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

ByHeather Townsend

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

ByHeather Townsend

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…

attorney burnout
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2 essential ways that attorneys can avoid burnout from the stress of practising law

ByHeather Townsend

Did you know that lawyers suffer from depression at a rate 3.6 times higher than that of other professions? It’s true. Practising law is stressful and demanding and the constant high pressure to improve with the same resources day after day leads a lot to attorney burnout. Here are 2 essential ways that attorneys can…

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

ByHeather Townsend

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…

Cost of making partner
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How to manage and minimise constant interruptions from clients so that you can take back control of your time

ByHeather Townsend

Interruptions kill our productivity; they take away our focus and wreak havoc on our motivation. You may think that interruptions are an inevitable part of work-life that you can’t do anything about, especially if it’s an interruption from a client, but that’s just not true. Here is how to manage and minimise constant interruptions from…

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The essential guide to survive the busy season: survivor’s tips for both management and staff

ByHeather Townsend

Whether you’re a junior accountant about to do your first busy season or an established accountant employed in practice with years of experience, the audit silly season or the self-assessment personal tax preparation madness can knock the best of employees off their feet. With multiple clients, a never-ending workload, and long hours at the office,…

big 4 busy season
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6 ways to thrive in big 4 busy season (without burning out in the process)

ByHeather Townsend

Regardless of how many busy seasons you have made it through, when they come around, they can still knock you off your feet. They leave you reeling for a few weeks after. To really thrive during big 4 busy season without burning yourself out, here are 6 things that you need to do. Plan and…

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How to make time for business development and still have a life outside of work

ByHeather Townsend

How do you make time for business development when you have a full day – especially if you are a lawyer? As you start to go up the ladder, on the way to making partner, your responsibilities get bigger. And with a full day, how do you ensure that your career still moves forward and…

City Work
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4 key must-dos to survive Big 4 busy season

ByHeather Townsend

Just the word “busy season” makes accountants at Big 4 firms shiver with fear. It conjures dark images of long hours, tight deadlines, constant pressure, and grueling hard work that lasts for weeks. If you feel like this at the very mention of the word, don’t fret! You can do it! Here is how to…

make time for your own career
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How to find and make time for your own career (even if you already work too many hours)

ByHeather Townsend

One question I’m often asked is how do you make time for your own career? After all, if you don’t make time for your career, life happens and you watch your peers (or even the people who qualified after you) overtake you and get promoted ahead of you. But how do we make time for…

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