Are you waiting -- for the new year, the economy to improve or until your kids are at school full-time -- to work out what you want next in your career?

Today, we’re talking about how high-achieving leaders are putting their careers on hold in the current climate.

One thing I’m noticing right now is that LinkedIn is full of redundancy announcements. Leaders are also telling me the job market is saturated, with fewer opportunities and more competition at senior levels.

In response to this uncertainty, I’m seeing people waiting.

Some are waiting for the market to improve or their job to feel secure. But companies restructure, AI will continue to reshape roles and job security isn’t guaranteed.

Because companies own jobs, YOU own your career.

When the world feels uncertain, waiting seems like the safer option -- yet there’s often more at risk than you think.

The bottom line is you can’t control the job market, geopolitical situation or how AI could impact your role.

What you CAN control is your career, the steps you take ahead of time and how you respond to the external environment.

In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 specific ways I see senior leaders waiting in their careers right now and the consequences of each.

Find out how to take ownership of your career -- regardless of the economic climate or your current life stage.

You'll learn:

• Why waiting until January sets you back 3 months and how to start 2027 with momentum -- EVEN if you’re exhausted and time poor
• The most challenging career stage that keeps you caught in the same situation -- and how to find clarity on your direction without reacting under pressure
• What to do when your career ISN’T the priority right now, so you keep your skills relevant and avoid any financial setbacks

So hit play NOW -- and let’s dive in!

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LINKS:

→ Book a 60 minute Career Strategy Session.

→ If you’re ready to find clarity on your direction, build confidence and create a strategy to take ownership of your career in the current climate, I invite you to explore Ignite Your Career.

Apply for your free 30 minute consult to get started.

→ Learn more about my services for individuals and organisations at staceyback.com or connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Have you achieved a lot of career success but find yourself asking: Is this ALL there is?

Today, we’re talking about the common misconceptions I notice when it comes to figuring out your purpose, which leaves so many high achieving leaders asking this exact question.

I’ve been thinking about purpose and legacy a lot lately, after my grandfather passed away in September. Not unexpectedly, as it was a few weeks shy of his 98th birthday. Although it was sad, it was also a beautiful celebration of his long life.

This coincided with my 43rd birthday, which always acts as that annual checkpoint where you naturally reassess your direction and WHY you do what you do.

Especially once you’ve hit your 40s!

And I was reminded of a coaching client who wanted to explore her purpose, because she’d never landed on WHAT it was or HOW to determine it.

This client isn’t alone.

Many senior leaders I work with are incredibly successful on the outside -- but have reached a point in their career where it feels like something’s missing. They’re searching for more meaning in their work or want to make a greater impact.

In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 biggest myths I see that hold high achievers back from finding their purpose. You’ll discover a new way of looking at what already drives you, so you can design your career around the work that fulfils you.

You'll learn:

• Why searching for the next role or a cause hoping your purpose finally clicks isn't working -- and the ONE reframe that reconnects you to it
• What can go wrong when your why is tied to your job and how recognising the ‘red thread’ is key to taking your purpose with you wherever you go
• The REAL reason trying to define your purpose feels so hard and what to ask instead to create a career aligned with your ‘why’

So hit play NOW -- and let’s dive in!

Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating and review. It helps more people find the podcast and benefit too!

LINKS:

→ Listen to Episode 56 with LinkedIn guest expert Karen Tisdell and Episode 17 for practical tips to find your purpose next

→ If you’re ready to find clarity on your direction, build confidence and create a strategy to design a career aligned with your purpose, I invite you to explore Ignite Your Career.

2 spots available now for the October intake. Apply for your free 30 minute consult to get started.

→ Learn more about my services for individuals and organisations at staceyback.com or connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.

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.

Because the way most people have historically managed their careers doesn’t hold up in the current landscape.

In the past, most people only actively thought about their careers when they were ready for a new challenge or wanted to change roles. Some were forced to consider ‘what’s next’ due to redundancy, burnout or changes in their personal situation.

But in today’s rapidly changing environment shaped by AI, geopolitical uncertainty and the evolving future of work, this traditional, reactive approach is no longer enough.

As a high-performing leader, the risk is clear. To futureproof your career, you need to be more strategic about how you manage it. This requires you to plan ahead on an ONGOING basis -- rather than waiting to respond when change is forced on you.

In this episode, I’m sharing 5 signs taking ownership of your career is essential in changing times and how to build sustainable, long-term career success.

You'll learn:

• The biggest career challenge I’m seeing with senior leaders right now -- and the ONE shift to clarify your long-term direction
• Why self-doubt is on the rise right now and the reframe you need to build confidence in the current climate
• The most common mistake leaders make when communicating their value -- and how to intentionally position yourself for the opportunities you WANT
• Why relying on managers or performance reviews to drive your development is no longer enough -- and what to do instead
• How to take a strategic approach to your development and keep your skills relevant in changing times

So hit play NOW -- and let’s dive in!

Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating and review. It helps more people find the podcast and benefit too!

LINKS:

→ Register for the free September masterclass

→ Ready to find clarity, build confidence and create a strategy to take ownership of your career? Check out the Ignite Your Career program.

3 spots available starting in October. Apply for your free 30 minute consult to get started.

→ Learn more about my services for individuals and organisations at staceyback.com or connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.