Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on running a business from our Founder, Stacey Back.
Should I stay — or should I go? How to know when it’s time to resign
Wondering whether to quit your job? At this time of year, it's likely you're reflecting on your next career steps. Especially with all the discussion about people leaving their positions in droves. If 2020 was the year of ‘pivots’ and ‘unprecedented times’, the most...
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...
‘Should-ing’ all over yourself? How to get what you really want!
I work with high-achieving entrepreneurs and professionals who are successful in their careers. From the outside, their lives look picture perfect. On the inside, they’re often deeply unhappy. Why? Because they’ve been conditioned to follow a traditional career path...
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...
How to craft your dream career (when it doesn’t exist)
I work with leaders and business owners in professional services. Industries like law, accounting, finance and consulting. Where traditional business models, social norms and ways of 'doing business' exist. But what if this isn’t the right fit for YOU? You love your...
Bad boss? 8 helpful ways to stay professional and ‘manage up’
Dealing with a difficult boss? It’s often said people leave managers, not jobs. And it’s understandable. A bad boss can leave you feeling frustrated, unappreciated and dissatisfied at work. And even questioning if it’s time to move on. But before you quit, consider...
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