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Can you go back to being an individual contributor after leading a team?
I once worked with an engineering team lead in a #tech scale-up who, after three successful years leading a team, decided to pivot back into a DevOps role. He cared deeply about his people, but he missed building things. The more his leadership responsibilities grew, the further he drifted from hands-on technical #work. And like many first-time leaders, he had no real mentorship or formal training - he was simply “the most senior engineer” and his still young start-up at the

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Oct 92 min read


Urgency Vs Strategy: when you need to hire, where do you look first?
Every #hiring decision feels urgent. Which is why many leaders skip the first, most important question: Where should I look? Inside the...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 262 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


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 #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 #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


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
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