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Elite Achievement116. Rewriting Your Success Story: How Internal Pressure Blocks Elite Achievement with Kelli TowersWhat if the pressure you put on yourself is actually making success harder to achieve? This thought-provoking question opens a powerful conversation between host Kristin Burke and guest Kelli Towers, a coach who specializes in helping high achievers pursue success in ways that feel aligned, sustainable, and fulfilling.The distinction between internal pressure and internal drive emerges as a crucial insight for anyone pursuing elite achievement. As Kelli explains, pressure often feels "muddy" and lacks clarity, while drive stems from a clear vision and purpose. This difference manifests physically – tightness in the body, shallow breathing, and what Ke...2025-03-2732 minElite Achievement98. Strategies for Alleviating Overwhelm and Cultivating Company Culture with Michèle HeckenCould your childhood dreams hold the key to your current happiness and success? Join us as Michèle Hecken, an expert in guiding high-performing leaders, shares her insights on how reflecting on early aspirations can help business owners reduce burnout and align their personal aspirations with their business goals.If you’re wondering how to balance growth and company culture, Michèle highlights the need for leaders to evolve alongside their companies. By focusing on growth beyond mere revenue, we delve into how creating a clear life plan can ensure your business serves your life, not the othe...2024-06-1344 minElite Achievement97. The Mid-Year Goal Check-In: Transform Your Business with Goal Reflection and Strategic RecalibrationWelcome to an episode that's not just about reflection, but a reinvestment in your success story. Have you ever wondered why some businesses flourish at the end of the year while others flounder? This episode is your guide to the mid-year check-in for reflection and recalibration, specifically tailored for service-based business owners. I'll walk you through the transformative power of this practice and navigate the four common goal scenarios you might be in, from crushing it to not having set any yet. The mid-year check-in is about recognizing that it's never too late to define or redefine y...2024-05-2312 minElite Achievement96. Armand Farrokh on Shattering Sales Records, Mastering Outreach, and Cultivating an Abundance MindsetGet ready to shatter your sales glass ceiling! Sales expert Armand Farrokh shares his journey of how a career shift at Northwestern Mutual transitioned him into the world of high-stakes sales, where he took a company's earnings from humble beginnings to $10 million. You'll travel with us on his transition from the relentless grind of management consulting to becoming a celebrated sales representative within the vibrant fintech scene.We'll tackle the traps that can ensnare even the most industrious among us, including a narrow focus on select prospects or ineffective communication strategies. Armand also shares the strategies behind...2024-05-1440 minElite Achievement95. Mastering Prospecting ConfidenceStruggle with shouting your own praises from the rooftops? You're not alone. Join me as we confront the often-dreaded task of self-promotion in the entrepreneurial world. We're not just talking about the mechanics here; we're digging deep into the psychological battleground where fears of judgment and imposter syndrome loom large. Real entrepreneurs from various stages of their careers open up about their personal battles with these common enemies, offering both solace and proof that overcoming these fears is a shared journey. By placing the spotlight on the need to celebrate self-promotion itself, we aim to transform trepidation into a...2024-04-2520 minElite Achievement94. Life Beyond the Grind with Matt Granados | Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape and Personal FulfillmentHave you ever wondered what it takes to trade a stable 9-to-5 for the roller coaster of entrepreneurship? This episode features Matt Granados, an inspirational entrepreneur who transformed a teenage dream of DJing into a successful business empire. Matt's tale is a raw and honest depiction of the entrepreneurial journey, moving beyond the sparkly veneer of social media to showcase the hard work, intentionality, and resilience that's essential for true success. He shares pivotal moments when he chose the path of risk and passion over the predictability of formal education, and why that has made all the difference.2024-04-1149 minElite Achievement93. The Art of Entrepreneurial Balance and Vision with Derek WeberHave you ever considered that stumbling upon new challenges could be the very sign that your business is thriving? Tune into this episode with Derek Weber, the visionary President of goBrandgo! Derek's compelling narrative, from his serendipitous start-up of a college t-shirt business to becoming a beacon for business leaders, supports the fact that the magnitude of the problems you face is a testament to your growth. His account of adopting a rock climber’s mindset, focusing on giving your all rather than giving up, will encourage you to view difficulties as stepping stones to success.Running ma...2024-03-2850 minElite Achievement92. Cultivating an Unstoppable Business Mindset, Conquering Fear, and Overcoming Limiting BeliefsDo you ever wonder what's holding you back from the pinnacle of success? Transformative insights await in this episode as I unravel the secrets to an unstoppable business mindset, sharing personal hurdles and client triumphs that shed light on the power of our thoughts. We kick things off by tackling the fear and risk-taking necessary for growth, drawing from keynote revelations and the eye-opening research of psychologist Carol Dweck on fixed vs. growth mindsets. Listen in to hear how we can turn the tide on the negative and repetitive patterns that shape our actions and outcomes, and hear firsthand...2024-03-1425 minElite Achievement91. Padric Scott's Playbook for Financial Growth and Mentorship InfluenceImagine navigating the high-stakes transition from NFL stardom to the pinnacle of finance. That's the extraordinary path of Padric Scott, whose tale of triumph we cover in this episode of Elite Achievement. As the founder of Crossroad Capital Partners, Padric takes us behind the scenes of his incredible shift from athletic glory to financial wizardry, sharing how he applied the skills of pattern recognition and stress testing from the gridiron to the world of wealth management.Step into the powerhouse mentorship circle that helped shape Padric’s career, including insights from finance legends and lessons on embracing a...2024-02-2244 minElite Achievement90. Harnessing Morning Routines for Success with Jess StenzelEver felt overwhelmed by the incessant hustle of achieving your dreams? Jess and I are here to share the secret sauce for success that doesn't come at the cost of your well-being. We're peeling back the layers on how starting your day with gratitude and abundance can be a game-changer. It's not just about ticking off tasks on your morning checklist; it's about finding a rhythm that energizes your soul and sets you up to tackle the day with a renewed sense of purpose. We reminisce about our growth journeys and discuss how to live a life brimming with...2024-02-0841 minElite Achievement89. Transform Yourself to Transform Your BusinessAre you ready to achieve success in your business? Join me as I uncover the power of personal growth and its impact on business goals. But what happens when personal growth leads to unexpected challenges? Tune in to find out.In this episode, you’ll be able to:Discover the secrets to personal growth for business success and unlock your full potential.Learn the art of setting and honoring personal goals to drive your business forward.Harness the power of accountability in achieving your goals and watch your business thrive.Create a personalized development plan to su...2024-01-2512 minElite Achievement88. Top Business Lessons Learned in 2023This is one of my favorite episodes of the year – I am sharing the top business lessons I learned in 2023. Although this is the fourth time I’ve recorded this type of episode, this year is the first time I’ve