Corporate Christie – Détails, épisodes et analyse

This episode is brought to you by the Confident HR Leader Masterclass! It's time to get out of reactive HR for good. Visit corporatechristie.com or click this link to sign up. (Note: Any mentions of the "Engagement Academy" on this podcast refer to an earlier version of this same masterclass. ❤️✌️)

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Today we’re talking about projection — gaslighting’s ugly second cousin. You know, when someone accuses you of doing the very thing they’re guilty of. Fun, unhealed stuff, right? 

00:42 – “How are you, really?” (aka, are you dehydrated?)
02:32 – Projection vs. Gaslighting:
03:32 – Lazy boss calling you lazy?
04:18 – “You’re lying!” …says the liar.
05:05 – Why childhood trauma makes projection feel weirdly familiar
06:13 – Micromanaging boss
09:07 – Gossiping coworker accusing you of gossiping (make it make sense)
10:20 – Personal story
11:51 – Friend drama
16:40 – Signs you’re being projected on
17:10 – Grounding yourself
19:06 – The #1 rule
20:27 – Magic phrase
22:21 – Calm comebacks
24:27 – Journaling
25:06 – Documenting projection at work 
27:06 – Managers cause 70% of turnover — send those surveys!
33:31 – Journaling prompts that helped me stop the victim spiral
34:50 – 48 Laws of Power
36:46 – How I got burned in corporate 🔥
38:52 – Brilliance doesn’t always get promoted
40:14 – The garbage analogy

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⟡ TikTok:  / corporatechristie 
⟡ Linkedin:  / christiehoffman 
⟡ Amazon storefront: https://tinyurl.com/ykbwyyaa
⟡ Email

This episode is brought to you by the Confident HR Leader Masterclass! It's time to get out of reactive HR for good. Visit corporatechristie.com or click this link to sign up. 

(Note: Any mentions of the "Engagement Academy" on this podcast refer to an earlier version of this same masterclass. ❤️✌️)

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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 totally change the game. 

Whether you’re changing industries or just super nervous, I’ve got practical, fun, HR-approved tips to help you nail your next interview with confidence and clarity.

Key Themes:
- How to prep smarter for interviews
- Staying calm under pressure
- Talking transferable skills with confidence
- Linking your impact to business metrics
- Building real connection with interviewers

Resources:
⟡ TikTok + Instagram  / corporatechristie  
⟡ Linkedin:  / christiehoffman  
⟡ Email hello@corporatechristie.com

This episode is brought to you by the Confident HR Leader Masterclass! It's time to get out of reactive HR for good. Visit corporatechristie.com or click this link to sign up. 

(Note: Any mentions of the "Engagement Academy" on this podcast refer to an earlier version of this same masterclass. ❤️✌️)

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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 manage it at work. 

We cover simple strategies like box breathing, movement, and dopamine management, plus why self-love is the ultimate productivity hack. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck in a spiral, this one’s for you!

Key Themes:

• Understanding ADHD – Myths, misconceptions & modern challenges
• Box breathing for focus – A tool to stop spiraling thoughts
• Movement & dopamine – Why your body needs to move to focus
• Boundaries & self-care – Protecting energy & avoiding burnout
• Routines that work – Small habits for big ADHD-friendly wins

Resources:

• For more about the Engagement Academy: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
• Join our community for insights & engagement strategies: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
• Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatechristie?lang=en
• Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporatechristie/?hl=en
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffman/
• Ian's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-mai-inner-strength/
• Ian's website - https://www.ianmai.co/

This episode is brought to you by the Confident HR Leader Masterclass! It's time to get out of reactive HR for good. Visit corporatechristie.com or click this link to sign up. 

(Note: Any mentions of the "Engagement Academy" on this podcast refer to an earlier version of this same masterclass. ❤️✌️)

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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 training your leaders is the best investment you can make. 

Plus, we cover how to get execs to actually care about leadership development (hint: it involves money). If you’ve ever had a manager so bad it felt personal, you need this episode.

Key Themes:

• Why bad managers are ruining your culture
• How to train managers to lead, not micromanage
• The real reason engagement surveys don’t work
• How to make execs care about leadership training
• Why HR can’t fix engagement without manager buy-in

Resources:

• For more information about the Engagement Academy: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
• My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatechristie?lang=en
• My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporatechristie/?hl=en
• My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffman/?
• Katie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-ceccarini/
• Katie’s website: https://www.enduranceboss.com/

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This episode is brought to you by the Confident HR Leader Masterclass! It's time to get out of reactive HR for good. Visit corporatechristie.com or click this link to sign up. 

(Note: Any mentions of the "Engagement Academy" on this podcast refer to an earlier version of this same masterclass. ❤️✌️)

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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 development expert Julie Winkle Giulioni about why leaders avoid career conversations, how to make them easier, and the one shift managers need to stop feeling overwhelmed!

Key themes:

• Why career development isn’t a ‘one-and-done’ task
• How bad managers kill engagement (without realizing it)
• The “fix-it reflex” and why it’s sabotaging your team
• Psychological safety and its role in retention
• How AI tools can make career development easier

Resources:

• For more information about the Engagement Academy: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
• Join the community to learn more about scoring, analysis, and using engagement data to drive decisions that matter: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
• My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatechristie?lang=en
• My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporatechristie/?hl=en
• My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffman/?
• Julie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewinklegiulioni/
• Get Julie’s book Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: https://amzn.to/4glOLMC

Sign up for 👉 The Confident HR Leader Masterclass!  - https://tinyurl.com/4uxw6cww

This episode is brought to you by the Confident HR Leader Masterclass! It's time to get out of reactive HR for good. Visit corporatechristie.com or click this link to sign up. 

