Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to clarify your values and achieve career success
Recently, I got to thinking. How lucky am I to run my own business? I have the freedom to set my own hours and take time off when I want. You see, freedom is an important personal value of mine. Ever since I was very young, I’ve wanted the freedom of having my own...
How to know if career coaching is right for you
The world of work is changing. Disruption to every industry is impacting the way we work and the jobs we require. Our careers are continually evolving, with multiple career changes expected in an individual’s working lifetime. Last year I changed careers,...
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