Legal Imposters

What is Be The First Membership? Who's it for? How do you join? What do you get? How is it different? These are all the questions you're asking about Be The First and I'll be answering all of them, in a live interview conducted by my magnificent eldest son Dylan! When you agree to be interviewed by your own son live on social media, anything could happen. But this work is too important to hide behind curated images and carefully scripted copy. The most authentic way for me to present it to you is direct from the source i.e. in conversation with me the founder. How wrong could it go? Dylan is the eldest of 4 boys and a daily inspiration to me. He will be kind, but he won't let me off the hook, so pull up a seat and enjoy a lively and engaging conversation. Be The First Membership For Black Lawyers Doors close 10 May 2026 Click here to join now.

When someone tells you you're "not like normal black people"; when they note with surprise "you're very articulate" or comment on how well spoken you are or well put together you are - it's a micro-aggression rooted in negative racial stereotypes that is hurtful and offensive. But don't let micro-aggressions like this wound you and undermine you. Take control of the narrative and use them to empower you. "You're not like normal black people" doesn't diminish you. It doesn't condemn you to play small. It doesn't mean you're the only one. It proves you're the first. Tune in to discover how to make this micro-aggression empower you. P.S. If you're a mid to senior level black lawyer and you want to progress within the industry, BE THE FIRST is the room you want to be in. In it I teach you how to navigate the challenges of being a black lawyer in a white corporate world so you can keep progressing, all the way to the top. Prepare for the next enrolment by joining the waiting list here: https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/

You know the one thing that's better than achieving your goal? Transcending it! 🤯 🏁When you join Be The First the promise is you either achieve your goal or you transcend it  🧐 How do I make such a promise? And what does transcending your goal mean? One of the biggest reasons people hesitate to sign up with a coach is their fear that the coaching won't work for them and they won't get results.   Not in Be The First. 🎯In the very first session we agree your 6 month goal and we lock it in as a clear objective for your coaching.   👀This means you know exactly what you're working towards, whether you're still on track and what that goal will look and feel like when you get there.   And there's more. 💞 In Be The First I don't just give you the strategy for achieving your goal, I coach you on everything that comes up along the way - imposter syndrome and any other type of self doubt, overwhelm, not enough time, fear of being exposed, not knowing the answer, risk of burnout, a difficult relationship with a tricky boss, not being taken seriously ... ✨ You experience it, I coach you on it.✨ This means that on the way to achieving your goal you are: developing a life long skillset and toolkit for navigating your career as a black lawyer; growing your self concept as a lawyer at a higher level taking ownership and control of your life as a whole inspiring your children to believe in what's possible for them being a role model to and blazing a trail for your community being the change you and I both want to see in this industry 🔥When you join Be The First it's not just the goal that counts. It's everything you learn and who you become along the way that sets you up for success in a white world. 🎧Tune in to Episode# 56: Transcending Your Goal now.    P.S. If you're a mid to senior level black lawyer and you want to progress within the industry, Be The First is the coaching programme to join. Book a free consult with me and let's talk about progressing you to the next level. Book here: https://calendly.com/carolineflanagan/bethefirst   ⚡️P.P.S. If you're a black lawyer and you've ever felt like a fraud or questioned whether you belong, my upcoming new programme will give you the confidence you need to succeed in a white world. Details coming soon. Join my email list to be the first to know: 👉🏾https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/

It's the vulnerability piece you are struggling with. You're a mid to senior level black lawyer and you want to join Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers - but you're holding back. It's a group coaching programme and you're afraid of being vulnerable in front of others. If this is you, this episode will melt away your fears.  In it I share: 1. How group coaching in Be The First works 2. My own reservations about Group Coaching before I became the fan that I now am! 3. The value Group Coaching will bring you as a black lawyer in a white world that is so much more than you get 1:1 4. How I create safety in the Group so you feel more at ease 5. How I onboard you onto the programme to ensure a smooth and easy start 6. The only 3 questions you need to consider when deciding whether to join Be The First Happy listening 🎧 P.S. If you're a mid to senior level black lawyer and your fear of Group Coaching is stopping you from joining Be The First, let's talk. Book a consult with me and we'll talk about all your fears and the mechanics I've built into the programme that will allay them. Book here: https://calendly.com/carolineflanagan/bethefirst

You've had a fabulous holiday, a much needed break from it all, but now it's time to get back on track!   Back to your deals, back to your clients, back to the projects, back to your exercise routine and all the other structures you have in place to support you in your life and work which you've relaxed or neglected during the holidays.   But knowing you have to get back on track is one thing. Doing it is another. Getting back to work can be hard! It can take weeks of frustration to get back up to speed.   If this is your experience right now, this episode is exactly what you need.    Even if it isn't, this episode is one you want to listen to so you know exactly what to do when it happens in the future. You can fall off track at any time! Which means the better prepared you are for that post holiday/city break/end of transaction low, the quicker you'll be able to get out of it.   Here's what you'll learn: - what your brain does when you've had a break and it's time to get back to work (mine does this too) - the no.1 rule for how you treat yourself when you keep putting things off and avoiding doing what's required - the tools I teach you in Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers that will get your brain on your side - 5 strategies that I used to get back on track earlier this month which mean I'm back with a bang and firing on all cylinders!   🎧Happy listening! P.S. If you're a mid to senior level black lawyer and you want to progress within the industry, I can help you with that. Book a consult with me and let's talk about your progression goal. Book here https://calendly.com/carolineflanagan/bethefirst   P.P.S. I'm building a ground breaking programme that is going to transform how you feel as a black lawyer in a white world and support you to progress, all the way to the top. Details coming soon. Get the details first by subscribing to my newsletter here: https://carolineflanagan.com/newsletter-signup/   Enjoying this podcast? Please leave a rating on itunes so other black lawyers can find it too.  

