Kind Words
From CEOs and general managers to the clinicians and teams she coaches — real words from real people, drawn from her LinkedIn recommendations and the foreword to BRAVE.
“The Positive Intelligence course I completed with Christina I would rank as one of the most effective professional — and personal — experiences I have had the privilege to participate in. My leadership skills have benefited immensely.”
Brooke Jay
Clinical Engagement Manager, Sydney North PHN
“Christina understands leaders. She has walked in their shoes and will walk alongside them — each time adding value through connection and understanding.”
Mark Simpson
Commercial Leader & General Manager
“I’ve run out of superlatives to describe Christina. She is one of the most positive and energetic people I’ve had the pleasure to work with — inspiring as both a leader and a consultant.”
Anthony Aarons FRSA
CEO, Epifini Ltd
“Christina is an amazing individual who guides you to unlock your full potential in every area of business — and walks along with you, sharing wisdom on the way.”
Adam Elliott
Business Development Manager
“Was Christina a major factor in me elevating my performance — both professionally and personally — to new heights? Absolutely. Did my sales team believe they could over-achieve for themselves and each other? 100%.”
Amanda Vass
Media & Marketing Strategy Leader
“Christina combines a wealth of senior sales, leadership and coaching experience that can help teams achieve fantastic outcomes for their business. I would have no hesitation in recommending her.”
Kris Yule GAICD
Media & Marketing Leader
“Christina was an inspiration to work for. No one works harder to create an environment for her people to be successful.”
Russell Burns
Account Director, Salesforce
“She exudes positive energy and has an incredible impact on all who come across her. You can put your trust in her programs — you’ll see incredible changes in your organisation and in yourself.”
Anthony Aarons FRSA
CEO, Epifini Ltd
“Christina has an excellent understanding of the challenges facing business, together with extensive experience in developing tailored solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.”
Janine Hill
GM Customer Experience & Markets
“A fantastic manager who I learnt an extraordinary amount from in a very short space of time. Motivating, pro-active and exceptionally supportive.”
Izzy Gladstone
Senior Marketing Leader
“Christina is a rare success-driven professional with a real desire to make her people as successful as they can possibly be. She earns the respect of all — for the next business I lead, she will be on my head-hunt list.”
Ian Burns
Director, First Mirani — her former MD
“I have seen people grow and businesses prosper under her guidance. A phenomenal trainer who knows just how to capture an audience. Totally ethical and enormously dedicated.”
Yolande Kruger
Strategic Marketing & Business Communications
“Leaders are being asked to evolve faster than their identities can keep up. That is why this book matters.”
Karyn Zwick
Founder, Inner Compass Leaders · MD North America, Ignite Purpose
“The most enduring leadership is built not on control or perfection, but on the courage to learn, to repair, and to grow.”
Dr Lenny Modisane
Executive Director, Ignite Purpose Africa
Sourced from Christina’s LinkedIn recommendations and the foreword to BRAVE: The Courage to RISE.
In the room
What participants say after a session with Christina.
Drawn verbatim from client feedback records — attributed by organisation and session.
As a facilitator, teacher & coach
“Christina is an amazing trainer. Her life experience is unique, and the presentation style, content and topics were on point.”
“Christina facilitates with care, empathy and respect.”
“Excellent teacher. Loved the two days — it was engaging and made me feel comfortable.”
“The presenter connected with us unconditionally, listened, and empowered us.”
“Christina was very engaging, resulting in an enjoyable day.”
How she leads a room
“Involved all participants throughout the day. Inclusive, great direction, kept on task, with good explanation and stories.”
“Promoted good discussion, explained various scenarios, provided useful tips, and tied it all together.”
“Most beneficial. I have heard much before, but not presented as well as in past courses. This was excellent.”
“Insightful, knowledgeable, driving.”
“Motivating and educational.”
Open, warm & human
“Christina is so open and infectious, it is difficult not to get picked up and leap into the journey with her. Thank you for sharing your stories that were difficult to tell.”
“Your style of guiding us is so open and friendly that it made it easy to learn and practice.”
“You are awesome and have helped me at a difficult time in my life — a change in career and personal circumstances. I will take this away and push through my fears.”
Growing leaders over the long term
“I have really valued the support of Christina and Ignite Purpose over the last eight years, who have worked alongside me to develop my managers and the broader team.”
“I have definitely grown as a leader through the work with Christina. I have learnt how to lead with heart, to provide the vision and bring the team with me on the journey.”
Let’s connect
A keynote for your conference, a resilience program for your team, or a book for your journey — Christina would be honoured to walk beside you.
