How early should I start preparing for partnership?
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How early should I start preparing for partnership?

“How early should I start preparing for partnership?” is a question that I get asked by lawyers, accountants, and consultants very often. “I want to make partner in the next 12 months” is also something I hear, but more on that later. While it is possible to make it through the Partnership Admission Process within…

How to get noticed so you are put on partner track (4 things you must do)
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How to get noticed so you are put on partner track (4 things you must do)

This article is based on a virtual workshop that we ran in 2020/21  It was the  Acing the Partnership Admissions Process Virtual Masterclass. If you want to listen to the whole masterclass, join the Progress to Partner membership site  Scroll down to read the article or click the video link to listen to a snippet…

How to get your career back on track if the Coronavirus has sabotaged your career plans
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How to get your career back on track if the Coronavirus has sabotaged your career plans

These last 2-3 weeks here in the UK have been, frankly, surreal, scary and the nearest I will hopefully come to war time conditions in my life time. I have been hearing from many of my clients that their career plans have gone completely to awry. (Some of them used stronger language than this.) So…

How to tell if your mindset is helping or hindering you from progressing your career to partner
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How to tell if your mindset is helping or hindering you from progressing your career to partner

One of the critical factors in your partnership journey is having the right mindset. The importance of mindset in career development Watch this video to understand the importance of mindset in career development, particularly if you are wanting to get promoted or make partner in your law, consultancy or accountancy firm.  In the video you…

The 4 foundational habits: How to be at your best each day (regardless of what cr*p you have to deal with)
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The 4 foundational habits: How to be at your best each day (regardless of what cr*p you have to deal with)

Given that your day job keeps you pretty busy… and you want to progress your career to partner (or just get promoted)…. and you want to have quality time with your family, it’s absolutely key that you can be at your best, pretty much every day. In order to be at your best each day,…

How to write a career plan if you are a lawyer, accountant or consultant (without getting overwhelmed)
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How to write a career plan if you are a lawyer, accountant or consultant (without getting overwhelmed)

Understanding how to write a career plan if you are a lawyer, accountant or consultant is key to make partner and stay there. As the saying goes, “fail to plan, plan to fail”. And this couldn’t be truer if you are wanting to progress your career in the professions. How to write a career plan…

What does it mean to be made a partner? Is partnership right for you?
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What does it mean to be made a partner? Is partnership right for you?

In this video, we explore what does it mean to be made partner and, ultimately, if partnership is right for you. Check it out to understand the importance of exploring these crucial questions and setting yourself with the right mindset for success. ****************************** To buy your copy of the 3rd edition of How To Make…

9 secrets of Directors who successfully made it to Partner in a Big 4 firm – part 2
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9 secrets of Directors who successfully made it to Partner in a Big 4 firm – part 2

Want to know what it takes to become a partner at a Big 4 firm such as EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC? Making partner at such a huge accounting or consulting firm is the ultimate accomplishment for an Accountant or Consultant, however, many talented professionals fail to make the cut. To help give you the…

How long does it take to become a partner at a Big 4?
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How long does it take to become a partner at a Big 4?

It’s a question that most junior members of a firm want to ask: “How long does it take to make partner?” It’s even more difficult to answer. You can work all your life and still only reach the position of a Director or you could defy the odds and make partner by the age of…

The truth about what it really means to be a partner at a law firm
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The truth about what it really means to be a partner at a law firm

When a lawyer “makes partner,” they transition from being an employee of the firm who is paid a salary to become a part-owner of the firm and share in the firm’s profits and liabilities. This is what many conclude when they think of making partner, but what does it really mean to be a partner…

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