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Immigrant ConversationsMotherhood and Migration with Marcela Rada Trujillo & Kerstin KirchsteigerIn this special Mother’s Day episode of Immigrant Conversations, host Mehran sits down with Marcela Rada Trujillo and Kerstin Kirchsteiger— two inspiring immigrant professionals and mothers — for an honest fireside chat about the realities of raising children in a new country.
We explore the unexpected freedoms of parenting outside cultural norms, the heartbreak of raising kids far from extended family, and the emotional toll of navigating motherhood in intercultural relationships .
While immigrant mothers carry a huge burden at the moment, in the spirit of Mother’s Day, this episode is a celebration: of strength, resilience, and beauty in reclaiming your sto...2025-05-1154 min
The DesignDash PodcastEpisode 29: Kerstin KirchsteigerHey design dashers, today, we're diving deep into a conversation that every ambitious woman needs to hear. We had the incredible pleasure of chatting with Kerstin Kirchsteiger, the powerhouse behind the Work-Life Flow Podcast, a guest who knows exactly what it means to walk that fine line between ambition and burnout, and let us tell you – she did not hold back!
If you’ve ever felt like you’re on the verge of burnout, if you’re tired of juggling a million things and feeling like you’re not doing any of them well – this episode is your permiss...2024-09-2736 min
Thriving in IntersectionalityBuilding your network from scratch, tools for a career change, and making the leap to a position in a new industry with Kerstin KirchsteigerIn this episode, Lola speaks to Kerstin Kirchsteiger, PhD, a Scientist turned Executive Coach for ambitious women who want to break through the glass ceiling AND enjoy a fulfilling family life, guilt-, and burn-out free. Motherhood taught her the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Leadership in the home and she became a GENOS-certified EI practitioner and CEC-certified executive coach.
She has worked with international clients from Leaders Lounge Australia, Boeing Leadership Network, Thermo Fisher, and EDF Renewables amongst others.
In this episode, we discuss:
How starting a family and shifting your focus can...2024-01-2543 min
Work-Life FlowWorking Daughter: Caring for Your Aging Parents While Building a Career with Liz O’DonnellIn today’s episode, my guest Liz O'Donnell shares how her becoming the primary caregiver to her parents made her realize the lack of support caregivers face in the corporate space. This is how her company Working Daughters came to life. Liz debunks some of the myths regarding caregiving and shares her experience of how companies can properly support caregivers. Liz and I also talk about how to prepare yourself and your parents for future caregiving responsibilities. My contribution as an Executive Coach for high-achieving Women is to help them reach their leadership goals while bala...2022-07-2639 min
The Balanced Parent Podcast122: How to Ask for What You Need in Any Relationship with Kerstin KirchsteigerI don't know about you, but as a mom and a wife, I often get the message that I need simply need to stop being a martyr and ask for what I need if I want a more balanced or fulfilling life.
Seriously, the biggest hurdle most of the moms and couples that I work run into is NOT that they don't ask for what they need, and it's NOT that they don't have a partner who is actively looking to support them (most of us do!); it's that they don't actually KNOW what...2022-06-1445 min
Peaceful WorldschoolingEpisode 26: Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Kerstin KirchsteigerWelcome to Episode 26 of the Peaceful Worldschooling Podcast. Today, I have the privilege and honor of introducing you to Dr. Kerstin Kirchsteiger. Kerstin is a scientist, emotional intelligence coach, and unschooling mother of two. In this episode, we discuss a wide variety of topics such as: attachment parenting, emotional intelligence, meeting your needs, dealing with uncomfortable emotions, unschooling a child with dyslexia, and more!
2:30 - Can you share with us about you, your family, and your story?
5:55 - What is emotional intelligence and how did you get interested in that topic?
9:50 - How does emotional...2022-05-241h 09Work-Life FlowHow to Be More Confident in Your Financial Decisions with Jenifer SapelIn today’s episode, my guest Jenifer Sapel and I are talking about all things investing. We chat about the common misconception that women are not financially savvy and how that has come to be. Jennifer shares that statistically speaking women get better rates of return on investment than men but often feel less confident about it.Listen in for some best practices in financial planning and how to have the often dreaded conversations about money with your partner/spouse. What we’re talking about…How to become more confident with yo...2022-04-2838 min
The Refreshed Moms PodcastThe Parenting Well Series - Using Family Meetings to Get the Help You Need at Home with Dr. Kerstin KirchsteigerIf you've ever stood and glared at your husband or child in contempt while they sat peacefully in the living room relaxing after a day of work or school while you sweat away in the kitchen over a meal - that they may or may not eat - after your own full day of work (and in my case right now work AND school), honey, you ain't alone.Don't you wish everyone in that living room would look up and notice those droplets of sweat on your brow?Wouldn't it be amazing to see them...2022-03-2553 minWork-Life FlowReimagining Working Mom’s Support Post CoVid with Mychelle FernandezIn today’s episode my guest Mychelle Fernandez shares how her experience as a working mom led her to start her non-profit called Working Moms Tribe. We chat about what changes moms need to see in the workplace aside from flexibility in order to feel well and be most productive. Mychelle and I explore reasons why moms often are the last ones to invest in themselves. Lastly, she shares how her V.I.B.E. framework can help working moms create a life they love.Book a Strategy Call....2022-03-1530 minWork-Life FlowInternational Women's Day 2022 #BreakTheBiasWelcome to the Work-Life Flow podcast with a short and sweet special episode for International Women’s Day and their motto #BreakTheBias.Book a Strategy call As you know, this podcast has morphed and I like to say that it is part of my journey of finding who I can best serve. At the onset of the pandemic, I felt the urge to help parents create a family team and look at education through the lens of life. While my desire to serve and help was strong, I think moms we...2022-03-0805 min
Love Your Life Show: Personal Growth, Mindset, + Habits for Busy MomsEmotional Intelligence with Kerstin KirchsteigerEmotional Intelligence:
What is it?
