6 reasons why you must not neglect your internal network if you want to get to partner
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6 reasons why you must not neglect your internal network if you want to get to partner

When you think about networking, I bet you think about going OUT to an event, where you shake hands and meet strangers OR trying to do something on LinkedIN.  Over the years. many partners have told me that the number one reason why professionals like you find your careers stalling is that you neglect your…

Business networking plan template
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How to build a solid networking plan to save time when networking (in just 5 steps!)

Do you feel like your networking efforts are just meaningful conversations which go absolutely nowhere? Do you know how each networking event will help you achieve your personal and professional goals? Do you know how to use social media to win work and make valuable connections? The key to networking effectively is to have a…

networking for introverts
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12 tips for introverts from an introvert who wrote a best-selling book on networking

Did you know that between one-third to half of all people are introverts? This is quite ironic because, if like me, you are more introverted, it can often feel like you are the only person in the room that is shy or terrified of starting that first conversation. When it comes to networking, there is…

The ultimate guide to building a pipeline of new work by networking effectively
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The ultimate guide to building a pipeline of new work by networking effectively

Although networking can be one of the biggest time wasters for accountants, lawyers and consultants, it is one of the tools that makes up an effective business development strategy. If done right, networking can be invaluable to growing a partner-sized client portfolio. But many professionals (lawyers, accountants and consultants) want to know how do you…

Changing the word impossible to possible.
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The number 1 myth you need to stop believing if you are going to regularly generate referrals

This post is taken from a transcript of one of my recent webinars on “how to win your first client…..and then your second and third”.  If you’d like a bit of help to get referrals and win work for your firm this guide is for you! Get your hands on my free guide to getting…

12 ways your LinkedIn profile will help you get a new job
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12 ways your LinkedIn profile will help you get a new job

Have you updated your LinkedIn profile recently? Your LinkedIn profile is your shop window to recruiters and potential employers, and the first place which potential recruiters will look when they are considering contacting you. This is the second half of our article on how your LinkedIn profile can help in your job search. You can…

12 ways your LinkedIn profile will help you get a new job
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12 ways your LinkedIn profile will help you get a new job

Have you updated your LinkedIn profile recently? Your LinkedIn profile is your shop window to recruiters and potential employers, and the first place which potential recruiters will look when they are considering contacting you. Here are our top twelve tips to make sure your LinkedIn profile is found by the RIGHT people: 1. Consider your…

two people working hard to maximize company results
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How to build up a pipeline of new work via my network

How to create a pipeline of new work via your network Recently I have been having a similar conversation with my clients who are in the process of building up a pipeline of new work and their client portfolio via their network. Therefore, in this blog post I will share the conversation I had with…

How to win new clients
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Business development advice that harms more than helps

Clients often tell me about the business development advice they have had from well-established partners in their firm.  Lots of these tips are spot-on and very helpful. Others are . . . well, we have a chuckle!   Some of the tips I have heard have been at best unhelpful and sometimes actually damaging to…

referral networks
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7 tried and tested ways lawyers can make the time to network

  Networking tips for lawyers I’m guessing you became a lawyer because you love the law. Yes? Makes sense. You didn’t go into it because you love forging relationships with strangers.  However, that’s what you have to do.  Network.  If you want to move your career forward you need to have built and nurtured a…

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