Stay Ready with Christina Torres

About Stay Ready with Christina Torres

This is Stay Ready, the show for business owners ready to own their big deal energy through messaging, strategy, and systems. I'm your Chief Creative Officer Christina Torres and each week, I'm bringing you the real on what it takes to create Ride Or Buy Fans.

Publisher

Christina Torres of Run and Tell That

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Nov 2022

Latest episode

8 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jan 2026

   CTFAR UP! The Self-Coaching Framework That Changed EVERYTHING

   The CTFAR model explained—plus how to use AI to coach yourself through career challenges when you can't afford (or don't have time for) a real coach. After dealing with a lot of struggle at work this week, I've been leaning HARD on the self-coaching model to get myself out of funks and take action even when I'm feeling stuck. And I realized: most EAs don't know about this framework, even though it's a total game-changer for career goals, money conversations, and boundary-setting. In this episode, I'm breaking down: What CTFAR (Circumstances, Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, Results) actually is and why it works The chain reaction happening in your brain that keeps you stuck—and where you have power to change it Why your thoughts are creating your results (and how to change the thoughts that aren't serving you) Real examples: asking for a raise, managing up with vague feedback, setting boundaries with family How to run the model on yourself in under 5 minutes (yes, really—you can do this on the subway) Using AI (Claude or ChatGPT) as your free 24/7 coach to work through CTFAR faster The 3 biggest mistakes people make with this framework and how to avoid them The truth bomb: You keep telling yourself "if I ask for a raise, they'll think I'm greedy" and then you don't ask. The result? You don't get a raise. Your thought literally created your result. But once you see the pattern clearly, you can change the thought—which changes your actions—which changes your results. This is for you if: You've talked yourself out of asking for a raise or promotion You know you need to set a boundary but you just... don't You feel stuck between knowing what you want and actually doing it You can't afford a coach right now but you need strategic support You keep spinning your wheels trying to "figure things out" alone What you'll learn: The exact 6-step process for running CTFAR on any goal or stuck situation How to identify your "unintentional model" (what's happening now) vs. your "intentional model" (what you want to create) Why "I have no idea what she wants" creates confusion and avoidance—and what thought to try instead The difference between a circumstance (neutral fact) and a thought (your interpretation) How to choose a "bridge thought" when jumping from "I'm terrible at this" to "I'm the best" feels fake My exact AI prompt for self-coaching when I need help at 2am or on my commute Why you should NOT use Co-Pilot or company software for self-coaching (they audit everything) Episode Length: ~26 minutes of framework breakdown + real examples Vibe: Practical self-coaching tutorial meets real-life application Warning: Contains honest talk about feeling sad and depressed on the train, using AI to process feelings before work, and why I don't want you self-coaching with Co-Pilot Mentioned in this episode: Why I use Claude over ChatGPT for self-coaching, the "shmedium thought" concept (like shmedium goals but for beliefs), how to create AI projects for different areas of your life, and why awareness alone won't change your results—you have to actually DO something different Stop staying stuck. CTFAR is the framework that shows you exactly where your thoughts are creating your results—and how to change them. Need more structured support?→ Get Interview Ready Playbook ($47) - Includes frameworks for reframing limiting thoughts during interview prep → Book an EA Power Hour ($249) - We'll run CTFAR on your specific career challenge together and build your intentional model → Join the EA Career Accelerator waitlist ($997) - 8 weeks of coaching that includes thought work, negotiation frameworks, and strategic career planning Get on the email list for Torres Tuesdays where I drop weekly gems about navigating corporate life: runandtellthat.co

2. 

