Kristen discusses her partner-style approach to consulting, helping founders navigate everything from funding milestones and strategic shifts to team development and operational growth. She also explores the lessons she’s learned through athletics, music, and leadership, and explains how tools like the Enneagram and DISC assessments can improve self-awareness and team dynamics. Whether you’re leading a startup, scaling a business, or building a stronger team, this conversation offers valuable insights on creating lasting impact from the inside out.
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:
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 :
✅ 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.
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