You walk into a networking event, survey the sea of white faces and not for the first time you ask yourself, "Why am I always the only one?" You're tired of feeling frustrated. Tired of feeling isolated. Tired of how hard it is to progress in a white world. All of this is about to change. ✨ Whether you are new to me, you've been following me with curiosity for a while or you're on the cusp of working with me, this episode tells you how you can work with me, what to expect inside Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers and gives you an insight into how quickly you'll progress your career with me by your side. What I cover in this episode: ·      How I support you to set a clear goal and how we create your Personalised Progression Plan together ·      The 5 essential skills I teach you so you can progress as a black lawyer in a white world ·      The Feedback Formula, Authentic Brand Curation, Cringe-free Visibility and all the other unique tools and concepts I've created to accelerate your learning and facilitate your progress ·      The Be The First philosophy that serves as your compass as you navigate the bias and barriers that you encounter along the way ·      The weekly Coaching I give you to support you through any challenge that arises and to keep you on track all the way to your goal.   At the end of this episode you will know ·      exactly what you'll get when you join Be The First ·      How I will coach you ·      What I will teach you ·      How group coaching works to support you ·      And, the action to take now to get started on your progression journey with me. See you inside the programme. Are you a mid-to-senior-level Black lawyer seeking personalised coaching and support? Book a consultation with me today and let's talk about how I help you inside Be The First. 📞 Book an application call: https://calendly.com/carolineflanagan/bethefirst  

You've heard about my Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers.   You've learned how this coaching program will get you to your progression goal, supporting you all the way to the top.   You envision how my distinctive coaching skills and the unique tools that I teach can help you climb the progression ladder.   You're thinking about joining, but you ask yourself,  "What will the coaching look like? What exactly am I signing up to?"   Coaching is often misunderstood, so in the latest episode of The Legal Imposters Podcast, I break it down into a simple framework I call The Coaching Triad. 🎙️  You see, coaching isn't just chatting; it's a structured process that involves:  🧠 Asking Questions: Thought-provoking questions that reveal deeper insights.  💬 Responding: Engaging with those questions to explore your thoughts and feelings.  👂 Active Listening: I turn down the volume on my own thoughts to fully focus on you. This ensures you feel heard and understood, creating a supportive environment for your growth.  For our conversation to be considered coaching, it must include all three elements of the coaching triad simultaneously. If any part is missing, it's just a regular conversation between us.  In this episode, I also touch on how reflection is a crucial part of my coaching process. By reflecting back what you share, I help you recognize patterns and opportunities you may have overlooked.   This reflective practice extends to the overall Be The First Program, where you will be encouraged to acknowledge your progress regularly to help reinforce motivation and build up your confidence.   After listening to this episode, there will be no confusion.   No uncertainty.  There won't be any doubt in your mind whether coaching is a worthwhile investment for you.  Because it is, and you're taking your first steps toward your most valuable investment.   If you're a mid-to-senior level black lawyer seeking personalized coaching and support, book a consultation with me today and start your career progression!     📞 Book an application call: https://calendly.com/carolineflanagan/bethefirst  

Thinking about working with me but still haven't taken the plunge? 🤔  I have just the thing you need.   You don't have to jump straight into the deep end of joining Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers. You can dip your toe in and test the waters by booking a free consultation first.  There are so many reasons to jump on a call with me. In episode 51 of The Legal Imposters Podcast, I give you 15 of them!  Don't waste any more time in the stagnation stage or the confusion stage of not knowing how you want to progress, or of being afraid to commit. Booking a consultation is an easy next step that will kick start your progress in just 60 minutes.  Book your free consult with me now and expect to:  🎯 Clarify Your Goals: Decide what you want from your career and set goals that are meaningful and achievable.  🤝 Address Fears and Doubts: Share your challenges in a safe space and receive objective feedback to overcome them.🤝  🗣️ Gain an Objective Listener: Sometimes, all you need is someone who listens without judgment and offers constructive guidance.  🧘 Zoom out and reconnect with what matters: Take a step back from the daily grind to think about your long-term career goals.  🤔 Understand Career Stagnation: Learn to identify internal and external factors holding you back and how to address them.  And so much more – all from a 1 hour consultation!  Remember, you don't have to progress your career alone.  You don't need to be further along.  All you need is a desire to progress.   Leave everything else to me.  If you're a mid-to-senior level black lawyer and you've been thinking about joining Be The First, book a free consultation with me and let's talk about where you are, where you want to get to and whether Be The First is the answer for you.  📞 Book your free consultation now:  https://calendly.com/carolineflanagan/bethefirst     

You know what you need to do to progress, so why are you still getting stuck? You have a progression goal, so why aren't you advancing as quickly as you'd like or thought you would.   You have put yourself out there and attended training programs and conferences, only to return to your desks and struggle to implement what you've learned.   There's a huge chasm between you and your goal, with no path in sight.   This disconnect can lead to feelings of self-doubt. It can even worsen your imposter syndrome, especially in environments where we may feel isolated or underrepresented.   In Episode 50 of The Legal Imposters Podcast, I'll introduce you to the Progression Pathway, a 7-stage model I've created to help you understand why you might not be advancing as quickly as you'd like and, more importantly, what you can do to change that.   This model outlines seven essential stages for achieving your career goals.   The Seven Stages of the Progression Pathway:  1️⃣ Decide Your Goal: Define a clear, specific, and measurable career goal.  2️⃣ Understand the Pathway: Create a personalized plan outlining the necessary steps and milestones.  3️⃣ Learn the Skills: Develop core competencies crucial for your career progression.  4️⃣ Implement the Skills: Apply what you've learned in real-world scenarios, even when faced with challenges.  5️⃣ Get Coached: Seek support and guidance to navigate obstacles and reframe negative thoughts.  6️⃣ Keep Going: Maintain momentum and resilience, evaluating your progress and making adjustments as needed.  7️⃣ Achieve Your Goal: Celebrate your achievements and set new goals for continuous growth.   I'll also touch on how seeking support through the Be The First Progression programme will help you overcome the unique barriers that black lawyers face so you can follow the Progression Pathway, all the way to the top. Remember, the path to success isn't always a straight line, but with the Progression Pathway as your roadmap, you'll be navigating those unique challenges like a pro. If you're a mid-to-senior level black lawyer and you're ready to step onto the Progression Pathway and achieve your goals, I can help you with that. Book a free consult with me and let's talk about how Be The First will help you get there. Click the link below to book: 👉🏾 https://calendly.com/carolineflanagan/bethefirst  

