*Note: Christine and I experienced some connectivity issues. There are a few instances where we get "out of sync"! For the most part, this has been edited appropriately. 
In this bold and deeply inspiring episode of The Personal Success Podcast, Ryan sits down with trailblazer Christine Coyne, a proud Bibbulmun Noongar woman and transformational leader who has spent over 30 years working at the intersection of Aboriginal engagement, leadership development, and cultural awareness.
From walking away from a secure consultancy role to launching 15+ programs that empower both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, Christine has lived the leadership she teaches.
This conversation goes far beyond professional milestones. Christine opens up about what it means to balance both worlds—bringing your whole self to work while honoring cultural identity. She shares lessons on resilience, self-leadership, and redefining power as a woman and a visionary in industries not built for her.
Even so, Christine has asked me to remind you that this is her first podcast! What a great job she has done...
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Find Christine online at: www.coyne-associates.com.au 
Or:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-coyne-627b7242/ 
Topics:
00:00 – Welcome and Introduction 01:30 – Christine’s origin story and cultural identity 06:00 – Walking away from security to bet on herself 14:10 – What Aboriginal engagement really means 21:00 – Balancing both worlds: Culture and career 29:40 – Building emotional intelligence through cultural fluency 36:20 – The Woodside Pluto project and leadership at scale 44:00 – Why some leadership training fails (and how to fix it) 51:00 – Coaching conversations that actually work 59:30 – Nutrition, vitality, and showing up with presence 1:06:00 – Christine’s upcoming health and leadership training 1:08:00 – Final thoughts and how to connect
 

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