The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back Stacey Back

Ever felt like you’re all talk — and no action?! Today, I’m sharing the REAL reason you’re struggling to take action and get the results you’re after...I don’t know how it happened, but we’re officially HALF-WAY through 2024! July also marks the start of a brand new financial year here in Australia. A time where leaders are starting to look ahead at their business strategies and professional goals for the next 12 months.And I’m noticing a lot of individuals talking about the goals they’r...

Ever asked yourself: What is my purpose? It’s a big, deep question and if you’ve ever contemplated it, it can be difficult to answer.When my clients express the desire to ‘find their purpose’, what they’re asking is how they can feel more fulfilled in their work and life. I’ll be unpacking this topic -- and MORE -- in today’s episode.Several years ago, I reached a point in my career where I began to wonder: What’s next?For the first time EVER, I considered what I wanted in my career and what ...

How often do YOU pay attention to your career growth and development? Today, I’m talking about the less obvious signs you’ve grown in your career.Research shows employees want access to advancement opportunities at work. In fact, Gallup has linked record rates of disengagement to a lack of career development. Meanwhile, McKinsey found it’s one of the top three reasons people quit their jobs.After working with hundreds of leaders, here’s what I’ve noticed...You think about your development whe...

Understanding your unique strengths is key to growing a fulfilling, successful career. Yet once you know WHAT your gifts are, what do you DO with them?Today, I’m diving deeper into the practical application of your unique strengths -- and HOW they can propel your career forward.One of the first areas I work on with my coaching clients is identifying their unique strengths. And while I believe it’s critical to do some reflection upfront to build self-awareness, I’m all about practical strategy...

Are you ignoring what you WANT, in favour of what you think you ‘should’ do?Today, I’m talking about one powerful little word which is sneaking its way into your vocabulary. And once I point it out to my clients, they can’t unsee it. In fact, I they start pulling themselves up on it!Can you guess what this word is? It’s SHOULD!I see it in my clients who’ve followed a conventional career path or climbed the corporate ladder, without ever considering what they really want. I’ve also experi...

During a recent Q&A, someone asked: ‘How -- and when -- do you recommend working with a recruiter?’A week later, a private coaching client wanted similar guidance on how to approach a recruiter in a new market. When the same question comes up, I listen! Which is why I’m going to answer it for you on today’s podcast.Lots of leaders come to me for coaching after they’ve engaged recruiters without success. They KNOW they want more -- yet aren't sure what this looks like. Or for others, ...