released it in the New Year, after I’ve gone through my goal setting process and what I want to achieve in this next quarter. In the past, I’ve put pressure on myself to release this type of episode before the year ends, but in 2023 I decided to let go of that pressure, focus on the launch of my new...2024-01-1117 minElite Achievement87. Behind the Scenes Insights on Creating the Goal Setting Success CourseYou might remember me talking about my desire to create a course back in episode 77 of Elite Achievement. I kept feeling the nudge to create a course on goal setting that you can buy at any time to support your journey to achieve your goals. Well, I did it! Last week I launched my first online course, Goal Setting Success, and in this episode I take you behind the scenes on what it was like to go through this experience. For more information on the Goal Setting Success Course and how to register now, check out the links at...2023-12-2116 minElite Achievement86. All About Goals Part Two: How to Achieve ThemWhile last week’s episode was all about how to set goals, this week we are focusing on how to achieve them as we get ready for the launch of my Goal Setting Success Course! I asked my social media audience what the hardest part about achieving goals was for them. All of the answers I received centered around tracking, accountability, time management, and motivation. A very special thank you to all of you who answered my questions on social media around goals! Without your thoughts and responses I wouldn’t have been able to put together these last two...2023-11-1623 minElite Achievement85. All About Goals Part One: How to Set ThemToday’s episode of Elite Achievement is focused on how to set and achieve your goals. I polled my social media audience and asked them questions surrounding goal setting and the hardest part of achieving their goals – and their responses fascinated me! This episode is meant to give you some guidance around setting goals and provide a reminder that we really do have the answers within ourselves. Effective goal setting requires you to slow down and take the time to reflect. And remember, goal setting is a practice that can be improved over time!Highlights:2023-11-0927 minElite Achievement84. Researched Based Facts on What Is Really Keeping Women from Rising In the Ranks with Daryl KlumpIt is proven that firms with more women in senior positions are more profitable, more socially responsible, and provide safer, higher quality customer experiences. Today’s conversation with Daryl Klump, director of the Northwestern Mutual West Texas offices, will inspire you to think about the organization you are building and whether or not you’re creating an environment that allows women to thrive. Daryl has over a decade of experience in the male dominated financial services industry and she has her doctoral degree in organizational change and leadership. She shares her research findings with us and what she has lear...2023-10-2638 minElite Achievement83. You Are Only Out When Your Stop Swinging with Elliot KallenDo you wonder how a CEO of three different successful companies also has the time to write an Amazon bestselling book? Well, today’s guest Elliot Kallen shares exactly how he did just that. Elliot is the CEO of Prosperity Financial Group; a financial advising group that focuses on their client’s quality of life in retirement. In my interview with Elliot, he explains the most effective way to gain new clients and you’ll walk away from this episode knowing how to develop your own raving fans. Elliot also shares the personal story behind why he started his own ch...2023-10-1236 minElite AchievementThriving as a Business Leader: Developing Self-Awareness for Success with Julie MendenDo you want to become a more effective leader by increasing your self-awareness? Are you searching for the solution that will help you achieve this desired outcome? Look no further, because Julie Menden will be sharing the key to unlocking your potential as a leader. By developing self-awareness, you will gain the ability to lead with greater effectiveness and impact. Get ready to discover the path to enhanced leadership skills and mindset, leading to a transformational result in your business.Highlights:00:06:07 - Building confidence as a leader00:09:00 - The power of mindset work2023-09-2840 minElite AchievementMastering Goal Achievement: Unlocking the Secrets of Effective PlanningDoes this sound familiar? You set ambitious goals, but somehow they always seem out of reach. You've been told to simply work harder or push through to achieve your dreams. Yet, despite your efforts, you're left feeling frustrated, exhausted, and stuck in a cycle of disappointment. It's time to break free from this ineffective action and the pain it brings. It's time to embrace the power of effective planning for goal achievement.Highlights:1:41 - The importance of tracking to achieve your goals4:09 - Learning how a Bounce Back Plan can save you2023-09-1412 minElite AchievementElite Achievement 3 Year AnniversaryIt’s Elite Achievement’s third-year anniversary! Join me as I reflect on my personal journey as a podcaster, sharing insights and experiences that have helped small business owners in service-based industries grow themselves and their businesses over the past 3 years. We’ll dive into the significance of taking prompt action and fostering self-assurance, as well as how to nurture growth and maturity in the podcasting space. You will also learn more about uncovering the importance of having a supportive network and clear accountability during the goal-setting process.Highlights:00:02:04 - Investing in Podcasting00:06:31 - Find...2023-08-2430 minElite AchievementFrom Burnout to Boundaries: How Shayla Ackerman Transformed Her LifeHave you ever felt like you were sprinting through life, only to crash headfirst into an unyielding obstacle? Shayla Ackerman certainly did. Her story is a heart-wrenching tale of burnout: the kind that no amount of success or hustle could shield her from. But here's the twist: instead of letting burnout consume her, Shayla took a leap of faith and embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing. What she found along the way will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about success and well-being. Stay tuned to uncover the extraordinary path Shayla forged towards reclaiming her...2023-08-1034 minElite AchievementWhere Are They Now with Shannon WileyAre you looking for ways to become a better leader? In this episode, we reconnect with one of our past guests Shannon Wiley who shares her journey to becoming a Managing Director and how she has achieved her goals. Shannon also discusses the importance of creating allies and visibility in leadership roles.Highlights:2:43 - Tell us what a district is and what a managing director does in financial services?9:10 - It can be so challenging as a business owner if we focus on the wrong things.18:10 - Why celebrating milestones is...2023-07-2743 minElite AchievementAchievement Mindset: 3 Tips to Reach Your GoalsDo you ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to achieving your goals? Do you find that you’re telling yourself a story that you can’t do something? If so, you’re not alone.We’ve all been there. However, what if I told you that you can actually develop an achievement mindset and start to make progress towards your goals? In this episode, I share my journey to create a course on goal setting, inspired by Amy Porterfield's new book, Two Week Notice. Highlights:2:30 - Negative thoughts ta...2023-07-1314 minElite AchievementReinventing Yourself as an Entrepreneur: Vivian Weyll's StoryDo you want to become a successful entrepreneur who can overcome any obstacle with ease? If so, Vivian Weyll has the solution for you. By mastering the power of mindset, you too can join the ranks of resilient entrepreneurs who achieve success through their mental toughness and unwavering determination.Highlights:11:24 - Why would I take myself, my work ethic, my energy, my talent and build somebody else’s dream, when I can do that and build my dream? And when I can do that and help other people build their dreams?18:04 - It co...2023-06-2246 minElite AchievementRedefining Success: Avril Habetz on Embracing Femininity