Stop Waiting Until You're "Ready"
Have you ever talked yourself out of applying for a job, going for a promotion, or leading a big project… because you didn’t meet every single requirement?
If so, you’re not alone.
Research published in Harvard Business Review found that women tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. Men, on the other hand, are happy to go for it when they meet just 60%.
And I see this all the time amongst female lawyers.
What’s Really Holding Women Back in Law?
Why do so many talented women feel they don’t belong in leadership – or end up stepping away from the legal profession altogether?
That’s the question Claire Rason – former corporate lawyer and founder of coaching consultancy Client Talk – found herself wrestling with years after leaving her role as a solicitor. Sparked by personal reflection, coaching conversations, and a quiet “what if?” Claire began a ground-breaking project to explore whether she would have made partner had she stayed in law.
Why You Don’t Need to Act Like a Man to Succeed in Law
For decades, the legal profession has rewarded traditionally masculine traits—aggression in negotiations, dominance in meetings, and a reluctance to show vulnerability. Many female lawyers feel pressure to adopt these behaviours to be taken seriously and advance in their careers. But the idea that you have to act like a man to succeed in law is outdated—and, frankly, incorrect.
The 3 Questions That Change How You Handle Any Challenge
Last week in Female Lawyers’ Club, we held a masterclass with Michelle Leivars on resilience and it was one of the most powerful sessions we’ve ever hosted.
Michelle didn’t just talk about resilience—she embodied it.
The Silent Struggle: Fertility Treatment Whilst Working as a Lawyer
Although fertility treatment is not something I have personally experienced, I felt strongly driven to create this blog post. In all my time as a lawyer, I have never seen anyone talk openly about what it’s like to go through fertility treatment whilst doing the demanding work of being a lawyer.
From reading accounts of treatment, I knew how physically and emotionally gruelling it can be. And it made me wonder: how many silent warrior women must be out there, showing up every day to do an already challenging job, all whilst dealing with unimaginable physical and emotional pain — often without anyone around them even knowing. I just can’t even imagine how difficult that must be.