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Corporate Christie
Hosted by Christie Hoffman · ENGLISH
Corporate Christie is the podcast for anyone who’s ever said, “I’m fine” at work while quietly unraveling inside.
Because no matter how much we pretend to separate work from life, the truth is—what happens at home shows up in your leadership. And what happens at work echoes into your relationships, your health, your self-worth.
I’m your black-sheep corporate sister, here to blend workplace insight with real-life healing. Expect raw, relatable episodes on what it actually takes to reclaim your time, your energy, your peace—and your career.
Whether you’re trying to learn how to drive employee engagement, lead more effectively, or stop shrinking in systems that weren’t built for you—this show will help you come back to yourself and build a life you’re proud to lead.
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#53 - Projection vs. Gaslighting (and why your boss thinks you're LAZY when you're NOT)
Sep 900:24:27Tap to summarizeThis 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. ❤️✌️)======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 familiar06:13 – Micromanaging boss09:07 – Gossiping coworker accusing you of gossiping (make it make sense)10:20 – Personal story11:51 – Friend drama 16:40 – Signs you’re being projected on17:10 – Grounding yourself 19:06 – The #1 rule20:27 – Magic phrase22:21 – Calm comebacks24:27 – Journaling25:06 – Documenting projection at work 27:06 – Managers cause 70% of turnover — send those surveys!33:31 – Journaling prompts that helped me stop the victim spiral34:50 – 48 Laws of Power36:46 – How I got burned in corporate 🔥38:52 – Brilliance doesn’t always get promoted40:14 – The garbage analogy◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⭐ The 48 Laws of Power - https://amzn.to/3KbuT48⭐ Free Manager Survey Training - https://tinyurl.com/539zwm4c◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ ⟡ TikTok: / corporatechristie ⟡ Linkedin: / christiehoffman ⟡ Amazon storefront: https://tinyurl.com/ykbwyyaa⟡ Email
Transcribe →#51 - Ian Mai: ADHD, Going off Adderall, and the Messy Middle: Healing from Trauma and Burnout
Jul 801:15:01Tap to summarizeThis 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. ❤️✌️)======I sit down with ADHD & self-mastery coach Ian Mai just days after coming off Adderall for the first time in over 10 years.This episode isn’t about bashing medication (it helped me — until it didn’t). It’s about coming home to yourself. It’s about getting real with the patterns beneath our hyper-productivity. And it’s about the terrifying, necessary, beautiful work of finding yourself again after pushing so hard.We go way beyond dopamine and planners, and dive into:The deeper reasons we can’t focus or follow throughWhat impulsivity is trying to protectWhy medication helps — but might be masking deeper woundsThe trauma hiding inside our “high performance”ADHD, shame, systems, and how we learned to abandon ourselvesEmotional safety, breathwork, and body-based healingThe loneliness (and power) of doing life differentlyContact Ian: ianmai.colinkedin.com/in/ian-mai-coaching Contact Christie: linkedin.com/in/christiehoffmancorporatechristie.com@corporatechristie
Transcribe →#50 – DARVO Explained: How to Stop Letting People Walk All Over You
Jun 8, 202500:20:56Tap to summarizeThis 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. ❤️✌️)======If you’ve ever tried to tell someone they hurt your feelings, but they made you feel like you were the bad guy—you're not Crazy. You were DARVO'd.This episode is part education, part memoir, and part spiritual boundary bootcamp. I made it because I don’t want you to waste another year trying to get toxic people to understand you.I break down:What DARVO is (deny, attack, reverse victim and offender)How emotionally immature people use it to flip the scriptWhy you, the empathetic, conflict-avoidant, peacekeeper, are often the perfect targetWhat healthy responses to feedback actually sound likeHow DARVO showed up in my own life — in work, family, and friendshipsWhy I chose to go no contact with people who do itHow to recognize this dynamic in friendships and workScripts you can use to stay grounded when DARVO starts to unfoldWhy “nobody’s allowed to tell you your feelings are wrong or bad” is now my life’s measuring stickAnd why this is a non-negotiable skill if you want to live life as the main character, not a background character in someone else’s chaosConnect with meIf this episode hit home, I’d love to hear from you!📲 TikTok: @CorporateChristie💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffman/📸 Instagram: @CorporateChristie📺 YouTube: Corporate Christie🌐 Website: www.corporatechristie.com
Transcribe →#49 - A Better Way of Doing Employee Benefits (w/ Amy Spurling, CEO of Compt)
