Dr. Christiane Schroeter
Keynote Speaker | Professor | Author
Doctor Christiane
San Luis Obispo, CA
Dr. Christiane Schroeter is a professor, leadership strategist, and entrepreneur working at the intersection of leadership, innovation, and communication. At Cal Poly, she teaches courses on entrepreneurship, leadership communication, and decision-making and serves as a Faculty Fellow at the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
In addition to her academic work, she is the founder of Doctor Christiane – Leadership Strategy, a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and host of the Happy Healthy Hustle podcast. Through her speaking, writing, and teaching, she helps professionals build clarity, confidence, and sustainable progress using practical leadership tools and small, repeatable actions.
Through her teaching, podcast, and speaking, she has helped thousands of students and professionals develop the clarity and confidence to move ideas into action.
• Ph.D., Applied Economics
• Ph.D., Applied Economics – Purdue University
• #1 New Release Author (Amazon) – How to Master Your Goals
• TEDx Speaker
• Outstanding Dissertation Award – Purdue University
• Various National & International Teaching Awards
What do you attribute your success to?
Consistency. Most people wait for motivation. I focus on small, repeatable actions that create momentum over time. Those small steps compound.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Focus on doing meaningful work, not just impressive work. When your work genuinely helps people think differently or move forward, recognition follows naturally.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Do not wait until you feel fully ready. Competence grows through action, not preparation alone.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest opportunities in leadership today is helping people think clearly in a world of constant input and distraction. The professionals who succeed are not necessarily the busiest, but the ones who create clarity, make thoughtful decisions, and move forward consistently.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Curiosity, integrity, and consistency. I believe meaningful progress comes from paying attention to small actions over time and staying committed to work that genuinely helps others think differently and grow.
Locations
Doctor Christiane
San Luis Obispo, CA