Let’s choose to challenge old school working life
A 4 minute read on why the return to office work cannot mean a return to old working life Talent Retention and Flexible working It’s looking increasingly certain that July …
Poking the Sacred Cow: Highlighting Controversy in the Controversial
In the Line of Fire When you express opinions in a way that puts your head above the parapet, you have to take what’s coming – whether others agree or …
From flexi-hours to breast pumps: 10 strategies to help career breakers nail a successful return
A four-minute read. Aimed at law firm HR leaders overseeing women during maternity leave but equally applicable to other professions and anyone planning a career break return. I was thrilled …
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 celebrate the 2021 QC Announcements: https://www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/when-wigs-become-masks
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 https://wlam.business.blog/2020/02/27/overcoming-the-image-problem-of-coaching-for-female-lawyers-a-celebration-for-international-womens-day-2020-by-nikki-alderson/
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 female lawyer clients, here is the link …
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: https://therichlawyer.life/a-fork-in-the-road-navigating-a-career-in-law-taking-your-authentic-path/
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 in the Telegraph. Today I’m delighted then …
Imposter Syndrome: Delivering the knock-out blows
Imposter Syndrome: A common theme Over the time that I have been coaching female lawyers, recurring themes are coming up for clients around their challenges at work. Confidence issues around …
Women in Law: Rising to the Challenges
Link to article for The Criminal Bar Association Criminal Bar Quarterly – see from p.28 onwards. https://www.criminalbar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/CBA_Winter_2018.pdf