How to Step Into Your CEO Power & Build Momentum Without Burnout: Expert Insights from Caitlin Harris
From Chaos to CEO: How Caitlin Harris Helps Entrepreneurs Lead with Strategy, Systems, and Spirit
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” in your business—but still not seeing the breakthrough—you’re not alone. This week on the Sticky Note Marketing Show, we sit down with powerhouse strategist, author, and business mentor Caitlin Harris, the founder of Momentum with Caitlin. Get ready for an episode packed with insight, inspiration, and practical tools to help you build a business rooted in sustainability, not survival.
“You can have all the tools and support, but until you start showing up as the CEO of your business, nothing really changes.”
From 911 Dispatcher to Business Growth Strategist
Caitlin’s journey is anything but ordinary. She started out in one of the most high-pressure roles imaginable—working as a 911 dispatcher. It was here she mastered the art of multitasking and handling chaos, skills she later translated into her work with business owners who often find themselves overwhelmed and buried in to-dos.
She shared,
“Everyone thinks 911 dispatch is all about the calls, but the real stress was managing radios with officers and firefighters in real time—all needing you now.”
That experience taught her how to make fast, smart decisions under pressure—something many entrepreneurs struggle with when their business lacks the systems and structure to support sustainable growth.
The Shift: From Survivor to CEO
For many entrepreneurs, especially solopreneurs, it’s easy to slip into survival mode—working in the business 24/7 without stepping back to lead it. Caitlin knows that feeling firsthand.
“You can have all the tools and support, but until you start showing up as the CEO of your business, nothing really changes.”
She walks us through her personal mindset shift: from simply surviving each day to stepping fully into her authority as a Kingdom-minded CEO. It’s this identity shift she now helps her clients make—empowering them to lead with clarity, conviction, and calm.
Systems, Automation & the Personal Touch
One of the biggest myths Caitlin busts in this episode is that automation removes authenticity. Instead, she introduces her AI Brand Blueprint and shares how to use automation to amplify your message—not replace it.
“You don’t have to choose between automation and connection. With the right systems, you can scale your business and still keep the heart of what makes it special.”
Whether it’s implementing smart CRM flows, optimizing your customer journey, or creating repeatable systems that save time, Caitlin proves that structure can free you—not confine you.
Real Talk on Faith and Business
What sets Caitlin apart is how she blends strategy with soul. In a refreshingly honest segment, she opens up about her faith and how it guides her work and leadership style.
Her book, Kingdom CEO Shift, is a faith-based guide for business owners ready to stop striving and start stewarding their businesses with divine wisdom and intentionality. It's not about hustle culture—it’s about holy momentum.
Key Takeaways:
You’re not stuck—you’re just operating in survival mode.
Systems create space for creativity, peace, and growth.
Automation and authenticity can coexist beautifully.
When you lead from your ‘why,’ you light up the path for others.
