Her Career Coach

Christina Storey

Welcome to the Her Career Coach Podcast, where women who dream big come to thrive. This empowering and inspiring podcast hosted by Christina Storey helps you to break free from limitations, elevate your career, and create a life that sets your soul on fire!

  1. From Broken to Complete Alignment – Karen's Story

    11/03/2025

    From Broken to Complete Alignment – Karen's Story

    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 successful on paper, but emotionally drained and disconnected from herself. When a missed promotion collided with personal challenges, it cracked something open in her. She realised she'd spent so long giving to everyone else, she had forgotten how to show up for herself. What followed was a transformative coaching journey, one marked by vulnerability, tough truths, mindset shifts, and ultimately, a powerful reconnection with the woman she had always been. Karen opens up about the moment she realised her confidence wasn't as solid as it seemed, what it felt like to finally embrace her self-worth, and how she found peace, alignment, and purpose again. If you're feeling stuck, lost, or like life has quietly pulled you away from who you truly are, this conversation will speak straight to your heart. Karen's story is living proof that no matter how far off course you feel, you can come back to yourself. And when you do, you might just realise that the version of you you've been waiting for was there all along. ​Inspired by Karen's journey? If you are at your crossroads and are ready to do the deep work, Christina has two exclusive spots to begin the 6-month Elevate Program in November. Don't wait, claim your spot and start your transformation. Book in here: https://calendly.com/hercareercoach/discovery-call-her-career-coach  Where to find Christina: Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hercareercoach/

    46 min
  2. This Is Why You Procrastinate: And What Your Nervous System Has to Do With It

    10/06/2025

    This Is Why You Procrastinate: And What Your Nervous System Has to Do With It

    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 the scenes of her own transition out of corporate life and into entrepreneurship and what surfaced once the urgency and constant noise disappeared. She explores how years of operating in fight-or-flight mode conditioned her nervous system, and how that dysregulation can sneak into our focus, confidence, and self-worth even after we "make the leap." You'll learn how nervous system regulation, shadow work, and compassionate self-awareness can radically shift how you show up, not just at work, but in life. Christina shares how recognising the signs of nervous system burnout has changed everything, and how this understanding is now a core part of the work she does with clients. This episode is your permission slip to slow down, listen in, and meet yourself with grace, because healing doesn't start with hustle. It starts with noticing. Where to find Christina: Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hercareercoach/

    24 min
  3. AI, Redundancies & the Current Job Market

    09/22/2025

    AI, Redundancies & the Current Job Market

    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. Together, Christina and Mel explore the evolving recruitment landscape from shifting job specs to increasing demand in risk, compliance, and AI strategy roles. They break down what recruiters are actually looking for, how to stand out when you're one of hundreds of applicants, and why networking is still your most powerful tool in an AI-saturated world. You'll also hear grounded insights on: What's driving salary demands and movement right now The real impact of redundancies and where the opportunities still exist How to position yourself if you're feeling uncertain, invisible, or on the edge of burnout LinkedIn visibility tips that don't feel gross or performative Why your CV still matters and how to make it count This episode is both a reality check and a roadmap, filled with actionable tips for women navigating career shifts in a transforming world. Whether you're job hunting, considering a pivot, or just want to future-proof your career, Mel and Christina bring the clarity and strategy you need.   Where to find Christina: Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hercareercoach/    Connect with Melanie and the team at SustainRecruit LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melanie-munro-04b2801a Website: sustainrecruit.com

    41 min
  4. Redefining Career Coaching for Women: Why Surface-Level Career Advice Isn't Enough

    09/08/2025

    Redefining Career Coaching for Women: Why Surface-Level Career Advice Isn't Enough

    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. After coaching hundreds of women through career change, mindset blocks, and leadership evolution, Christina has seen firsthand why surface-level strategies like tweaking your resume or practising interview answers aren't enough. True transformation happens when you shift what's going on beneath the surface so that you can move from stuck and self-doubting to confident and self-led. Christina walks you through each phase of Her Career Journey - Her Crossroads, Her Move, Her Evolution, and Becoming Her - so you can identify where you are right now and what kind of support will help you move forward. Whether you're questioning your path, ready to pivot, navigating imposter syndrome, or stepping fully into your power, this framework is designed to meet you exactly where you are.   Explore upcoming events: No One is Reading Your Resume - Live workshop, 12th of September at 12pm AEST: https://hercareercoach.thrivecart.com/hercareercoach-live-resume-workshop/ Reignite Your Career - 8-week group coaching program starting 10th of September: https://hercareercoach.thrivecart.com/her-career-coach-reignite-your-career/   Where to find Christina: Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hercareercoach/

    24 min
  5. Navigating Career Change – Making the Right Moves

    08/25/2025

    Navigating Career Change – Making the Right Moves

    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 development, Beck shares how she's navigated major transitions across industries (from banking to FMCG to global leadership at Philip Morris International) while staying grounded in her values. Together, Christina and Beck unpack what it really takes to make intentional career shifts, especially when they come with risk, rejection, or that creeping voice of self-doubt. Beck opens up about her own crossroads moments and the mindset work required to navigate uncertainty, redefine success, and stay aligned with what matters most.  They also dig into the evolving expectations of leadership post-COVID, how empathy and vulnerability have become critical leadership traits, and why your values, not your job title, should lead your career decisions. If you're questioning whether to stay, pivot, or start over, this one's for you. Because life is too precious not to love what you do.   Where to find Christina: Email: christina@hercareercoach.com.au Website: www.hercareercoach.com.au LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christinastorey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hercareercoach/  Where to find Beck: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckb/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

    41 min

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Welcome to the Her Career Coach Podcast, where women who dream big come to thrive. This empowering and inspiring podcast hosted by Christina Storey helps you to break free from limitations, elevate your career, and create a life that sets your soul on fire!