In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, we're joined by Raj Khera, a serial entrepreneur, executive coach, and three-time CEO who has successfully built and exited multiple SaaS companies, including MailerMailer and WealthEngine. Raj is now on a mission to help 250 entrepreneurs become multimillionaires through his ventures like MoreBusiness.com and MakeMEDIA. He shares powerful insights on navigating the startup journey, building scalable businesses, and developing the leadership mindset needed for long-term success. Whether you're launching your first company or planning your next big career move, Raj’s experience offers invaluable guidance to accelerate your growth.

You can find him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajkhera/
https://makemedia.ai/

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https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, we speak with Brenda Mariah—founder of Push Career Management, certified career coach, and powerhouse strategist. Brenda shares her inspiring journey from engineer to career coach, how she overcame personal and professional upheaval, and how she helps others break free from outdated career paths to discover work that truly fulfills them.

You can find her on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbrendamariah/
https://www.pushcareermanagement.com/

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https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets

If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, executive coach and conflict resolution expert Nicole McDonough shares how she helps high-impact leaders navigate complex interpersonal dynamics using emotional intelligence and the Enneagram. Nicole talks about how to stay calm during client turnover, what it means to lead tough conversations, and how to build a business rooted in curiosity, connection, and long-term impact.

You can find her on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoledianemcdonough/
https://nicolemcdonoughcoaching.com/
https://myleadershipsuperpowers.com/

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https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets

If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Rexhen speaks with Susan Edwards, founder of Forwards Career Services and a seasoned HR leader turned career coach. Susan shares how she built her coaching business from a side hustle to a full-time practice, the biggest industry shifts she’s seeing, and why aligning values with your work matters more than ever. Learn how Susan balances recruiting, coaching, and entrepreneurship — and her advice for aspiring coaches navigating today’s workforce.

You can find her on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/forstersusan/
https://forwardscareerservices.com/

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https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets

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Executive coach and culture strategist Gerald Bush joins Career Coaching Secrets to share how he built GBKB Consulting, scaled his impact through community, and reframed coaching as a business benefit — not a cost. Learn how he grew a referral-driven business, added complementary offers, and embraced partnerships to build trust and scalability.

You can find him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-bush-shrm-scp-icf-pcc/
https://www.gbkbconsulting.com/

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets

If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

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Rexhen Doda interviews Stephanie Haynes, a career coach and consultant who helps parents and teens navigate post-high school career paths. Stephanie shares her journey, focusing on serving parents of teenagers and young adults through her book and online programs like World Changers Academy. She discusses leveraging word-of-mouth and lead magnets for client acquisition and her goal to build school-industry pipelines. Stephanie highlights her business coach and contractors as key investments, emphasizing the lesson to "just start." She also addresses the challenges of scaling herself and balancing client delivery with business growth, advising coaches to connect with peers.

Find Stephanie Haynes:

• Website: https://www.stephaniehaynes.net/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-haynes-cscda/

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets

If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

Get Exclusive Access to Our In-Depth Analysis of 71 Successful Career Coaches, Learn exactly what worked (and what didn't) in the career coaching industry in 2024: https://joinpurplecircle.com/white-paper-replay

Rexhen Doda speaks with LJ Nieulant, founder of Inspirator and a veteran career coach. LJ shares his transition from sales to coaching, his niche of men in finance, IT, and media, and his global, remote practice. He discusses using LinkedIn and word-of-mouth for clients and his biggest scaling hurdle: the fear of losing control over quality. LJ emphasizes the value of having a coach and masterminds for continuous growth, advising others to trust their intuition and "just do it."

Find LJ Nieulant:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljnieulant/
• Website: Inspirator.nu

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets

If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

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Join Rexhen Doda and April Calkovsky, a career coach and social justice advocate at Eastern Michigan University. April shares her accidental discovery of career coaching, her unique university-based practice, and her future goals, including pursuing a doctorate and potentially launching her own business. She emphasizes the transformative power of authenticity and vulnerability in coaching, highlighting how her personal growth and focus on social justice enhance client connections.

Find April Calkovsky:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-calkovsky/

You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/@CareerCoachingSecrets

If you are a career coach looking to grow your business you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com

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