Corporate Christie
I blew up my life so I could finally live it.
I was stuck. Burnt out. People-pleasing. Over-functioning. Under-acknowledged. So I stopped everything. I walked away from the job, the marriage, the version of me that kept everyone else comfortable.
Now I’m here—still healing, still leading, and telling the truth about what it really takes to get free. This show isn’t about surface-level hacks. It’s about the big work: healing your patterns, finding your voice, and choosing yourself—again and again—until your life finally feels like it’s yours.
You’re not broken. You’re at the edge of something real. And this show will help you come home to yourself—because this is your life, and you deserve to feel proud on your deathbed.
Corporate Christie
#37 - The Most Common Promotion Mistake (Superstars vs Rockstars)
We’ve all seen it happen, an amazing employee gets promoted, and suddenly… everything falls apart. They’re stressed, their team is struggling, and leadership is wondering, “Where did we go wrong?”.
In this episode, I break down why top performance is not equal to leadership potential and how understanding the Rock Star vs. Superstar framework can help you promote the right people for the right reasons. Get this wrong, and you’re looking at burnout, disengagement, and costly turnover. Get it right? You’ll build stronger, more engaged teams and a thriving company culture.
Key Themes:
- Why your best performer might not be leadership material
- Rock Star vs. Superstar: Who should REALLY get promoted?
- The one critical question to ask before a promotion
- How misaligned promotions kill morale, productivity, and profits
- How to avoid setting new managers (and their teams) up for failure
Resources:
- For more info about the Engagement Academy: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
- Join the community to master engagement strategies: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
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