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EPISODE · Jun 28, 2025 · 8 MIN

Unpacking your 'too hard box' and how this is holding your career back

from How to Make Partner Podcast · host Heather Townsend

Do you ever hear advice about progressing your career – like owning your time, doing more business development, or thinking like a partner – and think, “Yes, but not right now...”?You might be dealing with your own “Too Hard Box”. The mental place where uncomfortable but important tasks get quietly parked.In this episode of the How to Make Partner podcast, we’ll explore how to recognise when fear, perfectionism, or overwhelm are keeping you stuck. And how to start taking small, manageable steps to move forward.Listen to this episode to discover:- What the “Too Hard Box” is and how to spot what’s inside yours.- The simple mindset model that can help you stop making excuses and start taking action.- 5 practical ways to begin shifting old habits and beliefs that are holding your career back.- How to get out of your own way and start doing the real work that drives your progress.Tune in to find out how to stop passively hoping things will happen – and start making real progress on your path to partner.About Progress To Partner Academy: On-demand career help and guidanceYou have to drive your career forwards. Your firm wouldn't do that for you.Stop waiting to be noticed for career development courses by your firm.Make the firm notice you! You will get the skills and knowledge about what the partners are really looking for when you join our Progress to Partner Academy.Join our Progress To Partner Academy and use the code PODCAST10 to get 10% off 12 months of premium annual membership.Links:Complete our FREE Partnership Readiness Assessment to see where you have gaps in your own development - you'll get a personalised report with actions for what progress your career forwardConnect with me on LinkedInJoin our Progress To Partner Academy and use the code PODCAST10 to get 10% off 12 months of premium annual membership.Buy your copy of Poised for PartnershipBuy your copy of How To Make Partner And Still Have A Life Get full access to How to Make Partner at howtomakepartner.substack.com/subscribe

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