   31 Dec 2025

   Stop dreaming too small (but not too BIG friend) #SHMEDIUM

   Why you need to stop dreaming "large" and start dreaming MEDIUM because right now, you're dreaming dangerously. After years of playing financial autopilot and letting myself get exploited (yes, I said it), I finally did the math. And I'm calling you out to do the same. In this episode, I'm breaking down: Why "I want to be a millionaire" is actually setting you up for failure (and what to aim for instead) The real cost of ignoring what you ACTUALLY need to live comfortably (spoiler: it's way more than you think) How I calculated that I need $300K/year to live the life I want—and why that's MORE realistic than $1M Why New York takes 44-50% of my income in taxes (and why you need to factor this into YOUR salary goals) The hobbies I can't afford right now because I'm too busy "face planting" after work (Netflix doesn't count as self-care, sis) How ignoring my ADHD has cost me MILLIONS in lost opportunity (not just wasted money) Why asking for $25K-$50K more isn't obscene—what you're doing RIGHT NOW is obscene The "proof stacking" method from copywriting that you need to use on YOURSELF Why you deserve dance classes, massages, and joy WITHOUT working yourself into the ground first The truth bomb: You're not just underpaid. You're exploiting yourself. And I'm talking to ME too. If you can't pay your bills with ONE paycheck, but you're telling yourself "it would be nice" to take a dance class or get a massage? You're dreaming too small. This is for you if: You're living paycheck to paycheck despite managing a gajillionaire's calendar You think asking for $25K more is "too much" (it's not) You have no hobbies because "working" and "face planting" are your only activities You're scared to get realistic about what you actually WANT out of life You're applying to jobs making the same (or less) than what you make now You've been told you're "lucky to have a job" so many times you believe it Episode Length: ~13 minutes of unfiltered truth Vibe: Car confessional meets tough love financial reality check Warning: Contains justified rage about self-exploitation and several well-placed f-bombs Mentioned in this episode: Two-parent household income goals, New York tax rates, ADHD business coaching, proof stacking, and why wanting to live alone forever is actually very reasonable Write down your essentials: Rent, utilities, groceries, tampons, lunch at work—EVERYTHING Add up the cost: What do you ACTUALLY spend per month? Dream medium: What 3 reasonable things do you want to do regularly? (Dance class? Massage? Fun stuff with your kid?) Write down the cost. Do the math: Essentials + joy activities + taxes = What you ACTUALLY need to make Reality check: You probably need $25K-$100K more than what you're making right now. And that's OKAY. The real CTA: Stop playing in your face. Stop letting companies exploit you. Get clear on what you need, what you deserve, and what you're going after. Ready to get clear on YOUR number and figure out how to position yourself to GET IT? Book an EA Power Hour. We'll spend 60-90 minutes getting brutally honest about: What you actually need to make (not what you "think" is reasonable) How to position your experience so companies see you're worth it The exact salary range you should be targeting How to negotiate without backing down Because I don't want to have fun by myself, y'all. We need besties who are on the same path. Let's get you paid. Book your EA Power Hour (https://www.runandtellthat.co/eapowerhour) P.S. If you're thinking "but I don't deserve $25K more"—that's exactly why you need this call. We're fixing that in the first 10 minutes.

3. 

   24 Dec 2025

   Why your EA work is worth way more than you think (and how to prove it)

   The invisible labor tax: Why your EA work is worth way more than you think (and how to prove it) Good ol' car confessional on why executive assistant work is undervalued, how to track your invisible labor, and the exact system I use to document my wins so I never undersell myself again. After supporting C-suite execs and managing million-dollar operations, I've cracked the code on something that's been eating at me: Why do we treat EA work like it's less valuable when we're literally performance enhancers for entire leadership teams? In this episode, I'm breaking down: Why EA work is invisible labor—and how that shows up in predominantly female-saturated roles (teachers, caregivers, administrative professionals) The motherhood parallel: How I'd be making $150K if my caregiving work was actually compensated What you're really doing when you "just" order someone lunch (spoiler: you're removing friction so they can close deals and focus on high-impact work) Why you're basically a junior Chief of Staff but getting paid like an assistant The exact calendar system I use to track my wins hour-by-hour—no journaling required How to use Copilot (if you're on Outlook) or Google Suite to turn your calendar into living proof of your impact Why you need to collect micro-praise like testimonials (yes, put it on your calendar when someone thanks you) How tracking my caregiving skills (navigating healthcare for my son and grandmother) helped me land my role at CPC The real reason you feel like your work doesn't matter: You're so good at problem-solving that you've stopped documenting it The truth bomb: You're not "just" planning parties or booking travel—you're optimizing operations, boosting team morale, and freeing up mental space so leadership can perform at their highest level. That's worth $150K–$300K, not $85K. This is for you if: You've ever felt like your EA work is "less than" because it comes naturally to you You're doing Chief of Staff work but getting paid admin assistant money You struggle to articulate your value because you don't track your wins You've been told you're "just the help" or treated like party planning is all you do You're working weekends and late nights but can't pinpoint why (hint: process issues, not you) Episode Length: ~18 minutes of unfiltered strategy Vibe: Car confessional meets career coaching session Warning: Contains justified frustration about undervalued labor and a few well-placed f-bombs Mentioned in this episode: Calendar tracking systems, Copilot vs. ChatGPT/Claude for productivity, collecting micro-praise, navigating healthcare systems as a caregiver, and why transferable skills matter more than you think Ready to stop underselling yourself? Get on the waitlist for the EA Accelerator Program or book an EA Power Hour call—let's turn your invisible labor into undeniable leverage.

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