Are you feeling directionless in your legal career?  Do you feel like you're just going through the motions day after day? Bored. Unchallenged. Stuck. Without a clear progression goal, your career can feel like it's happening to you rather than being something you actively build. 🚧 In this episode of The Legal Imposters Podcast, I share how you can take control of your career by establishing a regular goal-setting habit that is both challenging and achievable.  I also share how setting a new progression goal every six months keeps your career moving forward by: ⏰ Creating Urgency: Six months is long enough to make meaningful progress but short enough to create a sense of urgency. If the goal were set for a year, procrastination might creep in. A six-month goal pushes you to take action without procrastination. 🌱 Producing Sustainable Progress: A six-month period allows for sustainable progress. It gives you the time to implement changes without burning out or feeling overwhelmed. 🎉 Helping You Enjoy the Process: Career progression is not just about reaching a destination; it's about enjoying the journey and growing along the way. As you set your progression goals, consider joining a program or community that can provide accountability and support. If you're a mid to senior level black lawyer eager to progress, Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers is the room you want to join. In addition to being coached by Caroline, you'll get: ✅ Steady Support: Encouragement from peers. ✅ Consistent Goals: Regular goal-setting habits. ✅ Shared Experiences: Learning from others' journeys. It's time to sit in the driver's seat of your career. Hold the steering wheel. Ready, Set, Goal! 🚀 P.S. I have created a FREE progression audit to help jumpstart your progression goals. Click the link to download it now 👉🏾  Progression Audit

You're tired of waiting for your firm or organization to change—to become more diverse, inclusive, and understanding.   You want to stop waiting and start leading your career towards the success you deserve.   That's why you find value in my posts.   That's why you keep reading my emails.   And now you're wondering,  "Should I work with Caroline?   Is Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers for me?" 🤔  Tune in to the latest episode of The Legal Imposters Podcast to find out. In it I share the four key criteria that make an ideal candidate for this program and explain the rationale behind each one:  ✊🏾You are a black lawyer. The program is tailored specifically for black lawyers who face the unique challenges of working in a white corporate environment. By focusing on black lawyers, the program gives you community and support as well as the unique tools that help you navigate the challenges only black lawyers face. ⚖️ You are a mid to senior-level lawyer. What got you here won't get you there. The program teaches you the skills you need to progress as a black lawyer at a more senior level. 📈 You want to progress. To get the most out of Be The First, you have to have a goal! This could be going for a promotion, but it doesn't have to be. Succeeding in a new or current role, reducing stress, achieving better work-life balance or gaining confidence are all worthy and important goals that coaching will help you achieve. 🫵🏾 You are ready to take ownership. If you're tired of waiting for things outside of you to change and are ready to be more proactive in your career, Be The First is for you. In it you learn to focus on what you can control to create opportunities, include yourself and attract the support you need. The unique value you get in Be the First :  The program includes teaching you five core skills, a unique mindset (the Be the First belief system), a unique set of tools for skill development that you won't find anywhere else (Relate-Agility, Intentional Brand Curation, The Value Formula - for example), and weekly coaching on implementation. 🧰  The progress you make under this programme is measurable, sustainable, repeatable, and inevitable. You either achieve your career progression goal or you transcend it. 📈  Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers is the first programme of its kind. We are elevating ourselves. We are changing the industry from the inside out. If you match the above criteria, this is the room for you. Join us. 👉🏾 Fill out the application form here:   https://caroline-flanagan.mykajabi.com/btf-application-form     📞 Book an application call: https://calendly.com/carolineflanagan/be-the-first_application-consult-clone     See you there! 😊     

In this Masterclass I give you practical advice for progressing your career that you can implement immediately. I cover everything you need to navigate the challenges of being the only one so you progress your career in 6 months. Discover everything you need to progress: The 3 progression goals you should never ignore.  The 4 mistakes black lawyers make that are keeping you stuck. The secret sauce that changes the game. The 5 skills that will guarantee you progress. How to get started right away. P.S. BE THE FIRST Progression for black lawyers is open for enrolment. If you're a mid to senior lawyer and you want to progress your career this year, apply now. To learn more and for details of how to apply, click here

Are you letting your career dreams gather dust on the shelf of "someday"?  Do you feel a nagging sense of dissatisfaction with where you are professionally, but find yourself constantly putting off the actions needed to change it?   You have a vision of where you want to be, but too often, it remains just out of reach, shrouded in excuses, inaction, and waiting for the "perfect" moment.   Let's face it—waiting around won't bring you closer to success.   To help you overcome procrastination and get started on your career progression goals, I share with you a Three-Step Approach designed to make the process manageable and less overwhelming:  🧠 Step 1: Become Aware of the Reasons for Procrastination   Understanding why you procrastinate is the first step towards overcoming it.  📝 Step 2: Identify the First Step Towards the Goal   Once you're aware of why you're procrastinating, the next step is to identify a small, manageable action you can take. Divide the task into smaller, more manageable parts.\  🚶‍♀️Step 3: Take That First Step   Now that you've identified the first step, it's time to take action. This is often the hardest part, but it's crucial for building momentum.  Throughout the episode, I also challenged you to confront the illusion of "no deadlines" that often surrounds career goals. Unlike time-bound tasks, our career goals often lack those external pressures, making it easy to slip into a cycle of endless deferral.  It's time to break that cycle.   And the time to act is now.   Your dream career is calling, and it's time to answer. 📞✨  PS. I have an easy first step for you! Join my free masterclass next Monday, July 8th entitled How To Progress Your Career When You're The Only One. Choose between the lunchtime session at 1 PM BST or the evening session at 6 PM BST. Prepare to gain clarity on your goals, identify your roadblocks, and take decisive actions toward a more fulfilling career. Don't miss this opportunity to get started on your journey toward professional growth and success. Register here:  