in BusinessIf you're feeling frustrated and undervalued despite putting in extra effort to overcome unconscious bias and achieve higher leadership, then you are not alone! My special guest is Avril Habetz. Avril is a pioneer in the financial services industry and the first woman to become a Managing Partner at Northwestern Mutual in New Orleans. With over 15 years of experience, Avril has worked her way up from a Managing Partner's Executive Assistant to her current role, leading offices across Louisiana and Mississippi. She is a strong advocate for women in business, sharing her insights on overcoming unconscious bias and building...2023-06-0828 minElite AchievementUnlocking Ambition with Lesle Griessel: Personal & Professional GrowthAre you a working mother who also prioritizes personal growth? Do you feel like you've tried everything to achieve your goals, but nothing seems to work? Have you been told to prioritize work over family or sacrifice one for the other? If you're tired of feeling stuck and unfulfilled, it's time to learn real strategies that actually work. Today’s guest, Lesle Griessel, is a powerhouse in the world of leadership and personal development. She shares her journey of becoming a better leader and how she is helping women honor their ambition while navigating the challenges of work-life integration an...2023-05-2540 minElite AchievementUnlocking Success: 4 Essential Support Systems for Goal AchievementJust when I thought I had to achieve success alone, a twist in my story showed me the power of asking for help. This unexpected realization changed everything, and I discovered the surprising impact that coaching can have on achieving my goals. But what led me to this game-changing discovery for my personal and professional goals? Listen to this episode to find out!In this episode, you’ll discover how to:Leverage the power of a reliable support network to streamline your goal achievement process.Explore various support alternatives – including podcasts, scheduled check-ins, collaborative learning, and expe...2023-05-1116 minElite AchievementMastering the Fear of Numbers with Crystalynn SheltonIt’s not often that I meet someone who says they love accounting, but today’s guest truly does! When Crystalynn Shelton thought her taxing 70-hour work weeks would never let up, an unexpected opportunity presented itself: a chance to transform her career, and the lives of small business owners, by teaching them the power of bookkeeping. Little did she know this new venture would not only prove successful, but also reveal a passion that she never knew she had – and we think some of Crystalynn’s passion for accounting and setting your finances up for success will rub off on y...2023-04-2731 minElite AchievementUnlock Authentic Prospecting with Jennifer Hensley: Expert Tips for GrowthIf you’re in business for yourself, you have sales goals. But that doesn’t mean you always feel confident about how to achieve them. I invited fellow coach Jennifer Hensley onto the podcast to share her best tips for setting your sales goals up for success. She is a sales expert, especially in the financial services field, and I know you’ll feel more confident about hitting your sales goals after listening.Highlights:7:16 - “My goal is that business owners have a lead generation plan that provides that flexibility and gives them options.”16:45...2023-04-1338 minElite Achievement3 Goal Review Processes That WorkWe’re closing in on the end of Q1 and that means it’s worth it to review our goals, where we’re at, and what to plan for Q2. I personally find this practice so helpful, so I’m sharing my best tips for a quarterly review process on all of your goals, and how to move past any roadblocks that may come up on the goal achievement journey.Highlights:4:16 - “Putting pen to paper helps you commit your goals to memory, which increases your likelihood of achievement.”8:47 - “During difficu...2023-03-2317 minElite AchievementLeveraging Your Team - Delegating, How to Figure Out What to Focus On with Anne HillOne of the essential keys to achieving your goals is learning how to get support for what you don’t need to do yourself. That means learning how to delegate and what to delegate. So, I invited the owner of Hilltop Operations + Consulting Anne Hill onto the show to teach delegation best practices and how they work best in your business.Highlights:2:50 - We come in and really help to manage the processes, manage the systems, get the business owners set up in a way that they can bring on team members and start to ju...2023-03-0932 minElite AchievementRecruiting and Retaining Employees with Dr. Melissa FurmanOne of the biggest challenges to achieving your goals might be that you can’t achieve them alone…but you’re trying to. Building a team that is on board with your goals and bigger vision can be a huge help in turning them into a reality. But there is a lot to learn when it comes to getting the right people on your team. I talked with organizational development expert Dr. Melissa Furman about the essential things to know when it comes to recruiting and retaining the best employees.Highlights:3:24 - More recently I’ve been...2023-02-2339 minElite AchievementMy Favorite Books I Read in 2022Like many others, I set a goal to read more in 2022. Of course, I put measurable, attainable specifications around it so I achieved, and even surpassed, my book goal! Therefore, I wanted to share some of my favorite books from last year and why I loved them.Highlights:3:46 - Heather taught me about the difference between our true inner voice and our inner critic. I don’t know about you, but my inner critic tends to speak so dang loudly. According to Heather, the inner critic only sees evidence of every part of you that is...2023-02-0914 minElite AchievementHow to Become An Efficient & Effective Reader with Abby Marks BealeHow many times have you set a goal to read more books? I have, and last year, I actually surpassed my goal! This was a big accomplishment, so I wanted to bring on an expert to help us understand how to make reading enjoyable, achievable, and efficient. I’m excited for you to hear from Abby Marks Beale about how to do all of that, and transform your relationship to learning through reading.Highlights:7:46 - It’s all about being really discerning about where you’re at at this time, what you’re interested in, what’s go...2023-01-2637 minElite AchievementThe 4 Characteristics of Goal AchieversI am bringing you some of my best insights for the start of a new year and new goals. Specifically, I want to review the 4 characteristics of goal achievers that I have seen over and over in my career, coaching hundreds of small business owners. These are tried and true traits that, if you adopt them, will have a huge impact on your goal achievement this year.Highlights:3:16 - Yes, I just admitted the goal achievement coach did not achieve all the goals she set in 2022. Hey, we’re going for progress not perfection....2023-01-1222 minElite AchievementTop Business Lessons of 2022I love reflecting on what I learned and how I grew at the end of each year. It’s so helpful to acknowledge what I did and what I want to focus on going forward. I’m sharing with you my top lessons in my business from this last year, and I encourage you to do the same reflecting in your own work before the year wraps up. The way we achieve goals and continue to grow is by learning from our previous efforts.Highlights:1:18 - The most eye-opening lesson I learned was that how I def...2022-12-2217 minElite AchievementMy Best Tips for the Goal Setting ProcessWe’re about to start a new year, and for a lot of us, that means setting new goals. I obviously love goals and this whole podcast is about achieving them, but I know it can still feel overwhelming to set realistic and meaningful goals. So, in this episode I share my best tips for setting goals that will support the life you want to live.Highlights:2:46 - There are three types of visions: personal, professional and public.7:11 - Another way to avoid being paralyzed by perfection is to define what success means to...2022-12-0819 minElite AchievementOptimize Your Efficiency Levels with Libby GreiweOne of the most important skills to learn as a service-based business owner is how to create and