
#57: 5 Signs You Need To Take Ownership Of Your Career Now (In Changing Times)
From The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back by Stacey Back
January 28, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 57
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of taking ownership of your career in today's changing work environment.
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 mana...
People in this episode
Host: Stacey Back
Topics covered
- career ownership
- changing work environment
- self-management
- professional development
- work-life balance
Keywords
- career management
- ownership
- professional growth
- work changes
- self improvement
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