May 13, 202500:33:56Tap to summarizeThis 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. ❤️✌️)======In today's episode, I sit down with Amy Spurling, CEO of Compt, to unpack the gap between the benefits companies think employees want and what they’ll actually use. Amy shares her journey from CFO to CEO and gives practical tips on how to stop wasting your benefits budget. We dive into supporting hybrid teams, building the business case for better benefits, and why perks alone won’t drive retention. This one’s a must-listen for anyone who's tired of guessing what employees want, and need a benefits program that serves more and sucks less. '🎙️ Connect with Amy Spurling:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyspurling/Learn more about Compt: https://www.compt.io/💻 Connect with me:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporate.christieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporate.christie
Transcribe →#48 - All-Hands, All-Wrong: The Company Meeting That’s Costing You
May 8, 202500:18:02Tap to summarizeThis 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. ❤️✌️)======Your all hands meeting might be lighting thousands of dollars on fire. Not on purpose. But if your people are zoning out, shopping Amazon, or silently rage-quitting in their heads…that’s exactly what’s happening. In this episode:Why your all hands might be working against you.What "executive ring around the Rosie" is and why it kills engagement.How to run an all hands that actually earns trust, engagement, and yep—profit.The one leadership moment most CEOs fumble.The storytelling tool to make data interestingWhy skipping Q&A is the fastest way to create backchannel drama.Real talk about why you probably don’t need a monthly all hands anyway.Learn how to find out if what you're doing is workingIf your team dreads these meetings—or worse, feels invisible during them—you’re not just hosting a bad meeting. You’re quietly losing money, trust, and your best people. This episode is your no-BS playbook to fix it before they mentally quit (or actually quit). Stop burning salaries. Start leading meetings that make people lean in—and stay.📺 Watch on Youtube https://youtu.be/0PDdBWpumP0📚 Resources Mentioned Storyteller Tactics by Pip Decks: https://pipdecks.com/ 🔎 Gallup’s research: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx💻 Connect with meLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporate.christieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporate.christie
Transcribe →#47 Hustle Culture Said Stick to the Plan. I Paid the Price.
Apr 29, 202500:09:39Tap to summarizeThis 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. ❤️✌️)====== In this episode, I respond to Layla Hormozi’s now-viral poster: 'F your mood. Stick to the plan.'Sure, discipline is sexy. But what happens when sticking to the plan means betraying your health, your instincts, and your actual life?I talk about:How hustle culture wrecked my health, warped my parenting, and distorted my careerWhat it’s like to lead a team with humanity, not fear (and still get great results)Why posters like Layla’s set the wrong tone for psychological safety at workHow childhood punishment for “talking back” taught me to stay silent — even when I should’ve called the police as an adultWhat happened when I ignored every red flag and kept hustling through grief, chronic illness, and a divorce… all in the name of resilience📺 Watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K1skuDNww4💻 Connect with meLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporate.christieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporate.christie🧠 Link to Layla Hormozi’s post:F Your Mood. Stick to the Plan – Layla Hormozi on Instagram
Transcribe →#46 - When My Body Said ‘No’: The Breakdown That Rewired Everything
Apr 22, 202500:16:48Tap to summarizeThis one’s raw. I just told the truth.In this first episode of Corporate Christie, I talk about the moment my body shut me down — hard. Not because I was tired, but because I’d been powering through pain for years. It all caught up with me. Burnout wasn’t just a work thing. It was a life thing. And this podcast is going to talk about both.This isn’t a productivity podcast. It’s not “how to be better at work” without talking about the real stuff getting in your way. We’ll get into that too — because I love giving tactical advice — but first, I had to go through it. And now I’m ready to tell the whole story.💡 What I cover in this episode:The identity crisis that hit after I built something successfulHow childhood conditioning around productivity shaped meWhy I paused Engagement Academy and how I’m reshaping itA cold plunge, a linen closet, and one surprising meditationThe moment I met 8-year-old me in my mind’s eye — and what she saidHow divorce, loss, and no-contact family choices reshaped my valuesWhy we can’t talk about leadership without talking about healingAnd why I’m done pretending life and work are separate📘 Mentioned in this episode:👉 Employee Survey Playbook ($49): https://bit.ly/42yQt9T👉 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42yQt9T👉 Youtube: https://bit.ly/4lHZJ2E👉 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3YGgS2W 👉 Instagram: https://bit.ly/4jBMe2E💬 Closing thoughts:If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t do this anymore,” — good. That feeling might be the start of something better.You're not broken. You're just waking up. And this show is here to walk through it with you.
