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 career on YOUR terms.
With 16+ 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.
The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back
#32: The Top 2025 Career & Leadership Trends -- And How To Stay Ahead
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 been so focused on leading their teams and delivering results that they haven’t had time to think about their own career direction.
One leader shared they’ve spent YEARS in reactive mode -- without intentionally planning where they want to go next. Now, they’re at a point where they know it’s time for a change, but they’re unsure what that looks like.
Another executive put it perfectly when they said, “I’ve spent years setting career goals and developing plans for my team, but I’ve never actually done it for myself.”
And this is something I see all the time. As an ambitious leader, it’s easy to focus on external priorities -- like leading your team or driving business outcomes -- while putting your own career on autopilot.
But with so much change happening, taking ownership of your career and leadership development is more critical than ever.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the top 4 career and leadership trends for 2025 -- and how YOU can stay ahead.
You'll learn:
- The ONE thing you must master to stay competitive and lead a high-impact team in the age of AI
- A game-changing shift top businesses are making -- and how YOU can use it to future-proof your career and team
- How to accelerate your career without burnout -- while developing an engaged, high-performing team
- Why building visibility as a leader is key to unlocking new opportunities for you AND your team
No matter where you are in your career, these insights will help you stay ahead, lead with confidence and seize new opportunities in 2025. So hit play -- and let’s dive in!
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LINKS:
Are you a leader looking for expert support to navigate these changes in 2025? Check out the Ignite Your Career program for high-achievers who want to future-proof their careers with clarity, confidence and a strategic plan.
If you’re interested in working together in 2025, I invite you to book a free Career Clarity Call with me here.
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