Are you reassessing how you position yourself in the current market? Or rethinking how to use AI and optimise your CV to land your next role?

That’s exactly what I’m addressing on today’s podcast.

Here’s what I’m hearing in recent conversations with senior leaders and executives:

The job market feels tight, competition is fierce -- and they’re struggling to stand out when hundreds of candidates are applying for the same role.

One leader told me they spent several hours researching a potential employer and customising their application, only to be rejected the same day.

These individuals are MORE than qualified. They’re being selective about the positions they’re applying for and taking time to tailor each application -- but getting nowhere.

When the market tightens, competition becomes even harder at senior levels. If you’re waiting to be selected or relying solely on job boards right now, it’s time to rethink your approach.

In this episode, I’m sharing 6 strategic moves to help you stand out as a senior leader -- even in a crowded market.

Discover how to move from competing with hundreds of other candidates to positioning yourself strategically.

You'll learn:

• The first step to take right NOW if your current strategy isn’t working, so you take control of your job search
• How to cut out the competition and access the 70% of roles most candidates never see
• One of the biggest mistakes people make when networking -- and how to eliminate procrastination, so you get results faster
• Practical ways to map the market and align your networking activities to the RIGHT opportunities -- rather than relying on scattered outreach
• The most powerful way to build long-term relationships and become part of the conversation before roles are even defined
• My top tips for optimising your CV to clearly communicate your value on paper, so you stand out as a senior leader

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: LinkedIn Strategy For Leaders next

→ Ready to find clarity, build confidence and create a strategy to take ownership of your career? 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.

Are you already successful -- yet going round in circles trying to decide what’s next at this stage of your career?

If so, today we’re talking about how to find clarity on your direction -- particularly as a senior leader, when your options aren’t clear and career paths are no longer linear.

This episode is part of the ‘Career By Design’ case study series, where I give you an exclusive, behind the scenes look at my clients’ career transformations.

My intention with this series is to show you there isn’t one definition or clear pathway to success. Instead, it’s about identifying what this looks like to YOU.

Despite their different backgrounds and goals, there are 3 things every client in this series has in common:

1. Clarity: Getting clear on what you want next in your career and why before attempting to change it.

2. Confidence: Managing your mindset and shifting the self-doubt which holds you back in your career to build confidence.

3. Career Strategy: Focusing on solving the RIGHT problem and knowing which strategies will get you the results you want at this stage of your career.

So in this episode, you’ll hear how one client went from going round in circles for YEARS to having complete clarity on their career direction.

You’ll learn the exact steps they took to move into an executive leadership role -- and the benefits of pursuing a portfolio career.

You'll learn:

• The biggest shift this client made and a counterintuitive approach which moved them from YEARS of confusion to complete clarity on their career direction
• How to break through self-doubt and perfectionism as a senior leader, so you become more visible and back yourself for opportunities with confidence
• Specific strategies which helped this client step into an executive role, including how a portfolio path helps reduces risk while building leadership capability
• Top takeaways you can apply right now to create a career on YOUR terms -- even if you've reached the ceiling in your current company or profession

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:

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

Enrolling now for the March 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.

We put so much pressure on ourselves to be ‘on’ from the first week of January. So if it’s taken you a bit of time to ease into the year, you’re not behind.

What DOES matter is how you’re approaching your career once you’re back in the rhythm 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:

→ Watch the FREE February masterclass replay until 20 February

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

Enrolling now for the March 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.