Podcast Guest Episodes — Kirsten Schmidtke

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Kirsten shares her perspective and expertise on how to sell and lead authentically while delivering results.

Designers, it’s time to toss out those preconceived notions about sales! This episode will completely transform how you approach selling your services, discussing money, and guiding potential clients to say “yes.” I’m joined by the incredible Kirsten Schmidtke, a certified coach and sales expert, who is here to ease the pressure of sales, shift your mindset, and arm you with the best questions to sign new clients confidently.
Grab your notepad and settle into your favorite spot because Kirsten is about to drop a wealth of wisdom and actionable advice you can implement today. Her unique perspective on sales starts with mindset—she explains how the right outlook can influence every corner of your business. You’ll also discover Kirsten’s secret to successful sales: leaning into curiosity, active listening, and genuine connection.
But that’s not all—Kirsten dives into the nitty-gritty with powerful tools and strategies, including her one-of-a-kind approach to job interviews, networking tips, and the importance of crafting a killer 30-second pitch. You won’t believe the fresh insights she shares about building connections and positioning yourself for success.
And don’t miss her final piece of wisdom—it's a game-changer! By the end of this episode, you’ll feel inspired and ready to elevate your mindset, your sales game, and your business.

In this episode, I sit down with sales coach and absolute gem, Kirsten Schmidtke, to talk all things sales—but not in the cringey, cold-DM way. We’re talking about selling with heart, clarity, and confidence. Kirsten shares her powerful journey from the fast-paced world of corporate sales to finding her true calling in coaching, and how shifting her mindset completely changed the game.
We dive into the fears that so many of us face around selling, and how to reframe them so you can show up in a way that feels natural and aligned. Kirsten and I talk about how clarity and mindset are the foundation of successful selling, and she gives so many gold nuggets on building relationships, boosting your confidence, and truly serving the person in front of you.
We also explore the magic of tracking conversations (trust me—it’s not as scary as it sounds!) and how social media can be used as a powerful tool for connection when it’s done with purpose. Kirsten’s approach is all about creating value and leaving people better than you found them—and that’s exactly what this episode delivers.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, hesitant, or just plain weird about selling, this conversation is going to light a fire in you. Let’s make sales feel GOOD again.

What if sales wasn’t about pressure, performance, or persuasion… but about purpose?
In this transformative episode of Ambitious, Awakened & Aligned, host Laurie Hawkins sits down with powerhouse Sales & Success Coach Kirsten Schmidtke to unravel the truth behind what makes sales feel magnetic—and what keeps high-achieving leaders stuck in cycles of burnout and plateaued growth.
From leading multimillion-dollar sales teams in tech to coaching ambitious entrepreneurs toward legacy-level impact, Kirsten shares the pivotal mindset shifts, heart-led strategies, and leadership recalibrations that change the game. Together, they explore how soulful selling creates deeper connections, how leadership evolves when we stop forcing outcomes, and why true success has nothing to do with hustle—and everything to do with alignment.
If you’ve ever felt the tug between performance and purpose, or you’re craving a new way to lead, sell, and scale that honours your values… this one’s for you.
Get ready to rethink success and remember what you're here to build.

Kirsten shares her unique take on sales, strategy, and high-performance leadership. Listen to the full Spotify Playlist now.