Why IS Confidence More Important Than Hustle with Dr. Christiane Schroeter

Tough Love Thursday! Is confidence really more important than hustle? How can taking small steps, instead of making big resolutions, get better results in the work place? These and more questions are answered in today’s episode with guest, Dr. Christine Schroeter. Dr. Christiane Schroeter helps leaders build real confidence and move through change with clarity and momentum, one small step at a time. A TEDx speaker, Fulbright Scholar, professor, and bestselling author featured in Business Insider, she hosts the Top 1% Happy Healthy Hustle podcast. Dr. Christiane Schroeter helps leaders do the hardest part of change -actually start. Her work closes the gap between knowing what to do and doing it, so professionals lead with clarity and confidence when the stakes are high.  She came to the US from Germany as a Fulbright Scholar. And without the benefit of having any command of the English language, she earned her Ph.D. in Health Economics, and built her entire career in her second language. Today she is a Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at California Polytechnic State University, where she has taught and advised more than 10,000 students and professionals over 20+ years.  She has spoken on stages across five countries and been featured in Business Insider. Her TEDx talk, How Small Steps Create Big Change, introduces her petite practice® framework... a simple, repeatable system built on small actions that compound into lasting momentum. It anchors her keynotes, her teaching, and her forthcoming book, petite practice®: Small, Steady Steps to a Life of Momentum and Real Change (August 2026).  Christiane also hosts the Happy Healthy Hustle podcast, ranked in the Top 1% globally. On stage and on the mic, she brings research, real leadership experience, and practices audiences can use the same day. Learn more and connect with Dr. Schroeter: https://doctorchristiane.com Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06