Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
Is work-life balance a myth? How to be ambitious without burnout
You've worked hard to get where you are and have already achieved a lot of career success. You want to continue to invest time and energy into growing your career -- but balance this with priorities outside work. But can you have big career ambitions without...
How to balance daily tasks and reach your long-term career goals
Is your job getting in the way of the career you want? A topic which comes up a lot in my coaching sessions is how to balance your long-term career goals with the demands of your current role. Like one client put it, it’s easy to get caught up in the ‘hamster wheel’...
How to conquer the 3 toughest interview questions with confidence
Recently, I was coaching an executive leader who asked: “What are the most common questions which trip people up in an interview -- especially at the executive level?” And I thought it would be a great topic to unpack further. Because what I’m noticing is there’s a...
3 proven ways to determine if a company is the right fit for YOU
Too many people stay stuck in a career or role which no longer serves them — out of fear they’ll end up in a worse situation. So what steps can you take when considering a change to confirm a potential employer is the right fit for YOU? At a conference earlier this...
Are you settling? How to take back control of your career success
Let me ask you a question. Are you settling in your career? The other day I saw an Instagram post about the ‘dream job’ being dead. It encouraged people to accept a role which was ‘good enough’. One which is well paid and funds your life OUTSIDE work. And I get why...
5 ways to stay authentic and adapt your leadership style
I recently caught up with two previous coaching clients -- who also happen to be former colleagues. One shared a question they'd both been pondering about leadership style. A question which neither of them had a clear answer to: How do you stay authentic as a leader,...
4 ways to beat productivity guilt and enjoy career success
Do you find it difficult to slow down or take a break? Ever feel guilty for not being 'productive'? If so, you're not alone. Back in January, someone asked what I’d got up to over the summer holidays. I was a surprised to find myself a little embarrassed to admit that...
The 3 biggest roadblocks to avoid to achieve your goals
Feeling unfulfilled, stagnated -- or rethinking what you want next in your career? Right now, I'm noticing a lot of talented people are finding the market tough and feeling out of control in their careers. So recently, I hosted a brand new masterclass to help you take...
Struggling to get results? 5 reasons you fail to take action
Ever felt like you’re all talk -- and no action?! Today, I’m sharing the REAL reason you’re struggling to take action and get the results you’re after. I don’t know how it happened, but we’re officially HALF-WAY through 2024! July also marks the start of a brand new...
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