Stacey’s Insights
Practical career strategies, mindset tips and insights on running a business from our Founder, Stacey Back.
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...
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...
7 sure-fire signs it’s time to change careers
Picture this... You’ve worked hard to get to where you are in your career. You’re talented and successful at what you do. Your work is financially rewarding and you love your clients. Then one day you wake up and something’s shifted. You’re not passionate about your...
9 surprising mistakes keeping you stuck in the wrong career
It’s happened with every new client I’ve ever worked with. They contact me because they’re feeling stuck in their career and want help to figure out what to do next. In our introductory consult I’ll ask them what they’ve already tried to address this challenge. Nine...
Over-achiever? How to balance ambition with ‘being perfect’
‘What’s your weakness?’. ‘I’m a perfectionist!’. I remember preparing for the ‘strengths and weaknesses’ question in one of my first job interviews. Research told me to mention a ‘positive’ weakness or turn my weakness into a positive: “This means I have extremely...
How to make a successful career change in your 30’s & 40’s
Life-changing events lead us to reflect on where we’re headed in our personal and professional lives. It could be a significant life change like relocating to a new city, getting married or having your first child. A health scare or set-back. Or, the loss of a loved...
How to run an effective interview and find the right team member
As a corporate leader or business owner, hiring a new team member is a big upfront investment of time and money. There's the initial interviews, selection process and onboarding. Then significant time spent on training -- before you ever see the ROI. This week’s...
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