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We’ll talk about all things that will make your business better like personal and professional development, leadership, healing, parenting, wellness of your mind, body, and spirit…What?? Not the list you expected?? Tune in and walk with my guests and I on a journey toward improving yourself that will not only get you better business results but will get you the life you want.
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Send us a text Struggling to move your goals—or your team’s goals—forward? In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares actionable strategies for leaders, managers, and business owners to set goals that actually work and follow up effectively to ensure results. You’ll learn how to: Set SMART goals that actually workStay focused on priorities without getting distractedFollow up with your team to move goals from plan to actionCreate accountability without mic...
Send us a text Leadership clarity is the difference between working hard and actually moving the business forward. In this episode, we break down why many capable leaders still feel stuck—and how closing the clarity gap leads to stronger decisions, aligned teams, and sustainable growth. This conversation is for: Business owners who feel stretched but not scalingLeaders and managers navigating complexity and competing prioritiesExecutives who want clearer strategy without more noiseIn this epi...
Send us a text Leadership doesn’t break because people aren’t capable. It breaks when leaders lose themselves in the role. In Episode 84, Kristina Schmitt sits down with Nicole Donnelly of Hello Moxie for a deeply honest conversation about identity, burnout, Working Genius, and the courage to lead from within. This episode will challenge how you define leadership—and invite you into a healthier, more sustainable way forward. 🎧 Listen now and rediscover what leadership was meant to feel like. ...
Send us a text Every January, we tell ourselves: This year will be different. But when motivation fades and life gets real, shame often replaces momentum. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina breaks down why New Year’s resolutions fail—and how to respond when they do. You’ll learn: Why setbacks are normal (and expected)How to coach yourself without shameHow to reassess goals without quittingWhy progress always beats perfectionThis is goal-setting for real humans—a...
Send us a text We’re at Christmas — and this episode is short, practical, and immediately usable. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by goal setting, struggled to execute, or watched goals stall out, this episode is for you. In this Christmas Eve episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt shares the simplest goal-execution process she’s ever used — one that focuses less on planning and more on actually getting things done. You’ll learn: Why goal setting isn’t the problem — ...
Send us a text This season is loud—personally and professionally. But leadership clarity doesn’t come from more noise. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt explores why silence, reflection, and intentional stillness are critical for leaders, business owners, and parents—especially during busy seasons. You’ll learn: Why silence is designed into our human rhythmHow reflection leads to better decisionsPractical ways to build stillness into your daily leadersh...
Send us a text Every leader eventually faces this moment — the moment you realize a team member might not be the right fit. You’re frustrated. You’re drained. You’re questioning yourself. And you’re wondering: “Do I keep helping… or is it time to let them go?” In this episode, Kristina breaks down a practical 3-step framework to help leaders make this gut-wrenching decision with confidence and compassion. You’ll learn: ✔ How to separate feelings from facts ✔ Why your belief about someone’...
Send us a text Ever rush through onboarding because you “don’t have time”? I’ve been there too. But here’s the plot twist: Your new hire isn’t the only one struggling— YOUR WHOLE TEAM feels it. In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden cost of poor onboarding and the 5 steps that will change everything about how you bring people onto your team. If you want smoother transitions, better performance, and less chaos… start here. 👉 Grab your Smooth Start Success Kit for $97 https://www.kristin...
Send us a text This isn’t the “clean your house” part of the conversation. This is the heart of it. In Part 2 of my conversation with Dana K. White, we talk about the emotional side of decluttering— the guilt, the identity ties, the fear of letting go, and the mental load that keeps us overwhelmed. You’ll learn: why some items feel impossible to releasehow to handle guilt-based or sentimental clutterhow “reality checks” build capacity and confidencewhy boundaries and containers matter in busi...
Send us a text What if your struggle with clutter isn’t because you’re lazy, disorganized, or lacking discipline… but because no one ever taught you a method that works for your brain? In this episode, Dana K. White (A Slob Comes Clean) breaks down her game-changing 5-step no-mess decluttering process — the same method that has helped millions finally make real progress without overwhelm. Inside this episode: Why traditional organizing systems failThe difference between shame-based declutteri...
