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
#55: 2025 Reflections: My 4 Powerful Lessons -- And How They’ll Support YOUR Career
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 they race towards the end of year finish line. They’re juggling December deadlines, Christmas commitments and all the joys of the silly season!
To top it off, there’s a real heaviness and heartbreak in the world right now, including here in Australia this week.
All of this makes it even harder to step off the hamster wheel and create space to think.
In this special episode, I’m sharing my 4 greatest lessons (and honest confessions) for 2025. Listen in to find out what worked, what didn’t — and how these lessons can help YOU!
Then, I’ll walk you through a simple end of year reflection to review YOUR year, career -- and what you want in the next one.
You'll learn:
- The ONE practice that’s boosted my creativity, sharpened my thinking and helped me switch off -- in less than 2 hours a week
- Why trying to THINK your way to your ‘ideal’ role keeps you stuck in your career -- and how to clarify your direction, faster
- How to create a career that’s fulfilling AND sustainable, without working less or losing your ambition
- The two qualities which significantly grew my business this year and how they'll help YOU increase your visibility, influence and impact
- 4 powerful questions to reflect on your successes, learnings and set yourself up for a strong start in 2026!
This episode is a perfect one to dive into over the holidays and a MUST listen to prepare for your best year yet. So grab a pen and paper -- and let’s dive in!
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LINKS:
Book a 60 minute Career Strategy Session (or 2 hour intensive until 31 December).
Ready to find clarity, build confidence and create a strategy to take ownership of your career? Check out the Ignite Your Career program and apply for a free 30 minute consult to get started.
Read the full End of Year Reflection exercise here
Learn more about my services for individuals and organisations at staceyback.com or connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.
