Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
My top 3 predictions to help you advance your career in 2023
In January, you're likely thinking about your professional goals and what you want to achieve in your career this year. But with all the significant changes the world of work has gone through over the past few years -- where do you even start? In the past there's been...
Best of 2022: Top 5 summer reads to grow your career this year
Happy New Year! How are you feeling as you begin a brand new year? Whether you're feeling fired up for a fresh start or are taking time to ease into it (like me!) -- welcome to 2023! I'm excited to be back after completely disconnecting for a full two weeks. This gave...
Your Year in Review: Get back in alignment now and start 2023 strong!
Take a moment to pause, check-in and consider -- How are you feeling as you wrap up December? You’re days away from Christmas and the completion of another memorable year. Are you excited about the break and sprinting towards the finish line? Or does the final home...
2022 Reflections: My 3 greatest lessons — and how they’ll help YOU
Does January feel like a distant memory to you -- yet 2022 seems to have FLOWN by? I know it has for me. At a Christmas lunch on 1 December, someone asked: 'How was your year?' Not only did I struggle to answer this question, but I couldn't even fathom it was December...
How this unexpected career skill helps you reach your full potential
There's a moment when I'm coaching a client and I can't help but lean in. You could call it an insight, an AHA or light bulb moment. When my clients reflect back their biggest lessons from our coaching work. And when the same insights keep coming up, I pay particular...
How to find the right mentor to support your career success
Have you thought about finding a mentor to support your career? There are many advantages to having the guidance of someone who's walked the same career path, is a few steps ahead and where you aspire to be. This person can act as a sounding board, bounce ideas round...
4 reasons I swear by this tool to unlock fulfillment and career success
The most powerful tool I use in my own career -- and recommend to my clients to unlock more fulfillment and career success? Your values. Over the years, I've developed a unique process to help you clarify your values and know how to practically apply them to your...
How to support your future career when it’s in ‘maintenance mode’
Are you an ambitious, top performer who's always looking ahead and likes to know what you're working towards? You're driven by growth, accomplishment and having a clear goal to focus on. Yet as soon as this goal disappears, you lose motivation, confidence -- and even...
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...
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