The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back

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The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back

Are you a high-achiever at a crossroads in your career?   The Career By Design Podcast is for you if you're an ambitious leader and you’re confused about WHAT you want or HOW to get to the 'next level' in your career.    Consider this show your fortnightly resource to help you get unstuck and develop the clarity, confidence and strategy to minimise risk and take the fear out of your next career move.   Hosted by global career development coach Stacey Back, this conversational podcast explores what it really means to redefine success and create a career on YOUR terms.    With 15+ years in coaching, people development, HR & recruitment, Stacey shares unique insights from her corporate career and experience running a business. You'll learn the exact strategies she used to change careers, shift into more aligned work -- and how she's supported hundreds of leaders to do the same.   Every Thursday fortnight, Stacey will deliver practical strategies to develop your career, mindset and leadership skills. Plus, you’ll hear guest experts and inspiring stories from individuals who’ve created their careers by design -- to show YOU what’s possible too.   Expect a dose of inspiration, to be challenged to think differently and actionable advice you can immediately implement.   Hit subscribe and get ready to design a career that's fulfilling, sustainable -- AND supports your lifestyle!   Find out more at staceyback.com.

  1. OCT 30

    #26: Is Work-Life Balance A Myth? How To Be Ambitious Without Burning Out

    Today, I’m tackling one of the toughest questions facing high-achievers right now: Can you REALLY have a fulfilling career and a balanced life? Is work-life balance achievable -- or is it just a myth?If you’ve already achieved a lot of success and want to keep growing your career -- but balance this with priorities outside work, this episode is for YOU.Inspired by a recent client conversation, I unpack the challenges faced by ambitious leaders who aim to stay career driven -- without sacrific...

    9 min

  2. OCT 16

    #25: How To Balance Daily Tasks & Reach Your Long-Term Career Goals

    Is your job getting in the way of the career you want?Today, I’m talking about a common theme which comes up in my coaching sessions: How to balance your long-term career goals with the demands of your current role.Like one client put it, it’s easy to get caught up in the ‘hamster wheel’ of daily tasks -- and forget to allocate time to your long-term priorities. ESPECIALLY when the pace of change in the past few years has forced us to focus on fighting fires and short-term strategy.As this cl...

    12 min

  3. OCT 2

    #24: How To Conquer The 3 Toughest Interview Questions With Confidence

    Recently, I was coaching an executive leader on their interview preparation and they asked: “What are the most common questions which trip people up in an interview -- especially at the executive level?”And I thought it would be a great topic to unpack further on today’s podcast.Because what I’m noticing is there’s a lot of noise and conflicting advice about interview preparation -- which leaves you more confused than ever. And the fear you won’t have the confidence to address these ques...

    14 min

  4. SEP 18

    #23: 3 Proven Ways To Determine If A Company Is The Right Fit For YOU

    Too many people stay stuck in a career or role which no longer serves them, out of fear they’ll end up in a worse situation. So what steps can you take when considering a change to confirm a potential employer is the right fit for YOU?Today’s episode was inspired by a question someone asked at a conference: “How do you ensure a potential employer’s values align to your own?”Before I answer it here, I want to address the REAL underlying issue at the root of this question: the fear of maki...

    12 min

  5. SEP 4

    #22: Are You Settling? How To Take Back Control Of Your Career Success

    Are you settling in your career?I recently saw an Instagram post talking about the ‘dream job’ being dead, which encouraged people to take a role which was ‘good enough’. One which funds your life OUTSIDE work.And I get why this advice may resonate in the current economic climate. I think it’s absolutely fundamental to make sure your financial needs are met, have a strategy and minimise risk with any move. But this DOESN’T mean you have to settle in your career. And this is exactly ...

    15 min

  6. AUG 21

    #21: 5 Ways To Stay Authentic & Adapt Your Leadership Style

    How do you stay authentic as a leader, while adjusting to various personality types in your team?It’s a question two past clients were pondering about leadership style. A question which neither of them had a clear answer to...You see, as former colleagues, they’d worked for managers with different personalities and contrasting leadership styles. After observing the impact both leaders had on them and their team, they started to consider what they could learn when it came to how they lead...

    12 min

  7. AUG 7

    #20: 4 Ways To Beat Productivity Guilt And Enjoy Career Success

    Do you find it difficult to slow down or take a break? Ever feel guilty for not being ‘productive’?Back in January, someone asked what I’d got up to over the summer holidays. I was surprised to find myself a little embarrassed to admit that my two weeks off consisted of lots of long walks, sleep-ins and Netflix binges.... To which this person responded: ‘So you had a break?!’ And I realised — I’d been feeling guilty for doing absolutely NOTHING!Can you relate?This pattern, otherwise know...

    10 min

  8. JUL 26

    #19: The 3 Biggest Roadblocks To Avoid To Achieve Your Career Goals

    One thing I’m noticing right now is a lot of talented people are finding the market tough and feeling out of control in their careers. Can you relate?So I decided to run a brand new masterclass, where I shared 3 strategies to help you take control of your career in uncertain times.One of the topics I talked about was the 3 biggest roadblocks to avoid to achieve your career goals now -- and in future. And because it resonated with many of the participants, I wanted to share it with you on toda...

    16 min
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Are you a high-achiever at a crossroads in your career?   The Career By Design Podcast is for you if you're an ambitious leader and you’re confused about WHAT you want or HOW to get to the 'next level' in your career.    Consider this show your fortnightly resource to help you get unstuck and develop the clarity, confidence and strategy to minimise risk and take the fear out of your next career move.   Hosted by global career development coach Stacey Back, this conversational podcast explores what it really means to redefine success and create a career on YOUR terms.    With 15+ years in coaching, people development, HR & recruitment, Stacey shares unique insights from her corporate career and experience running a business. You'll learn the exact strategies she used to change careers, shift into more aligned work -- and how she's supported hundreds of leaders to do the same.   Every Thursday fortnight, Stacey will deliver practical strategies to develop your career, mindset and leadership skills. Plus, you’ll hear guest experts and inspiring stories from individuals who’ve created their careers by design -- to show YOU what’s possible too.   Expect a dose of inspiration, to be challenged to think differently and actionable advice you can immediately implement.   Hit subscribe and get ready to design a career that's fulfilling, sustainable -- AND supports your lifestyle!   Find out more at staceyback.com.

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