In this episode of Her Career Coach, host Christina Storey is joined by the inspiring Marta James, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Humbli. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, digital transformation, and customer-centric technology, Marta brings a wealth of knowledge on breaking barriers in the tech industry.

From her early career navigating finance and marketing to becoming an empathetic leader in technology, Marta shares her journey of continuous learning, authentic leadership, and curiosity-driven growth. She opens up about the challenges of self-promotion, overcoming societal pressures like Australia’s tall poppy syndrome, and her strategies for fostering empathetic, high-performing teams.

Listeners will gain insights into the power of stepping out of your comfort zone for growth, staying authentic while leveraging your unique strengths, and actionable tips for women in STEM looking to break into AI or leadership roles. Marta also emphasizes the importance of small, consistent steps to achieve your vision. This episode is packed with practical advice for women striving to elevate their careers, embrace leadership, and thrive in male-dominated industries.

References:

Find Marta on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/martajames

Where to find Christina:

Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au

Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey

In this empowering episode of Her Career Coach, Christina Storey continues the conversation about becoming your future self with actionable steps to turn dreams into reality. Building on the themes from Episode 7, Christina dives deeper into visualisation techniques and offers practical advice for setting and achieving meaningful goals for 2025.

Through engaging examples and easy-to-follow strategies, she encourages listeners to imagine their ideal selves and take intentional steps forward. Learn how to craft goals that excite and align with your values, overcome the overwhelm of goal-setting, and break ambitions into small, manageable steps.

Whether you’re striving for a leadership role, growing your business, or seeking better work-life balance, this episode is your guide to making purposeful progress toward a fulfilling career and life.

Where to find Christina:

Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au

Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey

In this powerful episode of Her Career Coach, Christina Storey takes us on a journey toward meeting our future selves—a version of us who’s thriving, resilient, and unapologetically authentic. Christina introduces the concepts of future self-visualisation and journaling, two practices that can reshape how we approach our daily lives and long-term goals. Through visualisation, she guides us to imagine this future version in vivid detail: her habits, environment, relationships, and approach to challenges. This “future self” isn’t just a distant dream; she’s already within reach, and every small, intentional choice brings her closer to reality.

Christina explains how these practices create a conscious awareness of our habits and behaviours, helping us shift from subconscious autopilot to purposeful actions. By dedicating just a few minutes each day to visualising or journaling, listeners can align more deeply with their values and make choices that resonate with the person they aspire to be.

Where to find Christina:

Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au

Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey

In this episode of Her Career Coach, host Christina Storey dives deep into the concept of limiting beliefs and limiting decisions and how they hold us back from achieving our full potential. Christina walks listeners through the discomfort of feeling "limited" and how these beliefs keep us stuck in a false sense of safety. She explains how limiting decisions, made at various points in our lives (and even past lives!), turn into long-standing beliefs that can block us from growth and success.

Christina shares common examples of limiting beliefs like “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t deserve success,” and discusses how these thoughts often stem from unconscious decisions we made as children. She also highlights powerful tools such as NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Timeline Therapy to help identify and dismantle these beliefs. Christina also provides listeners with the tools to start reframing their beliefs through journaling, positive affirmations, and mindfulness.

This episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies to help you break free from the limitations you've unconsciously adopted and move forward with confidence. It’s a must-listen for anyone ready to step into their authentic self and pursue a career and life they truly love.

Where to find Christina:

Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au

Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey

In this episode of the Her Career Coach podcast, host Christina Storey shares expert advice on creating a resume that truly reflects who you are and what you bring to the table. From defining the difference between a CV and a resume to highlighting the essential components of a strong personal brand, Christina provides actionable strategies to ensure your resume stands out in a crowded job market.

Christina delves into the key pitfalls she often sees in resumes, like overloading them with irrelevant details or using vague, unquantifiable achievements. She shares insights on what hiring managers are really looking for—authenticity, tailored experience, and a clear demonstration of the value you bring. You'll learn practical tips to enhance your resume by showcasing your key competencies and aligning them with the specific role you're applying for. Christina also discusses how to use ChatGPT effectively in this process, making sure the AI output is personalized to match your unique tone and voice, rather than relying on generic responses.

