Her Career Coach

If you've ever left a role – or a whole chapter of your career – and expected to finally feel like yourself again, but found instead that you felt more lost, more unsettled, or quietly unsure of who you are now, this episode is for you. In this deeply personal solo episode, Christina shares something she hasn't said publicly before. Episode 39 nearly didn't happen – not because there wasn't enough...

If you've ever said "I just need more confidence" more times than you can count, this episode is going to land differently than you expect. Because confidence was never the problem. And after 24 years sitting across from brilliant, accomplished women who couldn't understand why they were stuck, Christina will share with you exactly what the problem is. In this episode, Christina breaks down the re...

Have you ever landed the promotion, started the new role, and felt — after a few months — the exact same restlessness you were trying to leave behind? If that resonates, this episode is for you. In this episode, Christina continues the conversation she's been building across the series on career identity. This one is practical and personal — and it starts with a question you've probably answered a...

Have you ever felt like there's a part of you that keeps getting prodded — the same tender spot, different situations, different decades — but you've never quite had the language for it? In this episode, Christina sits down with astrologer and embodiment guide Chrissy Lehpamer, founder of Aura & Sage and  Christina's astrology teacher, to explore one of the most profound — and most overlooked — to...

The career still looks good on paper. The title, the achievements, the things you're supposed to be proud of — they're all there. But something underneath isn't working anymore. You've been asking  who am I outside of my job title,  and getting silence back. This episode is for you. In the third episode of her identity work series, career identity mentor Christina Storey gets honest about what the...

What if the beliefs that are quietly running your life – the ones telling you what you're worth, what you're allowed to want, and how small you're supposed to stay – were never actually yours to begin with? In this episode, Christina explains how our core beliefs form before our 7th birthday and how those beliefs have shaped the woman you think you're supposed to be today. Drawing on the work of D...

It's easy to answer "Who am I?" with the things you do and the roles you play. It's harder - and far more valuable - to strip those away and see what's underneath. In this follow-up to Episode 32, Christina shares her experience of going back to the identity exercise — and discovering that her first attempt had barely scratched the surface. So she went back, went deeper, and shares what came out....

Who are you — without your job title, your role, or what you do for other people? It sounds like a simple question. Until you actually try to answer it. In this episode, Christina shares what happened when client Karen introduced her to Ben Crowe's Mojo Crowe "who am I?" exercise — and what happened when Christina tried it herself. Two lines. Then nothing. And two of those lines were "I'm a mum" a...

Ever felt like something's shifting inside you but you can't quite name it? Like the career you've built no longer fits who you're becoming, and you don't know whether to push through or finally listen to what's been whispering underneath? In this episode, Christina sits down with psychologist, astrologer and writer Rhianna Jade to explore what astrology actually is, not as a predictive tool, but...

In this solo episode of Her Career Coach, Christina returns for 2026 with an honest conversation about why she deliberately paused the podcast and what that decision revealed about identity, ambition and alignment. This episode explores what happens when high-achieving women reach a career crossroads. When your role no longer fits, your identity feels outdated and you cannot clearly see what is ne...

In this powerful episode, Christina dives into the real experience of being at a career crossroads — that uncomfortable but deeply important moment when you realise the role you've outgrown no longer fits who you are. Drawing on insights from a recent workshop with 55 mid-career women, Christina explores why so many professional women feel stuck, unclear, or disconnected at work, and what it actua...

What do you do when everything looks fine from the outside, yet inside, you feel like a shell of the woman you once were? In this episode, Christina is joined by the brilliant and brave Karen Lauf, who shares her deeply personal story of rebuilding her confidence and rediscovering her voice after facing rejection, burnout, and self-doubt. A year ago, Karen was at a crossroads, professionally succe...

In this masterclass-style solo episode, Christina is pulling back the curtain on everything you actually need to know to walk into your next job interview with confidence, clarity and calm. Whether it's been years since your last interview or you've been ghosted one too many times, this episode will help you reframe interviews from something you dread to something you own. Christina walks you thro...

