Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
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...
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...
4 simple ways to uncover your super-powers
One of the most common question I get asked in my consults or new client intake forms is "How do I figure out my unique strengths?" Or, "How do I communicate my value and what makes me unique?" At the core of these questions is a lack of clarity around professional...
Control freak? How to delegate effectively in 6 simple steps
One of the biggest challenges new leaders face? Learning how to let go of control and effectively delegate. It’s a hurdle many of my clients have experienced. And one I’ve confronted in my own career too. A decade ago, I worked in a corporate consulting role where...
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...
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...
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