The Leadership Advantage: How Internal Growth Drives External Success with Kristen Toth : TMM 185

In this episode, Kristen Toth shares her journey from engineering to leadership coaching and entrepreneurship, revealing her innovative approach to supporting high-growth ventures and fostering internal growth for sustained success. Whether you're a founder, executive, or aspiring leader, Kristen’s insights will inspire you to shift focus inward for exponential impact.Key Topics: Kristen’s transition from engineering to leadership development and scaling businesses The importance of internal systems, culture, and team success over external fixes Her unique 'partner' model—advising, coaching, and implementation depending on client needs Strategies for saying no and focusing on intentional goals for 2023 Her involvement in women’s sports and how athletic skills translate to business leadership Building authentic client relationships through content and investor networks The vision for a curated community space for women entrepreneurs Insights into the Enneagram and DISC personality assessments and how they inform leadership style Practical steps for business owners after funding rounds or strategic shifts   Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and episode overview 00:26 - Kristen’s background and transition from engineering to leadership coaching 01:45 - The mission of Ulu Partners and her work supporting founders 02:36 - Challenges and insights around editing and preparing for podcasting 04:13 - Kristen’s personal journey, education, and board memberships 05:36 - Her role as a professor at the University of Michigan and her dual-location lifestyle 07:44 - The importance of saying yes to the right opportunities and goal setting for 2023 10:05 - Exploring her passion for women’s sports and its leadership lessons 11:30 - Playing rugby, her involvement with women in sports platforms, and upcoming leadership programs 12:53 - The transfer of athletic skills into business and entrepreneurship 13:58 - Playing violin and musical background 14:56 - From engineering to personal development—her curiosity-driven career path 16:28 - The significance of internal team development and building a strong company culture 18:24 - How Kristen supports entrepreneurs through complex scaling and internal systems 19:41 - The importance of internal focus versus external resource expansion 20:10 - Why business owners miss the internal growth opportunities 23:18 - The Enneagram and DISC assessments—Kristen’s self-awareness 25:12 - Her consulting approach—partners, advisories, and implementation 27:34 - Common triggers for entrepreneurs to seek her support—funding, strategy shifts 28:37 - Building authentic outreach and relationships over cold outreach 33:41 - Her business goals for 2023: projects, community-building, and content creation 36:10 - Final thoughts on her multifaceted expertise and future plansResources    Connect with Kristen Toth : https://ulupartners.com   ✅ IF WE WORK TOGETHER, YOU’LL GAIN: ➤ Enhanced intercultural communication and leadership skills. ➤ Strategies for building trust-based client relationships. ➤ Insights into leveraging AI for executive coaching. ➤ Tailored solutions for navigating US-India business dynamics. ✅ WHY IT WORKS: This isn't just another leadership program; it's a partnership focused on results. We use cultural insights, AI, and relationship-building to make strategic decisions that elevate your leadership and business.   ✅ WHAT’S NEEDED TO WORK TOGETHER: ➤ A commitment to intercultural growth and development. ➤ Openness to innovative strategies and AI tools. ➤ A desire to enhance leadership presence and authenticity. ✅ READY FOR THE NEXT STEP? 👍 If you're ready to transform your leadership approach, let’s talk. Schedule a call with us below to get started. 👉 Schedule a call   See you next week on The Marketing Matrix!