Send us a text Change doesn’t fail because we’re lazy—it fails because something in the equation is missing. In this episode, Kristina breaks down the Beckhard-Harris Formula for Change—and how she used it to redesign her podcast setup (and mindset). When you understand this formula, you stop guessing why things don’t change—and start leading change with confidence. 🎧 Listen and start changing how you approach change. 📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r5jrtN44tZU 🎧Listen here: https://www.b...
Send us a text Change is constant — but leading through it doesn’t have to be chaotic. In this episode of The Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina explores two foundational models for understanding and leading people through change: The Prochaska & DiClemente Stages of ChangeThe Kubler-Ross Change CurveDiscover how to recognize what stage your team is in, how to respond as a leader, and how to prevent burnout and relapse during transformation. 🎧 Listen now to learn how to move from ...
Send us a text What if your next tough conversation could actually build trust, unlock creativity, and spark change? In this episode, Kristina walks you through the GROW model — a practical leadership and coaching framework that helps you turn every problem-solving moment into progress. You’ll learn: 1. How to use the GROW framework in real conversations 2. The one question that unlocks better solutions 3. How to turn feedback into forward momentum 🎧 Watch now and start leading with curiosi...
Send us a text Ever wondered why your team doesn’t follow through—no matter how clear you are? It’s not your communication. It’s not your expectations. It’s the lack of consistent consequences. In this episode of The Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt breaks down the ABC Model of Leadership—Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence—and why consistency in feedback, both positive and corrective, builds stronger teams and lasting trust. 🎧 Tune in to learn: How to use the ABC mode...
Send us a text Ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns — in leadership, business, or life? In this episode, Kristina Schmitt breaks down one of the most powerful frameworks ever created: Thoughts → Feelings → Behaviors → Results. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset, identify the thoughts holding you back, and create real change that lasts. 💡 Topics Covered: How your thoughts shape your leadership outcomesWhy “fake it till you make it” only works short-termHow to reverse-en...
Send us a text Leaders everywhere preach empowerment—but most miss the mark. Why? Fear of letting go, lack of clarity, and unclear expectations. In this episode, Kristina Schmitt shares how to move beyond the buzzword and create empowered teams that thrive. ✅ Discover the #1 leadership tool to make empowerment work ✅ Learn the fears that hold leaders back—and how to overcome them ✅ Get practical steps for building clarity in delegation 🎧 Don’t just talk about empowerment. Do it right. 📺Watch ...
Send us a text Leadership doesn’t have to be lonely. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt unpacks the power of community—why leaders need it, how to build it, and what it means for both business and personal growth. 👉 What you’ll discover in this episode: Why leaders carry more weight than they’re designed to holdThe 3 keys to finding and building the right community (Be Intentional, Be a Joiner, Be Selective)Why “the average of the 5 people you spend the ...
Send us a text When life gets overwhelming, decisions become harder. Whether at work, in leadership, or at home, clarity often feels out of reach. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt sits down with Amy Day, a Stanford-trained decision educator and co-creator of the VIDA Method. The VIDA (Values, Internal Operating System, Decision Process, Action) Method harnesses the latest neuroscience research to provide a clear, step-by-step guide to better decision...
Send us a text ❌ False harmony. ❌ Passive “it’s fine.” ❌ Side-bar gossip. These are the signs of a team avoiding conflict—and it’s holding them back. In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt breaks down how leaders can mine for conflict: creating safe, productive space for arguments that build trust, buy-in, and real results. 👉 Discover how to stop fearing conflict, and start using it to transform your team. 📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ct8GExPrtQw ...
Send us a text Ever been on a team that started strong but quickly hit walls of conflict, confusion, or silence? At first, everyone’s excited. But then—expectations clash, tensions rise, and suddenly it feels like you’re stuck instead of moving forward. The truth? Every team goes through these phases. The difference between a team that thrives and a team that falls apart… is leadership. In this episode of Business Building Blocks, I unpack the 5 stages of team development—forming, storming,...
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