Building relationships with people who are different to you is one of the 5 vital steps to progressing your career as a black lawyer and it’s exactly what I teach you inside BE THE FIRST. But what do you do when it doesn’t work? This was the question one of my clients brought to coaching … Continued

“I think it went well” is not how you should be talking about your latest success or achievement! Showcasing your value isn’t just about the showcase (a training event you delivered, a panel event you moderated, for example) it’s about how you talk about it, gain confidence from it and how much your value increases … Continued

In today’s episode of the Legal Imposters Podcast I introduce you to the 30 Day Visibility Challenge – a challenge to get you out of your comfort zone and into the spotlight where people can see you, get to know you and keep you front of mind. I know this is daunting. I know the … Continued

How are you coming across? What perception do others have of you and is this perception working for you or against you in your career? For some of you, this will be the first time thinking about this question. For others of you, the idea that other people perceive you a certain way isn’t new … Continued

The question I want to ask you today is, are you ready to progress? It’s not enough to have a strategy to progress. You also need to be READY to progress. Here’s how you know you’re ready: You balance your time, making time for the other things that matter, meaning you prioritise your self care … Continued

What’s in a name? Everything. Until now you thought your name was just a name. It is so much more than that. Your name is your anchor. It’s your identity. It’s your brand. It’s the connection to your capability and a powerful reminder of who you are at your core. This week on Legal Imposters … Continued

How do you speak to yourself and treat yourself? What words and judgements are unconsciously playing, like a sound track in the back of your mind, as you go through the day? What you say to yourself in the quiet of your mind matters. How you speak to yourself when you’ve made a mistake, your … Continued

Telling yourself there aren’t enough hours in the day Frustrated by the uncontrollables that sabotage your plans and throw you off track Wanting to progress to the next level but not having the time to dedicate to it Having too much to do and too little energy to do it with If this is you, … Continued

You need confidence NOW. Currently, confidence feels like a nice to have. It feels optional. You know it’s important. You know you need it and you want to build and increase it, but it doesn’t feel urgent. But building confidence IS urgent. It’s both urgent AND important. That makes building it, getting more of it, … Continued

When you tell yourself you’re not enough When you tell yourself “I shouldn’t be here” and you’re afraid of being found out You need an IMPOSTER SPEECH Every time you strive to make your work perfect to prove that you’re enough Every time you procrastinate doing the work from the fear of being exposed You … Continued