Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
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’...
4 guaranteed ways to clarify what you want next in your career
Going round and round in circles trying to figure out what you want next in your career? Working with high-achievers at a crossroads in their careers, there’s a common mistake I see people make. One which is keeping them stuck. And it’s something I did too... Back in...
Should I stay — or should I go? How to know when it’s time to resign
Wondering whether to quit your job? With all the talk of 'The Great Resignation', an abundance of job opportunities and mass talent shortages, it makes sense to consider your options. To help you make the right decision, I thought I'd share the trends I'm seeing, why...
5 surprising benefits to changing careers when it’s not the ‘right time’
Want to make a change in your career but feel like it’s not the ‘right time’? In a recent catch-up, a client mentioned a friend she thought would benefit from working with me. This individual had returned from a career break and wanted to transition her career. But...
6 ways to break the bias and help women find success at work
I grew up in the ’80s, a time of big hair, power suits, and ‘Working Girl’. Where women were independent and ambitious. I believed women had always been successful at work -- and anything I wanted to achieve in my career was possible. Yet when I entered the workforce...
How to develop and attract the best people to futureproof your team
As a leader, what would it cost you to replace a high performing team member? ‘The Great Resignation’ has been a hot topic this past year, following the mass exodus of talented people from their jobs. People are re-evaluating their priorities and professions. Some are...
4 proven ways to become more confident as a leader
How do you build confidence as a leader? Is confidence something you’re born with, which only certain people possess? Or can you create it over time? Developing confidence is a common reason leaders seek my support. Confidence is critical to create credibility and...
Best of 2021: Top 5 summer reads to support your career this year
And just like that… it’s 2022. Happy New Year! I have a confession. I don’t know about you, but I’m not yet ‘feeling 22’. As I write this, it’s my second day back at work. Sure, the exhaustion I felt in the last week of December has melted away. Thanks to the many...
Your Year in Review: How to set yourself up for success in 2022
Stop, take a breath and relax. You’ve made it to the finish line! As we count down the final days to Christmas and conclusion of another unforgettable year, I’ve been reflecting on this time 12 months ago. After a challenging year, we were feeling hopeful about 2021....
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