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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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#62: How To Test A New Career Idea Today (And Reduce...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2026/04/08

Are you thinking about pursuing a new career path -- but there’s a lot at risk?Whether you aren’t sure where to start, are worried about making the wrong choice -- or throwing away everything you’ve invested into your current career, this episode is for you.Today, we’re talking about practical steps you can take to test and validate your career idea, so you reduce risk with your move.In a recent coaching session with a long-term leadership client, we worked on developing new habits and behaviours

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#61: The 6 People You Need In Your Network To Get...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2026/03/25

Are you working hard -- but waiting to be tapped on the shoulder for your next opportunity?Whether you've been overlooked for promotion, aren't getting the recognition you deserve or know you need to grow your network more strategically, this episode is for you.Today’s podcast was inspired by a question I was asked during a recent panel discussion on building a personal brand.The question was: “What types of people should you be connecting with for your own professional development?”And as

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#60: Breaking Barriers Today: Creating Cultures That...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2026/03/11

Have you ever asked yourself: How do I be successful in a workplace which isn't designed for me?Today, we're talking about the barriers ALL underrepresented groups face (including men) and how we can create workplaces that 'work' for everyone. I'm joined by Belinda Riley -- a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion specialist, speaker and Founder of Beyond The Barriers.What I love about Belinda’s story is how she’s combined her experience leading culture change with her training

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16:08

#59: 6 Strategic Moves To Stand Out As A Senior...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2026/02/25

Are you reassessing how you position yourself in the current market? Or rethinking how to use AI and optimise your CV to land your next role?That’s exactly what I’m addressing on today’s podcast.Here’s what I’m hearing in recent conversations with senior leaders and executives:The job market feels tight, competition is fierce -- and they’re struggling to stand out when hundreds of candidates are applying for the same role.One leader told me they spent several hours researching a potential employer

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#58: Career By Design Case Study: From Confusion To...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2026/02/11

Are you already successful -- yet going round in circles trying to decide what’s next at this stage of your career?If so, today we’re talking about how to find clarity on your direction -- particularly as a senior leader, when your options aren’t clear and career paths are no longer linear.This episode is part of the ‘Career By Design’ case study series, where I give you an exclusive, behind the scenes look at my clients’ career transformations.My intention with this series is to show you there

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#57: 5 Signs You Need To Take Ownership Of Your...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2026/01/28

Are you still managing your career the way you did 5 years ago?Today we’re talking about why taking ownership of your career is no longer optional -- but critical in the changing world of work.We put so much pressure on ourselves to be ‘on’ from the first week of January. So if it’s taken you a bit of time to ease into the year, you’re not behind.What DOES matter is how you’re approaching your career once you’re back in the rhythm of work. Because the way most people have historically managed their

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#56: LinkedIn Strategy For Leaders: What Matters Now...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2026/01/14

Are you using LinkedIn strategically to support where you want to go next in your career?Whether you’re a leader looking to use LinkedIn more intentionally in 2026, implement the daily habits to build real traction over time, or rethink how you position yourself, today’s episode is for you. I’m joined by Karen Tisdell -- one of Australia's leading LinkedIn experts, a talented LinkedIn profile writer, trainer and my go-to person for all things LinkedIn.What I love about Karen’s story is how

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RECAST: 5 Sure-Fire Ways To Make The Right Decision

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2026/01/07

Are you weighing up a big career decision? You’re wide awake in the middle of the night, trying to figure out WHAT you want next or HOW to reach the next stage in your career. Or you’re wondering whether to stay -- or go -- in your current role or career path. Whatever your situation, finding yourself at a career crossroads can be challenging. You feel pressure to make a decision -- and quickly. Then end up going round and round in circles out of fear of making the ‘wrong’ choice. So today, I...

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RECAST: Stressed Out? 7 Simple Steps To Achieve More...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/12/31

Feeling overwhelmed by EVERYTHING you need to do this year?If so you’re not alone -- and this topic is exactly what we’re tackling on today’s episode!At the start of a new year you're full of motivation, set big goals and have a solid plan in place. But as January comes to a close, many people struggle 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

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24:43

#55: 2025 Reflections: My 4 Powerful Lessons -- And...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/12/17

As a high-achiever, how often do you rush to the ‘next thing’ without pausing to consider how far you’ve actually come?I’ve certainly been guilty of it in the past!But in recent years, I’ve become intentional about reflecting as I go. When I do my quarterly planning, it always starts by looking back and noticing what I’m learning along the way.And at the end of the year, that pause matters more than EVER.Because the pace of change isn’t slowing down. People are feeling stretched and overloaded as

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#54: How To Navigate Change And Transform Your Career