Have you ever walked into a meeting and felt a sudden wave of self-consciousness?  You scan the room, and it hits you - you're the only person of color, the only one from a different background.   There are a few people who look like you at work, but even with a handful of others, it can still feel isolating. Your journeys to get where you are today are completely different. You went to different schools, had different upbringings, and culturally, you just don't connect on the same level as your colleagues.  This feeling of "otherness" is real, and it's incredibly isolating.  It wears you down, even if you're not consciously aware of it.  But here's the thing: you are not alone.   Throughout my career, I've seen firsthand the struggles black professionals face. I've also seen the incredible strength and determination it takes to overcome them and I'm on a mission to help you learn it. 💪🏽  Welcome to Racial Resilience: the ability to navigate those very real challenges, the microaggressions, the feeling of being constantly "othered", and still keep moving towards your goals.   In this episode, I share with you how you can:  ➡️ Understand the impact of being the only black person in a professional setting.   ➡️ Address feelings of exclusion and encountering racism or microaggressions.   ➡️ Harness the transformative power of racial resilience.   By internalizing these principles, you don't just survive – you thrive. 🌱  Because after you develop your Racial Resilience, you won't ever get caught up in the absence of diversity.   You'll start to focus on being the change you want to see.  PS. In Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers, I'll discuss how you can build Racial Resilience and progress in your career. If you're a mid to senior-level black lawyer, I invite you to join. Enrollment for the September class opens in July! Places are limited so make sure you're ready. Be the first to know when we open by joining the waiting list here: https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/ . 

Do you crumple in the face of negative feedback?  Instead of seeing negative feedback as a gift for growth, you see it as a personal attack on your abilities.   You blame the person who gave you the feedback.   And worse, you dwell on old negative feedback and still get upset when you think about it. 😤  Stop resisting.  Feedback isn't your enemy, It's a roadmap to improvement.  In this episode, I teach you how you can receive negative feedback effectively by:  🌟 Never making it about you: The feedback is not about you as a person, it's about a specific piece of work or behaviour. 💖 Processing your emotions: Allow yourself to feel the initial discomfort so you can move on and focus on what you can learn. Don't let your emotions cloud your judgment.   🔍 Taking a closer look: Look at the feedback objectively and identify the areas where you can improve. Is there a grain of truth in it? Then reframe it as a chance to learn and grow.  🚀 Taking action: Decide what you will keep doing and what you will change based on the feedback. Don't just listen to feedback, implement it!   Remember: Negative feedback is a gift, not a curse.   Be willing to unwrap it so you can learn from it.  P.S. In Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers, I'll guide you through a proven process for receiving and implementing feedback effectively. If you're a mid to senior-level black lawyer and you want to progress, I invite you to join. Enrollment for the September class opens in July! Places are limited so make sure you're ready. Be the first to know when we open by joining the waiting list here: https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/ 

Are you constantly remembering that you need to do more business development to build your business case for partnership, but you don't actually do it? You know that you need and should be building your business case and meeting new clients.   But you're so busy doing everything else, that you never find the time.   And so there's this mounting pressure as the deadline for presenting your business case looms, keeping you on edge because it's yet another thing you know you should be doing but you're not getting done.  If you're all too familiar with this feeling, then I have two words for you:  Designate and delegate.  In the latest episode of The Legal Imposters Podcast, I share how designating one day a week for business development activities and then delegating the administrative task of booking time in the diary with clients will help you:  ➡️ Eliminate indecision: By choosing a specific day, you remove the daily decision-making process about when to engage in business development.  ➡️ Create routines: Making it a routine part of your schedule helps in building consistency and respect for this dedicated time.  ➡️ Increase efficiency: By delegating tasks like scheduling meetings and reaching out to potential clients, you can focus on high-impact activities.  ➡️ Streamline processes: Clear instructions to your assistant can help streamline the scheduling and follow-up processes.  Remember: The key is to take action now and stay consistent.   Open your calendar today, choose your business development day, and start delegating tasks. 📅  No more putting it off—now is the time. Mentioned in this episode: 1. Conversion Conversations video training : https://vimeo.com/908330560?share=copy 2. Episode #42: Plan the week, Adapt the day https://carolineflanagan.com/podcasts/episode-29-plan-the-week-adapt-the-day/   P.S. In Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers I give you the tools and strategy to progress your career in a white world. If you're a mid to senior-level black lawyer and you want to progress, I invite you to join. The next enrolment is coming soon. Places are limited so make sure you're ready. Be the first to know when we open by joining the waiting list here https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/ ✨   

