Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on leadership and running a business, with Stacey Back.
5 reasons to stop ‘following your passion’ — and what to do instead
It’s time to call it out. ‘Following your passion’ is poor career advice. Here’s why… Way back in April 2019, I wrote one of my most popular articles to date. It’s titled: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up? How to find your passion’. You can check it out here....
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...
9 questions to ask before accepting a new job offer
I often say looking for a job is like having a part-time job. Because it’s such a big investment of your time and energy. If you’ve made it to the stage of getting a job offer, congratulations. You’ve spent lots of time searching for opportunities and reaching out to...
5 signs self-doubt is crushing your career (and how to break free)
Do you ever feel insecure or question your abilities? Self-doubt is one of the biggest barriers to career progression. You feel like a fraud despite evidence of your accomplishments, avoid taking risks or stepping outside your comfort zone. Your lack of confidence...
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...
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...
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