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Career Coaching Secrets
Career Coaching Secrets is a podcast spotlighting the stories, strategies, and transformations created by today’s top career, leadership, and executive coaches.
Each episode dives into the real-world journeys behind coaching businesses—how they started, scaled, and succeeded—along with lessons learned, client success stories, and practical takeaways for aspiring or established coaches.
Whether you’re helping professionals pivot careers, grow as leaders, or step into entrepreneurship, this show offers an inside look at what it takes to build a purpose-driven, profitable coaching practice.
Episodes
12 episodes
From Burnout to Blueprint: Zach White on Scaling Impact Without Sacrificing Balance
Zach White, founder of Oasis of Courage and the host of The Happy Engineer, shares his journey from engineering burnout to building a thriving coaching business helping tech professionals thrive. Discover why group coaching can be just a...
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36:29

Transform Clients, Not Just Your Income – Career Coaching Secrets with Pete Beskas
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Rexhen talks with Pete Beskas – certified coach, executive leader, and host of Tools for the Modern Man – about building a coaching business rooted in purpose, not profit. Pete shares how he balances ...
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22:18

From Wall Street to Coaching: Renée Madden on Building a Thriving Executive Coaching Business
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, we sit down with Renée Madden — an executive coach, transformation leader, and author of Crush It. With over 35 years in financial services, including leadership roles at JPMorgan Asset Management, Re...
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22:21

From Broadway to Career Coaching: Rahti Gorfien’s Inspiring Journey
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Rexhen interviews Rahti Gorfyan — career and ADHD coach—on her remarkable journey from theater artist to successful coaching entrepreneur. Rahti shares her insights on planning as self-care, building ...
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31:36

From Educator to Mindset Coach: Prajesh’s 13-Year Journey to Impact
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Rexhen sits down with mindset coach Prajesh Chhanabhai to talk about how coaching is not about selling — it's about creating opportunities. Prajesh shares his journey, challenges, and insights on grow...
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27:55

Caroline Keefe on Balancing an Oxford MBA and a Growing Coaching Business
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Rexhen chats with Caroline Keefe—Oxford MBA candidate, former Salesforce leader, and founder of Caroline’s Coaching. What began as helping friends with essays has evolved into a global coaching busine...
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19:25

Leaving Corporate to Coach: Tathiana Machado on Growing with Purpose
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Rexhen talks with Tathiana Machado—former McKinsey consultant, INSEAD MBA alum, and founder of MBM Coaching—to uncover how she built a thriving coaching practice in under a year. Tathiana opens up abo...
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26:57

How Nicholas Rustad Grew His Career Coaching Business to $250K in Revenue
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Rexhen Doda speaks with Nicholas Rustad — career coach, IT executive, and co-owner of CoreTactic. Nicholas shares how he transitioned from a 25-year career in IT (including leadership at Ac...
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26:31

How Elena Armijo Transitioned From Opera Singer to 6-Figure Coach
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Rexhen interviews Elena Armijo—Master Certified Coach, Dare to Lead facilitator, and founder of both a thriving private coaching practice and The C-Suite Collective. Elena shares how she went fr...
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30:52

Scaling a Coaching Business: Strategies from Shannon Russell
In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Rexhen speaks with Shannon Russell—career transition coach, founder of Second Act Success, and host of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. Shannon shares how she pivoted from a TV producer to...
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25:47

How Krista Morris Built a Coaching Business After Getting Told to Quit
In this inspiring episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Rexhen interviews Krista Morris, founder of Virtuoso Resumes and Virtuoso Recruiting. What started with a $25 Craigslist ad turned into a multi-person coaching and resume writing busin...
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24:05

How Twanna Carter went From Military Service to Elevating Executives
In this powerful episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Rexhen talks with Dr. Twanna Carter—executive coach, U.S. Army veteran, therapist, and career strategist—to uncover her inspiring journey from social anxiety to career empowerment. Dr. Twanna...
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