Think you have to work twice as hard as your white colleagues, to level the playing field and progress your career? This thought leaves you frustrated and resentful and puts you in the dangerous territory of overworking - doing more work that adds less value. Progressing your career isn't about how hard you work, it's about the value you add. So instead of working twice as hard, add twice the value. Adding value will transform your work practices and make you more focused, proactive, and impactful. Which means progressing your career will be easier. And you'll build your confidence much faster. Tune into the latest episode of The Legal Imposters Podcast to learn: 👉🏾The emotional toll of striving to work twice as hard. 👉🏾How adding value will make you feel less resentful and frustrated and more in control. 👉🏾What you need to believe to add twice the value 👉🏾The confidence that comes from knowing you are valuable. Don't work twice as hard. Add twice the value. Happy listening! P.S. In Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers I give you the tools and strategy to progress your career in a white world. If you're a mid to senior-level black lawyer and you want to progress, I invite you to join. The next enrolment is coming soon. Places are limited so make sure you're ready. Be the first to know when we open by joining the waiting list here 👉🏾https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/    

Are you squandering your mornings? ⏰ The time between waking up and sitting down to get to work is the most valuable part of your day. But you're not using it that way. You're going through the motions You are stuck in a routine Every day feels the same It's like you're on a hamster wheel. We've all been there — hitting the snooze button, over and over again. Rushing out the door feeling frazzled and behind. Hustling through the day feeling like you're never in control of your time. All of this will change when you master your mornings.  🌅 Get up earlier than you need to. Schedule in time for your physical and mental health. Set your intention for the day. In this episode of the Legal Imposters' podcast I show you how. I introduce you to Morning Mastery, a proactive approach to starting the day with purpose and intention so you feel proactive and in control. Imagine starting your day feeling energised, inspired, and with a clear perspective on how you will use the day. Imagine the impact it will have on your day to have time to think and to know that you have prioritised your goals, your fitness and your mental health. Imagine how calm, productive and efficient you will be as you tackle your to do list and navigate the challenges of the day💡 You can have all of this with Morning Mastery. And if you're not a "morning person," don't worry this will work for you too. Resistance  is natural. It's not about perfection; it's about progression. You can progress your career, one morning at a time.  Start with just 15 minutes and commit to it for 30 days. 📅 🎧 Listen to the episode to find out how. P.S. In Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers I give you the tools and strategy to progress your career in a white world. If you're a mid to senior level black lawyer and you want to progress, I invite you to join. The next enrolment is coming soon. Places are limited so make sure you're ready. Be the first to know when we open by joining the waiting list here 👉🏾https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list

How do you make partner when your billings are low? Stay in the game! The biggest threat to your partnership bid isn't your low billable hours. It's Checking Out. Checking Out happens when you've decided you're unlikely to be promoted where you are and you start dragging your feet in your current role and looking elsewhere to achieve your goal. But this doesn't increase your chances of becoming partner. It compromises it. What you need to do instead, is Stay In The Game. Coming up in this episode: -      what Checking Out is and how you know you're doing it -      Why the answer to low billings is to Stay In The Game -      What it means to Stay In The Game and how to know when you're doing it -      How your Be The First mindset will help you lean in -      Why Staying In The Game is a win for your partnership prospects internally AND externally. Happy listening. P.S. In Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers I don't just give you the strategy to progress your career, I help you stay in the game so you can keep progressing, all the way to the top. If you're a mid to senior level black lawyer and you're eager to progress your career, I invite you to join.  ❗️The next enrolment opens Monday 24 June 2024. Join the waiting list so you don't miss the announcement and to make sure you're ready to apply. Click here to join 👉🏾 https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/  

Posts, reels, videos, trainings, webinars, podcasts, seminars, conferences, workshops, lunch-and-learns and programs (Phew 😮‍💨 ) So much to learn. So many different ways to learn it. But consuming content on its own is not enough. If you want to make measurable, sustainable progress in your career, it's time to stop consuming and start implementing! Coming up in this Live: - the no.1 mistake most people make when looking for ways to progress (I used to do it too) - the simple approach that saves you time AND improves your progress at the same time - the 3 steps to implementing what you've learned so you actually MAKE PROGRESS. Happy listening! P.S. In Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers you don't just learn the strategy for progressing your career, you get the support and accountability you need to implement it. If you're a mid to senior level black lawyer and you want to progress within the industry, I invite you to join. Enrolment for the next cohort is coming soon. Add your name to the waiting list here and be the first to know when doors open. 👉🏾https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/

Just because the opportunity in front of you is a good one, doesn't mean you should say no to it! I know this sounds counter-intuitive. Why would I NOT accept a good opportunity? I hear you ask. The answer: when the opportunity in question is going to either distract you from your progression goal or spread you so thinly that you don't have the time, capacity or band width to move towards it. In Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers we are all back in the coaching room after April's Consolidation Month - a time when we pause the formal coaching sessions and you are encouraged to fly solo towards your progression goal, drawing on the tools and strategies I have been teaching and coaching you on in the previous 12 weeks. This is a great way to reveal the obstacles that are holding you back from progressing towards your goal so that we can work on them on your return to the coaching sessions and get you back on track to your goal.

Have you ever found yourself saying 'yes' when deep down you knew you should have said 'no'? In this episode, I delve into this common predicament and offer you insights and actionable advice to help you recover from unintentional commitments. Whether it's the pressure to conform or the discomfort of declining, I understand the challenges that lead to these situations. Here's a sneak peek of what you'll get by tuning in: Effective strategies to handle a commitment you've already made but wish you hadn't. A straightforward approach to extract valuable lessons from decisions you regret, transforming them into opportunities for growth. A comprehensive seven-step process designed to empower you to make better choices and avoid future regrets.   To bring these points to life, I'll share a compelling story from a recent coaching session in the Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers, showcasing the transformative impact of embracing these lessons. If you're a Black lawyer looking to progress in your career, let's talk about how I can help. Schedule a complimentary consultation with me to explore the unique obstacles you encounter as a black lawyer and how to overcome them. Secure your spot by booking directly through my calendar here: https://calendly.com/carolineflanagan/bethefirst