sustain efficient processes that value everyone’s time. I invited an efficiency expert on the show, who has also scaled a successful financial advisory business, to share what works and what doesn’t when growing your business.Highlights:3:00 - It boiled down to three main things: building simple systems and processes for myself; it was building a simple client service model that we could execute with a high client experience; and it was building a simple team with...2022-11-2935 minElite AchievementSales Tips & Best PracticesI wanted to end our sales series on the podcast by sharing some tips and best practices. So, my team reached out to some successful financial advisors who run their own practices and collectively have 20 years of experience in sales, and asked them to answer 3 questions: What are your best outreach tips for getting a meeting?Once in that meeting, what are your favorite questions to ask to create connections?How do you follow-up with people who don’t become clients right away?Listen in as three advisors share their top tips for getting that introduction and...2022-11-1014 minElite AchievementPersonalize your prospecting processWe’re talking about sales this week because it’s an essential part of hitting your financial goals in your business – and because we all need to become masters at the art of selling if we want our businesses to thrive. I’ve learned that prospecting is a great way to make sales easy and organic in a service-based business. But I didn’t always know the best ways to build great referrals through prospecting. I’m sharing my best tips with you on this episode so that you can start using them as you build your sales goals for next yea...2022-10-2714 minElite AchievementWinning Virtually at Sales with Nitya KiratNo matter what business you are in and what your goals are, becoming better at sales is essential to achieve what you are aiming for. I know it might not be your favorite topic, but I’m excited for you to hear from the expert I brought on to learn how to be better at selling virtually, which is the most common method of sales in today’s world.Nitya Kirat has built, delivered, and coached sales and sales leadership development programs at companies including PIMCO, BlackRock, Allianz Global Investors, MetLife, Google, Causeway Capital, and Transamerica. 2022-10-1332 minElite AchievementFinish the Year StrongWe are about to enter Q4 of 2022, can you believe it? As a former marathon runner, I remember each part of that race and how the last quarter was a very different feeling from the beginning. I share some best practices for finishing the year strong mentally and emotionally so that you have the best possible chance of achieving your goals before the year ends. What happens when you choose to run the whole race? Listen to this episode to find out.Highlights:1:30 What running marathons taught me about how our attitude and energy changes...2022-09-2912 minElite AchievementMeet Kristin BurkeWelcome to a new season of the show and a behind the scenes look at my journey to becoming a business owner, coach and podcaster! Since we are entering our third year of the show, and we have some great new members of our audience, I invited my good friend and longtime accountability partner Meredith to interview me on the podcast about my story – leaving my corporate job, starting a business and achieving some of my biggest goals. I want you to see yourself in my story and hear some of Meredith and I’s best tips for setting big...2022-09-2249 minElite AchievementHow to Achieve Big Goals in BusinessIt's hard to believe that it's been two years since we launched the Elite Achievement podcast! In that time, we've had the privilege of interviewing top business and lifestyle leaders as well as helping our listeners grow and achieve their goals. Today we are delighted to share a combined episode of three of our past guests Julia Pimsluer, Beate Chelette and Nisu Patel in honor of our anniversary.Julia Pimsleur is the founder of Million Dollar Women, a New York City-based social venture which has helped thousands of women entrepreneurs scale up their businesses. She is also...2022-07-2837 minElite AchievementHow to Lead Well Today and Navigate Tomorrow with Dr. Mira BrancuToday's guest is Dr. Mira Brancu, the CEO and founder of Brancu & Associates, a leadership team and organizational consulting firm that serves as a strategic partner to executives and their teams. Mira brings over 20 years of experience in academia and healthcare, including an award-winning career at the US Department of Veteran Affairs. Mira is a licensed psychologist who holds a PhD in clinical psychology and a Master's degree in counseling. She is passionate about leadership, organizationational development and helping others better understand themselves and the people they work with.Mira is a leadership expert and has worked...2022-07-1438 minElite AchievementManaging Finances with Katherine SalisburyToday's guest is Co-Founder and Co-CEO Katherine Salisbury. Katherine and George Friedman had a growing family, and growing money stress. Keeping track of their finances from a traditional joint account proved impossible. They needed a joint overview of all their finances, and they wanted to automate how their money moved to savings, investments, bills and spending accounts – but neither was possible with their bank setup. Out of their frustration, the idea for Qapital was born.Join us as we discuss how to make saving feel more like shopping, how to reduce money tension in a relationship, what it...2022-06-2322 minElite AchievementReducing Stress through Mindfulness with Laura Roe StevensToday's guest is a freelance writer and former magazine editor who writes on a variety of topics ranging from business and careers to parenting and dating. Laura Roe Stevens has contributed to the New York Times, Inc., Forbes, and the Los Angeles Times, amongst others. Posts from Laura’s blog have also led to guest appearances on CNNfn and HuffPost.Laura has also written three novels and is halfway through a fourth. When she is not writing, she is teaching yoga and meditation across the globe, and more locally in Los Angeles, which is why she’s join...2022-06-0937 minElite AchievementGrow Towards Your GoalsThis Elite Achievement episode is a special one! Our guests are Heather DelaTorre, Lindsay Schmit, Yaya Margarita, Hillary Lewis, and Lindsey McMillion from the Grow Towards Your Goals IG Live Series we did this past March in celebration of Women’s History Month.Heather was born in the Midwest, fell in love with the Pacific Northwest, but will always live on the beach. She is a certified yoga instructor, project manager in corporate America, and passionate about practicing yoga.Lindsay is a Wisconsin native who worked as a consultant in corporate America for 12 years prior to...2022-05-2652 minElite AchievementRelationship Building and Networking for Success with Carrie MurrayToday's Elite Achievement guest is a speaker, host of the Get Carried Away podcast and an expert on networking and creating a community.Carrie Murray earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and her Master’s degree in Social Justice. After becoming a court advocate, she helped victims understand their rights and navigate the judicial system. She later became a teacher, an administrator, and a principal. In 2011, she started Prestique Academy, a school for twice-exceptional kids, all before leading her to where she is now as the founder of the BRA network. BRA stands for Business Rela...2022-05-1229 minElite AchievementTurning Your Passion Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business with Beate CheletteToday's Elite Achievement guest is a former photo editor at Elle magazine in Germany. As a first-generation immigrant, she got herself out of $135,000 of debt by bootstrapping her passion for photography into a successful global business that she eventually sold to Bill Gates in a multi-million dollar deal.Beate Chelette is the Growth Architect and Founder of The Women’s Code. Beate provides visionaries and leaders with strategies and results-oriented, tangible tools and techniques to improve business systems as well as strengthen leadership skills and teams so that you can scale your impact. In this episode, Beate