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Sparking Leadership #13: Is your next career step in leadership OUT instead of UP?
Ah, summer. For many, it's a time for sandy toes, slightly more relaxed schedules, and... quiet reflection on their #career path. While...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jul 172 min read


Sparking Leadership # 10: Your attention diet and leading in the age of infinite distractions
Tell me if this you: Your mind feels like a web browser with 100 tabs open You are constantly juggling dozens of urgent tasks You are...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jun 262 min read


Sparking Leadership #6: Why burnout feels different when you're leading
When you're the one people count on, there's no room to fall apart. So you power through, show up every day and pretend that everything...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
May 292 min read


Question for job seekers: Should you hit pause on your job search over the holidays? 🤔 🎄
Job searching can feel like running a marathon with no finish line in sight—applications, interviews, rejections, repeat. It’s...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Dec 20, 20242 min read


🎄 December Reflections: The Book that changed my work year 🎄
As the year winds down, it’s time for my annual tradition: a cup of tea, some festive jazz music and a reflection on what helped me grow...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Brain Rot at Work: Why Oxford’s word of the year is all too real for professionals 🧠🧟
"Brain rot" is Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024. But honestly, it’s been the unofficial slogan of repetitive, soul-crushing work for...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Is your loyalty to your employer hurting your career?
Loyalty as a trait is associated with trustworthiness, reliability, commitment, patience and resilience. And, although it's an admirable...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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