Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
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...
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....
2021 Reflections: 4 big lessons — and how they’ll help YOU
Did you kick off 2021 full of hope and ready to ‘get back to normal’? I know I did. Most people I’ve spoken to this year expected to put the challenges of 2020 behind them. Instead, we’ve faced another year of restrictions and uncertainty. For many, continuing to sit...
Ultimate onboarding guide: 6 ideas to set your new people up for success
I’m sure you’ve heard all the talk lately about the ‘The Great Resignation’. With people leaving their jobs at a faster rates than ever before. Candidate shortages across all professions and industries have also made it difficult to find and attract new talent. As a...
Ultimate onboarding guide: 7 tips to make your new role a success
Are you a leader or mid-career professional and about to begin a new job? I was speaking to someone recently who compared starting a new role to riding a rollercoaster. Full of mental and emotional highs and lows. Sometimes, multiple times a day. Your initial...
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