Studio Notes

“I really enjoy Kerstin's personality and authentic sharing. Her approach to business is very inspiring. It's why I keep reading when I normally read very few of my newsletters!”

–Diane Buxton

“Just to say, l love your honesty, it’s so refreshing! I laughed out loud when you described that group with the "bro vibes.” What you said about hustle culture resonated so much.”

–Chi Boakye

“I subscribed to your newsletter via the Calm Business Review which was so helpful! Loved your welcome sequence and I am staying for the honest reflections and helpful tips. Thank you!”

–Jenny Kellogg

“I’ve been on your mailing list for many years, but I rarely reply. This year, I’m trying a tiny experiment. Whenever I get a newsletter, I must either tell the person why I’m on their list and what I appreciate about them or unsubscribe! Funnily enough, it’s been mostly unsubscribes. 

So, I’m not unsubscribing from your newsletter. I really appreciate how considered your Studio Notes are. I often find helpful tips and useful information. There’s a sense that you genuinely want to be helpful to your subscribers, so thank you for that. I also like that your emails are regular and pretty concise. You don’t disappear for ages, then bombard me with stuff. It gives the impression of being in contact with someone who’s steady and, you’ll be pleased to hear, calm!”

—Rachel Fuller, Red Ladder Studio

“I wanted to share some thoughts with you about your two recent newsletters.

First off, a few weeks ago, your ‘What are you saying YES to? (Or NO!)’ message really helped me. I've heard it before, but I appreciated this reminder. That question is looming in my mind now, on a daily basis. (Occassionally, I still say 'yes' when I want to say 'no', but now I am more aware!)

Second: The ‘True North’ newsletter really resonated with me—and I wish I could answer it easily! Thank you for making me think about these topics.

By the way, I've applied the idea of a calmer business to my own work and it's been very helpful!”

—Marianna Swallow, Public Speaking Coach

“Grateful for your grounding words in this month's newsletter. You're like a rock in the torrent, providing a haven to process our thoughts calmly and find hope. Thank you, Kerstin!”

–Maika Endo

“I love Kerstin's newsletters, and that she doesn't overload my inbox. She manages to marry true authenticity with relevant observations and useful information every time.”

–Joanie Gorman

“Information regarding how to run a business with mental health issues is rather scant on the internet. So, thank you so much for an excellent email—it gave me much to think about.”

–Zainab Hardwarewala