(Note: Any mentions of the "Engagement Academy" on this podcast refer to an earlier version of this same masterclass. ❤️✌️)

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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 Management are NOT the same thing, but many of you are doing all three. No wonder you’re exhausted. In this episode, we’re breaking it down: what these roles actually do, why job titles are all over the place, and how to figure out which lane you belong in (before you lose your mind 🙂).

Key Themes:

• HR, people ops & talent = the house metaphor
• You’re probably doing too many jobs (send help)
• Your job title is lying to you!
• Why your team is too small & your sanity is at risk
• Find your HR sweet spot & stick to it

Resources:

• For more info on the Engagement Academy: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
• Join our community for HR & engagement insights: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
• TikTok (for the HR tea ☕): https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatechristie?lang=en
• Instagram (for workplace memes & wisdom): https://www.instagram.com/corporatechristie/?hl=en
• LinkedIn (so we can actually fix your HR struggles): https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffman/

Sign up for 👉 The Confident HR Leader Masterclass!  - https://tinyurl.com/4uxw6cww

This episode is brought to you by the Confident HR Leader Masterclass! It's time to get out of reactive HR for good. Visit corporatechristie.com or click this link to sign up. 

(Note: Any mentions of the "Engagement Academy" on this podcast refer to an earlier version of this same masterclass. ❤️✌️)

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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 feeling overwhelmed, you’ll learn how to think like a director, not an actor, so you can lead with confidence. Plus, I’ll show you how AI can make this process WAY easier, saving you time, energy, and stress. 

It's time make feedback your new secret weapon 🎬✨

Key Themes:

• Shift your mindset: Feedback is a guide, not an attack
• Become a director, not an actor!
• Why negative survey results mean employees still have hope
• The power of framing feedback in business terms for execs
• How AI can help HR process survey data faster
• How to stop losing sleep over employee complaints

Resources:

• More information on Engagement Academy: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
• Join my HR community: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
• My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatechristie?lang=en
• My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporatechristie/?hl=en
• My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffman/?
• AI for HR: My YouTube Video on AI: https://youtu.be/8ACiYxhiZWg

Sign up for 👉 The Confident HR Leader Masterclass!  - https://tinyurl.com/4uxw6cww

This episode is brought to you by the Confident HR Leader Masterclass! It's time to get out of reactive HR for good. Visit corporatechristie.com or click this link to sign up. 

(Note: Any mentions of the "Engagement Academy" on this podcast refer to an earlier version of this same masterclass. ❤️✌️)

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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
• Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffman/?
• Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatechristie?lang=en
• Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporatechristie/?hl=en

Sign up for 👉 The Confident HR Leader Masterclass!  - https://tinyurl.com/4uxw6cww

This episode is brought to you by the Confident HR Leader Masterclass! It's time to get out of reactive HR for good. Visit corporatechristie.com or click this link to sign up. 

(Note: Any mentions of the "Engagement Academy" on this podcast refer to an earlier version of this same masterclass. ❤️✌️)

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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 teams. 

From gamifying your handbook during onboarding to make sure employees read it, to the top policies you can’t skip, Halisi explains how to create a handbook that supports employees and protects the company. 

Plus, Halisi shares the benefits of regular audits, what they cost, and why ignoring them could lead to a workplace investigation HR nightmare. 

Key Themes

• How to gamify employee handbooks for engagement
• The top must-have policies for every handbook
• Why HR audits are a smart investment
• Legal risks of skipping compliance updates
• Supporting employees through clear, flexible policies

Resources

• Halisi’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halisi-tambuzi-657b7227/
• For more information about Engagement Academy: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
• My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatechristie?lang=en
• My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporatechristie/?hl=en
• My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffman/?

Sign up for 👉 The Confident HR Leader Masterclass!  - https://tinyurl.com/4uxw6cww

This episode is brought to you by the Confident HR Leader Masterclass! It's time to get out of reactive HR for good. Visit corporatechristie.com or click this link to sign up. 

(Note: Any mentions of the "Engagement Academy" on this podcast refer to an earlier version of this same masterclass. ❤️✌️)

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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 interviews protects your sanity, improves candidate experience, and strengthens your employer brand. Plus, practical tips to push back on those “just one more interview” requests and keep your hiring process running smoothly 🙂

Key Topics:
- Four interviews are the ideal number for hiring.
- Over-interviewing harms your employer brand.
- Streamlined hiring protects employee and candidate time.
- Hold hiring managers accountable to avoid process chaos.
- Engagement starts with a well-organized interview process.

Resources:
- For more information about the Engagement Academy: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
- Join the community to learn more about scoring, analysis, and using engagement data to drive decisions that matter: https://bit.ly/46ceyDt
- My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatechristie?lang=en
- My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporatechristie/?hl=en
- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffman/ so we can talk about the specific issues unfolding at your organization
- The research: https://www.inc.com/michael-schneider/5-years-of-google-data-reveals-number-of-interviews-it-takes-to-find-perfect-candidate.html#:~:text=In%20other%20words%2C%20%22four%20interviews,of%20diminishing%20returns%20set%20in.

Sign up for 👉 The Confident HR Leader Masterclass!  - https://tinyurl.com/4uxw6cww