You're not broken, your nervous system is just exhausted. In this solo episode, Christina opens up about what really happens after you leave a high-stress career and why the "freedom" of stepping away doesn't always bring the instant relief we hope for. If you've been stuck in procrastination, burnout, emotional overwhelm, or feeling numb, this episode is a must-listen. Christina takes you behind...

In this powerhouse return episode, Christina Storey welcomes back Melanie Munro, State Director at SustainRecruit and Deputy Chair of Women in Super, to unpack what's really happening in the job market right now. If you've been feeling uncertain, stuck, or simply curious about how AI is reshaping career paths, especially in financial services and beyond, this conversation is a must-listen. Togethe...

What if your career looked perfect on paper but felt completely wrong on the inside?    In this episode of the Her Career Coach Podcast, Christina redefines what career coaching for women really looks like. She shares what's been missing in traditional career coaching and introduces her new framework: Her Career Journey - a model built around four key phases every woman moves through in her career...

Thinking of quitting and making a bold career move… but unsure how to carve a path that's both strategic and meaningful? This episode will show you how to do exactly that. In this candid conversation, Christina is joined by her long-time friend and respected people leader, Beck Chapman, who's no stranger to brave career pivots. With over 20 years of experience in HR, learning and organisational de...

This milestone episode marks one year since Christina pressed record on the very first Her Career Coach episode. From a podcast mic that sat untouched for over two years (hello inner critic!) to a growing community of listeners and life-changing "aha" moments, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on growth, courage, and starting before you feel ready. Christina shares the raw and very real story...

Not all recruiters are created equal, and knowing who's who could change everything about your job search.  In this solo episode, Christina Storey pulls back the curtain on the often-misunderstood world of recruitment - breaking down the real differences between internal and agency recruiters, and how each can play a strategic role in your career journey. With over 20 years of recruitment experien...

In this high-value episode of Her Career Coach, Christina Storey sits down with Melanie Munro, State Director at SustainRecruit, for an in-depth look into the ever-changing world of recruitment and what it means for women navigating their careers today. Drawing from over two decades of experience across the UK and Australia, Melanie unpacks the current shifts in the job market, from the unpredicta...

In this milestone episode of Her Career Coach, Christina Storey shares a deeply personal reflection as she closes the door on her 24-year career in recruitment and steps boldly into running her coaching business full-time. If you've ever felt torn between the comfort of the familiar and the pull toward something more meaningful, this episode will feel like a conversation straight to your heart. Ch...

In this solo episode, Christina explores a powerful and timely conversation for women feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure whether to stay in their current role. With mid-year pressure mounting and burnout knocking on the door, many women are caught between waiting for their annual bonus and making a much-needed change. But what's the real cost of staying?   Christina unpacks the emotional and ener...

In this solo episode of Her Career Coach, Christina Storey invites listeners to tune into the quiet, persistent whisper that so many women hear but often ignore, the one that says, "You were made for more." Building on the last episode, Christina goes deeper into the personal moment when everything begins to feel off, and how that moment can actually be the spark for profound transformation. Chris...

In this episode of Her Career Coach, host Christina Storey is joined by Jo Clark, founder of Jo Clark Coaching and host of the podcast Redefining Midlife. With warmth, wisdom, and a wealth of experience, Jo dives deep into the complex and transformative phase of midlife, particularly for women navigating perimenopause, career pivots, and shifting personal identities.   Together, Christina and Jo e...

In this heartfelt and reflective solo episode, Christina Storey invites you to sit with her on a special day - her 53rd birthday - for a raw and honest conversation about growth, identity, and who we're becoming as women. This one breaks away from the usual focus on goals and strategy. Instead, Christina opens up about the subtle, yet powerful identity shifts she's experienced across each decade o...