Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
20-20 Vision: How to get really clear on your 2020 vision
Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe we’re already two weeks into the year -- and the new decade! 20-20 vision is not only a clever play on words, but a concept that’s being widely discussed right now as we plan 2020 and set our goals for the year ahead. So why is a...
2019 review — how to make next year the best one yet!
How was your 2019? Was it full of professional accomplishments, or plenty of growth and learning? Personally fulfilling or packed with challenges? Regardless how your year has progressed, its important to have a process for reflecting on the year and preparing for the...
4 powerful lessons from 2019 (and how they’ll help you)
The end of 2019 is fast approaching! As always at this time of year, I like to reflect on the past 12 months and review my accomplishments, challenges and highlights. Every year on January 1st, we obsess over New Year’s resolutions. However, it’s equally important to...
How to navigate change and transform your career
I love this time of year when the Jacaranda trees are in bloom. It’s a sign of the changing seasons, as we transition from spring into another warm Australian summer. A time of change. It’s also a reminder of where I was exactly 2 years ago. Wandering through my local...
Are you making this common mistake on your LinkedIn profile?
Last week, I completed the gruelling task of updating my entire website and LinkedIn profile to reflect my new and refined business offerings. As I was making amendments to LinkedIn, I was reminded of one of the biggest mistakes I see people make on their LinkedIn...
Feeling stuck? How to overcome procrastination
Feeling stuck or struggling to take action? Is procrastination and a lack of motivation sabotaging your success? If so, you’re not alone. Procrastination is a challenge my coaching clients continuously contend with. They’re ambitious, high-performers, yet find...
6 valuable lessons from six amazing years in business
Six years ago, I glanced around the open plan office for the very last time. As I exited the lift and walked out into the street, it finally hit me. I was really doing this! You see, I wasn’t simply leaving a job. I was saying goodbye to my corporate career. And...
5 secrets to overcoming the fear of failure
Fear of failure. It's one of the biggest reasons people are held back from making a change in their careers. Not lack of ability, skills, or experience, having a clear strategy or plan. The greatest hurdle getting in the way of change and what we truly desire in our...
Control freak? How to delegate effectively in 6 simple steps
One of the biggest challenges new leaders face? Learning how to let go of control and effectively delegate. It’s a hurdle many of my clients have experienced. And one I’ve confronted in my own career too. A decade ago, I worked in a corporate consulting role where...
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