The Caitlin Mitchell Show Caitlin Mitchell

In this episode of, we explore the power of momentum and its crucial role in achieving success. Drawing parallels from sports, where momentum can turn the tide of a game, we explore how this concept applies to business and reaching your goals. As a leader, maintaining momentum within your team is essential.We discuss simple yet effective strategies to build and sustain momentum—things you can implement this week. Join me as I uncover the secrets to harnessing the power of momentum and propell...

Discover what keeps a company's heart beating: its people. In this episode, we'll talk about the art of keeping a business's most valuable players - the top talent that drives success. Drawing from EB Academics' ethos and stories of sports legends like Joe Montana and Steph Curry, I reveal how nurturing standout team members is pivotal for any organization's triumph. Leadership isn't just about steering the ship; it's about ensuring every crew member is poised to shine. Tune in to hear p...

Discover the core principles of effective leadership and team dynamics by unraveling the intricacies of clear communication. Consider this scenario: despite your confidence in the clarity of your instructions, you're met with puzzled expressions or, worse, unintended outcomes. Throughout this discourse, we confront this challenge head-on while elucidating practical strategies to ensure the precision and purposefulness of your verbal expressions. Join me as we scrutinize the subtle nuances of ...

Discover the blueprint for crafting an unbeatable team as I share my hiring process - including thinking about whether or not you even should hire. It’s an eye-opener on how every hire is a critical piece of the puzzle, influencing the culture and strength of your team’s collective achievements. I'll guide you through the three-tier interview process I use for hiring great talent at EB Academics, which ensures that new team members share our core values and fit seamlessly into our culture.&nb...

April is the month when we hold our Annual Performance Reviews at EB Academics, where we take a look at our staff's progress, aligning with our financial cycle and providing a springboard for future development. We're not just assessing, but actively contributing to the success of our team. This episode unpacks the collaborative and continuous dialogue integral to our review process, detailing the blend of self-assessment, core values, and the structured feedback that underpins our team’...

Navigating the choppy waters of team performance issues can be daunting for any leader, but with the right approach, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Drawing from my own leadership journey, I walk through what it truly takes to turn these challenging scenarios into opportunities for growth. Picture a thriving fish tank, disrupted by one unwell fish - that's how sensitive team dynamics can be. In this frank discussion, I impart the necessity of handling performance concerns with a blend of...