Episode #122 Hard Times

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. Whether those times are expected or strike out of nowhere, the impact they have can be devastating. And it can happen to any of us.

That’s why, as important as it is to build the skills to progress your career, it’s every bit as important to know how to get through hard times so that when they happen, you can find your way through.

Welcome to episode 122 of Legal Imposters. This week I’m sharing my wisdom and experience in getting through hard times and coming out the other side.

Whether it’s a loss, a career threatening turn of events at work, an illness or unwelcome discovery, this episode is the quiet whisper you can turn to when you feel like you’re drowning and can’t see a way through.

In it I talk about the power of an intentional thought to help you navigate turbulent waters and anchor you in the storm. You will learn the value of feeling your feelings, the importance of taking care of yourself and how to keep moving forward towards the light.

Happy listening

P.S. One of the skills you’ll develop as a member of Be The First is how to keep going through the unexpected, hold on to hope and make it through the hard times. If your a black lawyer wanting to thrive in this industry, whatever your level, this membership Is for you. Doors open 1 May 2026. Watch here and follow me on social for details.

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