sh...2022-04-2840 minElite AchievementBreaking the Rules as an Overachiever with Heather WhelpleyToday's Elite Achievement guest is an expert on imposter syndrome and perfectionism. She has inspired thousands of individuals at various companies and conferences across the United States through her keynote speeches and webinars.Heather Whelpley is a speaker, author, and consultant who helps women let go of other people's expectations and instead make their own rules for life. Heather published her first book An Overachievers Guide to Breaking the Rules in 2020. In this episode, Kristin and Heather dig deeper into topics such as the inner critic vs. the true inner voice, manic mode, how to set boundaries...2022-04-1439 minElite AchievementThink Big and Go Big with Julia PimsleurOn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin interviews Julia Pimsleur. Julia is a scaling coach, mindset expert, speaker and bestselling author. She is also the founder of Million Dollar Women, an education platform and community that is helping one million women achieve $1M in revenues. Tune in to this episode as Julia talks about how she started building Million Dollar Women, shares the meaning and importance behind scaling a business and more ideas on how to become a successful entrepreneur.Highlights02:53 – You need to be more than smart and driven and determined to suc...2022-03-2428 minElite AchievementHow to Hire with Amber GrayOn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin interviews Amber Gray who is the Founder and CEO of Trusty Oak, a virtual assistant agency based in Austin, TX. Under Amber’s leadership, Trusty Oak was named the top freelancer hiring platform of the year and led Amber to be named Austin’s top businesswoman of the year, both in 2021. Join us as we discuss the process of hiring a virtual assistant and much more.Amber talks about her experiences before she started building her agency as well as their core values and what services they offer at Trusty Oak...2022-03-1036 minElite AchievementHow to Support Your Partner in Business and Other Relationship Advice with Joe BurkeOn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin interviews her husband Joe Burke. Joe runs a golf company in Southern California. He is smart with numbers and able to separate the emotions from business decisions, making him one of Kristin’s most trusted business consultants. Join us as we discuss how Kristin and Joe met, how a couple can learn to grow together, the importance of communication, dealing with conflicts, and how to support one another as a couple.Joe also gives advice on how one can support their partner in business and learn to adjust to a ne...2022-02-2434 minElite AchievementFlorals, Fragrance and Business with Itika OldwineOn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin interviews Itika Oldwine, the owner of Oldvine Florals in Los Angeles and Oldvine Fragrance. Join us as we discuss what it is like to design floral arrangements for A-list events and celebrities, how the pandemic required Itika to revolutionize her business model and what it's like to launch a second business as a new momma.Itika talks about business challenges, progress and goals, what inspires her when she’s creating her beautiful floral arrangements, building trust with her clients and customers and much more.07:00 As a creative I ju...2022-02-1025 minElite AchievementThe Power of Mindset with Desiree MayaOn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces us to Desiree Maya who has over 15 years of consulting experience and is a credentialed Transformational Coach. Desiree focuses on helping her clients crush their self-limiting beliefs and embrace the unique individuals that they are. She is also the host of the Born Unbreakable podcast where she features inspirational guests with unbreakable spirits and stories of perseverance and growth. Today, Desiree joins us to talk about how you can use your mindset in achieving your goals. She shares some stories about her journey as a coach and helping other p...2022-01-2736 minElite AchievementAchieving a BHAG with Nisu PatelHey goal achievers, happy new year! On this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces us to Nisu Patel who is a Financial Advisor and Growth & Development Director at Northwestern Mutual. Last year, Nisu was honored as one of Northwestern Mutual’s top financial planning advisors in the country. He is the second youngest advisor to achieve this esteemed forum status and is the youngest within his home state of Alabama. Today, Nisu gives us some of his best advice when it comes to achieving big goals. He talks about his journey from growing up around small businesses to...2022-01-1339 minElite AchievementTop Lessons of 2021On the last episode of Elite Achievement for 2021, we are diving into the top lessons Kristin learned throughout the year. Reflecting is a critical element in the goal-setting process. It’s important to keep in touch with what you’ve learned as well as the habits and behaviors you want to let go of. Tune in to this insightful episode and learn from Kristin as she shares what has helped her grow personally and professionally this year. Make sure to look back and think about your own habits and behaviors that helped you evolve throughout 2021 so you’ll be a...2021-12-3026 minElite AchievementAdvancing Your Career with Nicole CaseOn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces us to Nicole Case who is a career and leadership coach for women leaders in the corporate world who are looking for a career upgrade. Nicole gives us a lot of amazing advice especially for those women who need help in deciding whether they want to transition in their career. Nicole talks about different topics from boundaries to feeling stagnant in your career, and much more. Episode Highlights02:13 I saw what the conversation was and what corporate executives valued in a leader. I noticed that it was k...2021-12-1636 minElite AchievementFinding Your Authentic Brand Messaging with Kathy YoungOn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces us to Kathy Young, the founder of Rekindle Communications - a copywriting studio that breathes life into your message one word at a time. Kathy brings her 2+ years of marketing agency experience to ambitious yet hustle-averse creatives who value connections as much as they do conversions. Kathy shares her expertise on different topics from branding to authenticity and much more. Episode Highlights: 04:19 My mission is to help really thoughtful entrepreneurs grow their business through connection, using words and thr...2021-12-0224 minElite AchievementJournaling: A Leadership Best PracticeAre you aware of the power of journaling? Did you know that releasing your thoughts, opinions and ideas through writing can be a powerful tool towards your success? On this episode, Kristin will be talking about journaling which is one of the best practices towards achieving your goals. It’s important to recognize the habits and practices that have served you well throughout the years, and journaling is a way to reflect and think about what’s happening in your life. Kristin will share her experience with journaling and how it shaped her as a person...2021-11-1822 minElite AchievementBalancing It All for a Healthy Lifestyle with Ashley RiceOn this episode of Elite Achievement Kristin introduces Ashley Rice, a momma and fitness expert who makes up half of The Lavender Lifestyle with her sister Jocelyn Gaddie. The Lavender Lifestyle is dedicated to helping women find balance between life, exercise and healthy eating so they can step into their power and become who they were always meant to be.In this episode, Ashley shares her expert advice on leading a healthy lifestyle, finding balance and much more.Episode Highlights:05:40 We could guide them from start to finish and help them not only...2021-11-0431 minElite AchievementCybersecurity Will Save You with JohnE UpgradeOn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces us to JohnE Upgrade, a retired cybersecurity professional with 35 years of experience. JohnE authored the book “Don’t Hack” and is the founder of CyberD TV, which is the first streaming service dedicated to cybersecurity. He shares his expertise and