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Sparking Leadership # 10: Your attention diet and leading in the age of infinite distractions
Tell me if this you: Your mind feels like a web browser with 100 tabs open You are constantly juggling dozens of urgent tasks You are...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jun 262 min read


Sparking Leadership #6: Why burnout feels different when you're leading
When you're the one people count on, there's no room to fall apart. So you power through, show up every day and pretend that everything...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
May 292 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


Joining the thriving Dutch startup scene: Is it the right career move for you?
Understanding startups, scale-ups, and SMBs Let’s first start by understanding the difference between startups, scale-ups and SMBs:...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Dec 11, 20243 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


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


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


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
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