Dr. Christiane Schroeter helps leaders bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it, empowering them to lead with clarity and confidence through change. A Fulbright Scholar who came to the U.S. from Germany, she earned her Ph.D. in Health Economics and built a successful career in her second language. She is a Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at California Polytechnic State University, where she has taught and mentored more than 10,000 students and professionals over the past 20+ years. A TEDx speaker, featured in Business Insider, and host of the Top 1% globally ranked Happy Healthy Hustle podcast, Christiane is the creator of the petite practice® framework, which shows how small, consistent actions create lasting momentum. Her forthcoming book, petite practice®, releases in August 2026.