Stop Waiting for Permission: Why 2026 is Your Year to Act
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Stop Waiting for Permission: Why 2026 is Your Year to Act

Picture this: It’s December 2026. You’re looking back at the year, and once again, you haven’t moved your career forward. Not really. You meant to. You had good intentions in January. But somehow, twelve months slipped by whilst you waited for the right moment, for your partners to give you clearer guidance, for your workload…

To Say Yes or No? How to be seen as a good firm citizen without burning out
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To Say Yes or No? How to be seen as a good firm citizen without burning out

Picture this: You’re on the partnership track. Your partners want to see you being a good firm citizen – getting involved in office initiatives, social mobility programs, pro bono work, workplace culture activities. So you say yes. You say yes again. And again. But now you’re stretched thin. Your utilisation is suffering. You’re working longer…

5 mistakes great candidates make on the way to partnership
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5 mistakes great candidates make on the way to partnership

You’ve spent years building your career. Strong financials, great client relationships, partners telling you you’re on track. You’re in touching distance of partnership – maybe 3 months away, maybe 15 months away. This should be the exciting final stretch. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: this is exactly when some of the best candidates accidentally derail themselves….

The “Peace of Mind” Test: Do your partners think you are ready for partnership
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The “Peace of Mind” Test: Do your partners think you are ready for partnership

Do you ever wonder why partners seem hesitant about your progression despite your strong performance? Here’s the truth: it’s not about your technical ability or billable hours. It’s about something partners call the “peace of mind test” – would they sleep soundly knowing you’re handling their top client while they’re on holiday, or would they…

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What changes when you make partner and how to prepare for them

*This blog is an excerpt from chapter 2 of the 3rd edition of Poised for Partnership. This chapter focuses on ‘Direction’ and helps you to work out whether partnership is right for you and if it is really what you want. Download the full chapter for free here. Far too many professionals see making partner as…

a man watching the sun rise to symbolise preparing for partnership early
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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…

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The reason why your Mindset is the biggest predictor of whether you make it to partner (or not)

In this extract from Chapter 1 of the 3rd edition of Poised for Partnership, Heather Townsend talks about the importance of Mindset. The question came from the back of the room. It always does, doesn’t it? “After listening to your ‘10 lessons to make partner’ talk, which one of the 10 lessons is the one…

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