#16: 7 Revealing Signs Of Career Growth You Need To Know

06/12/24 • 11 min

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back

How often do YOU pay attention to your career growth and development? Today, I’m talking about the less obvious signs you’ve grown in your career.
Research shows employees want access to advancement opportunities at work. In fact, Gallup has linked record rates of disengagement to a lack of career development. Meanwhile, McKinsey found it’s one of the top three reasons people quit their jobs.
After working with hundreds of leaders, here’s what I’ve noticed...
You think about your development when you’ve got a big career goal in mind — say, a promotion. Or if you’re feeling unhappy, unfulfilled or confused about what to do next in your career.
Many organisations are now encouraging regular career and development conversations between staff and leaders. Yet for these discussions to be successful, they need to be employee led.
Meaning: YOU must be clear on your career goals, development areas and track your progress on an ongoing basis.
But when work (and life) gets busy, attention shifts to short-term priorities. And it’s easy to forget your long-term goals, where you were six months ago -- and how much you’ve grown.
So HOW can you tell if you’re developing in your current position?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 7 subtle signs you’ve grown in your role -- even if you think you haven’t!
You'll learn:

2:50: A tell-tale growth sign -- and two things you NEED to know to advance your career
3:29: The danger of letting others dictate your career path and what to do instead
4:32: When worrying less about your weaknesses is a sign of career growth -- and a simple step to leverage your strengths
6:26: Why confidence is the biggest clue you’re developing in your current job -- and the one thing you MUST master to cultivate more of it!
7:38: Whether doing MORE in LESS time is an indicator of growth
8:25: When receiving recognition is clear evidence you’ve grown in your role
8:55: How having ‘itchy feet’ is hinting you’re growing -- and practical ways to use it to develop your current career

Listen in now -- all will be revealed in this episode!
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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.

2:50: A tell-tale growth sign -- and two things you NEED to know to advance your career
3:29: The danger of letting others dictate your career path and what to do instead
4:32: When worrying less about your weaknesses is a sign of career growth -- and a simple step to leverage your strengths
6:26: Why confidence is the biggest clue you’re developing in your current job -- and the one thing you MUST master to cultivate more of it!
7:38: Whether doing MORE in LESS time is an indicator of growth
8:25: When receiving recognition is clear evidence you’ve grown in your role
8:55: How having ‘itchy feet’ is hinting you’re growing -- and practical ways to use it to develop your current career

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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#15: 5 Strategies To Leverage Your Unique Strengths & Grow Your Career

Understanding your unique strengths is key to growing a fulfilling, successful career. Yet once you know WHAT your gifts are, what do you DO with them?
Today, I’m diving deeper into the practical application of your unique strengths -- and HOW they can propel your career forward.
One of the first areas I work on with my coaching clients is identifying their unique strengths. And while I believe it’s critical to do some reflection upfront to build self-awareness, I’m all about practical strategy.
Because gaining new insights about yourself is nice -- but HOW do you use your superpowers to create the career you want?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 5 ways understanding YOUR unique strengths supports your career growth. You'll learn:

A simple way to use your strengths -- and the power of neuroscience -- to crush self-doubt and boost confidence!
Why knowing your superpowers is key to making the right career choices
How to stand out in the market so you attract new opportunities and advance your career
The secret to re-designing your role or creating a career which ‘works’ for you
Practical strategies to leverage your strengths as an individual or team, so you increase performance and skyrocket your career success!
PLUS, an invitation to work with me further in 2024 to get unstuck and design the career you want with clarity and confidence

Listen in now -- all will be revealed in this episode!
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:
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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#17: How To Clarify Your Purpose -- 6 Practical Tips You Need To Know

Ever asked yourself: What is my purpose? It’s a big, deep question and if you’ve ever contemplated it, it can be difficult to answer.
When my clients express the desire to ‘find their purpose’, what they’re asking is how they can feel more fulfilled in their work and life. I’ll be unpacking this topic -- and MORE -- in today’s episode.
Several years ago, I reached a point in my career where I began to wonder: What’s next?
For the first time EVER, I considered what I wanted in my career and what meaningful work looked like to me.
One of the biggest game changers was understanding my purpose -- and if you’re feeling frustrated or unfulfilled in your career, this step is critical.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 6 practical tips to clarify YOUR purpose. Discover what a purpose is, why it’s important and how you can begin to define yours too.
You'll learn:

The neuroscience behind purpose -- and why some people are more successful or able to achieve their goals
A common misconception about purpose and the ONE belief you must shift to find more fulfillment at work
Why overthinking and constantly searching for your purpose is keeping you stuck -- and what to do instead
How I struggled to connect with the concept of ‘finding my purpose’ -- and the one practical tool which changed EVERYTHING
The importance of moving out of your mind and into your heart to pinpoint your purpose
Two powerful questions which will help you reflect on your past career and point you towards your purpose

This episode is packed with practical tips and stories of how my clients and I clarified our purpose. So grab a pen and paper and let’s start to uncover your ‘why’ too!
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!
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LINKS:
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If you’re a high-achiever at a crossroads in your career, Ignite Your Career is for you. 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 the second half of 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.