passion with the general public to help in spreading knowledge about the importance of cybersecurity. In this episode, JohnE shares with us important information about different ways you can protect yourself, your business and even your children in the online world. Episode Highlights:08:33 I knew this was...2021-10-2932 minElite AchievementStarting from Scratch and Building Your Business with Melanie HurleyOn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces Melanie Hurley who started her company based on her desire to create a product that could make a difference, help others and ease her mind while painting her daughters’ nails. Melanie founded Piggy Paint in 2008 on her quest for a safer nail polish alternative for her kids. She has since become a serial entrepreneur and launched two other companies - Sophi Nail Polish and Rock the Locks. In this episode, Melanie shares her journey as a “mompreneur,” giving us insights on the challenges she faced, the success of her compani...2021-10-2120 minElite AchievementEstablishing a Brand and Reaching Your Target Audience with Megan BennettOn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin welcomes public relations expert Megan Bennett. Megan Bennett is the CEO and President of Light Years Ahead, a full-service public relations and marketing firm specializing in beauty, health, parenting, and lifestyle products and services. Megan Bennett has been part of the Light Years Ahead team for over 18 years. Her expertise focuses on managing clients and exceeding their expectations on a daily basis. She has spearheaded and implemented countless successful PR campaigns on behalf of numerous brands and is proud of the positive, lasting relationships she cultivates with the media on a...2021-10-0729 minElite AchievementHow to Move Forward When You are Off-Track for a GoalDo you sometimes feel that your plans are not going according to what you envisioned? Often, we get off-track from our goals in life, our career, our relationships and many more, but what do you do when this happens? On this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin talks about the struggles that come along with being off-track for a goal. She shares what her experience was when facing such challenges. Kristin recommends many things during this episode, but one stands out, which is going back to your long-term vision. Make sure that your goals still connect with what y...2021-09-3025 minElite AchievementOvercoming Negativity with David ShechtmanHave you ever had that burned out feeling when trying to hit your goals? Have you always felt unsure in trying new things or faced with something unexpected? These feelings are totally normal but there is a way to overcome them.In this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin talks to David Shechtman in an empowering discussion on overcoming the roadblocks that prevent us from growing. They discuss how coaching can help you face your fear and harness growth from it. We will learn to ‘sort and throw’ when you have head trash or a negative mindset. Listen as t...2021-09-1639 minElite AchievementGet Rid of Your Monsters with L.Y. MarlowWe all encounter monsters on our goal achievement journeys. Monsters such as regret, worry, guilt, fear and shame and today’s guest will teach us how to get rid of those monsters.In this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin welcomes L. Y. Marlow, an award-winning author and empowerment advocate. She will teach us how to reclaim our power and stop letting monsters rule our lives. Learn how L.Y. got to live her passion, her purpose and her power and be inspired to find a way, confront your monsters and take action. L.Y. believes that everything th...2021-09-0221 minElite AchievementCelebrating the First AnniversaryTo celebrate this one-year milestone Kristin is highlighting the top three most downloaded episodes. You can hear Shannon Wiley from episode 18, talking about four characteristics of goal achievers: clarity, confidence, courage, and consistency. Shayla Ackerman from episode 10 emphasizes the value of tracking goals. Her story highlights the importance of believing in yourself and finding a way to succeed despite obstacles. In episode 7, Kristin described the morning routine that has helped her achieve a growth mindset. Now, a year later, she still has her morning routine, but with some changes. Episode Highlights04:10 – Shannon talks about the cha...2021-08-2645 minElite AchievementThriving as a Mother with Amy HoelscherTalking about business feels easier than talking about relationships. Relationships can be far less predictable and often emotional. In this episode, Kristin explores the personal topic of excelling in family relationship goals. Kristin and her sister Amy Hoelscher reflect on growing up and now raising children of their own. They explore what it means to be a good mom, how to manage priorities, how to handle emotions and challenging days, and how to adjust to your new normal as a working mom. Whether you are focused on growing your business or growing yourself as a mama, write d...2021-08-1234 minElite AchievementTransform Your Workplace From Toxic to Collaborative with AmyJo MattheisIn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin welcomes workplace expert AmyJo Mattheis, the CEO of Pavo Navigation Coaching, which is a unique resource that helps other firms and companies eliminate toxicity from the workplace. Mattheis holds a B.A. from Pacific Lutheran University and an M. Div. from the Graduate Theological Union. She considers it her life purpose to equip individuals, organizations, and companies with tangible, easy, and actionable tools that take the office from a place that is toxic and siloed to one that is collaborative, innovative, and welcoming.According to AmyJo’s belief, the way th...2021-07-2940 minElite AchievementAnxious Achiever with Dr. Susan BernsteinIn this episode of Elite Achievement podcast, Kristin welcomes Dr. Susan Bernstein. Dr. Susan encourages high achievers to dial down stress and pressure and dial up their powerful presence, career satisfaction, and authentic success. She spent over 25 years working in corporate and has both an MBA and Ph.D. in psychology. Dr. Susan shares:What it means to be your sensational self. What an anxious achiever is.How to grow your confidence when you’ve been told you’re too much. Some roadblocks that can hold leaders back from excelling in their leadership career.Episode Highli...2021-07-1533 minElite AchievementTaking Calculated Risks with Sara SamuelsIn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin welcomes Sara Samuels. Sara is a former practicing attorney turned Wealth Management Advisor who specializes in working with emerging affluent professionals and business owners. Sara's mission is to reduce economic vulnerability and build enough wealth for her clients to live their very best lives now and in the future through financial inspiration. Sara and Kristin talk about taking risks, the importance of advocating for yourself, and how to succeed in a male-dominated career. Money is about confidence. Taking calculated risks is also about confidence. But how to grow confidence, and what it...2021-07-0132 minElite AchievementHonor Your Ambition with Lesle Griessel and Nicole KalilIn this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin welcomes two accomplished and ambitious women, Lesle Griessel and Nicole Kalil. Leslie Griessel is the owner of LongView Leadership and is on a mission to joyfully inspire and empower people to achieve results on purpose. She is one of Kansas City’s 40 under 40. Nicole Kalil is a speaker, host of the This is Woman’s Work podcast and confidence sherpa. Nicole’s work centers around removing the roadblocks, biases, and challenges that trailblazing professional women face, so they can thrive as their authentic selves.There are questions every ambitious woman has to...2021-06-1751 minElite AchievementStart Achieving Your Financial Goals with Arielle Jacobs-BittoniOn this episode Kristin talks to Arielle Jacobs-Bittoni, a Certified Financial Planner and a Chartered Financial Analyst. Arielle is a Chief Wealth Strategist at Refresh Investments LLC, a company she co-owns with her partner, Pamela Chen. Kristin and Arielle have a lot