In this episode, host André Marquet sits down with Kristina Kutan, a transformational coach, leadership strategist, and former startup founder. Kristina shares her journey from teaching to coaching, her experiences in the startup world, and how these lessons shaped her neuroscience-backed approach to leadership.

As the creator of the Lifecraft methodology, Kristina helps leaders align cognitive, emotional, and higher intelligence to navigate complexity, overcome decision fatigue, and lead with clarity and purpose. She dives into the challenges of cognitive overload, the importance of psychological safety in teams, and why transformational leadership is key to fostering innovation and resilience.

Key Takeaways:

➡️ Authentic leadership requires alignment between personal values and vision.

➡️ Cognitive overload can hinder productivity—structured decision-making helps.

➡️ Transformational leadership fosters innovation and psychological safety.

➡️ Kaizen hour is a powerful tool for self-reflection and course correction.

➡️ Hormones like dopamine and cortisol play a crucial role in leadership effectiveness.

➡️ Purpose-driven leadership is essential in times of change and uncertainty.

Chapters:

01:14 Meet Kristina Kutan: A Transformational Leader

03:54 Kristina's Journey: From Teaching to Coaching

06:23 Startup Experience: Founding Floasis

10:42 Lessons Learned: Leadership and Lifecraft Methodology

11:44 Navigating Cognitive Overload and Urgency

14:15 Crafting a Vision for Authentic Leadership

18:01 Transformational Leadership and Team Dynamics

22:22 Decision Fatigue and Cognitive Capacity

27:50 Recognizing the Need for Coaching

29:38 Embracing Purpose and Mental Capacity

Where to find Kristina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinakutan/

🌎 Website: kristinakutan.com

Where to find Andre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/

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173. Transformational Leadership & Mental Clarity: Kristina Kutan on Purpose-Driven Success

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