Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
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...
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...
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