Do you umm and ahh over decisions? Do you spin in confusion about what to do? Does it take you weeks and months to decide? Do you only make decisions when things are critical or urgent? Have you ever gone to make a decision only to realise it’s too late? When you finally make decisions … Continued
The most common mistake I see black lawyers making is thinking you have to work twice as hard as your white peers to progress. This thought may have got you this far. But it won’t get you where you want to go. Working twice as hard sets you up as the workhorse and sends the … Continued
How do you succeed in a white world without working twice as hard? Let me show you how. This week I bring you the answer to this million-dollar question in a replay of today’s Webinar: How to Succeed in a White World (without working twice as hard). Here’s what you’ll learn: The no.1 mistake that … Continued
You know you want to progress your career. In fact, you’re planning to join BE THE FIRST so you can learn how to do just that, but you’re telling yourself now is not the right time – “I’ve got too much on” “I’ll do it after this big project” “I’ll wait until things quieten down” … Continued
One of the best things you can do to progress your career is to become more valuable. The more valuable you are, the more support you’ll get, the more opportunities you’ll attract and the more easily you’ll progress your career. To become more valuable you could increase your knowledge. You could broaden your experience … Continued
Showcasing your value isn’t bragging. It’s understanding your audience’s problem and letting them know you can solve it. Showcasing your value is important. It’s not enough to work hard. Keeping your head down and hoping the right people will notice isn’t enough. You’ve got to show them: show people how valuable you are so you … Continued
This week I bring you a replay of an interview with networking expert, Charlie Lawson. Previously published on the podcast in 2023, this topic is so essential and the advice he shares so valuable I’m bringing it to you again. “You don’t have to like networking to be good at it ” So says Charlie … Continued
It’s not enough to build relationships and grow your network. You’ve got to be able to take a relationship that isn’t working and transform it into one that does. As a black lawyer, progressing your career doesn’t hinge on you building relationships. It hinges on building relationships with people different to you. This is fertile … Continued
The conditions are never perfect. You don’t have to wait for the circumstances outside of you to change. You are resourceful. You will find a way. If you are working for a law firm or organisation that has reaffirmed its commitment to developing black talent, this is fantastic news. But what if you’re not? Not … Continued
Relationships are the cornerstone of every successful legal career. It’s through the relationships you build at work that you attract the support you need, invite the opportunities that excite you, keep people on your side and enjoy and perform better in your role. But it’s harder to build relationships when you’re the only one. You … Continued
