5 smart strategies to use internal PR to accelerate your career
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5 smart strategies to use internal PR to accelerate your career

ByHeather Townsend

If you want to accelerate your career in your law firm, accountancy or consulting firm? Then stop neglecting your internal PR! Not doing your own internal PR can be incredibly costly to your career progression in a firm. In fact, get it wrong, and you may find yourself out of a job! Sounds dramatic, I…

How to deal with stress on the partnership track: the definitive guide
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How to deal with stress on the partnership track: the definitive guide

ByHeather Townsend

Anyone who has had a career in law, accountancy or consulting knows just how demanding these industries can be. The long hours, high stakes, and constant competition create a working culture like no other. And this experience only intensifies when pursuing partnership. As a result, many people start to neglect their mental and physical health…

How to Deal with Professional Jealousy
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How to Deal with Professional Jealousy

ByHeather Townsend

We’ve all experienced workplace jealousy at some point or other. Whether we’ve felt it, witnessed it or been a victim, we can all acknowledge that it is a real issue. So, how do you deal with jealousy in a professional environment? We’ve outlined six strategies for how to deal with professional jealousy so you can…

The Ultimate Guide for Dealing With Difficult Clients
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The Ultimate Guide for Dealing With Difficult Clients

ByBecky Rogers

Have you ever wondered how much easier your job would be if you didn’t have to deal with difficult clients? You’re not alone! Unfortunately, difficult clients are part of the parcel when working in a client-facing role. So, what is the best way to deal with challenging client discussions? And can we decrease the likelihood…

Managing difficult conversations: 3 essential books to add to your arsenal
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Managing difficult conversations: 3 essential books to add to your arsenal

ByHeather Townsend

Here are 3 essential books that you need to add to your reading list if you are looking for sound advice on how to manage difficult conversations (and people). I personally have all three books and regularly recommend them to our clients, particularly when they are struggling with conflict situations at work or difficult conversations…

Are you making this mistake which is stopping your network from sending you referrals?
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Are you making this mistake which is stopping your network from sending you referrals?

ByHeather Townsend

Generating referrals is a powerful way to grow your client portfolio, but getting your network to send them your way can be challenging. In fact, one innocent mistake could be stopping your network from sending you referrals altogether. In this blog post, we’ll explore a scenario that illustrates the common mistakes people make when trying…

How to create your partner business plan in 5 easy steps
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How to create your partner business plan in 5 easy steps

ByHeather Townsend

One of the partner business plan tools we use with our small firm clients is the STAGe model. This is widely used to create 3-year or 12-month business plans for them. The good news is that it is versatile enough to help you create your 3-year partner business plan or 12-month partner business plan or vision…

Create a cast-iron Business Case for partnership – your definitive guide
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Create a cast-iron Business Case for partnership – your definitive guide

ByHeather Townsend

Creating a persuasive and cast-iron Business Case for partnership in your law firm, consulting firm, Big 4, Accounting Firm or Magic Circle firm is probably the hardest part of making it through Partner Track into the partnership. In fact, the question we are most asked by senior managers, directors, and senior associates is how to…

5 career resolutions everyone should make this year (and how to stick to them)
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5 career resolutions everyone should make this year (and how to stick to them)

ByHeather Townsend

The start of a new year provides us with the perfect opportunity to set new goals and aspirations. Professionally speaking, setting career resolutions (and sticking to them) can increase focus, improve time management and boost productivity. Yet, despite our best intentions (and all of the notable benefits), it’s not uncommon for these resolutions to fall…

How to Thrive in a Male-Dominated Environment
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How to Thrive in a Male-Dominated Environment

ByBecky Rogers

Navigating the political landscape of a predominantly male firm is no mean feat. For many women, this setting can magnify their insecurities and even cause imposter syndrome. So how do you succeed in a male-dominated environment? Throughout this article, we will discuss how to thrive in a male-dominated space by leveraging your unique perspective and…

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