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Sparking Leadership #4: When life happens (or where policy ends and leadership begins)
Have you ever been in a situation where you had to bend the rules? Maybe you knew what the policy said but your gut told you the right...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
May 142 min read


Sparking Leadership #3: What if the most influential person on your team isn’t even your boss?
📖 Story time: A few years ago, I worked at a tech company headquartered in London. One of our most respected colleagues wasn’t a...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
May 72 min read


Sparking Leadership #2: Exciting problems, boring solutions (and the real work of leadership).
In a recent conversation, a leader told me, "Exciting problems have boring solutions" and it stuck with me. Because it’s true and it’s...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Apr 302 min read


Sparking Leadership #1: Lighten the load - the hidden power of delegation
Have you ever been hiking with a group? If so, you probably know that one of the first rules of hiking is to only bring what you can...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Apr 232 min read


The moment you have to pull rank and say, 'Because I'm the boss,' you've already lost.
Most of us have had to deal with the leader who, when challenged, pulls out the "Because I said so" card. They remind everyone of their...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Apr 92 min read


No-Regrets Decision-Making: The key to being a successfully decisive leader
As a leader, you make hundreds of decisions daily, both big and small. Some are quick: Should this email go out today or tomorrow? Should...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Mar 122 min read


Middle Management: Is this the most overlooked, under-supported role in business? 🤔
According to a Predictive Index survey, 70% of middle managers would prefer to return to individual contributor roles if they could...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Feb 202 min read


Great leaders don’t just manage people; they manage their emotions. How well do you regulate yours?
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage one’s emotions effectively - modulating their intensity, duration, and expression in a way...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Feb 52 min read


I summarized the key #work trends for 2025 so you don't have to 👌
Happy 2025! The workplace is evolving faster than ever, and keeping up with the latest trends can feel like a full-time job. But don’t...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jan 22 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


How to spot a great leader in 30 seconds
Leadership capabilities can be learned and developed but, some people are naturals. Or, to be more precise, they possess innate strengths...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Mindset + Timing: Career Lessons from Cole Hocker's Stunning Olympic Victory
The 2024 Olympics were packed with both glorious and entertaining performances but Cole Hocker's magnificent win really stood out for me...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Aug 15, 20242 min read


How to use your summer break to become a better leader
If you're scrolling through your LI feed while sunbathing at a beach somewhere, then this is for you. And, while your team may be taking...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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