I’m hearing too many stories of you not getting the feedback you need to motivate you, confirm you’re meeting expectations and support your progression to the next level. Working for partners or line managers who communicate badly (or not at all) or who constantly postpone or cut short your review isn’t just frustrating, it’s unacceptable. … Continued

It isn’t enough to be valuable. You must be able to articulate that value and communicate it in a language the leadership understands. Here’s what I see: You present a history of the work you’ve done and deals you’ve closed (“Look at everything I’ve done for this firm“) and tell yourself it should be enough. … Continued

If you want the reward, you have to be willing to risk. Right now, the fear of failure, of getting it wrong, of not knowing the answer, of letting people down – these are risks you’re avoiding which are holding you back in your career. They’re why you’re not applying for that new exciting role … Continued

What if, instead of giving yourself a week, 6 months, a year to complete that project or accomplish that goal, you could achieve it in half the time? This week on Legal Imposters I’m introducing you to Massive Action – a tool I’ve been using in my business to generate the momentum, focus, energy and … Continued

As long as you are setting goals, wanting to progress, seeking to grow -there will always be that moment when it feels so hard that every bone in your body is screaming at you to give up. What you do in this moment is everything. It’s not the obstacle that defines your success or failure … Continued

How is your relationship with Imposter Syndrome? The deeper this relationship, the more you will value yourself, the better you will show up to your work and the more others will value you. My relationship with Imposter Syndrome used to be terrible. I carried Imposter Syndrome around like a secret shame, determined to hide it, … Continued

You’re busy with the day to day business of performing your role and progressing your career. Then suddenly the unexpected happens and your whole world is turned upside down. How do you keep going ? We are real humans living in a very real world. And with that comes the real experience of hard times. … Continued

What if you were capable of anything you set your mind to? What if this has always been true? What if it were true now? How would you approach that piece of work you’ve been avoiding differently? How would you show up in that upcoming meeting differently? How would you be different? In todays episode … Continued

The next time you have an experience that leaves you feeling disempowered or victimised, look for version 2. In episode 120 of Legal Imposters I explain why and I show you how. There’s always a version of your experience that leaves you feeling powerless and frustrated (version 1). And for every version 1, there’s always … Continued

Whatever the task or goal you want to achieve, it pays to ask: How can I make this easier? Is there a way to do it quicker? How do I increase my chances of success? The answer is almost always: find the right tools. It’s no different when it comes to progressing your career. The … Continued