Christi Pizarek, Pcc, Cpcc, Orsct Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Global

Serve as the Co-Lead for the International Coaching Federation's 40 & Under Member Resource Group. This is a Global MRG community that services Young Professional Coaches throughout the various milestones, challenges and accomplishments of their ever-evolving journey as Professional Coaches.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Founder, Dedicated Coaching Partner & Collaborative Leadership/Facilitation Consultant. I specialize in working with senior leaders, teams, organizations & various other forms of "systems". At inTension Coaching & Consulting, we truly believe that in TENSION, there is GROWTH. We build immersive & meaningful coaching experiences that upskill individuals & teams so that they not only can navigate through those uncomfortable moments of tension, fear & uncertainty, but come out stronger &… Show more Founder, Dedicated Coaching Partner & Collaborative Leadership/Facilitation Consultant. I specialize in working with senior leaders, teams, organizations & various other forms of "systems". At inTension Coaching & Consulting, we truly believe that in TENSION, there is GROWTH. We build immersive & meaningful coaching experiences that upskill individuals & teams so that they not only can navigate through those uncomfortable moments of tension, fear & uncertainty, but come out stronger & more effective on the other side. In addition to building tailored coaching solutions, we lend our expertise in leadership development, systems awareness, adult learning & facilitation to our partners through thoughtful consultation services & meaningful relationship building. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Expert Network PartnerConsultantCertified Professional CoachFacilitator

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Professionally Certified Leadership Coach with 800 hours of coaching experience. I build meaningful & immersive coaching experiences for my clients in a variety of formats. This includes 1:1 Coaching, Pairs Coaching, Team/Systems Coaching & Cohort-Based Coaching Programs. I meet my clients with warmth & empathy, while stretching them to expand their self-awareness & their leadership effectiveness. Some highlights from this role: - Trusted coaching partner to 800+ leaders… Show more Professionally Certified Leadership Coach with 800 hours of coaching experience. I build meaningful & immersive coaching experiences for my clients in a variety of formats. This includes 1:1 Coaching, Pairs Coaching, Team/Systems Coaching & Cohort-Based Coaching Programs. I meet my clients with warmth & empathy, while stretching them to expand their self-awareness & their leadership effectiveness. Some highlights from this role: - Trusted coaching partner to 800+ leaders annually across one of the top media agencies in the country (Agency of the Year 2023), serving Executive through Mid-level talent- Simultaneously developed & led multiple coaching work streams, including 1:1 coaching, pairs coaching, long-term cohort-based coaching programs, intact team coaching, snackable workshops & more- Served as Lead Coach & Program Developer for Inclusive Leadership Coaching Program, a multi-month cohort program yielding 100% participant post-survey agreement with “was a valuable investment of my & company’s time”- Co-created & co-facilitated highly valued annual Director Cohort Coaching Program, a 7-month group & 1:1 experience rooted in The Leadership Circle 360 assessment. Repeatedly proven to increase Leadership Effectiveness (LQ), increase retention of senior leaders & build greater trust amongst top company talent- Served as Lead Coach for 18 months for Kellogg’s Senior Leadership Team, building tailored quarterly programming for their unique challenges- Developed Team Coaching Dashboard providing senior leaders with team’s coaching exposure, tendencies/strengths & progress in the leadership development space, tailored to each team’s unique needs - Facilitated brave spaces for communities navigating traumatic events & circumstances- Led annual planning, business development & invoicing work streams Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Equity Collective is a strategic think tank aiming to influence and embed equity across Starcom. The group is comprised of individuals who contribute various perspectives and experiences, including social identities, tenure, level and the intersections of all three areas. The collective meets monthly, dedicating time & energy to projects such as developing performance standards, outlining equitable strategies for day-to-day work, defining spheres of influence & more.

