Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
5 powerful questions to help you thrive in the ‘new normal’
With global restrictions starting to ease, there’s talk about what the ‘new normal’ will look like. Overnight, we were required to live, work, communicate and educate in new ways. Yet this experience has also given us the opportunity to slow down and re-evaluate. As...
Starting a business? 5 important first steps you need to know!
Recently, I was asked the question: What are you observing about people’s appetite to start their own business in the current climate? I work with entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. Specifically, independent consultants and professionals who want to launch...
How to test out a new business or career idea — risk free!
Let me ask you a question. Have you been thinking about starting a business or pursuing a new career path? But you’ve not taken this idea any further because there’s a lot at risk. You’re not sure if it’s financially viable -- and have no idea where to start. I get...
Unfocused? How to be more productive working from home
I have a confession to make! Yesterday, I was completely stunned when I realised -- I hadn’t been outside my property for an entire week. And even then, I’d only left the house once in the past 11 days! Why is this so shocking? In Australia, we’re not in full...
How to manage your mind during uncertain times
There’s no doubt that we’re living in unprecedented times. The Coronavirus has already brought massive disruption to the way we go about our daily lives. Right now, you’re likely feeling very anxious about the immediate and long-term impacts to our health, businesses...
How to boost your LinkedIn profile and stand out online
Let me ask you a question. Why are you on LinkedIn? Is it to position yourself as a thought leader or expert authority in your industry? Promote your services? Attract clients, media attention, or job opportunities? All of these are excellent reasons. As a...
Falling out of love with your work?💔 5 things you need to do next
It started out as a tiny flicker of unease. The occasional feeling that something wasn’t quite right. It was gone as quickly as it arrived and so I shook it off, buried it deep and kept moving forward. Over time, that initial dissatisfaction grew into a sense of pure...
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...
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