In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro sits down with leadership coach Zayd Khoury to explore the concept of building “Slack” into your business model. Rather than maximizing his calendar to 100%, Zayd intentionally operates at 70–80% capacity. That remaining margin creates room for creativity, strategic thinking, deeper client presence, and sustainable growth.

With nearly two decades of experience across government, investment, technology, and executive education, Zayd has built a portfolio career that balances recurring institutional engagements with bespoke private coaching. He explains how this hybrid model stabilizes revenue, reduces seasonal income pressure, and protects long-term energy.

Zayd also unpacks the difference between coaching and consulting, why pricing should stretch both coach and client, and how word-of-mouth became his primary growth engine. Instead of chasing visibility for ego, he focuses on meaningful engagement and measurable transformation.

If you’re navigating burnout, inconsistent revenue, or uncertainty about scaling, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about growth. Sometimes the smartest move isn’t adding more clients—it’s building more space.


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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaydkhoury/
Website: https://www.towardcoaching.com/

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Julia Felton is the founder of Business Horsepower, a UK-based leadership development company with over 12 years in business. Julia uses equine-assisted learning, no riding involved, to help corporate teams and business leaders develop presence, communication, shared leadership, and high-performing teamwork. Working from Yorkshire and internationally (Norway, Italy, the US, the Middle East, and beyond), Julia partners with horses that are no longer fit for riding and gives them a new purpose as powerful leadership coaches. She's also the author of Unbridled Success and Unbridled Business, and the host of her own podcast.


You can find her on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliafelton
https://www.businesshorsepower.com/
https://www.juliafelton.com/

and her books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Julia-Felton/author/B009ZS8R08

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In this deeply honest episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro sits down with executive coach Kyle Van Ruitenburg to unpack how confronting your core beliefs can radically transform your leadership, marriage, faith, and business.

While serving as a global VP helping grow a company from $9M to $55M in revenue, Kyle realized he was pursuing the CEO title for status—not purpose. Through a 10-week journal-based coaching process, he uncovered painful misalignments between what he claimed to value and how he was actually living. That awakening forced him to confront infidelity, rebuild trust in his marriage, process childhood trauma, and redefine success from the inside out.

Now, Kyle works with high-performing Christian business owners to uncover the beliefs driving their decisions, eliminate shame-based leadership, and build lives aligned with integrity. He explains why premium pricing creates real commitment, why every coach needs a coach, and why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s foundational.

If you’re a coach or entrepreneur feeling burnout, pressure, or misalignment, this conversation will challenge you to stop living by “shoulds” and start leading from truth.



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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-van-ruitenburg-7751592a/
Website: https://www.furiouslycurious.co/

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, our guest is Clara Capano, a seasoned career coach and expert who helps professionals achieve their career goals with clarity and confidence. Clara dives into proven strategies for career growth, effective networking, and overcoming challenges in today's fast-paced job market. Her advice is designed to empower individuals to take charge of their career paths.

You can find her on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claracapano/
https://www.instagram.com/claracapano/
https://youtube.com/@creatingclaraty/
https://www.claracapano.com/
Email: clara@claracapano.com

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, our guest is James Elliot career strategist, mentor, and leadership coach who shares powerful insights on how professionals can navigate career transitions with confidence, build a strong personal brand, and create a clear roadmap for long-term success. We explore practical strategies for accelerating growth, overcoming self-doubt, positioning yourself for leadership opportunities, and making intentional career moves in today’s competitive landscape. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, pivoting industries, or refining your professional direction, this conversation is packed with actionable advice you can implement immediately.

You can find him on:
https://www.youtube.com/@JamesRElliot99
https://www.tiktok.com/@james_r_elliot
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrelliot/
https://limitless-entrepreneur.com

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, our guest is Dani Luffey, an expert in career development and professional growth, sharing actionable strategies to accelerate your career, navigate challenges, and unlock new opportunities. Dani dives into tips for networking, personal branding, and leveraging social media to advance your professional journey.

You can find her on:
https://www.branddva.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniluffey/
Email: dluffey@branddva.com

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In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Pedro sits down with Dominic Monkhouse, founder, coach, and scale-up advisor, to uncover how purpose-driven leadership can transform businesses. Dominic shares his journey from accidentally becoming a coach to building a thriving business that helps growth-stage CEOs move from operator to leader as their companies grow from 30 to 100+ employees. He dives into the tools he’s created to bring clarity to roles, build accountable leadership teams, and design job scorecards that make hiring and performance management simple and effective. Dominic also explores the power of ethical sales, attracting top talent, and leveraging AI to streamline HR and recruitment processes. With decades of experience scaling businesses and advising founders, he explains why purpose, not just profit, drives sustainable growth. He shares insights on balancing work and life, running in-person workshops versus remote coaching, and how small, highly skilled teams can outperform much larger groups. This conversation is packed with actionable strategies for founders, leaders, and career coaches who want to scale their impact without burning out. If you’re looking for guidance on leadership, building teams, hiring the right people, and creating systems that allow your business to thrive, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe to Career Coaching Secrets on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform to stay updated on future episodes.


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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicmonkhouse/
Website: https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/

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In this episode of career coaching secrets our guest is Jeanna Gabellini, a seasoned career and leadership professional who shares powerful insights on career growth, leadership development, and finding clarity in your professional journey. Jeanna discusses practical strategies for navigating career transitions, building confidence, and aligning your strengths with meaningful work, drawing from her real-world experience and coaching expertise. Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a professional seeking direction, or someone looking to elevate your career, this episode delivers actionable advice you can apply immediately.

You can find her on:
https://masterpeacecoaching.com/
https://www.facebook.com/jeannagabellinifan/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannagabellini/
https://x.com/JeannaGabellini

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