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Sparking Leadership #12: The silent engines on your team are often the unsung heroes 🦸
Some time ago, I worked with a CEO who was obsessed with the 9-box performance grid. It's the one where you plot each employee based on...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
4 days ago2 min read


Sparking Leadership #11: Quiet quitting and when it's your fault as a leader
Let’s talk about that unsettling feeling when you notice a team member who used to be a firecracker is now just… fizzling . They’re here,...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jul 32 min read


Sparking Leadership #9: Are you still leading like the person you were 5 years ago?
Earlier in my leadership career, I believed that a good manager was always present. Always available, always stepping in for everyone,...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jun 192 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 242 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


Mass layoffs. Fewer vacancies. More competition.
The job market isn’t bouncing back as fast as we hoped. Admittedly, we've seen worse. Nevertheless, if the current situation is causing...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Feb 132 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


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


I don't know about you but, I'm so tired of all the "resolution" posts every new year's. 🙄
Every January, the internet is flooded with “HOW TO” guides for losing weight, landing a dream job, saving money, waking up at 5 a.m.—you...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Dec 30, 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


Remember when people worked just one job? Yeah, me neither! 🤔
Side gigs are quickly becoming the new normal. Over 30% of the workforce now juggles multiple gigs, with countries like the UK, France,...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Oct 10, 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


Being a workaholic is not a badge of honor.
It's a sign that there are deeper issues you need to address. Does enjoying your work mean that you are a workaholic? 🤔 As with any...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Why is showing emotions at work such a taboo?
In many professional settings, emotions are often viewed as a liability, something to be suppressed or ignored. This perception can...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jul 4, 20242 min read


🤷♀️So, it happened to you too. You had a "career setback".
You're probably feeling quite lost, confused, frustrated and stressed out by the whole situation. But, what did happen exactly? Career...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jun 30, 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


Is there anything worse than getting rejected for a job?
Getting ghosted during the job application process can be even more disheartening than a rejection. With over 75% of job seekers experiencin

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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