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This cautionary tale will make you consider your online footprint
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This cautionary tale will make you consider your online footprint

ByHeather Townsend

Tips for getting business referrals I’ve written several articles about how you can use social media to boost your reputation and generate referrals.  However, just like your physical image, your online image needs tending and careful grooming. What does your online footprint say about you? Are you aware of how much attention it receives? How much…

What it really means to be professional at work
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What it really means to be professional at work

ByHeather Townsend

Last week I was running a referral generation workshop for a small law firm. When we were discussing what stopped us feeling confident at networking, the old chestnut appeared. You know, the one about ‘wanting to appear professional’, so not being able to bring your personality into the conversation. I see this worry about being…

5 tips to successfully navigate politics in your firm
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5 tips to successfully navigate politics in your firm

ByHeather Townsend

Last week, I was speaking at a ‘how to make partner’ event hosted by the Pro-Recruitment group. After I had finished my talk, there was a question and answer session with me and a panel of partners. One of the questions was how to successfully navigate the politics in your firm. In this blog post…

What is the single most important factor to successfully make partner?
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What is the single most important factor to successfully make partner?

ByHeather Townsend

Last night at the Pro-Recruitment Event ‘How To Make Partner’ I was asked: “What is the one thing that you must do to ensure you successfully get to partner?” What a question! After all, there are so many things you must do to get to partner. Where should I start?  Well, this post is going to…

Is this common mistake jeopardising your performance at work?
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Is this common mistake jeopardising your performance at work?

ByHeather Townsend

I had been forewarned that my coaching client was likely to be emotional in our coaching session. What I didn’t expect was for the tears to start rolling from the start of our conversation. I was reminded of this coaching session recently. I was having one of those days. You know, the ones that happen…

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ByHeather Townsend

Thank you for signing up to our regular tips via email. Your requested guide or ebook or checklist will be sent to your inbox very soon! HAVE YOU SEEN OUR SISTER SUBSCRIBER-ONLY WEBSITE  PROGRESS TO PARTNER?  A Progress to Partner membership will kick-start your career development and keep you focussed on what you need to…

Two things that will significantly increase the impact of your Business Case
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Two things that will significantly increase the impact of your Business Case

ByHeather Townsend

I reviewed the Partner Business Case for 3 potential partners in one week. I gave the same advice every time. It’s typically my advice after reviewing any Business Case for partnership. And here it is for you. Add numbers and evidence to your partner Business Case Words can tell a good story, but there is…

How to quickly excel to get promoted from audit supervisor to manager
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How to quickly excel to get promoted from audit supervisor to manager

ByHeather Townsend

If you’re an auditor and want to move up the ladder quickly; if you want to get from supervisor to manager this year here is how to excel so you get noticed for promotion.   Sometimes the supervisor role outside of audit has a different title such as ‘senior associate’ (PwC Corporate Finance), or ‘senior consultant’…

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ByHeather Townsend

WANT MORE OF YOUR OWN CLIENTS? Then download our ebook “The reluctant business developer’s guide to winning clients” by the author of The Go-To Expert. You’ll discover the: 5Ps to create time for business development 3 simple tests to find your lucrative niche How to get back in touch with people who you have lost contact…

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