The Legal Imposters Podcast with Caroline Flanagan

Weekly tips, guidelines and insights on Imposter Syndrome, career progression, and what it really takes to succeed as a Black lawyer in predominantly white spaces. Practical insight, lived experience, and strategy you can use immediately.

Episode #27 Keep doing what’s working

Right now, not knowing what's working is costing you: 👉🏾You're wasting time and energy on things that AREN'T progressing your career. 👉🏾You're busy looking for new and shiny solutions "out...

Episode #26 Asking for help

The workload. The boss who leaves it all to you. The client who makes endless demands. When you add that to all you've got going on at home, it feel's...

Episode #25 “I’ve done all I can”

Hello Legal Imposters listeners - I've had a six-month break from the podcast, and I'm so excited to be back! Today, I'm diving into a limiting thought that is keeping...

Episode #24 What is Coaching

What is coaching? What sort of coaching should you choose? How does it work and how can it help you progress your career? Let’s go back to basics. In this...

Episode #23 Knowing Your Value

Adding value is important. It's what you’re paid for and it's how you attract opportunities. But how do you add value when you question your right to be there or...

Episode #22 Exercising When Busy with Holly Aldridge PT

Do you struggle to find time for exercise? One of the common mistakes I see is not making your health and in particular exercise a priority. I get it. Life...

Episode #21 Unnatural Networking with Charlie Lawson

"You don't have to like networking to be good at it " So says Charlie Lawson, the Unnatural Networker and my guest this week on the Legal Imposters Podcast. Charlie...

Episode #20 Building Connection

Connection. You can’t build a relationship without it. With some people it’s just easy. You meet, you talk, you hit it off immediately. But if you want to get ahead...

Episode #19 Intentional Networking

In this episode, I introduce you to the concept of Intentional Networking and its role in building the relationships you need for career success. First I talk about the common...

Episode #18 Finding A Mentor

This week on the podcast I talk about mentors and the role they play in helping you move forward in your life and/or career. Many people confuse a mentor with...

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