What I wish every talented professional knew about personal branding
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What I wish every talented professional knew about personal branding

I regularly speak to audiences of lawyers, accountants and consultants about the challenges of making partner. In my talks I often share the ten lessons that my clients have learnt along their journeys to make partner. In this blog post I am going to share the fourth lesson, create a strong, personal brand. It can…

This will help you understand why your support team is essential if you are to make partner
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This will help you understand why your support team is essential if you are to make partner

I regularly speak to audiences of lawyers, accountants and consultants about the challenges of making partner. In my talks I often share the ten lessons that my clients have learnt along their journeys to make partner. In this blog post I am going to share the third lesson, build a strong support team including an…

This is the mindset you need if you want to make partner
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This is the mindset you need if you want to make partner

We regularly speak to audiences of lawyers, accountants and consultants about the challenges of making partner. In our talks we share the 12 Key Indicators that they all need to work on as they progress along the partner track. One of the most important (and the first) of our Key Indicators  if you want to…

One essential lesson you have to learn if you want to progress your career to partner
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One essential lesson you have to learn if you want to progress your career to partner

I regularly speak to audiences of lawyers, accountants and consultants about the challenges of making partner. In my talks I often share the ten lessons that my clients have learnt along their journeys to make partner. In this blog post I am going to share the first lesson from the 10 lessons: Commit to your…

One common way in which your mind is holding you back from winning work from your network
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One common way in which your mind is holding you back from winning work from your network

Referrals in business: Your mindset is key Do you ever think that some people just have a secret skill to generating referrals? That some people are just naturally good at it?  That it’s a knack that you just don’t have? What if I told you that this secret skill is something you have too?  Would…

Brexit: How to future proof your career in the short, medium and long term
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Brexit: How to future proof your career in the short, medium and long term

Brexit. Ouch… (and that’s an understatement) The current political and economic uncertainty here in the UK, due to the Brexit vote results, will have far reaching consequences for anyone in practice. How many of us are thinking, “this feels like Lehman brothers all over again?” My day today has already been hijacked by the Brexit…

This cautionary tale will make you consider your online footprint
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This cautionary tale will make you consider your online footprint

Tips for getting business referrals I’ve written several articles about how you can use social media to boost your reputation and generate referrals.  However, just like your physical image, your online image needs tending and careful grooming. What does your online footprint say about you? Are you aware of how much attention it receives? How much…

This is why my husband and I had an argument on top of a steep hill
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This is why my husband and I had an argument on top of a steep hill

An incident from my recent holiday served a useful reminder of the importance of checking assumptions and clarifying exactly what a client wants. A long steep hill loomed My breathing was becoming heavier and heavier and even more laboured. My chest was screaming for my to stop. My legs were aching from every sinew. Then,…

The comfort zone trap – is it holding your career back?
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The comfort zone trap – is it holding your career back?

What’s climbing got to do with making partner? As it happens, quite a bit. In this blog post I will explain the connection between climbing and making partner, and why it is so important for your career that you challenge yourself to climb out of your comfort zone.  Last week, my family and my sister-in-law’s…

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