Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
2023 Reflections: My 4 biggest lessons — and how they’ll help YOU!
Does the start of the year seem like a lifetime ago -- yet events from February feel like they happened yesterday? It sure does to me! 2023 has been a challenging year for many -- myself included. People have experienced a lot of big changes, personal transformations...
9 surprising mistakes keeping you stuck in the wrong career
Today, I'm talking about the biggest mistakes I see high-performers make -- which keep them stuck in their careers and stop them reaching their professional goals. Are YOU making one of these common career fails? Here's a situation which has happened with EVERY new...
Over-achiever? How to balance ambition with ‘being perfect’
Today, we're going to talk about one of the most crippling issues keeping high performers stuck in a constant cycle of overwork and burnout. Can you guess what it is? It's overachievement and perfectionism! Ever been asked in an interview: ‘What’s your weakness?’....
10 simple strategies to successfully grow the career you want
Got a big career goal, but confused about the exact steps to take -- and in what order? In this article, I’m talking about the practical career tactics to support you when you’re overwhelmed and unsure where to start! I recently presented at The Law Society of NSW...
10 ways to work out what you want next in your career
What do you want? If I could only ask one question when coaching a client, this would be it. Because it's the question most people struggle to answer! Whether it's figuring out WHAT you want next in your career -- or HOW to get there, finding clarity is the number one...
10 proven tips to build confidence and reach your big career goals
How often do you rush onto the next 'big thing' without pausing to reflect on how far you've come? As a high-achiever, it's an easy trap to fall into and one I've been guilty of in the past! Which is why at the end of every year -- or on significant events -- I like...
3 secrets to redefine success & create a career by design
Stuck at a career crossroads? As a high-achiever, it's tough to find yourself at a crossroads in your career. Whether you're trying to figure out WHAT you want -- or HOW to get to 'the next level' in your career. I've experienced many of these moments throughout my...
How to figure out what you want in your career
I work with high-performers who want help to clarify their career direction, strategy or create a plan to reach their goals. But often, they aren't sure WHAT they really want. A common mistake they make is trying to define a specific goal upfront, without considering...
Imagine never dreading Monday mornings again. Here’s how…
Dissatisfied in your current role? Do you have a feeling of dread about going back to work on Monday? Before you move jobs (or even start looking) it’s crucial to consider why you’re unhappy and what you want from your next role. Back in my previous career as a...
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