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.
Episodes
46 episodes
#46 - When My Body Said ‘No’: The Breakdown That Rewired Everything
This one’s raw. I just told the truth.In this first episode of Corporate Christie, I talk about the moment my body shut me down — hard. Not because I was tired, but because I’d been powering through pain for years. It all caught...
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#45 - Why High Achievers Still Feel Empty (And How To Fix It) feat. Joseph Logan
This one’s personal. I’m joined by executive coach and friend, Joseph Logan, and we’re diving deep into the emotional side of success. What happens after you’ve “made it” but something stil...
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#44 - Don’t Fall for the Demo: HR Tech Buyer Tips
In today’s episode, I’m spilling the beans on how to avoid a tech headache and choose HR software that actually works. From filtering out vendor fluff to getting buy-in from your people, this is your no-BS guide to shopping smarter, not harder....
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#43 - Why You’re Not Getting Hired (And How to Fix It)
Let’s talk about why you’re not getting hired and what to do about it. In this episode, I’m diving into the sneaky mistakes you might be making in interviews, how to keep your cool, and why knowing your numbers (yep, even revenue ones!) can tot...
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#42 - How to Manage ADHD at Work (Without Burning Out) ft. Ian Mai
Ever feel like your brain is juggling 1,000 things at once? Welcome to the world of ADHD in HR! In this episode, I chat with ADHD coach Ian Mai about what ADHD really is, why it’s not just about being “easily distracted,” and how to ma...
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42:49
#41 - Common Mistakes Managers Make (And How to Fix Them) ft. Katie Ceccarini
Bad managers = bad culture. It’s science. Okay, it’s Gallup, but still. In this episode, I sit down with manager whisperer Katie Ceccarini to talk about why most engagement surveys fail, how managers make or break company culture, and why train...
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33:57
#40 - The Career Development Mistake That’s Costing You Top Talent (ft. Julie Winkle Giulioni)
If your employees are disengaged, there’s a 70% chance their manager is the problem. Yep, career development (or the lack of it) is a make-or-break factor for retention, engagement, and productivity.In today's episode, I chat with career...
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#39 - HR vs. People Ops vs. Talent: Where Do You Actually Belong?
Ever feel like your job description is just a suggestion? Like one minute you’re handling payroll, the next you’re planning an engagement strategy, and somehow you’re also in charge of hiring?! HR, People Ops, and Talent Ma...
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12:48
#38 - The Mindset Shift Every HR Leader Needs (Stop Getting Your Feelings Hurt!)
Handling negative employee feedback is an HR nightmare… or is it? 🤔 In this episode, I share a game-changing mindset shift that will help you stop taking feedback personally and start using it to drive real change. Instead of feelin...
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9:49
#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...
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12:56
#36 - More Than Rules: How a Strong Employee Handbook Saves Time, Money, and Headaches (feat. Halisi Tambuzi)
An employee handbook isn’t just a stack of rules, it’s your HR safety net! This week, my amazing guest, friend and member of the Engagement Academy, Halisi Tambuzi, breaks down why a comprehensive, legally sound handbook is ESSENTIAL for your t...
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#35 - Simplify Hiring: Four Interviews Are All You Need!
Hiring doesn’t need to be a marathon! In this episode, I break down why four interviews are all it takes to hire the right candidate—and why anything more could be a waste of EVERYONE'S time. Backed by data, we explore how limiting...
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#34 - Avoid Working w/ Another Toxic CEO: Must-Ask HR Interview Questions
Are you stepping into your next HR role or preparing for a CEO interview? Don’t settle for a leader who doesn’t value employee engagement. In this episode, I dive into the must-ask questions to identify a CEO who aligns with HR values. ...
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#33 - Stop Making This Survey Mistake in HR!
Surveys are key to unlocking engagement, but how do you get employees to take them? In this episode, I’m sharing fun, actionable strategies HR leaders can use to boost survey participation, from getting executive buy-in to creative reminders an...
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12:41
#32 - How HR Can Drive Business Growth (Scale Smarter!) Ft. Nahed Khairallah
Scaling the business isn’t just about hiring more people, no , no. it’s about refining processes to avoid culture chaos. In this episode, Nahed Khairallah and I dive into how documenting, reviewing, and improving processes can drive efficiency ...
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#31 - The Manager Survey Playbook (This is a Game-Changer!)
In the final episode of the survey series, we dive into the "made-up" but critical, manager survey format 🥳 With 70% of disengagement tied to managers, it's time to stop overlooking their impact. This episode offers a clear, non-intimidating ap...
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#30 - Pulse Surveys: Your Swiss Army Knife for Employee Engagement
Pulse surveys are your secret weapon for digging deeper into employee engagement without risking survey fatigue! This episode unpacks how to position these quick, qualitative surveys with employees, sell their value to executives, and turn thei...
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#29 - Taming the Engagement Survey Dragon: Your Secret Weapon for Sanity (and Career Growth)
Engagement surveys: love them or hate them, you still need them! In this episode, I reveal how to tame this pesky beast and turn it into your HR superpower.We’ll speak about negative feedback, Gallup’s 12 magic questions, and build an e...
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20:54
#28 - Mastering eNPS: Why Employee Net Promoter Score is a Game Changer
In this episode, I break down the magic of eNPS—your ultimate tool for gauging employee sentiment and driving change 🚗 Learn how to calculate scores, decode what they mean, and use them to get execs on board with engagement strategies.Wh...
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14:49
#27 - How To Communicate Better With Your Employees...
Ever feel like HR is speaking a different language? This episode breaks down how HR can connect with employees by ditching the jargon and explaining things clearly. We dive into making benefits accessible, sharing examples of confu...
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#26 - How to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety in HR
Welcome back to Engagement Academy! Today, we’re tackling one of the scariest yet most impactful career moves: public speaking 🫣. Whether you’re just starting out or climbing to the C-suite, mastering this skill can take your career to...
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#25 - The REAL Reason Employees Are ‘Unproductive’ (It’s Not Laziness!)
Let’s clear something up: unproductive employees aren’t lazy – they’re just fed up! When meetings drag on and tasks are hazy, the coffee breaks get longer and productivity takes a backseat. In this episode, I unpack the hidden hurd...
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#24 - How to Handle Return to Office Drama: HR vs Execs!
In this episode of Engagement Academy, we're diving into... *dun dun dunn* Return-to-office policies 😳 I'll walk you through why forcing employees back could backfire and how to have those tough convos with execs who just want cont...
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#23 - Why Offsite Planning Without Employees Backfires
Ever wonder why those executive offsite plans always seem to miss the mark? Well, it's because they’re missing a vital part - the employees! In today's episode we're diving into how excluding your team from company planning is a one-wa...
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