As Peter Drucker said, “Leadership is defined by results.” That truth still holds, especially in high-performing environments like financial services or entrepreneurial teams, where leaders are measured by impact. Whether it’s revenue growth, recruiting outcomes, culture improvement, or team development, results are the scoreboard. But how we define and achieve those results has evolved. Today’s […]

The shift into fall brings more than cooler weather and back-to-school routines. For high-performing leaders and business owners, it is also one of the best opportunities to pause, reflect, and realign. By September, many professionals feel the weight of the year. Some goals have been achieved. Others are half-done. A few may have been abandoned […]

Clarity, Vision, and Overcoming Skepticism for Ultimate Success Achieving meaningful goals requires more than determination — it calls for clarity, vision, and the ability to navigate the skepticism that inevitably comes with setting and achieving really big goals. By embracing each of these components, you can set yourself up for success, ensuring your goals become […]

I’ve coached hundreds of small business owners, all unique. And yet, I’ve noticed four characteristics that show up regularly in those that achieve their goals. So, I’m going to share with you the four characteristics, or 4 Cs, of goal achievers.   The four characteristics of goal achievers are – clarity, confidence, courage and consistency.  What’s […]

One Year of Conversations on Setting and Achieving Goals August 26th marks Elite Achievement’s one year anniversary! It’s hard to believe I’ve been a podcaster for a year. In honor of this podcasting milestone, I am sharing what I’ve learned through hosting a podcast. Before we jump into these reflections, let’s take a step back […]

with AmyJo Mattheis Hey goal achievers, Kristin here. I recently interviewed a workplace expert on the Elite Achievement podcast who shared how companies can go beyond the buzzwords of diversity and inclusion to create collaborative, innovative and welcoming workplaces. One of the topics we explored was the return to work, as many teams have spent […]

A Discussion on Ambition with Lesle Griessel and Nicole Kalil Hey goal achievers, Kristin here. Recently, I had the privilege of discussing a topic that is near and dear to my heart – ambition. I invited two accomplished and ambitious women I’ve respected and admired for a long time to join me on the Elite […]

with Empowerment Expert Lauren Hornacek Hey goal achievers! Kristen here, and I am wondering, are you working super hard but feeling unfulfilled? Are you chasing your definition of success? Or are you chasing someone else’s definition of success? I recently chatted with Lauren Hornacek, an expert at helping us identify what we really want from […]

How to Improve Communication in Your Personal and Professional Life with Meredith Kasheta Hey goal achievers, Kristin here. On a recent Elite Achievement episode, we talked about one of the most important skills we can grow as business owners, goal achievers, and frankly, as humans. That skill is communication. As someone who studied communication in […]

Hey goal achievers! Are you in a service-based business? If so, I highly recommend you take the time to segment your clients during your goal planning sessions. My three-part formula for goal achievement includes reflecting, brainstorming and planning (you can read more about that here). And part of the reflection process is learning how to assess […]