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/12/10

Do you know it's time to make a change in your career -- but aren't sure WHAT that looks like or HOW to get started?Today we're talking about practical steps you can take to navigate a career crossroads.I love this time of year when the Jacaranda trees are in bloom. It’s a sign of the changing seasons, as we transition from spring into another warm Australian summer. A time of change.It’s also a reminder of where I was back in 2017.Wandering through my local neighbourhood, noticing

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#53: Why It's NEVER Too Late To Reinvent Your Career...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/11/26

Are you successful, with decades of experience in one profession -- but finding yourself at a career crossroads?Whether you've hit the ceiling in your current field, are contemplating your next career chapter or wondering how to apply your expertise in a new direction, today's episode is for you.I’m joined by Julie Matheson -- Founder of FinWise Leadership, speaker and mentor to financial planning professionals. Julie’s also a past client I had the pleasure of working with during her own

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#52: 5 Reasons To Stop ‘Following Your Passion’ And...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/11/12

It’s time to call it out. ‘Following your passion’ is poor career advice.Today, I’m talking about how this common cliché can hold you back in your career and what to focus on instead.One of my most popular podcast episodes to date is about how to find your passion. This tells me it’s a topic many people are thinking about -- and one that comes up often in my work with high-achieving leaders.I stand by the practical tips shared in this episode. They’ll support you to explore potential career paths

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51: How To Future-Proof Your Career Today — The...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/10/29

How do you take back control of your career when when disruption hits your industry overnight?Whether AI is impacting your role, you’re navigating change or finding yourself at a career crossroads, then today’s episode is for you.I’m joined by Leanne Shelton -- leading AI trainer, coach and Founder of HumanEdge AI.What I love about Leanne’s story is that only a couple of years ago, she was at her own career crossroads. The rapid rise of AI was disrupting her copywriting business.Instead of resisting

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#50: 5 Surprising Career Lessons Every Ambitious...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/10/15

How often do you hit a big goal -- only to rush straight on to the ‘next thing’?It’s something I see all the time with the high-achievers I coach and I’ve been guilty of it too.So today, I’m doing exactly what I encourage my clients to do: pausing to celebrate a BIG milestone.Because this is an extra-special episode... We’ve officially reached 50 EPISODES of the podcast!!When I first launched this show back in November 2023, I made the intentional decision to go ALL in with this project and record

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#49: How To Craft Your Dream Career (When It Doesn’t...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/10/01

What do you do if your current role isn’t the right fit for YOU?You love your work, clients (or aspects of what you do). Yet your ‘ideal’ role or the way you want to work is… outside the box.Well, today I’m talking about how to design the career you WANT. Over the years, I’ve seen so many talented people leaving jobs in search of the ‘right role’. They start a new role and at first, it’s great. But 6 months in, the dissatisfaction starts creeping back in. Some people change companies many times but

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#48: 5 Signs Self-Doubt Is Crushing Your Career (And...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/09/17

Do you ever feel insecure or question your abilities?If so, you’re not alone. Even the most accomplished leaders I coach experience self-doubt. So today, I’m unpacking how it could be quietly sabotaging your success.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 stops you showing up in a meaningful way and you begin to see your self-doubt

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#47: 4 Guaranteed Ways To Clarify What You Want Next...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/09/03

Going round and round in circles trying to figure out what you want next in your career?Today, I’m talking about how I moved from overthinking to clarity -- and now support my clients to do the same in their careers.There’s a common mistake I see high-achievers make when they’re at a career crossroads. One which is keeping them stuck. And it’s something I did too… Back in 2017, I was feeling unfulfilled in my decade long recruitment career and burnt out in my business. I remember agonising over what

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#46: Career By Design Case Study: From ‘Coasting’ To...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/08/20

Are you caught up in the ‘hamster wheel’ of daily tasks and realising you’ve completely neglected your long-term career goals?Today we’re talking about how to take back control and start creating the career you WANT -- without burning out or starting over.This is the first instalment of a brand new ‘Career By Design’ case study series. In these episodes, I’m giving you an exclusive, behind the scenes look at my clients’ career transformations.Out of respect to their employers or for confidentiality

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FREE August Masterclass: How To Take Ownership Of...

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back ·

2025/08/18

Already achieved a lot of success -- but finding yourself at a career crossroads? You’re confused about WHAT you want next or HOW to get there.Too busy, so career planning keeps falling to the bottom of the list? Or feeling frustrated because you’re taking all the right action (applying for countless roles, reaching out to your network), but nothing’s working? In this free masterclass, I’ll share 3 powerful strategies to regain control of your career, so you get results — without wasting time on

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