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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 13 MIN

#58: Career By Design Case Study: From Confusion To Complete Clarity In A Brand New Portfolio Career

from The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back · host Stacey Back

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 directionHow 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 capabilityTop 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 professionSo 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.

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