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Upskill them or lose them: why training your team has become more important and urgent than ever.
Everyone talks about “investing in people.” But when it comes to actual learning and development, too many leaders tick a box and move on. Maybe you have a learning budget or maybe your #team even attended a workshop last year. That's a great start but not a real investment. Especially not when McKinsey’s research shows that demand for advanced #tech #skills could rise by almost 90% by 2030. And it’s not just technical know-how but social, emotional, and critical thinking ski

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Oct 152 min read


Can you believe 2026 is almost 2 months away?! 😯
Disclaimer: the purpose of this post is NOT to stress you out but to prepare you. You can keep reading, it's safe (and optimistic!) For...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 182 min read


Would you let AI write feedback for your team?
By now, you’re probably sick of reading about AI. I am too. Most of the content about AI is either written by AI or written by someone...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 102 min read


Sparking Leadership #16: Don't just hire, retain - The power of the "stay interview"
It’s August, and while many companies are in a quiet #hiring lull, this is a perfect time to play offense on retention. We spent last...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Aug 122 min read


Sparking Leadership #8: The performance trap & why fair isn't equal
We all say we want high performers on our teams. But what is high performance? Is it about hitting targets? Working long hours? Being...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jun 112 min read


It's not you, it's the current reality of work: Why good performance is no longer good enough.
In my 16 years in HR, I've participated and managed countless #performance cycles for multiple organizations of various sizes. But, I've...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jan 302 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


Navigating your internal career path: Are you ready to make a choice?
As we approach year-end #performance reviews, many of us find ourselves in the familiar swirl of self-reflection and goal-setting. It’s...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Oct 24, 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
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