Kristan Swan on Business Coaching, Founder Burnout & the 4 S’s of Success

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Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Kristan Swan—entrepreneur, business coach, leadership trainer, and creative strategist. With a strong background in writing, interviewing, group facilitation, and research, Kristan brings a multi-faceted approach to helping business owners thrive. After starting her career in landscape design, Kristan transitioned into business coaching, where she discovered the recurring struggles of founder’s syndrome and burnout among service-based entrepreneurs. In response, she developed her powerful framework: the 4 S’s of Success—Structure, Systems, Strategy, and Space—to help leaders regain clarity, energy, and purpose. From falling in love during the pandemic to finding deeper professional fulfillment, Kristan shares an inspiring story of reinvention, personal growth, and purpose-driven work.

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Word for 2026

A recent encounter reminded me of the practice I used to do-pick a word for the year. A word to inspire me and remind me of what I wanted more in the year ahead. My word this year is Play. I would like to try things out for the sake of doing something without too much pressure about the outcome. I want to remind myself not to let my hobbies to become work.

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Happy New Year

Yes, year end reviews are a dime a dozen, and I am about to add to the mix. Please give me a moment of your time because this newsletter is sent to people who have supported me, believed in me, invested in me, and humored me. That means You.  You are an amazing group...

Childhood Experiences, Spiritual Narratives and Hope

Childhood Experiences, Spiritual Narratives and Hope

The shortest days invite reflection. Kristan Swan shares how a childhood of contrasts sparked curiosity about identity, control, and creative freedom. Through a spiritual autobiography, uncover patterns, resilience, and purpose, and learn to define spirit, hope, and prayer on your own terms.