Cultivating Playful Leadership Mindset for Thriving Teams with One Vision, One Voice. A Conversation with Kirsten Johnson. (Epi. # 192)

Guest Bio:Kirsten Johnson is an International Fitness Expert with over 35 years of experience managing high-end fitness clubs in California and Europe. She is currently a senior manager at The Bay Club and specializes in Group Fitness Management. Kirsten is known for her creativity in developing new and trendsetting classes and was awarded as NIKE Elite Trainer Germany and received the Equinox ‘Haute Couture’ award. She loves teaching classes herself, and she currently teaches Yoga, Pilates, Barre, and Dance at the Bay Club.Guest Site: http://www.kirstenjohnsonfit.com/Are you ready to elevate your leadership game and create a team that thrives on positivity and creativity? In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Kirsten Johnson, a psychologist-turned-fitness leader with over 40 years of experience in management and team building.Kirsten shares her journey from Hamburg, Germany to Silicon Valley, where she's now a senior leader managing a team of 70 instructors. She reveals how her background in psychology, martial arts, and yoga has shaped her unique approach to leadership.Here's what you'll discover in this inspiring conversation:The power of cultivating a playful work environment to boost creativity and productivityHow meditation and yoga can enhance your leadership skills and decision-makingStrategies for creating a unified team voice while nurturing individual talentsThe importance of listening and adapting your leadership style based on feedbackTips for building a resilient team that can thrive even during challenging times like COVID-19Kirsten's insights on fostering a positive team culture and leading with joy are applicable across industries. Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to take on a leadership role, this episode is packed with practical wisdom to help you create a thriving, supportive work environment."When we enjoy something, then we thrive. So I believe that when we create an environment of joy, wherever you are, people feel more attracted to it." - Kirsten JohnsonStaying sharp outside & grounded within?Live a mindfully integrated life. 2 free spaces for the spiritual solopreneur.Amplify You™ Masterclass — practical AI skills for visibility and business:Collective Consciousness Circle — pause, meditate, reconnect What's really running underneath — inside you, and inside your business?Grab the Quizzes: two free 5-minute tools for the spiritual solopreneur. One names your natural pause archetype, the inner compass you lead from. The other exposes your systems state — where friction is quietly draining you. Two lenses. One clear view of who you are and how you work.Level up with PodMatch Match with your ideal podcast guest or hostSPI (Smart Passive Income) Earn smart passive income while you relax or work! Connect with ConvertKitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.✨ The conversation doesn't stop here AI strategy. Mindfulness practice. And a lot more than fits in an episode.👉 Subscribe to the OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter