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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


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


Why Sharing Your Salary Expectations First Can Be Smart—If Done Right
The conventional wisdom says: "Never share your salary expectations first." But as a career coach with extensive HR experience, I’ve...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Nov 26, 20243 min read


So, you want to be Chief 🏢 🫅
Becoming a C-level executive isn’t just a title change—it’s a mindset shift. As Chief [Insert Cool Job Title Here] , you’re not just...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Too busy to learn? This is how micro-learning is the no-excuses approach to your professional development.
Let’s be honest—‘not having enough time’ has long been the go-to excuse for putting learning on the back burner. Who has time to pick up...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Oct 30, 20242 min read


The hidden costs of RTO policies – fashion, of all things? 🤦♀️
I recently came across an article ( link ) discussing the "corporate-core" fashion trends emerging as people return to the office. And...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Oct 17, 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


What would you do with your time and career if money wasn’t an issue?
Imagine waking up tomorrow and knowing that all your basic needs are covered. What would you do with your time and career?

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 6, 20242 min read


What can leaders learn from President Biden's resignation from the election race?
Before I kick this off, a quick disclaimer: this is not a political post and it has nothing to do with whether you follow the political...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jul 25, 20242 min read


How to ensure your time off leaves you fully recharged
Have you ever come back from a holiday feeling even more tired and drained than before? Taking time off work to recharge your energy is...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jul 22, 20243 min read


Leadership development, a $78 billion dollar industry is failing to produce the leaders of the future.
According to DDI's Global Leadership Forecast, only23% of leaders rate their leadership development as high quality while 77% of...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jul 17, 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
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