Does it feel like you're drowning? Are you feeling a mounting pressure to be always "on"? No wonder you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed and exhausted. Right now all of this feels out of your control. But there's a way to feel calm under pressure and feel in control of your workload, no matter how full your inbox and how much work is coming in: Regulate the pressure Regulating the pressure is the skill of dialling down the amount of pressure you allow yourself to feel at any given moment, no matter what the circumstances. It's like have a volume button which you can dial up or down so that you feel calm and are able to function at your highest level. In this episode I explain what regulating the pressure is and I show you how to do it. Here's what you'll learn: - the 5 fast action tactics that will reduce the pressure you are feeling right now; and - the 4 most likely objections your brain will offer you and - the tools for overcoming your brain's resistance that I teach you in Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers P.S. If you're an ambitious mid-senior level black lawyer and you've been feeling overwhelmed and that you're drowning, I encourage you to join Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers where regulating the pressure is just one of the tools I teach you to help you progress your career effectively and sustainably. Enrolment for the next cohort is coming soon. Click here to sign up to the waiting list: https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/

Are you thinking "To get promoted I have to work twice as hard"? Is the thought of working twice as hard putting you off progressing to the next level? Are your currently working twice as hard because you think it's the only way to get promoted? If this is you, you're in the right place. In this episode of Legal Imposters I explain why the thought "I have to work twice as hard" is stifling your potential and why, if you want REAL progress - i.e. for your #lawyerlife to be better than it is now - HOW you progress matters even more than where you progress to. In this episode: 2 career defining reasons to stop thinking you have to work twice as hard the 4 emotions you want to feel when you think about being promoted to the next level an introduction to Real Progress - what it is and why it's the only progress that counts the 3 steps to creating Real Progress A special giveaway for black lawyers: a free Progression Audit that will tell you where you are vulnerable in your career right now and how to use this knowledge to create Real progress. If you're a black lawyer and you're unsure about whether or how to progress your career this year, click this link 🔗 to access your FREE Progression Audit now. Click here to download 👉🏾 Free Progression Audit

If you think success is all about achieving your goals, think again. Real success comes from a belief in the value of progress and a commitment to keep progressing for the entirety of your career and beyond. One of the common mistakes I see people make (especially in the legal industry) is to be so focused and fixated on achieving the goal, that they ignore or discount the progress they make along the way and miss out on the enormous value this brings. In this episode: what progress is why it's the only goal you'll ever need 12 reasons why recognising the progress you make towards your goal is more valuable to you than achieving your goal The MAY 2024 class of Be The First Progression for Black Lawyers is open for enrolment. If you're a mid to senior level black lawyer and you're ready to progress your career this year, join us. The application deadline is midnight on Friday 12 April, 2024. Visit https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/ for details.

You can progress when you're the only one.  It doesn't have to be exhausting.   Working twice as hard got you here. It won't get you there.  What will get you there is a set of 5 vital skills you want to start learning now.  On Friday 22nd March 2024 I shared these 5 vital skills with you in my Career Masterclass for Black Lawyers - How To Progress Your Legal Career When You're The Only One.   Tune in, for everything you need to know about progressing your career as a black lawyer. I cover: 👉🏾The 3 progression goals you must never ignore  👉🏾The 4 progression pitfalls that could trip you up  👉🏾The 1 game-changing solution that makes anything possible  👉🏾The 5 vital skills that will guarantee you progress    PLUS an open Q&A   What to expect: ✨A refreshing perspective on what it means to be the only one in the room  ✨A clear snapshot of where you are in your career and where you should progress to next  ✨A better understanding of what's keeping you stuck and what to do to change that  ✨A simple process for progressing your career as a Black Lawyer, and  ✨Clear instructions on how to get started right away.  You will leave this Masterclass feeling empowered, emboldened and ready to get to work!  SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Be The First Progression Programme for Black Lawyers for May 2024 is open for enrolment now. Visit https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/  

So many clients come to me wanting to progress but at the same time feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and stressed. When I think about the pressure they face and how their lives and careers are different as a result of the work we are doing together all I can think is: thank goodness they have me. If you're suffering, or just struggling to stay afloat with the endless demands being made of you, the pressure you're subjected to and the feeling that it's all out of your control, I want you to know I'm here for you. I've got you. You don't have to do this on your own. I don't want you to still be suffering 6 months ago. I don't want your suffering to be worse 6 months from now. Work with me. The Be The First Progression Programme will give you space to breath. It will give you the tools and support you need so you're never overwhelmed and you don't burn out. All of this while teaching you the skills that will have you outperforming your goal. Tune in to learn how my clients' investment in themselves is transforming their careers. P.S. The next enrolment for the Be The First Progression Programme opens in 3 days. I only have space for 12 more people. Join the waiting list here so you are the first to know: 👉🏾 https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/ P.P. S. If you are reading this before March 22nd 2024, join me at 12.00pm GMT for my Career Masterclass for Black Lawyers - How to Progress When You're The Only One. It's free, just register here 👉🏾https://carolineflanagan.com/how-to-progress-your-law-career/masterclass-registration/  

"I want to be a better manager and leader than the Partner who lead me" is not a way to lead.  It's a style of leadership which will leave you people pleasing and over sheltering your team in a way that serves neither them nor you.  In this podcast I talk about the leadership and management styles you're adopting by default which are creating results you don't want in your career. Results like: avoiding giving feedback holding back from delegating not setting boundaries being contactable at all hours taking your team out of ownership I share the example of one of my clients in Be The First Coaching whose leadership style left her feeling exhausted, frustrated and resentful and I walk you through how I helped her fix it. P.S. If you're a black lawyer feeling frustrated and resentful about how much you are doing on your own, I want to invite you to join Be The First Coaching for Black Lawyers. Enrolment for the next cohort is coming. Places are limited. Join the waiting list and be the first to know when it opens.  Join here 👉🏾 https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/ 

