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5 red flags that show you have an under-performing team member
A well-performing team can transform a good firm into a great one. It’s vitally important that you ensure your team are fulfilled and performing to the best of their abilities. Of course, you can do so by tracking KPIs and scheduling regular reviews, but a large part of ensuring your team is at its best…
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5 ways to overcome imposter syndrome at work
If you’re currently suffering from imposter syndrome, you’re not alone. Almost everyone experiences imposter syndrome at some point throughout their career. Yet whilst it’s nice to know you’re not the only one who feels inadequate, it doesn’t minimise the fear or anxiety you experience every time you enter the office. So how do you address…
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7 ways to put yourself in the driving seat of your career
If you want to drive your career forward, don’t rely on your firm! To get noticed for promotion in your firm, you need to stand out for the right reasons and start to catch the attention of the firm’s partners. I can’t repeat this enough, you have to drive your career. Your firm won’t do…
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5 smart strategies to use internal PR to accelerate your career
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…
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How to deal with stress on the partnership track: the definitive guide
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…
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How to Deal with Professional Jealousy
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…
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How to Deal with Overwhelm: 5 Effective Strategies
We all feel overwhelmed from time to time. How do you manage your overwhelm whilst maintaining your performance at work? Throughout this article, we will discuss how to deal with feeling overwhelmed whilst continuing to perform in high-pressure industries such as law, accounting and consultancy. How to deal with feeling overwhelmed The first lesson in…
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The Ultimate Guide for Dealing With Difficult Clients
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…
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Managing difficult conversations: 3 essential books to add to your arsenal
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…
