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
#43: How To Gain Career Momentum NOW (Without Waiting For Your Next Review)
Are you waiting until your next performance review to have a conversation about your career goals?
Today, we’re talking about why this isn’t the most strategic move -- and what to do instead.
And just like that... we’re officially HALF-WAY through 2025!
In Australia, July marks the start of a brand new financial year. This means most annual performance reviews have happened and companies are now announcing pay rises, promotions and bonuses.
But no matter where you are in the world, now is the perfect time to pause and reflect on what you want next in your career.
Whatever it is, don’t wait until your next performance review to raise it. Because the best time to ask for what you wanted THIS year was 6-12 months ago. The second best time is NOW!
So if you're sitting here thinking:
- "I wanted a pay rise and didn’t get one”
- "I was hoping for that promotion… yet nothing’s been mentioned”, or
- “I’m unsure if I’m even on track to get where I want to go next year”
You’re not alone. I see this all the time from high-achievers who’ve been promoted based on technical ability. They believe if they put their head down and work hard, they’ll get tapped on the shoulder for promotion.
Yet the truth is, this only takes you so far.
In this episode, I’m sharing the exact steps to start the conversation with your leader. You’ll find out HOW to communicate what you want with clarity and confidence, so you set yourself up for success in the year ahead!
You'll learn:
- 3 powerful questions to assess your current situation, so you know exactly what to focus on next
- Practical tips to clarify your top career goal and commit to what matters most over the next 6-12 months
- How to initiate a two-way conversation with your leader and co-create a clear plan to reach your goal
- Simple structures to remain accountable and avoid getting caught up in your daily to-do list, so you stay on track with your goal
So hit play NOW -- and let’s dive in!
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LINKS:
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