Why more female lawyers are choosing portfolio careers (and what it could mean for you)
Today we’re delighted to welcome a guest blog from Rachel Brushfield, career and talent strategist and coach, author and founder of EnergiseLegal. Rachel has spent over 25 years helping lawyers think differently about their careers, and in this guest blog for FLC, she explores the rise of portfolio careers and what they could mean for you.
The skills you're not getting credit for (and why they matter more than you think)
Earlier this month in Female Lawyers' Club, we hosted a brilliant masterclass with Mandy Rees, a commercial real estate lawyer turned certified coach, burnout survivor, and someone who genuinely understands the juggle of building a legal career while also having a life outside of it.
The session was called The Silent Edge: How Soft Skills Win in Law, and it was SO bang on topic for female lawyers.
A 15-minute spring reset for your career
Just as I was beginning to lose hope that spring might never arrive, it suddenly appeared last week in full bloom. I don’t think the simple joy of seeing blossom on the trees will ever get old.
As we approach the end of the first quarter of the year, it can be a good moment to pause and take stock.
How are things actually going?
For the women who are still here
Every year, International Women’s Day arrives with a sudden burst of activity.
Panel events. Social media posts celebrating “the incredible women in our organisation.” Statements about commitment to equality.
All very worthy, and certainly well-intentioned.
And yet, if we’re honest, many women are wondering the same thing:
What happens on the other 364 days of the year?
Why ‘just be yourself’ is terrible advice for women leaders
“Just be yourself.”
It sounds empowering , but for many women in senior roles, it’s not only unhelpful but sometimes downright confusing.
In a recent Female Lawyers’ Club masterclass, leadership coach Anya Smirnova explored why authenticity can feel complicated for women leaders, and how to navigate it without holding yourself back.