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Let’s ChoosetoChallenge Old School Working Life-International Women’s Day 2021

Let’s #ChoosetoChallenge Old School Working Life: International Women’s Day 2021

(Anonymised, italicised quotes from Social Media Contributors, with thanks) Isn’t it Ironic? There is a certain irony that on International Women’s
When Wigs Become Masks

When Wigs Become Masks

10 Strategies to help you overcome your imposter syndrome and achieve your goals Article written for a Commemorative edition of Counsel Magazine to
Positive Affirmations and Goal Achievement: “You Can”

Positive Affirmations and Goal Achievement: “You Can”

Judgment Suspended I was at the Criminal Bar long enough, training to be a qualified coach, to know that barristers can be cynical about the concept
What makes us brave? 5 Strategies for Courageous Leadership

What makes us brave? 5 Strategies for Courageous Leadership

Effortless Courageousness I’ve chucked myself out of a plane at 12000 feet skydiving. I’ve bungee jumped with a 42m elastic band wrapped round my
The Woman beneath the Wig: Imposter Syndrome and how to overcome it

The Woman beneath the Wig: Imposter Syndrome and how to overcome it

Image is Everything I’ve been out of the legal profession long enough to feel at liberty to admit that women in law have an image problem. With the
Linkedin Leverage for Lawyers

Linkedin Leverage for Lawyers

I smile wryly to myself thinking back to my Bar days when old school colleagues would say that Linkedin activity was something to leave the clerks to
Morning Motivation & Beyond: How Organisations & Leaders Inspire their People

Morning Motivation & Beyond: How Organisations & Leaders Inspire their People

Guest blog for Legally Blogged Employment Law looking at the 7 Strategies organisations and leaders can deploy to motivate and inspire their teams.
Return with Confidence: How to Nail your Career Break Return

Return with Confidence: How to Nail your Career Break Return

Career Return Experience   As a Corporate Career Break Return Coach for 3 years and former criminal barrister who navigated my own career break
Bar Sustainability: Zero Tolerance

Bar Sustainability: Zero Tolerance

Article for Counsel magazine in conjunction with the Association of Women Barristers looking at the impact to retention rates of inequality and a
Coping with Covid: The 3 Rs Re-Written

Coping with Covid: The 3 Rs Re-Written

Coping with Covid – The 3 Rs Re-written This Covid Blog comes with its own health warning: it isn’t about wellness. I’m not going to repeat the
Overcoming the image problem of Coaching for Female Lawyers –a Celebration for International Women’s Day 2020

Overcoming the image problem of Coaching for Female Lawyers –a Celebration for International Women’s Day 2020

Latest blog in Celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, for Women Lawyers and Mothers
100 Years of Women in Law: The Challenges that Remain

100 Years of Women in Law: The Challenges that Remain

Latest article, this month for Lawyer Monthly, on 100 years of Women in  Law: the Challenges that Remain
Avoid Overwhelm: Practical Tips to improve your wellbeing

Avoid Overwhelm: Practical Tips to improve your wellbeing

Guest blog for Lawcare, a legal community that values good mental health and wellbeing, where people thrive.
The Imperfections of Perfectionism

The Imperfections of Perfectionism

The pursuit of perfection, knowing when to stop and how to loosen perfectionism’s powerful grip Link to latest article for Counsel Magazine:
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Delighted to have been invited to give expert comment for Law Absolute on the phenomenon that is Imposter Syndrome. Becoming more prevalent amongst my
How to Tackle Self-Promotion without Feeling Awkward

How to Tackle Self-Promotion without Feeling Awkward

Does the thought of self-promotion fill you with dread?  Here are my tips on how to promote yourself in a confident and authentic way, in my latest
A Fork in the Road: Navigating a Career in Law & Taking Your Authentic Path

A Fork in the Road: Navigating a Career in Law & Taking Your Authentic Path

Link to Guest Blog for The Rich Lawyer Life considering how to be authentic in planning and following your career path:
Mind Over Matter: Shifting Mindset & Mood to Increase Workplace Productivity

Mind Over Matter: Shifting Mindset & Mood to Increase Workplace Productivity

Here is the link to Guest Blog for Legal Tech company, Bigle Legal – “Mind Over Matter: Shifting Mindset and Mood to Increase Workplace
Birthday Blog

Birthday Blog

Something to Celebrate “60% of new businesses go-under within three years, and 20% close their doors within just 12 months,” according to 2019 figures
How to be a barrister and parent and succeed at both

How to be a barrister and parent and succeed at both

Link to my latest article for Counsel Magazine which caused something of a Twitter-storm!
How to say “No” but keep the opportunities flowing

How to say “No” but keep the opportunities flowing

Link to latest guest blog, this time for Counsel Magazine, around saying “no” whilst keeping opportunities flowing.