Christine Costa | From HR Professional to Corporate Training Entrepreneur

In this episode, we explore Christine's journey, tracing her evolution from her roots in British Columbia to her relocation to Ontario. Through our conversation, we uncover the pivotal moments and experiences that have intricately woven the fabric of her career. Beyond mere geographical moves, we delve into the profound transition she underwent, shifting from the role of a dedicated high school educator to the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship, where she founded her business, Christine Connects.
Furthermore, we examine the mindset that propels Christine's endeavours, emphasizing the significance of continuous growth and learning. Our discussion not only traverses the milestones of her professional trajectory but also explores the broader implications of embracing a demeanour of perpetual learning and adaptation in today's ever-evolving landscape.
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Throughout the Let's Talk Careers podcast series, we invite you to listen in as we explore the career paths of those in all different industries including nursing, post-secondary, business, teaching, trades, and so much more.
Using the informational interview approach we will learn the different and unique paths each and every person takes to success.
This is an opportunity for us to share how our guests got to where they are in their careers, the decisions they’ve made, how they navigated the ups and downs along the way, and provide advice to inspire our students to take with them on their own career journeys.
Connect with the hosts:
⁠Lisa Bauman⁠: www.linkedin.com/in/lisabauman/
⁠Claudia Mellad:⁠ www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-mellad/
⁠Shari Walsh: www.linkedin.com/in/shari-walsh/
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Chapters:
0:00 - Podcast Intro
0:48 - Guest Intro
1:13 - First Job
1:46 - Career Journey
7:53 - Advice for next steps after graduation
9:37 - Value of experiential learning
10:49 - Pivot career moment
12:12 - Transition from BC to ON
13:12 - Taking risks
14:11 - Advice for the risk adverse
15:18 - Mentorship
17:50 - Christine Connects
19:17 - Inspiration for Christine Connects
20:03 - Timing for entrepreneurship
20:52 - Work Life Balance
22:00 - Impact of music
24:02 - Definition of entrepreneurship
26:20 - Success in new business
27:32 - How Christine makes career decisions
29:42 - AI’s impact on business
31:09 - Trends impacting the industry
32:17 - Organizational fit
33:35 Projects in progress
35:20 Motivations for continuing education
37:15 Networking
38:33 Advice for students