
The Secrets of the High Demand Coach Podcast
Welcome to the home of the Secrets of the High-Demand Podcast!
We’re so glad you’re here.
For over two years, we’ve brought you the secrets of some of the very best business and nonprofit coaches.
But all that incredible content has a dark side.
You now have access to 200 secrets of success. How do you know which ones will work for you?
Up until now, it was all up to you to figure out whose advice was right for you right now. But if you’re like most leaders, you were probably left wondering, “How do I know if this is the right advice for me right now?”
And The Secrets of the High-Demand Coach is hardly the only podcast facing this challenge. But to our knowledge, it is the only podcast that did something about it.
Not only are we going to continue to bring you the secrets of great business and nonprofit coaches and consultants, but we’re going to help you know which ones are right for you right now using our Founder’s Evolution Model.
Using the links below, you can filter down our podcast episodes AND our latest blog articles to only show you what you need to know in the stage you are in right now. So click on the link below for your stage so you can know exactly what you need to do to create more success than ever with a fraction of the stress!
Don’t know which stage you are in?
Find out in less than 10 minutes with our free Founder’s Quiz!
Latest Episodes
Becoming a True Owner with Mark L. Vincent – Ep. 287
In this elite episode, Mark L. Vincent, Executive Advisor of Teall Vincent Enterprises, shares how he has helped hundreds of founder/CEOs become True Owners so they can own their business without having to run it!
You will discover:
– How to find a new CEO to replace you
– A clear sign you’re waiting to long to start planing your succession
– How much you should be involved as an owner
The Legendary Life of Founders with Chad Cooper – Ep. 286
In this legendary episode, Chad Cooper, owner of chadecooper.com, shares how he has used his strategies to retire from Microsoft at age 35 and shared them with others who want to lead a legendary life. If you’re frustrated with your job or feel like you’re on your way to a dead end, check out this episode where Chad shows us how to find our purpose, lead a legendary life, and, if it’s right for you, start a thriving business or nonprofit as well!
You will discover:
– The legendary life your were called to live
– What genius is and how to find it in yourself
– how to break free of the myth of balance with a “3rd mover”
How the Smartest People Win with Bill Barnett – Ep. 285
In this relational episode, Bill Barnett, CEO of Smarter Minds Network, shares how he has leverage the power of meaningful relationships to build multiple wildly successful business across industries from film to ed tech. If you’re a founder who wants to learn how to get more done with less effort by building powerful relationships, you want want to miss this episode!
You will discover:
– The single biggest quality in building relationships
– Why you need to unlearn everything you know/believe about networking
– The strategic relationships
Breakthrough for Female Entrepreneurs with Lezly Kaye – Ep. 284
In this powerful episode, Lezly Kaye, Founder of Grounded Leadership, shares the lessons she’s learned about how our personal pain holds us back from entrepreneurial breakthroughs. There’s incredible truth in this episode for every Reluctant Manager listening, but it’s at a whole different level for women in business with a vision for more!
You will discover:
– How entrepreneurial success is found at the intersection of psychology and strategy
– Who is really running your business (and it’s not the current you)
– How simple and powerful delegation can be for Reluctant Managers
You Can’t Define A Culture with Words Alone with Laura Buckley – Ep. 283
In this whole human episode, Laura Buckley, Owner of Laura Buckley Coaching and Consulting, Inc., shares how she has taken the lessons she’s learned as an Army Officer, A Registered Dietician, and a Leadership Consultant to help her clients build strong cultures they are proud to call their own! If you’re frustrated that your culture isn’t as strong as it once was, or if you’re curious to know how vital your physical health and well-being are to maintaining a strong culture, you won’t want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
– Why you can’t build a strong culture with words (and what you CAN use instead)
– How to assess the strength of your culture
– When you can no longer build it yourself (AND why it can’t be built without you)
The Crucial Culture Step Everyone Tries to Skip with Jenni Catron – Ep. 282
In this impactful episode, Jenni Catron, Founder & CEO of The 4Sight Group, shares key insights from her new book “Culture Matters: A Framework for Helping Your Team Grow, Thrive, and be Unstoppable”. If you know what you want your culture to be, but you aren’t quite sure how to get there, you won’t want to miss this incredible episode.