How can you bring it into your house and your relationships in a way that really helps you?
Listen in to this episode with EI expert Kerstin Kirchsteiger. She taught emotional intelligence to corporations and now helps women use it to bring ease to their everyday lives!
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Love Your Life Show: Personal Growth, Mindset, + Habits for Busy MomsEmotional Intelligence with Kerstin KirchsteigerEmotional Intelligence: What is it? How can you bring it into your house and your relationships in a way that really helps you? Listen in to this episode with EI expert Kerstin Kirchsteiger. She taught emotional intelligence to corporations and now helps women use it to bring ease to their everyday lives! ⭐️Find all links and resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://smbwell.com/186 ⭐️See if the Love Your Life School is open for enrollment here: http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com ⭐️Did you love this episode? Make...2022-03-0251 minWork-Life FlowGardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory for Personal and Professional Development with Stephanie KesslIn today’s episode, my guest Stephanie Kessl and I chatted about the concept of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and how we can become more self-aware of ourselves. This concept can help us identify our strengths and open the way to personal and professional growth. Stephanie is the founder of a free online community called Best Vibes Village and a paid membership for those who would like to take a deeper dive into self-discovery and lifelong learning.4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids, so They Can Get Ready on Their Own and Learn Executive Function Skills, While You Si...2022-03-0136 min
Mother Daughter Connections®95_How To Build A Work-Life Flow Balance Within Your Family (w/ Kerstin Kirchsteiger)On today's episode, I'm joined by Kerstin Kirchsteiger, Host of the Work Life Flow podcast. Kerstin and I have a raw and honest discussion about her early years growing up in a difficult and emotionally distant mother-daughter relationship and how it affects her relationship now as her mom (& dad) age her life as a mom of two children how she developed her "flow" as a mom leader in her family and community …and a WHOLE LOT MORE! _____________________________________ CONNECT with Kerstin on Social Media at: @Kerstin_Kirc...2022-02-2152 minWork-Life FlowWhen Work is Play - On Educational Freedom through Unschooling with Angela HardersIn today’s episode, my guest Angela Harders and I explore what happens when play is work or work is play.Angela shares how she overcame the struggle of having to choose between being a great teacher and being the mom she wanted to be for her daughter. Her background in teaching made her question whether unschooling was possible, but she followed her daughter’s lead and started realizing that it was absolutely beautiful how her curiosity unfolded. This is what led her to form Peaceful Worldschoolers and an umbrella organization for families (PMA) who would like to h...2022-02-1533 minWork-Life FlowFinding Synergy in Work and Family Life with Christelle PillotIn today’s episode, my guest Christelle Pillot and I discuss how being a multicultural family comes with its own set of challenges but also opens the doors to redefining your values and creating your family culture. She shares her journey leaving behind a career in Engineering to become a Life & Career Coach. Her experience having to gap different expectations from French colleagues and German clients fueled her interest in helping moms go back to work after child-rearing breaks. She helps working moms live in alignment, have a fulfilling career, and enjoy family time as well. ...2022-02-0141 minWork-Life FlowExciting News about the Work-Life Flow PodcastAnd just like that we’re in 2022, wait we’re already halfway through the first month of the New Year! How did that happen?!? …anyways, today I wanted to share a few updates about my work and the Work-Life flow podcast. My hard work of showing up consistently and bringing real-life stories and experiences to you has gained me some incredible opportunities for collaborations. The first collaboration that I formed was with Kease International and I became a partner coach for their Leader’s Lounge membership. This means I have been preparing masterclasses for their members a...2022-01-1807 minWork-Life FlowExploring Music as a Form of Self Care and Way of Creating Connection with Jennifer BlissIn today’s episode, Jennifer and I explore how to invite more music into your life even if you’ve never played an instrument. Her approach to music is all about self-care and connection-building moments by “strumming your soundtrack and serenading the world”. Her stories of professional caregivers learning songs that light up their patients, a little girl composing her own song, and many more are just beautiful reminders of letting go of perfection and playing music for fun.We also talk about how we don’t have to become an expert in everything, but rather keep the love o...2022-01-0433 minWork-Life FlowHow to Build Your Village when You Feel like a “Solo Mom” with Jessica NagyIn today’s episode, my guest Jessica Nagy and I explore the issue of isolation and lack of support in motherhood. She recognized that many moms feel like “solo moms” running the household and family on their own without spousal support. How the interpretation of scripture has led to moms trying to live up to an impossible standard, leaving them feeling that they are not enough. Jessica shares her vision of creating the proverbial village for moms with a network of women within 150 mi of each other in Canada and the continental US so that they could help each other with p...2021-12-2133 min
