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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


Sparking Leadership #17 - Happy leaders make great leaders
As I head off for a summer break, I'm taking a moment to reflect on a year in leadership that has been as rewarding as it has been...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Aug 52 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 #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 #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


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


Your manager may be a lot of things but they are not a mind reader! 🔮
A manager wears many hats - coach, mentor, expert - but one thing they aren’t is a mind reader. Even the best leaders can’t support you...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Mar 62 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


✨ 2024 in Reflection: Progress, Hope, and Holiday Wishes ✨
If there’s one lesson 2024 taught me—painfully, but powerfully—it’s the importance of forcing myself to look for the positives, even when...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Dec 24, 20242 min read


🎄 December Reflections: The Book that changed my work year 🎄
As the year winds down, it’s time for my annual tradition: a cup of tea, some festive jazz music and a reflection on what helped me grow...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Dec 17, 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


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 16, 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 29, 20242 min read
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