Chicago, Illinois

Director, Starcom Leadership Coaching TeamJan. 2018 - March 2023Visa Global Strategy TeamApr 2020 - Sept 2020Director of Experience DesignSpecializing in Kellogg's BrandsJan. 2018- Jan. 2020

Chicago, Illinois

Airbnb Activation Associate Director (June 2016 - Feb 2018)Covering all activation channels for the U.S. market: Digital, TV, OOH, Print, Radio & CinemaKraft Heinz Digital Activation & Social Media Specialist (Feb 2015 - June 2016)Natural Cheese, Kraft Singles, Heinz Sauces & Kraft Sauces/Enhancers

Kraft, Oscar Mayer Digital Activation (September 2012-July 2014)Kraft, Beverages: Refreshments Digital Activation(July 2014-November 2014)Kraft, Cheese Digital Activation(November 2014-February 2015)

Burger King Digital Media Associate (11/2011-9/2012)Nintendo Digital Media Associate (8/2010-12/2011)

Chicago & National

Served as co-lead for our Starcom Working Parents Network ERG, supporting parents, perspective parents & allies across our agency. This includes development of programming & events, leading our quarterly pulse survey for our members, pushing for increased diversity in our WPN leadership & programming & coordinating communication across our WPN committee leads nationwide.Recruited & led an 8-12 person team of ERG Leaders (Director+), intentionally expanding leadership presence &… Show more Served as co-lead for our Starcom Working Parents Network ERG, supporting parents, perspective parents & allies across our agency. This includes development of programming & events, leading our quarterly pulse survey for our members, pushing for increased diversity in our WPN leadership & programming & coordinating communication across our WPN committee leads nationwide.Recruited & led an 8-12 person team of ERG Leaders (Director+), intentionally expanding leadership presence & connectivity across 3 major markets. Once Leadership Team was established, led visioning & action planning for the groupIncreased ERG membership by 70% over the course of 2 yearsExpanded ERG offerings & programming to include inclusivity programming for parents, hybrid programming & coaching support for working parentsDeveloped & led Quarterly WPN Pulse Survey, measuring trends for working parent engagement, sentiment & critical needs which created a meaningful connection point with agency’s Executive Committee & yielded YOY improvements for key metrics Show less

Greater Chicago Area

PublicisParents is a Publicis BRG who's mission is to foster a culture of support and understanding that redefines a workplace where parents not only survive, they thrive.I serve as a National Board Member, Chicago Metro Co-Lead & Milk Stork Task Force Co-Lead

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Led marketing & events for a newly launched line of OSU merchandise through social networking, online marketing and on-site events. Served as on-campus project lead for a team of student employees and collaborated on concept/marketing tactic ideation.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

I serve as the Vice President of Promotions and Chapter Affairs. I oversee our membership appreciation program and direct communication with current and potential members through emails and event updates. I also run THE OSU Originals marketing committee and started the AMA Buckeyethon Philanthropy team 2010.

Served as a representative of The Ohio State University to prospective families and incoming families. Had to be extremely seasoned in university offerings, policies, procedures and history, always adapting to and integrating new information. Led campus tours, immersive experiences and recruiting events for hundreds of families throughout my tenure, serving as a trusted source for families throughout their college decision process.

I deal in customer service and retail at Harry Caray's Restaurant in downtown Chicago. I have worked there seasonally during summer and winter breaks for the past four years. I also have worked in Harry Caray's Restaurant Group's Corporate Office assisting the Marketing Associate.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Served as executive assistant and summer intern for the Marketing Director and Head of Graphics at Luminaire. Luminaire is a furniture design showroom located in downtown Chicago. Learned & leveraged marketing, advertising and design skills.

Ba, Strategic Communication And Visual Communication Design

Activities and Societies: Media, Marketing and Communication Scholars, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, OSU Women's Club.

Orsc Trained

Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching Trained - Successfully completed the 5 ORSC training courses: Fundamentals, Intelligence.

Cpcc Certified Coach, Coaching

CPCC Certified Professional Coach

Salutatorian, International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient

Activities and Societies: Varsity Volleyball, Softball & Track, JV Basketball Student Council