Is competition stopping you from collaborating your way to a successful career?
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hen I started out as a lawyer 20 years ago, before I got my training contract, I was taken on as a paralegal in a small music law firm. I felt like I’d hit the jackpot after finding it really challenging to get my training contract. It was just a small firm with three partners […]
Three little words to get clear in your career
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In my line of work I come across a lot of people who are stuck. They’re not sure what it is that they want or what to do next, or they have a fear about whether what they want is really achievable. Sometimes it can seem far too fantastical to even go to the place […]
Why hard work isn’t enough to progress in your career
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What if I told you that in order to get ahead in your career you need to do more? How would that feel? You might be considering taking a swipe, especially if you’re already at breaking point, feeling snowed under with the sheer volume of work, the constant stream of emails that you’re battling and […]
Returning from maternity for the same job, but is it really still the “same job”?
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Becoming a mother is the most mind-blowingly happy experience, it is truly life changing. There are some tough days, but overall, it’s a blessing that I do not take for granted. Some challenges I anticipated, others I did not. When and how to take maternity leave I remember, became a real worry as the weeks […]