In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Todd Zimbelman, executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker, and organizational development expert who helps leaders and teams unlock higher levels of performance through intentional leadership, accountability, and people-centered growth. Drawing from his extensive experience working with executives, managers, and organizations, Todd shares valuable insights on developing leadership capabilities, building high-performing teams, fostering a culture of ownership, and navigating the challenges that come with growth and change. We explore the importance of communication, trust, coaching, and strategic thinking, along with practical lessons for empowering employees, improving team effectiveness, and creating environments where people can do their best work. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, manager, coach, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers actionable strategies for building stronger teams and achieving sustainable success.

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Gene Hammett, founder of Core Elevation and an expert in helping visionary CEOs build companies that thrive beyond their founders.

Gene shares his remarkable journey from losing a $3 million business and rebuilding his life through coaching to becoming a trusted advisor for CEOs of high-growth companies. Together, they explore the critical transition from founder to true CEO, uncovering the leadership blind spots, people challenges, and operational bottlenecks that often limit growth.

The conversation dives into scaling teams, creating leadership accountability, conducting tough conversations, charging what you're worth, and developing the mindset required to lead companies from $5 million to $20 million and beyond. Gene also reveals his unique paid assessment process, the lessons he's learned from coaching Inc. 5000 leaders, and why personal growth is inseparable from business growth.


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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Brett Baughman, a transformational coach, entrepreneur, and peak performance expert who helps high-performing executives, entrepreneurs, founders, athletes, and creatives break through the invisible barriers holding them back from their next level of success.

Brett shares his journey from sales and business leadership into the world of coaching, revealing how a passion for human potential transformed his career and purpose. The conversation explores the challenges many coaches and entrepreneurs face, including finding the right niche, building a sustainable business, pricing services with confidence, avoiding burnout, and creating meaningful impact beyond financial success.

Pedro and Brett also discuss the importance of personal growth, emotional intelligence, accountability, relationships, and aligning business success with fulfillment. Brett offers practical insights into coaching, leadership, AI-powered productivity, and the mindset shifts required to build a life and business that create lasting impact.



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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Brenda Johnston, entrepreneur, business strategist, networking expert, speaker, and relationship-building advocate who helps professionals and business owners create meaningful opportunities through authentic connections and strategic collaboration. Drawing on her extensive experience in business development, leadership, and professional networking, Brenda shares valuable insights on building trust, cultivating long-term relationships, creating referral-based growth, and leveraging the power of genuine human connection in business. We explore the importance of personal branding, communication, influence, and community, along with practical strategies for expanding your network, strengthening professional relationships, and creating sustainable success in today's increasingly connected world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, consultant, or professional looking to grow your business and influence, this conversation offers actionable lessons on turning relationships into one of your greatest competitive advantages.

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Mark Bruce and Duane Gibbs, co-founders of Huddle for Success, to discuss the transformative power of mindset, leadership, and personal growth.

Drawing from decades of entrepreneurial and coaching experience, Mark and Duane share the life lessons that shaped their journeys, the importance of developing a success-oriented mindset, and why growth is essential in today's fast-changing world. They explore how limiting beliefs hold people back, the value of mastermind partnerships, and the strategies they use to help individuals gain clarity, achieve meaningful goals, and unlock their full potential.

The conversation also highlights the story behind Huddle for Success, their passion for helping entrepreneurs and professionals create lasting impact, and the practical steps anyone can take to evolve personally and professionally. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone seeking a new direction in life, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you move forward with confidence and purpose.



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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Leigh Ann O'Quinn, leadership coach, organizational development professional, consultant, and trusted advisor who helps leaders and organizations create meaningful growth through intentional leadership, strategic decision-making, and authentic relationships. Drawing from her experience supporting professionals, teams, and businesses through periods of transition and development, Leigh Ann shares valuable insights on identifying the right clients, setting healthy business boundaries, building trust-based relationships, and creating sustainable success without sacrificing quality or purpose. We explore why saying "no" can be one of the most important skills for entrepreneurs and coaches, how client alignment impacts long-term growth, and the leadership mindset required to build a thriving business in today's competitive environment. Whether you're an entrepreneur, consultant, coach, executive, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers practical lessons on making smarter decisions, protecting your energy, and focusing on opportunities that create the greatest impact.

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https://www.connectedculture.net/
Phone#: 214-334-2060
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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Janet Bartucci, executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker, and organizational development professional dedicated to helping individuals and teams achieve greater success through purposeful leadership, self-awareness, and continuous growth. Drawing on her extensive experience working with leaders, professionals, and organizations, Janet shares valuable insights on leadership effectiveness, communication, resilience, coaching, and the importance of building strong relationships that drive both personal and professional success. We explore how leaders can navigate change, develop confidence, create high-performing teams, and foster cultures that support engagement, accountability, and meaningful results. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, manager, coach, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers practical strategies and inspiring lessons for leading with authenticity and creating lasting impact.

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https://www.entreprenista.com

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Phil Drinkwater, ADHD Business Coach and strategist for high-performing founders, CEOs, and executives.

Phil shares his fascinating journey from psychotherapy training and business leadership to becoming a sought-after coach specializing in ADHD and neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Together, they explore how ADHD impacts leadership, decision-making, delegation, overwhelm, burnout, and business growth.

Phil introduces powerful frameworks such as the RAG Framework and the Friction Principle, explaining how founders can identify bottlenecks, delegate effectively, and build businesses that work with their brains rather than against them. The conversation also dives into perfectionism, capacity management, neurodivergent leadership, and practical strategies for scaling six-to-nine-figure businesses without sacrificing wellbeing.


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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Donatella Giacometti, founder of CEO Media Coach Inc. and a nationally recognized communications strategist who helps executives, CEOs, CFOs, and leadership teams elevate their executive presence and communication impact.

Donatella shares her journey from branding, public relations, and strategic communications into executive coaching, revealing how a simple piece of advice from a client inspired her to build a world-class coaching practice. She discusses the mindset required to become a successful entrepreneur, the importance of finding your niche, and why confidence, structure, and specialization are essential for long-term success.

Throughout the conversation, Donatella provides valuable insights into executive communication, leadership presence, media training, investor relations, storytelling, relationship-building, and the growing importance of human-centered soft skills in the age of artificial intelligence. She also explains how she helps high-performing leaders prepare for IPOs, acquisitions, media appearances, and high-stakes business opportunities.


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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Bryan Daigle, a Professional Certified Coach, entrepreneur, and leadership mentor, to explore what happens when external success no longer brings internal fulfillment.

Bryan shares his journey from building successful businesses and achieving financial milestones to realizing that something was still missing. After experiencing personal and professional challenges, including divorce, business struggles, and a search for deeper meaning, he discovered coaching as both a calling and a path to transformation.

Together, Pedro and Bryan discuss purpose-driven leadership, redefining success, overcoming limiting beliefs, coaching entrepreneurs and executives, the importance of self-work, building meaningful relationships, setting healthy boundaries, and why true fulfillment comes from aligning your life with your values. Bryan also shares insights on coaching business growth, pricing, burnout prevention, men's leadership groups, fatherhood, and his upcoming move to Bali.

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