Legacy Life Reflections: With the Unstoppable Force of Nature Christine Marsh. Trailblazing at 84 on the Path to Becoming THE Global Influencer on 'Living Life to the Full', well in to your 90's and Beyond!

The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius

Send us a text

Meet Christine Marsh, a force of nature who at 84 became a model and is now trailblazing on a path to becoming the key Global Influencer on "Living Life to the Full" for the over-50s and beyond by age 90! Wrapped in sunflower yellow and radiating unstoppable energy, Christine shares her extraordinary journey from being born in India during wartime, to International Business Change Facilitator, Speaker, and Author.
Christine's story is one of perpetual reinvention and refusal to accept limitations. Born to a military father who had "ordered a son," she grew up being called "Bill"—yet rather than breaking her spirit, this fueled her determination. Unable to read conventionally until a teacher recognized she saw patterns rather than letters, Christine developed unique problem-solving abilities that would later define her career. At 50, when corporate life deemed her past her "sell-by date," she pivoted. At 81, following her husband's death, she faced a blank canvas and chose to "mature disgracefully" rather than retire quietly.
Throughout our conversation, Christine shares wisdom that feels both timeless and urgently relevant: "Change is inevitable. Stress is manageable. Misery is optional." She illuminates her approach to facilitation with the metaphor of an orange negotiation exercise, showing how collaboration trumps competition. With the eye of a detective, she spots patterns others miss, embodying Leonardo da Vinci's principle that "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
What emerges is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. Christine's philosophy—"Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent"—has carried her through decades of breaking barriers. Her book "Flashpoint Transformation: Life's Choices" poses a question we all face: "Are you ready to jump or waiting to be pushed?" As she puts it with characteristic directness: "You only have the moment. You can't change the past, you can't determine the future. Please savour every single moment."
Ready to rethink what's possible at any age? Christine's story might just be the spark that ignites your own transformation. Visit thechristinemarsh.com to connect with this remarkable woman who doesn't know the meaning of "can't."

Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website.

• Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com
• You can email me about the Show: [email protected]
• Twitter thatchrisgrimes
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/
• FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :)

Thanks for listening!

Chapters

1. Welcome to the Good Listening To Show (00:00:00)

2. Meeting Christine: The Unstoppable Model at 84 (00:07:42)

3. Early Life: Born in India as an Army Brat (00:19:06)

4. Learning to Read Through Shapes and Patterns (00:31:27)

5. Corporate Career and Finding Collaboration (00:42:24)

6. Inspirations: Travel, Art and Music (00:54:14)

7. Coping with Loss and Starting Again (01:07:05)

8. Seeing Potential in Others and Yourself (01:14:40)