What's holding you back isn't the not knowing what to do. In most cases, you already know this. It's the resistance you have to doing it because of the emotions you're afraid you are going to feel. Emotions like: Fear. Awkwardness. Vulnerability. Exposure. Embarrassment. Which emotions are you willing to feel in order to achieve your goal? In this episode: why making progress towards your goal depends on your feelings as well as your actions how imagining the worst case scenario for your feelings can help you achieve your goal the no.1 question you need to consider when planning your next step The negative emotions you've been avoiding and why you need to feel them Happy listening! P.S. If you're a black lawyer and you're not progressing as quickly or in the way you want to I can help you change that. Book a free consult call with me here to find out more 👉🏾 https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/  

Just because you can't control everything in your day, doesn't mean you can't control anything. In this episode I explore the thoughts we like to believe about time and how little control we have over it. I explain how thinking you have no control is the reason why you have so little control. You'll discover: 👉🏾 5 common thought errors that are keeping you stuck and making you feel powerless. 👉🏾 7 actions you're NOT taking because you feel powerless 👉🏾A simple 3 part framework for thinking about your tasks and planning them into your schedule so you feel more in control and can lawyer with more ease. P.S. Taking control of your time so you can lawyer with more ease is one of the skills I teach you in Be The First Coaching for Black Lawyers. If you're a black lawyer and you struggle with managing your time, I want to invite you to join. Enrolment for the May programme opens in March. Places are limited so I recommend joining the waiting list so you're the first to hear. Click the link to add your name to the list now https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/

  The one bit of feedback you choose to ignore could be the reason you don't get promoted this year. It can be hard to receive feedback, especially when that feedback is negative, or something we don't agree with, or it comes from someone we neither like or respect. But receiving and implementing feedback is necessary for your growth and integral to your progress. In this episode I explain why dismissing feedback is a form of self sabotage that could be the one thing that stops you progressing this year, and I give you a clear framework for receiving and implementing feedback so that you keep learning, keep growing and give them more and more reasons to promote you. P.S. Receiving and implementing feedback is one of the skills I teach and coach you on in Be The First Coaching for Black Lawyers so you progress quickly and sustainably. Enrolment for the next cohort opens in March. For details, join the waitlist now https://carolineflanagan.com/be-the-first-coaching/waiting-list/  

Right now, not knowing what's working is costing you: 👉🏾You're wasting time and energy on things that AREN'T progressing your career. 👉🏾You're busy looking for new and shiny solutions "out there" which distract you from what's already working 👉🏾You're feeling discouraged and demotivated because you're assuming that NOTHING is working 👉🏾You stop doing things that ARE working because you mistakenly think they AREN'T working None of this will progress your career. In this episode, I share 3 ridiculously simple steps to help you avoid this and to ensure you progress happens more quickly, easily and sustainably. P.S. If you're a black lawyer and you want to progress your career this year, you want to join Be The First Coaching for Black Lawyers where I help you progress the career you've worked so hard to build. Enrolment for May 2024 is coming soon. Limited places. Join the waiting list and be the first to know 👉🏾  

Promotion isn't everything. Sometimes, career progression is as simple as asking for help instead of doing it all yourself. The workload is heavy and you have a boss who leaves everything for you to do. You have a client who thinks they own you. The emails keep piling up and you're constantly chasing the day. You have children to organise and raise and be present for. You have a partner to connect with. Friends to stay connected to. And then there are the aging parents who need your support. All of this sounds like a lot. When you do everything yourself, it IS a lot. In this episode I talk about building the muscle of asking for help so you can lawyer with more ease. P.S. If you're a black lawyer, however you want to progress your career this year, I can help you. Click the link to book a free consult with me 👉🏾 https://calendly.com/carolineflanagan/bethefirst

Hello Legal Imposters listeners - I've had a six-month break from the podcast, and I'm so excited to be back!   Today, I'm diving into a limiting thought that is keeping you stuck: "I've done all I can." I'll share how this mindset can lead us down a path of hopelessness and I'll illustrate its negative impact with examples from my own coaching clients. In this podcast I discuss the value of shifting towards a more empowering belief: "I can figure this out.". This is going to make you feel so resourceful and know exactly what to do to get unstuck.   P.S. This is exactly the kind of challenge that I coach you on in Be The First Coaching. If you're a black lawyer who wants to progress and you find yourself feeling resigned and thinking "I've done all I can", you have to join Be The First Coaching for Black Lawyers. Book your free consult with me today and let's talk about how I can help. Click here to book: 

What is coaching? What sort of coaching should you choose? How does it work and how can it help you progress your career? Let's go back to basics. In this podcast episode, I give you all the information you need to make an informed decision about whether coaching is for you and whether to join Imposter Syndrome Coaching or, if you're a black or minority ethnic lawyer, Be The First Coaching.  I cover: • What coaching is: an explanation of the listening and questioning technique that helps you get from where you are now to where you want to be.  • What coaching is not. • Who coaching is for. • How coaching works. • The best conditions for coaching. • The value of coaching: how is it worth the money? • What to look for in a coach. I also explain how Imposter Syndrome Coaching ticks all these boxes in a unique coaching programme tailored for lawyers with Imposter Syndrome who want to progress their career. 

Adding value is important. It's what you're paid for and it's how you attract opportunities. But how do you add value when you question your right to be there or feel you have nothing to contribute? Not having confidence in the value you bring is frustrating and unsettling. It keeps you stuck in your own head. It's why you're quiet in meetings. It's why you question your role, doubt yourself for the next promotion and even think about quitting. And when your brain is busy with all this, adding value just gets harder and harder. You think the problem is not having anything to contribute. But it's simply because you haven't stopped for long enough to recognise where you are and understand the value you bring. So all you need to do to ADD value, is KNOW your value in the first place. In Episode 23 of the Legal Imposters Podcast I show you how. I give you the simple steps to knowing your value and being able to contribute in every room. If you struggle to add value to meetings or team discussions or worry that you don't have anything to contribute, this episode is for you. P.S. If you're a black or minority ethnic lawyer and you're worried you're not contributing, let's talk. Book a free consultation with me now to discover how Be The First coaching can help. Click link to book into my calendar.

