Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
5 powerful ways to take control of your career — without changing companies
“What if I want to do something different in my career but I don’t know if my boss will support it -- or even if the opportunity exists internally?” If you’ve been wrestling with these questions, you’re not alone. This is a common challenge I hear from high-achieving...
People pleaser? How to say no with clarity and confidence
Do you keep saying yes -- when every part of you wants to say no? Three of the biggest self-sabotaging behaviours I see in high-achieving leaders I work with -- what I call the 3P's -- are people pleasing, perfectionism and procrastination. Today, we're diving into...
5 sure-fire ways to make the right decision
Are you weighing up a big decision in your career? You’re wide awake in the middle of the night, trying to figure out WHAT you want next or HOW to reach the next stage in your career. Or you’re wondering whether to stay -- or go -- in your current role or career path....
Bad boss? 8 helpful ways to stay professional and ‘manage up’
Do you have a boss who’s difficult to deal with? Ever feel frustrated, unappreciated or question whether you should just quit? It’s often said people leave managers, not jobs. And it’s understandable. A bad boss can drain your motivation, impact your performance --...
6 secrets to confidently negotiate your worth and get what you want
Do you struggle to negotiate your worth -- or lose confidence and end up accepting less than you deserve? I remember walking into my boss’s office, palms sweating and heart racing. It was early in my career and my first real negotiation discussion. I was about to ask...
Feeling stuck? How to stop procrastinating and start taking action
Feeling stuck or struggling to take action? If procrastination is sabotaging your success, you’re not alone. And that’s exactly what we’re addressing today. You could be delaying an important project, putting off a career move -- or avoiding something which deep down,...
3 pivotal career stages you need to know to unlock clarity and direction
Have you hit a point in your career where something seems -- off? Are you feeling stuck and wondering what’s next -- but aren’t sure where to start? In a recent masterclass, I introduced my signature Career By Design method -- a new way of approaching your career...
3 career myths it’s time to bust and the benefits of ‘doing things differently’
Are you 'doing your career differently' -- or do you feel stuck following the path you think you 'should' take? I talk a lot about redefining success and creating a career on YOUR terms. But as a high-achiever who's found success by following a traditional career...
6 ways to drive change and help women find success at work
As I was preparing a keynote for International Women’s Day recently, I realised: We’re still 134 years away from achieving gender parity. So what’s still holding women back? And more importantly -- what can we do about it? I grew up in the ’80s: the decade of big...
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