in common. They’ve both spent their careers in the financial industry, both of them are mothers, married, and they have a mutual friend from the industry who connected them. Therefore, they have a lot to talk about, especially when it comes to finances and goal achieving. Listen to this insightful conversation and get...2021-06-0333 minElite AchievementAchieve Your Most Meaningful GoalOn this episode Kristin shares about her most meaningful goal for 2021, The Elite Achievement Goal Setting Series. She details the series and shares about the behind-the-scenes processes and roadblocks that almost kept her from launching the course. The series is dedicated to women who are in the first few years of owning their business. Kristin describes this series as: course meets workshop meets live coaching. Participants will learn how to go beyond goal setting and how to achieve their goals.Episode Highlights01:23 – Kristin’s first course, The EliteAchievement Goal Setting Series, is offi...2021-05-2027 minElite AchievementThe Life You Really Want with Lauren HornacekOn this episode Kristin talks about what it is we really want from our careers and how to ensure we are living fulfilling lives, with Lauren Hornacek. Lauren Hornacek is an empowerment expert who works with ambitious women who found success in their careers and yet are left feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled. She coaches women who know something needs to change, but have no idea where to start. She shares about her personal journey and what she’s learned over the past several years. Lauren leads an intensive program called Finding Freedom, and she offers her Values As...2021-05-0636 minElite AchievementAchieve Your Goals with Five Guest ExpertsOn this special episode Kristin and her team are taking the highlights from the interviews with five women who coach, inspire and empower others to launch businesses, grow their confidence, achieve the fitness goals, create and implement financial plans and advance their careers. Jeannie Andresen holds a business coaching program Solopreneur School. Nicole Kalil teaches a course called: This is confidence. Bridget Joy is a CEO and President of Key Life Fitness and Training. Chantel Bonneau is a certified financial planner and author of the book Finding Your Financial Type. Lesle Griessel is trailblazer within her firm a...2021-04-291h 00Elite AchievementMove the Needle with Tu-Hien LeOn this episode Kristin talks about growing a business with Tu-Hien Le, Founder and CEO of BeauGen. Tu-Hien Le launched her business from her dining room and has grown it into a seven-figure e-commerce business in only five years. Tu-Hien attributes her success to consistency, focusing on progress, surrounding herself with like-minded people and eliminating stuff that does not move the needle. Episode Highlights03:40 – There was a problem that could and needed to be solved. We had to invent the solution. And we ended up creating over 40 prototypes, testing different shapes, materials.08:04 – Three years...2021-04-1534 minElite AchievementEntrepreneurial Mindset with Jeannie AndresenOn this episode Kristin welcomes Jeannie Andresen, an Entrepreneurship Coach. After nine years in the financial services industry, Jeannie transitioned companies right before the pandemic. When she lost her job, she found courage and leaned into her intuition and started the business that has always been on her heart. She attributes her success to always having an entrepreneurial mindset, even when she was an employee. Episode Highlights05:45 - I never made that decision with fear in mind, I made it with my best intentions in mind of getting uncomfortable by switching industries, growing an entirely...2021-04-0133 minElite AchievementQuarterly Review with Kristin BurkeOn this episode Kristin reflects on the past year and she shares about one of her goal achievement strategies: the quarterly review. People with a growth mindset work on their business and goals by reflecting and planning for the next quarter. There are some important questions you should ask yourself that will help you change your mindset and grow your business while doing your quarterly review. Episode Highlights04:10 – The difference between goal setters and goal achievers is in their mindset. The achievers have a great deal of clarity and they work consistently, not perfectly, to ach...2021-03-3022 minElite AchievementAll About Communication with Meredith KashetaOn this episode Kristin talks about one of the most important skills with communication expert Meredith Kasheta. Meredith spent over 15 years in sales and strategic communications. Meredith is an expert at telling stories, she is a published author, speaker and contributor to various magazines, industry papers, book compilations and conferences. Today, Meredith operates Meeting Meredith Creative, an agency that helps businesses grow their brand through website design, content and strategy. Episode Highlights03:50 – Communication is not just speaking one-on-one, but it’s really how we connect with other people – visually, verbally, nonverbally. 07:15 – A brand...2021-03-1837 minElite AchievementAmbition and Relationships with Shannon WileyOn this episode Kristin welcomes her friend and ambition partner Shannon Wiley and they talk about ambition and relationships. Shannon is a Chief Recruiting Officer at Northwestern Mutual in Atlanta and she participates in a National Women’s Leadership Program. Episode Highlights5:00 – You’ve got to be willing to step out and meet a lot of people that you’re interested in learning from and friendships may come out of it. 9:50 – Choose three people you trust and ask them how they experience you - what to them is your authentic self.13:15 – Women often d...2021-03-0435 minElite AchievementGrow Your Wealth Building Mindset with Ashley M. FoxOn this episode Kristin talks about money with a Financial Education Specialist Ashley M. Fox. Ashley is a former Wall Street analyst, a Howard University graduate, and CEO of her company Empify. Empify represents merging of the words EMPower and modIFY. Empify is an education-based organization created to help both adults and children understand financial literacy. Ashley is an international speaker and financial journalist.Episode Highlights02:30 – Ashley shares about how you can make yourself feel comfortable to talk about money. 9:36 – There is a mental shift that people have to make in order for them...2021-02-1828 minElite AchievementVirtual Learning and Mindset Coaching with Anna VanNostrandOn this episode Kristin invited her daughter’s tutor Anna VanNostrand to share about her experience in raising lifelong learners, online tutoring, mindset coaching, and much more. Anna Van Nostrand served as an elementary educator and academic coach for over 18 years and believes that passionate teachers create passionate learners. Her background in mindset coaching helps her embed strategies within sessions to unlock individual potential.Episode Highlights 3:40 – First adjust the student’s mindset. Discuss what is going on that could be impacting learning. 