Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
The 6 people you need in your network to get ahead (and how to find them)
Are you working hard — but waiting to be tapped on the shoulder for your next opportunity? Whether you’ve been overlooked for promotion, aren’t getting the recognition you deserve or know you need to grow your network more strategically, today's article is for you. I...
6 strategic moves to stand out as a senior leader (even in a crowded market)
Are you reassessing how you position yourself in the current market? Or rethinking how to use AI and optimise your CV to land your next role? That’s exactly what I’m addressing in this article. Here’s what I’m hearing in recent conversations with senior leaders and...
From confusion to complete clarity in a brand new portfolio career
Are you already successful -- yet going round in circles trying to decide what you want next at this stage of your career? If so, today we’re talking about how to find clarity on your direction -- particularly as a senior leader when your options aren’t clear and...
5 signs you need to take ownership of your career now (in changing times)
Are you still managing your career the way you did 5 years ago? Today, I'm talking about why taking ownership of your career is no longer optional -- but critical in the changing world of work. This is my first article for 2026 and as I'm writing this, it’s already...
Your Year in Review: 4 questions to help 2026 become your BEST year yet!
Take a second to stop, check in and consider -- How are you feeling as we wrap up December? You're days away from Christmas and the completion of another rollercoaster year. Are you exhausted as you race towards the end of year finish line? Or excited for the holidays...
2025 Reflections: My 4 Powerful Lessons — And How They’ll Support YOU!
As a high-achiever, how often do you rush to the ‘next thing’ without pausing to consider how far you’ve actually come? I’ve certainly been guilty of it in the past! But in recent years, I’ve become intentional about reflecting as I go. When I do my quarterly...
How to navigate change and transform your career
Do you know it's time to make a change in your career -- but aren't sure WHAT that looks like or HOW to get started? Today, I'm talking about practical steps you can take to navigate a career crossroads. I love this time of year when the Jacaranda trees are in bloom....
5 reasons to stop ‘following your passion’ — and what to do instead
It’s time to call it out. ‘Following your passion’ is poor career advice. Today, I’m talking about how this common cliché can hold you back in your career and what to focus on instead. One of my most popular articles is: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up? How...
5 surprising career lessons every ambitious leader needs to know (from 50 episodes!)
How often do you hit a big goal -- only to rush straight on to the ‘next thing’? It’s something I see all the time with the high-achievers I coach and I’ve been guilty of it too. So today, I’m doing exactly what I encourage my clients to do: pausing to celebrate a BIG...
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