Whether you're new to job hunting or looking to refresh your career materials, this episode will equip you with the tools to create a resume that gets noticed and lands you interviews. Tune in for practical, no-nonsense advice on how to turn your resume into a powerful marketing tool for your career.

References:

ChatGPT CV Prompts: https://hercareercoach.activehosted.com/f/13

Simple Resume Template: https://hercareercoach.activehosted.com/f/17

Where to find Christina:

Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au

Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey

In this episode, Christina Storey welcomes special guest Terri Figueroa, a former colleague and friend, who is the face behind Healthy Mindset. Terri shares her journey of blending her HR expertise with cultivating a healthy mindset in the workplace, both for individuals and businesses. She explains how her business, Healthy Mindset, helps others embrace a more intentional and fulfilling lifestyle. During the conversation, Terri talks about her personal struggles with finding happiness in various jobs, leading her to discover Positive Psychology and the importance of internal mindset shifts.

Terri discusses how Positive Psychology changed her perspective, allowing her to take control of her happiness and stop looking externally for validation. She emphasizes how powerful it can be to stop being a victim of circumstances and instead take charge of your own experiences. Terri's insights align with her HR work, where she encourages others to take responsibility for their actions and create their own fulfilling futures. Christina and Terri dive deep into the concept of regaining personal power, which they believe is key to experiencing real transformation and happiness.

References:

Terri’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/healthymindset_terrifigueroa?igsh=MTltMjVpYmJqdzlmYw==

Terri’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-figueroa-b5513228?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

How to find Christina:

Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au

Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey

In episode 3 of Her Career Coach, Christina dives into the tough love topic of career clarity, with a special focus on how to break free from the common “spray and pray” strategy many professionals adopt during job applications. Sharing Natalie’s story, a professional who constantly faced rejection despite countless applications, Christina highlights the pitfalls of this approach and emphasizes the importance of having a clear career strategy. She breaks down actionable steps for finding career clarity, including self-assessment, evaluating your career journey, leveraging your network, and tailoring your CV to specific roles. With powerful statistics from Gallup surveys, she underscores the value of aligning your career with your strengths, values, and goals, rather than settling for a reactive approach to job searching.

Christina also discusses the importance of understanding your personal and professional needs, providing tips to build a career roadmap that aligns with what sets your soul on fire. She emphasizes the value of intentionality in career moves and urges listeners to take control of their professional paths. By focusing on career strategy and developing a roadmap, professionals can avoid the trap of endless rejection and find roles that offer fulfillment, purpose, and a thriving work-life balance. Download the career strategy guide she mentions to start your journey towards a career that excites you every day.

Resources:

Unlocking your Career Roadmap: a guide to discover what you desire for your career and life. https://hercareercoach.activehosted.com/f/11

Where to find Christina:

Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au

Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey

In this episode of the HCC podcast, host Christina Storey dives into the complex topic of belief systems, exploring how limiting beliefs and self-doubt are shaped by factors such as fear, societal conditioning, and past experiences. She begins by addressing common limiting beliefs many of us harbor, such as "I'm not good enough" or "I can't do this," and explores their roots in self-doubt, fear, and societal conditioning. Christina explains how these negative thoughts can hold us back from achieving our true potential, drawing on examples from her own life and work with clients.

Christina introduces listeners to the Reticular Activating System (RAS), a powerful part of the brain that filters information and can be trained to focus on positive outcomes. She shares practical strategies to reframe limiting beliefs, including the use of positive affirmations, goal setting, mindfulness, and gratitude practices. Throughout the episode, Christina emphasises the importance of shifting your perspective to see opportunities rather than obstacles, helping you to create a career and life you love. Tune in to learn how to transform your mindset and unlock your full potential.

Where to find Christina:

Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au

Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey