EP 349 | Interior Design Leadership: Take Control of Your Projects with Christina Kim

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Want more control, confidence, and better results in your design projects?

It starts with one decision: take full responsibility.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Christina Kim to explore how stepping fully into leadership transforms your interior design business. When you stop deferring and start owning every part of the project, you gain the power to solve problems, lead your team, and deliver exceptional results.

If you’ve ever felt like your projects are running you instead of the other way around, this episode will help you take back control.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why taking full responsibility puts you back in control of your projects
How to build a reliable A-team of trades and collaborators
Why kickoff meetings set the tone for project success
How clear, concise communication improves outcomes
Why strong boundaries protect your time and authority
How to deliver standout presentations that impress clients
Why weekly client updates are essential for smooth projects

DESIGN INTERVENTION

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right”. – Henry Ford

Mindset, visualization, manifesting–it’s all super powerful stuff.

About Christina Kim

Christina Kim’s eponymous interior design firm specializes in the ground up construction of modern beach homes. Her signature warm, soft, modern style translates into stylishly relaxed homes with a nod toward surfer cool and laid-back luxury. Her work has been featured in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Dallas in 2022, Architectural Digest, Business of Home, Elle Decor, Domino, House Beautiful, Martha Stewart, RUE, The Wall Street Journal, Veranda and many more.

www.christinakiminteriordesign.com

Facebook | www.facebook.com/ChristinaKimInteriorDesign

Instagram | @ckiminteriordesign

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