For Dr. Christi Monk Andrews, leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about influence, integrity, and impact.
As the CEO of Dr. Christi E. Monk LLC, she helps leaders and organizations transform how they show up in the workplace—connecting purpose to performance and values to behavior. Through her signature CORE Leadership Advantage™ framework, Dr. Christi teaches executives and teams to lead with emotional intelligence, authenticity, and courage.
“You can lead with strength and still lead with heart,” she says. “Real leadership begins when you align who you are with how you lead.”
With a background spanning organizational development, change management, mediation, and workforce engagement, Dr. Christi has become a trusted voice in conversations about culture, leadership, and emotional intelligence.
From Passion to Purpose
Dr. Christi’s career began with a curiosity about people—how they thrive, how they connect, and how leadership either amplifies or undermines that potential.
After spending years in corporate, federal, and municipal environments, she witnessed firsthand the difference great leadership makes—and the damage that poor leadership can do.
“My pivotal moment came when I realized that passion without purpose leads to burnout,” she shares. “I was in a role that looked successful on paper, but it didn’t align with my calling. Walking away from that comfort zone pushed me to align my career with my purpose. That decision—to choose purpose over position—became the foundation for everything I teach today.”
That leap of faith led to the creation of Dr. Christi E. Monk LLC, a leadership development and consulting firm dedicated to helping leaders bridge the gap between performance and purpose.
Shaping Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
The most challenging part of Dr. Christi’s work is helping leaders unlearn old patterns—those outdated command-and-control models that no longer serve today’s workforce.
“Transformation starts with mindset,” she explains. “You can’t create a culture of innovation, trust, or engagement if leaders don’t first cultivate self-awareness and empathy.”
But when those shifts happen, the results are powerful.
“The most rewarding moments,” she says, “are when leaders realize that empathy isn’t weakness—it’s a competitive advantage. That light-bulb moment, when they understand that emotional intelligence drives both performance and belonging—that’s why I do what I do.”
Building the Future of Leadership
Looking ahead, Dr. Christi is expanding her impact in bold and innovative ways. She’s scaling her CORE Leadership Advantage™ certification program, growing The Influential Woman Collective™, and preparing to launch Coach Christi AI—a digital companion designed to reinforce emotional-intelligence habits and leadership principles between coaching sessions.
Her goal is to redefine leadership development for a new generation—one that values authenticity as much as achievement.
“I’m not interested in surface-level success,” she says. “I’m here to develop leaders who are emotionally intelligent, values-centered, and unshakably authentic.”
The Power of Community
Through her journey, Dr. Christi has found that true growth happens in community—and her connection to IAW has been an essential part of that.
“IAW has been a catalyst for connection and visibility,” she says. “It’s a space where women don’t just network—they collaborate, uplift, and multiply impact. Being surrounded by purpose-driven women reminds me daily that when we rise together, everyone wins.”
Her advice to new members is simple and actionable:
“Show up. Get involved. Don’t just join—engage. The power of IAW lies in the relationships you build and the courage you share.”
Leading From the Core
Dr. Christi Monk Andrews continues to prove that leadership done well is leadership done with purpose. Whether she’s consulting for city governments, coaching executives, or mentoring women leaders rediscovering their voices, her mission remains the same—to help people lead from their values and build lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside.
“Leadership is not about being in charge,” she says. “It’s about taking charge of yourself so you can lead others with clarity, compassion, and conviction.”
Connect with Dr. Christi Monk Andrews
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Through her courage, clarity, and unwavering authenticity, Dr. Christi Monk Andrews is redefining leadership for women everywhere—proving that the most powerful leaders lead from the heart.
