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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 who is confused about your direction, stuck in self-doubt or feeling out of control in your career.Consider this show your fortnightly resource to help you develop the clarity, confidence and strategy to take ownership of your career.Hosted by global career development coach Stacey Back, this conversational podcast explores what it really means to redefine success and create a

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#32: The Top Career & Leadership Trends for 2025 --...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/02/05

February marks the REAL start of the year for many leaders, making it the perfect time to explore the key career and leadership trends defining 2025.Because here’s the thing -- the pace of change isn’t slowing down. We’re experiencing major global shifts -- economically, politically and socially -- which are reshaping the workplace in real time.So, let me ask you: Are you ready for what’s coming?In my recent conversations with senior leaders and executives, one challenge keeps surfacing…Many have

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January Masterclass Replay: How To Set Your Career Up...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/02/01

One thing I’m noticing right now is lots of leaders KNOW they want to make a change in their career, this year.But they’re:Busy trying to balance the demands of the school holidays or get back into work mode -- and struggling to find time to think about their next career steps Lacking focus and need a plan -- yet they’re overwhelmed and unsure where to startFinding it tough to stick to their New Year’s resolutions and want to find the motivation to get back on tracksCan you relate?So I decided to

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#31: Stressed Out? 7 Simple Steps To Achieve More (In...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/01/22

Feeling overwhelmed by EVERYTHING you need to do? If so you’re not alone -- and this topic is exactly what we’re tackling on today’s episode!You started the year with big goals, a solid plan and plenty of motivation. But as January comes to a close, you’re struggling to follow through.Can you relate?With school holidays stretching until February and a long weekend approaching in Australia, this time of year can feel disruptive. Finding consistency in your work schedule or getting anything done feels

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#30: 5 Essential Steps To Clarify Your 2025 Vision &...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/01/08

Do you know what you’re working towards in 2025? If not, you’re not alone. Many high performers I work with feel stuck, unsure of what they truly want and overwhelmed about where to start. So in today’s episode, we’re talking about how to clarify YOUR vision for the year ahead!As a child, I remember sitting on the living room floor with my sister, surrounded by stacks of my mum’s glossy magazines. Scissors in hand, we’d cut and paste (the old-fashioned way!) our favourite images onto paper. Without

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RECAST: How To Stop Breaking Your Resolutions & Reach...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/01/01

Do you struggle to stick to your New Year resolutions?Every January you look forward to a fresh start and set new goals for the year ahead. But studies show over 80% of resolutions fail by February.So today I’m revealing the REAL reasons why -- and how to overcome them.Goals ARE important because they give you something to strive for. Still, I don’t buy into the ‘new year, new you’ hype. It’s unreasonable to put yourself under pressure one time per year.I believe in having a clear vision, setting

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#29: 2024 Reflections: My 4 Game-Changing Lessons --...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/12/11

How often do YOU pause and reflect?It wasn’t until I hit the point of burnout several years ago that I realised: I NEVER reflected on my career.As an Activator in the StrengthsFinder assessment, I’m a natural doer. Someone who dives into action, works hard and follow through -- traits I share with my high-achieving clients. Yet, this focus on 'doing': planning, strategising, ticking off to-do's -- often takes priority. This leaves little time to reflect on successes, learnings or

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#28: How To Overcome Overwhelm: Beating My Battle...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/11/27

Several years ago I made an extreme and completely out of character decision... I closed my business for 2 months. To do -- absolutely nothing.I’d reached another cycle of complete burnout after YEARS of working 60+ hour weeks, late nights and weekends. After recognising the pattern of working myself to burnout -- both in my own business and back in my corporate career -- it was time to make significant changes.As a result, I created new habits, beliefs and behaviours which helped me beat the cycle

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#27: Celebrating ONE Year: My Biggest Lessons & Top 3...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/11/13

Do you have a big goal or project you’ve been dreaming about for YEARS -- yet for some reason, you keep putting it off?Starting a podcast was on my priority list for over 5 years. But so many doubts held me back. Then suddenly, another year had gone by and I still hadn’t started!So in late October 2023, I decided: I was going to launch this show in November. And this week, we’re celebrating the first anniversary of The Career By Design Podcast!In this special episode, I share my experience of

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#26: Is Work-Life Balance A Myth? How To Be Ambitious...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/10/30

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 sacrificing

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#25: How To Balance Daily Tasks & Reach Your...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/10/16

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 client

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#24: How To Conquer The 3 Toughest Interview...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/10/02

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 questions to the

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#23: 3 Proven Ways To Determine If A Company Is The...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/09/18

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 making the

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#22: Are You Settling? How To Take Back Control Of...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/09/04

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 what I’m

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

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/08/21

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 others --

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#20: 4 Ways To Beat Productivity Guilt And Enjoy...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/08/07

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 known as

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#19: The 3 Biggest Roadblocks To Avoid To Achieve...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/07/26

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 today’s

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#18: Struggling To Get Results? 5 Reasons You Fail To...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/07/10

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’re yet to

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#17: How To Clarify Your Purpose -- 6 Practical Tips...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/06/26

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

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#16: 7 Revealing Signs Of Career Growth You Need To Know

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/06/12

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 when

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#15: 5 Strategies To Leverage Your Unique Strengths &...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2024/05/29

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

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