The Conscious Family ProjectBeing a Leader in Your Homeschool with Kerstin Kirchsteiger, PhDKerstin Kirchsteiger is a Scientist turned Life & Leadership Coach. She offers coaching that includes tools of Emotional Intelligence, Respectful Parenting and Leadership Tools that help her clients find their Flow, AND give them tools to create thriving relationships and a successful career. To connect with Kerstin:https://www.instagram.com/kerstin_kirchsteiger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/worklifeflow https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-life-flow/id1536599428 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkirchsteiger/www.kerstinkirchsteiger.com2021-12-1534 minWork-Life FlowBuilding your Family Team and Creating Memorable Moments while Cooking with Katie KimballIn today’s episode, my guest Katie Kimball and I explore our role to recognize when our kids are ready for new skills and then to offer opportunities to practice these new skills. We explore the concept of age-appropriate versus developmentally ready and how to recognize when your kids are a different new skill. We also talk about why the kitchen is a great place to start not only by teaching life skills that build confidence but also lead to healthier eating habits. I share how her course has helped my family teach these kitchen skills and how...2021-12-0739 minWork-Life FlowHow to Bring more Calm into Your Life and Business with Claire CrumIn today’s episode, my guest Claire shares her view on the foundations of running a business. Interestingly, we concurred that even for our family life, we benefit immensely from declaring our vision and values. As Claire shares, it becomes our Northstar and we can measure whether or not our actions are bringing us closer or not. We also chat about intentional planning and how it can free us up for the holiday season. Lastly, we talk about strategies for productivity and a better work-life balance. 4 Must-Have Checklists so Your Kids can Get Ready on Thei...2021-11-2336 min
Raising a Powerful GirlMothering through Leadershipoin us on this weeks podcast episode where we talk about Mothering through leadership, raising highly sensitive children and so much more. Kerstin Kirchsteiger is a Scientist turned Life & Leadership Coach. The emotional rollercoaster that motherhood took her on, led her to leave science and dive deep into the study of Emotional Intelligence and she became a GENOS certified practitioner. Her journey of motherhood and entrepreneurship made it clear that work-life integration is a topic most working, homeschooling moms struggle with. Leveraging her analytical nature combined with my understanding for individualized solutions, she has created a system for...2021-11-1752 minWork-Life FlowMoney Matters - Becoming Debt Free when You Have a Family with Katy AlmstromIn today’s episode, my guest Katy shares her journey to becoming debt-free and how she now helps families become sustainably debt-free. She explains that getting clear on a near-term and long-term vision for their finances is the first step to becoming debt-free. The next step would be to simplify your accounts and cards. We explore how our money stories inform our financial decisions and how to recognize our spending habits so that we can create the money future we want. When working with families her focus is on open and honest communication. ...2021-11-0927 minWork-Life FlowMama, Cut Yourself some Slack - On Self-Compassion in Motherhood with Laura Froyen, PhDIn today’s episode, my guest Laura Froyen and I explore the world of positive parenting and self-compassion. The more we talked, the more parallels with emotional intelligence and leadership qualities we could identify. We explored how we need to really let our emotions wash over ourselves, and not stuff them down. We also talked about how we need to stop beating ourselves up when we make a mistake and what to do when it happens.We talked about how we need to let everyone in the family figure out their own relationship and avoid get...2021-10-2648 minWork-Life FlowHow to Have a Healthy Co-Parenting Relationship withNicole LupushanskyIn today’s episode, my guest Nicole Lupushansky and I explore the world of respectful co-parenting after divorce and why it is important for the child’s overall well-being. In our conversation, we realized that even in ongoing partnerships or marriages, the same friction points can arise when two parents have a different view on parenting. We dive into why we need to learn to step back and let our children and their fathers build and define their own relationships. 4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids to Get Ready on Their Own, So You Can Sit Back...2021-10-1228 minWork-Life FlowHow to Raise Critical Thinkers in Your Homeschool with Julie BogartIn today’s episode my guest Julie Bogart and I talk about the importance of getting to know your children and letting them explore their interests even if it doesn’t look like “learning”. We chat about our roles as guides (leaders) and how to make their dreams a reality. In anything they do, we will be able to identify learning that’s happening if we dare to look.Julie shares stories of her children’s vastly different interests and they have become her fondest memories of their childhood. Julie shares that when she needed time to grief her di...2021-09-281h 14