Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
Bad boss? 8 helpful ways to stay professional and ‘manage up’
Dealing with a difficult boss? It’s often said people leave managers, not jobs. And it’s understandable. A bad boss can leave you feeling frustrated, unappreciated and dissatisfied at work. And even questioning if it’s time to move on. But before you quit, consider...
7 things to say ‘no’ to every time to be successful working from home
Let me take you back to 2013. A time when working from home was -- uncommon. I’d started my first business and was one of a few people I knew who worked remotely. I often tell the story of how embarrassed I'd be when my corporate clients asked where my office was...
6 secrets to confidently negotiate your worth and get what you want
I walked into my boss’s office, palms sweating and heart racing. It was early in my career and my first real negotiation discussion. I was about to ask for the pay-rise I believed I deserved based on my performance and financial results. Despite this, I became...
How to stop comparing yourself to others and find success your way
Picture this. You’re feeling on top of the world -- fulfilled by your work and completely satisfied with where you are in life. Then out of nowhere, it all comes crashing down. Scrolling social media, you see another business owner talking about their 6-figure launch...
2021 Planning: 4 simple steps you need to skyrocket your goals
Did you finish last year exhausted, ready for a break and to start afresh in the new year? I know I did! As you turned the page on the calendar, you breathed a sigh of relief. It marked the end of one year and start of another. An opportunity to re-set, create new...
Your Year in Review: How to make 2021 outstanding (before you forget!)
And -- it’s a wrap! We're counting down the final days to Christmas and close of this unforgettable year. I want to say congratulations. You did it! I’m sure the last 12 months have had a lasting impact on your professional life and personal priorities. Looking back...
2020 Reflections: 4 big confessions — and how they’ll help YOU
Did you start 2020 full of excitement and anticipation for the new year (and decade) ahead? I sure did. Then, well -- COVID happened. It’s been a year like no other. But amongst the challenges, there’s still plenty worth celebrating. I’ve had a myriad of end of year...
How to position yourself for success in the ‘new normal’
In a short space of time, the global pandemic has completely shifted the way we work, deliver our services and do business. I’m hearing from many coaches, consultants and service-based entrepreneurs that their businesses have been impacted. They’re experiencing one of...
How to find your unique voice and create powerful content
Ever sat down to write -- only to find yourself staring at a white page and blinking cursor many hours later? I know this feeling, as I’ve been there plenty of times! For years, I tried -- unsuccessfully -- to create content for my business. Which is why it’s...
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