In this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, host Pedro sits down with executive coach Dana Zellers to explore how ambitious professionals can grow their careers and businesses without burning out. After more than 20 years in high-pressure corporate roles, including leadership experience at Uber, Dana shares how she transitioned from overworked executive to full-time coach, only to realize that burnout patterns don’t disappear just because you start your own business. They unpack the realities of moving from side hustle to full-time coaching, finding a niche that genuinely energizes you, pricing based on market awareness rather than insecurity, and outsourcing strategically without losing control. Dana also explains why reflection and intentional planning are underrated superpowers in business, the difference between what’s simple versus what’s easy, and why true performance improvement requires coaching the whole person—not just fixing surface-level tactics. If you’re a coach, consultant, or driven professional looking to scale your impact while protecting your energy, this conversation delivers practical insight on building sustainable success through clarity, systems, and smarter decision-making—not longer hours.


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