Ep. 70 Culture as Catalyst: Building Impactful Businesses with Heart

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk welcomes Carolin Zeitler, founder of the Impact Collective, for a conversation about “leading with love” in business. Carolin explores how a values-driven company culture fuels growth and why purpose-driven entrepreneurs face their own set of challenges. She delves into the power of self-reflection for effective leadership and underscores the importance of collaboration over competition and highlights the inner work required to achieve outward success.Bio:Carolin has spent the last 15 years coaching purpose-driven entrepreneurs and startup founders, helping them build sustainable leadership habits, high-trust cultures, and businesses that make a real impact. A serial entrepreneur herself, she has launched and led a few ventures, including a women’s empowerment initiative in the Middle East that touched thousands of lives.Her work is all about connection, collaboration, and courageous action—guiding leaders to create lighter, more efficient workflows and cultures where people thrive. She has coached over 3,000 clients across the globe, facilitated masterminds for social innovators, and advised organizations on leadership, business modeling, and culture design.Carolin doesn’t just talk about impact—she lives it. Whether she’s building businesses in unexpected places, riding across Africa on a motorbike, or challenging leaders to reimagine how they work, she’s constantly pushing boundaries. Her vision? To inspire millions to run businesses in more inclusive, future-conscious, and impact-driven ways.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carolin-zeitler Website: www.theimpactcollective.love Connect with me:Spotlight to Scale: Spotlight to Scale BlueprintLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/