Is the Confidence Gap Holding You Back?
I recently hosted a panel discussion in celebration of International Women’s Day, interviewing Sarah Goulbourne, Co-Founder of Gunnercooke and Norah Durrant, Founder of Norah Durrant Recruitment and Female Counsel. One of the topics which came up was how lack of confidence can hold women back in their legal careers. Part of the discussion involved recognising that this is often a gender issue: men do not seem to struggle to the same degree with advocating for themselves or being confident in their abilities.
The Hidden Reason You’re Not Making More Money as a Lawyer
If you’re undercharging or struggling to attract the right clients, the problem isn’t your skills—it’s your mindset.
At Female Lawyers’ Club, we’re committed to helping female lawyers not just succeed in their careers but also feel confident in their worth and financial success. This month, we invited Michele Walsh, a financial abundance and confidence coach, to deliver an inspiring masterclass titled “Claim the Confidence to Soar: How to Attain Financial Abundance as a Female Lawyer.”
If you don’t know – SAY!
This is a cautionary tale in which I share a cringeworthy blunder I made during a tribunal hearing.
The Hidden Secret to a Stress-Free, More Successful and Happier Life
Last week, Female Lawyers’ Club hosted an insightful masterclass with Jowita Penkala, an expert in personal development and stress management, on how to reduce stress, achieve greater success, and cultivate happiness.
As female lawyers, we often juggle heavy workloads, demanding clients, and the ever-present pressure to do everything perfectly, first time round. The session was a powerful reminder that stress does not have to be a permanent feature of our careers – we can take control of our minds and reprogram our thinking for a more balanced, fulfilling life.
A List of People I Have Envied
You need to write your own list.
Sit down for 10 minutes and write a list of people you’ve envied - past and present. No filter, no judgment.
Go on, it's fun!
And once you’ve written it, have a closer look at what your list might be telling you about your own life.