4:10 – Tailor curriculum with interest and skill levels to motivate students not just to do...2021-02-0432 minElite AchievementUtilize Your LinkedIn Profile with Lindsey McMillion StemannOn this episode Kristin talks to Lindsey McMillion Stemann, better known as LinkedIn Lindsey, about growing your LinkedIn network and utilizing the profile to meet your goals. LinkedIn goes great with Google, and your LinkedIn profile will most likely pop up on the first page when you search your name online. Why shouldn’t you use that to your advantage? Lindsey is an expert when it comes to LinkedIn, and she shares great advice on how to grow your network on the platform and stand out from your competition. Episode Highlights07:15 - Give the visitors on...2021-01-2134 minElite AchievementDeveloping An Achievement MindsetHappy New Year Goal Achievers! Kristin starts 2021 by sharing her 3 favorite practices for developing an achievement mindset. Even though the year ahead of us won’t always be easy, it’s critical that we learn to become committed and determined to what’s important. We have an entire year ahead of us for achieving goals, so let’s get started!Episode Highlights05:30 - Napoleon Hill’s six steps for turning desires into wealth02:50 - Practice for developing an achievement mindset number one - write a short-term vision statement10:20 - Practice number two - impl...2021-01-0724 minElite AchievementGoal AchievementOn this episode Kristin talks about her favorite topic - goal achievement. She shares the goal setting formula she uses in her business and recommends to her clients. The pursuit of goal achievement is often not glamorous. It’s hard work and commitment. If we want to achieve the goals we’ve set, we need to let go of limiting beliefs. Set your meaningful goals for 2021 and achieve them with Kristin’s help.Episode Highlights03:05 - Break your goal setting into three parts: reflecting, brainstorming and planning03:30 - Reflecting on your long-term vision ensure...2020-12-2821 minElite AchievementTop 10 Lessons Learned in 2020On this episode Kristin celebrates one year in business! To commemorate this milestone, she reflected on the past year and created her top 10 list of lessons learned. Reflection is a key component of Kristin’s goal setting formula. She shares this list to help you advance on your goal achievement journey! Episode Highlights01:20 - Lesson #10 - Establish a bounce back plan05:55 - Lesson #9 - The power of following up08:50 - Lesson #8 - How to grow your business during a pandemic15:15 - Lesson #7 - Stop the storytelling19:25 - Lesson...2020-12-1736 minElite AchievementBuild a Recognizable Brand with Macey MillerOn this episode Kristin welcomes Macey Miller, a Brand and Website Designer for female entrepreneurs, and an owner of Be Bold Design. They talk about branding, motherhood, entrepreneurship and how to be more productive.Episode Highlights09:20 - Branding is not just a logo, colors, or fonts. Branding begins from the very first touchpoint that a customer has with you12:00 - Consistency creates authority13:30 - Figure out your mission statement, the vision for your business and find out who you want to serve15:50 - Trust in yourself and in your...2020-12-0329 minElite AchievementStep by Step with Shayla AckermanOn this episode Kristin conducts her first international interview with Shayla Ackerman, a successful businesswoman and Real Estate Agent. Shayla built an award-winning real estate career, placing her in the top 2% out of 18,000 agents in her brokerage, all in under a decade. Listen to this episode to hear Shayla's incredible insight into mindset, goal setting and building an amazing career.Episode Highlights03:45 – Building a career is little by little, taking it year by year step-by-step08:30 – Growing yourself to grow your career11:40 - The power of having a support system and how to f...2020-11-1932 minElite AchievementGrow Your Confidence with Nicole KalilOn this episode Kristin talks to an expert on confidence, Nicole Kalil, a podcast host and a Founder of an organization helping women to thrive as their authentic selves. According to Nicole, confidence is a skill that can be developed, not something that we’re born with. She also shares tactics on how she grows confidence before a big event that makes her nervous. Stay tuned and learn how to be more confident.Episode Highlights07:06 - Building a confidence is taking one step at the time 08:30 - Confidence is a skill that can be...2020-11-0528 minElite AchievementLearn to Trust Yourself With Lynn CasalettoOn this episode, Kristin invited a special guest, Lynn Casaletto, to talk about clarity, leaning into your intuition and trusting yourself. Lynn is an Executive Coach and a Founder at Core Growth, a corporation helping individuals grow by increasing emotional intelligence, maximizing strength and managing blind spots. Intuition is there for a reason, so learn to trust yourself.Episode Highlights01:40 - Each success starts with a clear vision and a strong urge to execute it03:25 - Intuition is getting louder and clearer over time. Acknowledge it and start planning05:45 - When...2020-10-2224 minElite AchievementMorning RoutineThis episode is all about morning routine and achieving a growth mindset by practicing a morning routine with consistency. Kristin describes a morning routine as a series of activities and practices preformed regularly to set your day out for a success. She shares what her morning routine looks like and encourages you to start one for yourself.Episode Highlights03:20 - Morning routine - a series of activities and practices preformed regularly to set your day our for success 03:45 - Benefits of a morning routine08:00 - Kristin’s morning routine steps...2020-10-0822 minElite AchievementThe Friday RitualOn this episode Kristin talks about her Friday Ritual and how it can affect your mindset so you could build a stronger and more stable business. Friday Ritual is a business improvement practice executed at the end of each week. In it, you’re celebrating your weekly wins, you identify the lessons you’ve learned for that week, as well as identifying priorities for the next week. Kristin shares her experiences with Friday Ritual and how it affected her business.Episode Highlights01:55 - Three parts of the Friday Ritual: 1) Weekly wins; 2) Lessons learned ; 3) Intentional priorities for...2020-09-2412 minElite AchievementAct ConsistentlyOn this episode Kristin talks about consistency and how it relates to goal achieving. By being consistent we improve skills needed to achieve our goals. “All or nothing” mentality can easily destroy consistency, therefore Kristin shares a few tips on how to act consistently.Episode Highlights03:25 - Consistency is repeating the habits, actions and beliefs in the direction of your goals to build momentum06:50 - “All or nothing” mentality can be a consistency destroyer11:40 - If you don’t see instant results from new ideas, give it a bit more time or few mor...2020-09-1016 minElite AchievementCourage: Embrace the FearOn this episode Kristin talks about courage and fear. Courage plays a crucial role in our goal achievement journey, because courage is taking an action despite the discomfort and fear you might feel. Kristen also shares a couple of techniques on how to identify and minimize fear that’s keeping you from achieve your goal.Episode Highlights 01:15 - Courage in the goal achievement journey can be defined as embracing discomfort to grow in the direction of your goals01:55 - Fear represents false expectations appearing real04:25 - It’s important to identify the...2020-08-2716 minElite AchievementMaximize ConfidenceOn this episode Kristin talks about confidence and how to gain more of it. A lot of achieving your goals has to do with confidence, so Kristin wants to teach you how to grow confidence so you could reach your goals. We can destroy our confidence with our mindset by ruminating, overthinking and future thinking. Kristin offers solutions to minimize those negative mindset products.Episode Highlights 01:45 - Confidence is about blending thinking and action together03:04 - We can destroy our confidence by ruminating, overthinking and future thinking05:45 - Future thinking causes...2020-08-2714 minElite AchievementClarity and VisionOn this episode Kristin talks about clarity. She explains why clarity is so important and how it helps achieving our goals. If you’re trying to create more clarity in your life or business, Kristin recommends you start with a “big picture vision”, and from that vision you can narrow down goals that you can pursue. Build a clear plan, focus on few key action items and be consistent.Episode Highlights01:30 - If you’re seeking more clarity with your goals, start with the vision03:25 - Our visions are our roadmap05:05 - First...2020-08-2712 minElite AchievementIntroducing Elite AchievementOn this very first episode of your new favorite podcast, your host, Kristin Burke, introduces herself as well as the podcast. Kristin is a goal achievement coach who collaborates with women, entrepreneurs and leaders to help them maximize their potential and achieve their definitions of success. That’s exactly the same goal of this podcast. Become acquainted and enjoy!Episode Highlights01:45 - Elite Achievement Podcast will be your place to learn about and set your goals which will ultimately help you advance your business and your career02:02 - Three reasons why Kristin launched th...2020-08-2711 min