You will discover:
– Why you need to assess your culture before defining it
– What the Culture Hierarchy is and how you can use it to evolve your culture through each growth stage
– The relationship between transparency, clarity and trust in leadership
To Win, Stop Solving the Wrong Problems with Brandon Gano – Ep. 281
In this diagnostic episode, Brandon Gano, COO of HumanOp, shares how he helps his clients cut through the noise to discover the only 3 things they need to work on to create the success they want. If you feel frustrated by your people or overwhelmed by your problems, you won’t want to miss this episode!
You will discover:
– Why almost every founder is trying to solve the wrong problem
– Why the secret to your growth isn’t found in more leads, more revenue, or perfect people (and how to find it)
– How simple it is to balance process and people for maximum success
Increase sales through customer service with Johann Diaz – Ep. 279
In this service-driven episode, Johann Diaz, Founder of Service Revolution Academy, shares how he helps his clients boost their sales and profitability by focusing on dramatically improving the quality of their service in the eyes of their customers. If you and your team are tired of the new logo rat race or are frustrated that your company’s service is your industry’s biggest secret, you won’t want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
– How to differentiate even in a commoditized market
– Why you need to stop defining what is valuable and who should define it
– How do you diagnose whether your sales problem is a service problem?
Selling From Stage (Without Selling) with Steve Lowell – Ep. 278
In this impactful episode, Steve Lowell, Co-Founder of S&J Training Solutions Inc., shares how he helps coaches and other professionals leverage keynote speaking and other communication platforms to build their book of business. If you’re a coach or entrepreneur who speaks often (or wants to speak often) but are frustrated that people come up after your talk and sing your praises but don’t hire you, you won’t want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
– Why selling from stage might be the most underrated lead gen strategy for coaches
– How to teach but not overteach by mastering the “tipping point” in your talk
– How to know whether your content is hitting the mark (and growing your business)
From $5M to $50M with Nicco Leone – Ep. 277
In this scalable episode, Nicco Leone, Founder of Nemean Pride, shares how he helps some founders scale from $5 to $50M and some avoid the headache altogether. Suppose you’re questioning whether or not to scale. In that case, if you are quietly frustrated at the constant expectation to grow like crazy (even if it comes from you) or wonder how big your organization should be and how to get it there, this is the episode for you!
You will discover:
– 3 great reasons to scale (and 1,000 bad reasons)
– the difference between a growth business and a lifestyle business that is growing
– The most crucial role of middle management that almost every leadership team overlooks
The Real Job of Every Leader with Isabelle Fortin – Ep. 276
In this human-centered episode, Isabelle Fortin, Owner of Against the Ordinary, dispels several lingering myths surrounding leadership. She shares why we need to be more human-centered as leaders, how to do it, and how to develop your leadership team to do it as well. If you know you need to raise the leadership bar in your organization to improve achieve higher performance and enjoy greater success, you won’t want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
– Why command-and-control structures are so common (and it’s not because of how effective they are)
– Why and how to become a more human-centered leader
– Why the military command-and-control structure isn’t actually command-and-control
From Unseen to Sought-After with Shirin Danesh – Ep. 275
In this transformational episode, Shirin Danesh shares how she helps managers and leaders who are frustrated by their 9-to-5 to achieve more in work and in life. If you’re frustrated by your job and wonder if starting a business could be right for you, you won’t want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
– How to know if you have what it takes to start your own successful business
– The difference between a professional, a manager, and a leader
– How to grow your professional network before you need it
Podcast Booking Status: Open
We are looking for podcast guests, and we want to share your story.
Are you a coach, consultant, or advisor for entrepreneurial organizations? If so, let’s do a great show together – and we can promote you to our audience on all our social media channels, website, and email list.