Meet Christi Dickey, founder of Platinum Performance and a coach who blends the science of human behavior with deep consciousness work to help people get “unstuck.” After a 30-year career in special education, where she specialized in autism and human behavior, Christi stepped into entrepreneurship to empower individuals—especially those caught in cycles of overworking and people-pleasing—to find freedom, fulfillment, and authentic growth.
At Humans of Fuzia, we are proud to feature Christi because her story is one of resilience, transformation, and service. She reminds us that lasting change comes not only from science and strategy, but also from healing, self-awareness, and courage.
Q: Christi, what inspired you to start Platinum Performance?
Professionally, I spent 30 years in special education, with a focus on autism and human behavior. I became fascinated with applied behavior analysis, learning theory, and implementation science. At the same time, I found myself drawn to supporting the adults providing services—helping them stay grounded, healthy, and growing.
Personally, my journey was shaped by growing up in the Deep South, where cultural norms placed women in very limiting roles. I married young and endured an abusive relationship with a narcissistic partner. Financial independence was what gave me the power to eventually leave and rebuild my life.
As I healed, I stepped into leadership roles, supported by mentors who affirmed my worth. I learned to apply behavioral science to my own life—and it changed everything. I don’t want to just stop with my past career. Platinum Performance was born to help others who feel stuck, just like I once did.
Q: Who do you primarily work with now?
I’ve stepped away from autism-specific work. Today, I focus on individuals between 35 and 60 who feel stuck—whether in relationships, at work, or in life in general. These are highly capable people, but they’re trapped in cycles of people-pleasing, overwork, and frustration. I help them recognize the patterns holding them back and equip them with tools for lasting change.
Q: How do you reach people with your work?
I use both LinkedIn and YouTube:
- On LinkedIn, I share professional insights, often helping people recognize themselves in the patterns I describe.
- On YouTube, my channel Tales from the Inside with Christi allows me to lean into more spiritual and esoteric themes—like archetypes and deep self-discovery.
Between the two, people get a blend of the science of behavior and the essence of consciousness, because I believe you need both for sustainable change.
I’m also present on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok—because I want to meet people where they are.
Q: What aspirations do you have for the next few years?
I’m excited to expand my work through live events and courses where I can teach the science of behavior alongside consciousness practices. Understanding why people behave the way they do, and how to shape behavior ethically and sustainably, has been transformative in my own life. I want to share that knowledge widely.
I also want to continue building my one-on-one coaching practice, working with individuals deeply while also growing my reach.
Q: What challenges have you faced as an entrepreneur?
One challenge is being in what I call a liminal state—between leaving a 30-year career and fully building something new. It’s exciting, but also awkward. There are ups and downs in motivation, and it takes stamina to keep building when the vision isn’t fully formed yet.
Another challenge is cutting through the noise in today’s digital space. There’s so much content everywhere. My question is always: How do I get in the room with the people who truly need me? Finding those right connections is my focus.
Q: What message would you like to leave with our readers?
“I will not let people walk through my mind with their dirty feet.”
Christi explains:
Once you figure out who you are and what you want, stay true to that. Protect your mind, your peace, and your sense of self. Change is possible. Don’t let others define your worth or your path.
Connect with Christi Dickey
You can connect with Christi on https://www.linkedin.com/in/christi-dickey-b721582b7/
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