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Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 25, 20242 min read
Why is it so hard to find a new job lately? Why do I keep getting ghosted or rejected? What am I doing wrong?
Chances are that you're probably doing nothing wrong. The job market has stagnated over the past year or so. Just look at the statistics:...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 11, 20242 min read
How to spot a great leader in 30 seconds
Leadership capabilities can be learned and developed but, some people are naturals. Or, to be more precise, they possess innate strengths...


Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 6, 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
Aug 15, 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 8, 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 1, 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
Jul 24, 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 21, 20243 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 16, 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 3, 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
Jun 29, 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 25, 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
Jan 30, 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 28, 20243 min read
Applying to jobs but keep getting rejected? Here's how to develop your rejection resilience.
Job searching is a stressful, demanding and oftentimes, frustrating process. In most cases, you only need one yes but in order to get...


Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jan 12, 20243 min read
Between a rock and a hard goal: How to deal with unrealistic targets at work.
When the line between visionary and unrealistic is crossed, it is usually the ones responsible for executing on the targets that pay the...


Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Nov 7, 20233 min read
Do you deserve a salary raise? Here's how to ask for it.
Unsure about how to have that tough conversation with your manager at your end-year review? Having conversations about money can be...


Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Oct 1, 20233 min read
Stop searching for your one true passion. It doesn't exist.
You've spent hundreds of hours trying to find your calling, your one-passion-to-rule-them-all, the single thing that you're best at but...


Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 13, 20233 min read
People leave managers, not companies: cliché or fact?
If you have been working in the corporate world for a little while, you have definitely heard of this well-worn adage. But is it just a...


Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Aug 16, 20234 min read
Job interview rookie or veteran: what to expect and how to stand out during the hiring process
Are you a seasoned interviewee? Or sending out your very first job applications? Or maybe your interview skills are just a bit rusty as...


Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jul 28, 20233 min read
Balancing your way to success: 4 must-have tools for job seekers
As you dive headfirst into the job market's turbulent waters, you might find yourself juggling a myriad of tasks, from crafting the...
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