Transcribe →#45 - Why High Achievers Still Feel Empty (And How To Fix It) feat. Joseph Logan
Apr 21, 202500:48:12Tap to summarizeThis 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. ❤️✌️)====This one’s personal. I’m joined by executive coach and friend, Joseph Logan, and we’re diving deep into the emotional side of success. What happens after you’ve “made it” but something still feels… off? We talk about identity, leadership, and the moments that crack us open (in a good way). This episode literally sparked my own rebrand. If you’re a high performer who’s hit the top and asked, “Now what?”, this one’s for you. Key Themes:- Success isn’t always what it seems- Navigating identity beyond achievement- Coaching high-performers through transitions- Embracing moments of emotional clarity- Rebranding when your purpose evolvesWant to talk to Joseph? Connect with him on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephlogan/- Follow me on TikTok + Instagram: @corporatechristieTimestamps:00:00 – Meet Joseph Logan: Executive Coach to High Performers00:13 – Why Success Isn’t Always Fulfilling01:45 – The Episode That Sparked My Rebrand04:02 – What High Performers Secretly Struggle With07:50 – How to Lead When You’re Not Alright12:10 – Coaching Beyond the Resumé17:25 – Permission to Feel and Rethink Success21:40 – Identity Shifts at the Top27:15 – How to Rebuild Purpose After Burnout31:00 – Final Thoughts: Be Brave Enough to Change
Transcribe →#44 - Don’t Fall for the Demo: HR Tech Buyer Tips
Apr 21, 202500:19:31Tap to summarizeThis 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. ❤️✌️)====In today’s episode, I’m spilling the beans on how to avoid a tech headache and choose HR software that actually works. From filtering out vendor fluff to getting buy-in from your people, this is your no-BS guide to shopping smarter, not harder. Whether you’re leading your first tech rollout or just sick of being bamboozled by shiny demos, this one’s packed with tips that’ll save your budget... and your sanity.Key Themes- Create your HR tech must-have wishlist- Use employee feedback to guide decisions- Rely on trusted sources beyond Google- Own the demo, don’t let sales charm you- Get buy-in from managers and employeesTimestamps:00:00 – Intro: Choosing the Right HR Tech01:52 – Ask Employees for Pain Points03:00 – Don’t Trust Google: Do Deeper Research11:03 – Control the Demo Conversation15:09 – Ask Employees for Pain Points (Again, for Good Reason!)Resources:- Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corporatechristie?lang=en- Catch me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corporatechristie/?hl=en- Let’s connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiehoffman/?
Transcribe →#43 - Why You’re Not Getting Hired (And How to Fix It)
Apr 19, 202500:18:02Tap to summarizeThis 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. ❤️✌️)======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 interviewersResources:⟡ TikTok + Instagram / corporatechristie ⟡ Linkedin: / christiehoffman ⟡ Email hello@corporatechristie.com
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