a true partnership, not a prescription.

Patrick unpacks his strengths-based approach to leadership development, explains why clarity around your ideal client is critical for coaches, and offers an honest look at pricing, packaging, and capacity in a growing coaching business. From building confidence to helping leaders feel “lighter” after a session, this conversation highlights how powerful coaching can be when it’s client-driven, authentic, and grounded in real-world experience.

Whether you’re a coach, aspiring leader, or healthcare professional looking to grow, this episode delivers practical insights and meaningful perspective on leadership, coaching, and impact.

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In this episode, Pedro Stein speaks with Sheyda (Shey) Milman, a life and career coach who built JM Learning Prep into a company serving over 14,000 clients before facing a complete business shutdown during COVID, a divorce, and financial pressure.

Shey shares the moment that changed everything - receiving a phone call where she had minutes to save a client’s life, and how that experience reshaped her approach to coaching. Trained in Tony Robbins methodology, her work focuses on mindset, structure, accountability, and helping people break anxiety-driven patterns. Today, she works with entrepreneurs, professionals, and individuals navigating high-stress life transitions.

This conversation explores resilience, mental health, business leadership, and what it truly means to create impact.


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Emily King Grandinetta, MCC, is a nationally recognized expert in military-to-civilian transition, veteran leadership development, and executive coaching. In this episode, Emily shares how she built a thriving B2B coaching practice, why veteran hiring often fails without proper support, and how she created ICF-accredited programs that help organizations retain and develop military talent. She also breaks down the realities of scaling a coaching business, overcoming imposter syndrome, and why coaching veterans requires specialized training—even for master coaches.

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 In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with Jeff Griffin, global keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and author of I’m Possible and Endless Possibilities. Jeff shares his powerful origin story—from a life-altering spinal injury to competing in the Paralympics—and breaks down the 90-day framework for real, lasting change. They explore habit formation, the 3Ds (Dream, Desire, Do), mindset under pressure, and how emotional impact plus the right tools create transformation. This conversation dives deep into leadership, resilience, pricing confidence, and building a coaching business that produces real results.


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