Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
3 ways to take control of your career and find success (in an AI world)
Are robots REALLY coming for your role? Today, we’re talking about what AI actually means for your career and simple steps you can take now to stay ahead. In my last corporate role, there was a running joke I had IT helpdesk on speed dial. Digital devices seem to...
4 proven ways to become more confident as a leader
How do you build confidence as a leader? Is confidence something you’re born with, which only certain people possess -- or can you create it over time? Shifting from self-doubt to confidence is one of the three core pillars of my work -- and a common reason leaders...
How to gain career momentum NOW (without waiting for your next review)
Are you waiting until your next performance review to have a conversation about your career goals? Today, we’re talking about why this isn’t the most strategic move -- and what to do instead. And just like that... we’re officially HALF-WAY through 2025! In Australia,...
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,...
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