Christina M. Zini is a natural leader, passionate about inspiring and empowering women to pursue their ambitions, accelerate their careers, and elevate their leadership. Over the course of her global career with PricewaterhouseCoopers and IBM Consulting, Christina led organizations through large-scale, transformational change and guided thousands of individuals in their professional development and advancement, with a special focus on developing women. After nearly 14 years in management consulting and HR, Christina left IBM to realize her own dream of launching a women’s leadership coaching practice. Since 2011, Christina has been working with clients, helping them to move past their fears and limiting beliefs and leverage their inner wisdom, ambitions, and strengths while bravely navigating their professional paths. A self-proclaimed “light liberator,” Christina guides her clients in discovering their unique personal power and identifying ways to shine in their careers and community. She encourages her clients to grow their leadership competencies, set aspirational goals, and make a meaningful impact in the world around them. Clients are drawn to Christina’s inquisitive, intuitive, and inspirational coaching style and moved by her courage and determination.

In addition to starting her own coaching practice, Christina founded the Qatar Professional Women’s Network (QPWN), a non-profit aimed at empowering women in the Middle East. Under her leadership from 2010-2012, the group grew to over 2000 members, hosting over 30 events per year to support women’s networking and professional development. To recognize her leadership, Christina was featured on the covers of Woman Today and The Woman magazines, as well as several other press outlets. QPWN remains the country’s premiere network for professional women since its inception in 2010. Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Michigan, as well as a Master of Public Administration from Northern Michigan University and coaching credentials from the International Coaching Federation. She is an accomplished writer, public speaker, and facilitator, who has delivered speeches and workshops around the world. Outside of her professional interests, Christina is a wellness enthusiast, with several health and fitness certifications under her belt. She is an avid traveler who has visited 50+ countries and lived in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Christina currently resides in Houston, Texas, with her family.