#10: How To Stop Striving And Start Thriving In Your Professional Life

03/21/24 • 18 min

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back

As a high-achiever, do you put ALL your success down to hard work?
Today, I’m talking about how to let go of unhealthy striving, so you can thrive in your career -- and life.
When you’ve worked hard to get where you are and have hit EVERY big goal you’ve set for yourself, it’s natural to attribute hard work to your success. After all, you have evidence it's supported you so far!
While there’s no doubt work ethic and drive help you get results -- the danger is when working hard becomes part of your identity...
So what are the signs YOUR identity is ingrained in hard work? And HOW do you remain ambitious without falling into a pattern of overwork and 'unhealthy striving'?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 game-changing secrets to help you stop striving and start thriving in your professional life.
You’ll learn:

3:08: The biggest lesson learnt through my clients and own lived experience which you need to know to thrive at work
4:24: 3 powerful questions to create YOUR vision for success and figure out the right career goals
7:35: What holds you back from getting results -- and the one core belief you MUST adopt to successfully reach your goals
11:43: A big personal challenge life threw at me -- and 3 simple practices to support YOU during setbacks or times of uncertainty
15:41: My final words of wisdom so you can stop striving and start thriving

This episode is incredibly raw, honest -- and as always, packed with practical strategies you can immediately implement. So hit play NOW and let’s dive in!
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3:08: The biggest lesson learnt through my clients and own lived experience which you need to know to thrive at work
4:24: 3 powerful questions to create YOUR vision for success and figure out the right career goals
7:35: What holds you back from getting results -- and the one core belief you MUST adopt to successfully reach your goals
11:43: A big personal challenge life threw at me -- and 3 simple practices to support YOU during setbacks or times of uncertainty
15:41: My final words of wisdom so you can stop striving and start thriving

Previous Episode

#9: How To Figure Out Your Professional Gaps And Reach Your Career Goals

Are you stuck at a career crossroads and confused about WHAT to do next?
Want to progress with your current company -- but aren’t sure HOW to get to the ‘next level’ professionally?
Today, I’m sharing one of my most popular career planning tools to help you clarify your career goals and create a plan to reach them.
Every day, I speak to people who feel frustrated and stuck in their careers. I’ve taken my clients through a simple career gap analysis which many have found helpful.
A gap analysis is often used to assess business performance or identify skill gaps in an organisation. However, you can apply the same method to your own career and professional goals.
In today’s episode, you’ll discover a four-step strategy to:

Assess your current situation, so you can identify your unique strengths and transferable skills
Clarify your long-term vision, work drivers and career goals to understand the skills required to reach the ‘next level’
Define your development areas so you know exactly what to work on to achieve your career objectives
Develop a plan to close these gaps, accomplish your goals and minimise risk with your next move

Listen now to find out how to take your next step with intention!
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LINKS:
Ignite Your Career is open for enrolment! This signature coaching program will help you find the work which lights you up, increase your income, impact and create a career -- and life -- on YOUR terms. Learn more here.
If you’re interested in working together in 2024, I invite you to book a 30 minute call with me here.
Learn more about what I do at staceyback.com or connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.

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#11: What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? How To Find Your Passion

Today, I’m answering one of the most common questions which comes up in my private coaching and corporate training programs: How do I find my passion?
Have you ever met someone who’s ALWAYS known what they want to be when they grew up?
From a young age, they had a clear passion which they followed. This shaped their decisions and actions, turning their dreams into reality.
It can be easy to compare yourself to these individuals -- and feel frustrated as you go round in circles in search of YOUR passion.
But here’s the truth... These people are the exception, not the majority.
However, what you can learn from them is when you’re clear on your direction, you can consciously create it. Understanding your interests gives you clues about what you want next -- and helps you choose the right career path.
So, how do you work out what you want to be when YOU grow up?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 6 steps to finding your passion. You’ll discover what you truly want in your professional life -- so you can craft your dream career too!
We'll cover:

3:18: The hidden secrets a ten year old can show you about the work which lights you up
6:10: How reflecting on the past helps you pinpoint your passions
7:29: Why endless research will not unlock your passions -- and what to do instead
7:55: The ONE strategy which led me to figure out my passions and what I wanted next in my career
9:39: A practical way to identify your interests, develop transferable skills and clarify your direction
10:22: The biggest block stopping YOU from uncovering your passions -- and how to overcome it

This episode is a fun one, packed with plenty of stories and practical strategies. So hit play NOW and let’s dive in!
Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast now and leave me a 5 star rating and review. This is how other people can find this podcast and benefit too!
Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars and then select ‘Write a review.’ Then, be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
LINKS:
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Find out more about my VIP coaching program, Ignite Your Career and career accelerator, Light Up Your Career. Receive $200 either program when you rate and review the podcast.
If you’re interested in working together in 2024, I invite you to book a 30 minute call with me here.
Learn more about what I do at staceyback.com or connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back - #10: How To Stop Striving And Start Thriving In Your Professional Life

Transcript

'Welcome to The Career By Design Podcast. I'm your host, career development coach, Stacey Back and I'm here to support you, the ambitious high-achiever who's at a career crossroads. If you've already achieved a lot of success -- but you're feeling stuck and confused about WHAT you want or HOW to 'get to the next level' in your career, you're in the right place.

I've spent the past 15+ years helping high-performers reach their career goals and on this podcast, I'll show you h