Christine Jordaan
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Overview
Christine Jordaan joined the Women in Leadership Programme (Cohort 25) and experienced a profound personal and professional transformation. Previously managing well but without a deep sense of purpose, Christine now leads with confidence, clarity, and Motivational Intelligence. She has navigated redundancy, left toxic environments without fear, and embraced a brand-new career opportunity with excitement and empowerment. Her journey demonstrates the programme’s power to equip women with resilience, intention, and the mindset to inspire others.
Christine entered the programme as an experienced manager but left as a self-aware, intentional leader. Her growth journey reflects the shift from ‘resilient victim’ to calm, purposeful strength. She attributes these changes to the tools, support, and motivational intelligence framework provided throughout the programme. Christine’s story highlights the long-term value of developing leaders who not only transform their own lives but also positively influence those around them.
“I now live with intention, confidence, and clarity, both personally and professionally. I’ve discovered my true power, and it’s on 24/7 now!”
Key Impacts of the Programme
Confidence and clarity: Christine now lives with intention, clarity, and purpose in all areas of her life.
Resilience in transition: After redundancy, she reframed the experience as an opportunity, stepping confidently into a new, unfamiliar role without fear.
Positive team influence: By showing up differently and intentionally, Christine inspired colleagues to take responsibility, unlock creativity, and believe in themselves. Many stayed connected with her beyond her role.
Shift in mindset: She replaced the ‘resilient victim’ mindset with calm strength, moving from reactive manager to insightful leader.
Early tangible outcomes: Christine now sets boundaries, walks away from toxicity, builds energised habits, and uplifts others daily. She describes the greatest outcome as knowing she is ‘on the right path’, something she considers priceless.
Conclusion
Christine’s journey illustrates how the Women in Leadership Programme empowers participants to navigate uncertainty with resilience, step into new opportunities with confidence, and inspire others along the way. Her story demonstrates the transformational impact of investing in leadership development that equips women to thrive, both personally and professionally.
In Her Own Words: Christine's Reflections
Christine opens up about her experience on the Women in Leadership Programme, how it helped her rebuild confidence, and the impact it’s had on her career and life.
I now live with intention, confidence, and clarity, both personally and professionally. Before the programme, I managed well, but I didn’t fully understand what it meant to lead.
Now, I lead with purpose, self-awareness, and motivational intelligence. I’ve discovered my true power, and it’s on 24/7 now! Life feels lighter, more focused, and much more aligned with who I want to be.
I was made redundant a few months ago, and the old me would’ve spiraled. But instead, I saw it as a sign from the universe, a nudge toward something better.
I left behind toxic environments (twice since, now!) without fear, trusting in my new mindset. That in itself is a massive win. I went one step further, I’ve stepped into uncharted territory, I’m now in a brand-new role, one I’ve never done before, and instead of fear, I feel excited, empowered, and ready.
Even in the recent short-term role, colleagues began to step up, take responsibility, and show their creative side, just from me showing up differently and intentionally!
Without even realising, I was helping others find belief in themselves. That shift in energy and trust has been one of the most beautiful things to witness. Now many of them have chosen to stay connected with me after my departure, I truly had a trustworthy impact!
It has given me a roadmap to discovering the best version of myself, every day.
Personally, I’ve let go of the ‘resilient victim’ mindset and replaced it with calm, intentional strength. Professionally, I’ve gone from manager to true leader. I now act from insight, not reaction, and that shift has transformed every part of my life.
While I’ve only just stepped into this new chapter of my life, the early signs are powerful:
- I walk away from toxicity without guilt.
- I’m building better boundaries and habits that support real balance.
- I now strive to help unlock others’ potential, no matter how small the act.
- I’m building a mindset that is energised, considerate, and focused, ready to create lasting impact.
The biggest outcome for me, I now know I’m on the right path, and that is truly priceless.
Christine concluded by thanking the programme and her coach, Nicky Thackray: “Nicky, your radiant, transformational energy has awakened something powerful in me. You’ve helped me see myself, start to lead with purpose, and to now live with real intention. I now carry a mindset that uplifts me daily, and that’s because of you.”
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