Why so many lawyers secretly hate business development
Earlier in my legal career, the phrase business development used to make me shudder. I thought it meant awkward networking events, trying to “sell” myself, or being highly extroverted, none of which felt like me.
Last week in Female Lawyers’ Club, we hosted a fantastic masterclass with Lara Quie, Senior Director of Business Development at FTI Consulting, to banish the myths and uncover what BD is really about.
The Surprising Gift of Going Away
Coming home always gives me perspective. I think that’s one of the best parts of a holiday - you suddenly see your “normal life” from a different angle, instead of being stuck in the weeds. This time, I even made a list of all the things around the house I’d been blind to while running two businesses and looking after two children.