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Sample Interview Questions
- You were born with a cleft lip and palate and you were learning disabled, how do you think those two things shaped you as a person?
- After 20 years in the NYPD, what prompted your transition to becoming an author, coach, and speaker?
- In 60 seconds, tell us a little about your book Blue Sky Morning?
- Were any of the experiences Emily went through inspired by real life experiences?
- You’ve created a coaching course, Label Breakers, where did you get the idea and what do you hope to achieve for your students?
- How does Label Breakers work? Who should go through the course?
- You speak about women working in male dominated fields, was there a specific incident that prompted you to talk about this topic?
- What is the first step to improving the working environment for women in male dominated fields?
- What do you think is the biggest challenge to changing the work environment for women?
- What are you working on next?
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Christine’s Message
It all started with a thought, “no one should ever feel that way.” It’s a thought I would have several times in my life. It’s a thought that would motivate me to leave the NYPD to pursue new avenues to help people.
Born with a cleft lip and palate, classified as learning disabled – life wasn’t always easy. These obstacles taught me skills to overcome adversity and find new pathways to success. I’m always looking for ways to help others, whether it’s a book, a speech, or a coaching course. Everyone hears messages differently, I know I need to deliver my message in a variety of ways to help more people.
I always knew that being in the police department was having an impact on me, it wasn’t until I was ready to leave that I realized the impact it had. I’m still realizing the impact it had. I’ve learned that women in male dominated fields have similar experiences, no matter which field they work in. The impact can be seen when you review the statistics of women working in these fields.
- Women account for 13% of police officers in the United States, a number that has been stagnant for 20 years.
- Women only account for 3% of local police chiefs.
- 57% of College Degrees are earned by women, yet 29% of management roles are held by women of the total labor force in the United States
- Women are increasingly moving into male dominated fields, but retention is a problem. Women leave jobs in the STEM fields within a decade at nearly twice the rate of men.
While there are many reasons for these disparities, there are common themes:
- Woman’s conflicting roles at home and at work.
- Woman’s constant need to prove they can do their job.
- Women are tired of hearing, “that’s the way it is.”
- Women are jaded from working harder for the same position as a man.
Meet Christine Maier
Christine is an author, coach, and speaker who guides individuals through the process of understanding who they are and why they are here. Christine was born with a Cleft Lip and Palate and has had over 25 surgeries. In elementary school, Christine was classified as learning disabled. Despite that, Christine’s debut novel, Blue Sky Morning, was a finalist in the 2019 International Book Awards and 2019 Author Academy Awards. After being tired of hearing stories of what she couldn’t achieve and going on to beat the odds, Christine is now passionate about guiding you through the process of changing your thinking and re-igniting your passion.
Christine earned her bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree from the University at Albany. During her career in the NYPD, Christine was a policy analyst, instructor in the police academy, and a 9/11 rescue worker. She retired in the rank of Sergeant.
While assigned to New York City Emergency Management, Christine became the first female Director of Watch Command. Her team of 35 was responsible for coordinating emergency incidents in New York City and issuing emergency alerts to the public 24 hours 7 days a week.
Expect to go on a journey with Christine. A sense of adventure and a passion for storytelling blends together to help corporate, government, and individuals influence transformational change. We all love stories; Christine will help you focus on the right stories. You may have seen Christine speak at the National Homeland Security Conference, Book Con, or featured on CNN, WABC-TV “Eyewitness News,” USA Today, and many more.
Media Experience
I commit to making you shine by making your audience my focus
Thank you for your interest in an interview with me. When I do interviews I make a point to be focused on helping you help your audience. When I do that, your audience will feel valued and interested in these topics:
- Women in policing
- Women in male dominated careers
- Overcoming labels and living a life of purpose
I’ve created this online media room to make your job easier. If you need anything else, please email me: Christine@TheChristineMaier.com
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