Do you struggle to find time for exercise? One of the common mistakes I see is not making your health and in particular exercise a priority. I get it. Life is busy. Work is demanding. Sometimes exhausting. You work long hours. There aren't enough hours left in the day. But this is no excuse to neglect your exercise routine and therefore be neglecting your health.   "Start small, build exercise into your daily routine and track your progress" says my PT of 8 years, Holly Aldridge, in this week's episode.   "Most people focus on the physical benefits of exercise, but the biggest reason to exercise is for your mental health" says Holly.   If you're constantly stressed and anxious at work or you're frustrated with your attempts to fit exercise into your routine, this episode's for you. But what you'll get from this episode doesn't end there. As well as being a brilliant Personal Trainer, Holly is also a very ambitious and astute business owner. She shares her tips on networking, developing your personal brand and posting on social media which are going to help you in your quest to stand out from the crowd and be more visible.   About Holly Aldridge Holly is a personal trainer, training people from their homes and outdoors. (She's the one that has me doing all those squats and burpees on a Monday afternnoon!). She has been running HA Personal Training for over 10 years and now specialises in working with women pre & post natal achieve their health & fitness goals. Thanks to her 10 years' experience in the fitness industry she can successfully evaluate a client's physical fitness, understand their needs and then develop a practical and achievable workout routine for them to reach their targets. Holly prides herself on communicating well and earning trust. She has been passionate about fitness from a very young age, having wanted a PT business from the age of 14. Holly believes all women, mums in particular, can achieve any health and fitness goal they desire by creating healthy habits and understanding and educating themselves on how to train as a woman  

"You don't have to like networking to be good at it " So says Charlie Lawson, the Unnatural Networker and my guest this week on the Legal Imposters Podcast. Charlie is the ex-BNI boss and unnatural networking expert with 2 books to his name on doing the things many of us find hard: networking and promoting yourself. In this episode Charlie takes the fear out of networking by explaining what networking really is (having a conversation, building relationships) and how to network when you're shy, an introvert or you just don't like networking (an unnatural networker). You won't be surprised to learn I met Charlie while networking on LinkedIn. He is a brilliant example of the power of building relationships and the infinite potential of networking to catapult your career or business. Tune in to find out: 1. Why I felt compelled to interview him on the podcast 2. What an unnatural networker is (and how many of you are out there) 3. Why you don't have to like networking to make it work for you 4. The right mindset for successful networking 5. A better conversation starter than "what do you do"? 6. Why networking is not about who's in the room. Mentioned in this episode: Books: The Unnatural Networker by Charlie Lawson The Unnatural Promoter by Charlie Lawson The Networking Test - click here to visit  About Charlie Lawson Charlie Lawson is a very Unnatural Networker. Most experts talk about networking as though it is easy to talk to strangers. Charlie helps other Unnatural Networkers gain confidence by putting networking across from the point of view of someone who'd rather avoid it completely. His first book, The Unnatural Networker, was released in 2014, and has helped countless business owners learn how to network effectively. His second book, The Unnatural Promoter, was released in 2021, and focuses on helping people that don't like to blow their own trumpet to be brilliant at self-promotion. Charlie is a renowned and highly regarded keynote speaker, and gained his expertise from 13 years as UK national director of BNI, the international business networking organisation. In his spare time, he'll mostly be found swimming / biking / running in triathlons, while keeping his fingers crossed that Spurs finish above Arsenal in the league.

Connection. You can't build a relationship without it. With some people it's just easy. You meet, you talk, you hit it off immediately. But if you want to get ahead in your legal career you can't rely on the effortless connection you form with people who are just like you. You need to be able to connect with anyone. This isn't always easy. When you meet someone who looks different to you, dresses differently, speaks differently, has a different background to you, is from a different culture .. is at a different level of seniority or even that they work in a different part of the firm, your brain may register this as a barrier and make you think connection isn't possible. This isn't true. It's easy to build connection. You just need to know how. In episode 20 I bring you Building Connection. I give you the 3 steps that will draw people to you and make it easy for you to connect with them. But be warned! None of these steps will work if you allow your thoughts to get in the way. So because I want you to succeed at this, I also talk you through the 4 pitfalls you need to be aware of so you can get out of your own way and build the connections you need. In this episode: -The 3 steps to building connection with people who are different to you - How to remember names - How much time to spend talking about you (hint: not alot) - The 4 common thinking mistakes you make when networking which will stop you connecting with others Happy Listening P.S. Are you struggling to build the relationships that you need to progress your legal career? I will teach you how. Book a free consult with me HERE now. Lawyers only. Mentioned in this episode: Ralph Waldo Emerson — 'In my walks, every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that I learn from him.'

In this episode, I introduce you to the concept of Intentional Networking and its role in building the relationships you need for career success. First I talk about the common hesitations and beliefs about networking that are either stopping you from networking altogether or mean the networking you are doing isn't as effective as it should be. Then I give you the five parts of Intentional Networking that will ensure your networking efforts produce the best results. But before you head off and put this into practise you need to know what to expect! When the moment comes, watch out for the ways your brain will try to avoid discomfort - like giving you 10 reasons why you shouldn't go to that event you planned. Or focusing on the lack of diversity in the room instead of getting what you came for. This awareness means you'll be able to take what you've learned about Intentional Networking and use it to put yourself in more rooms, meet more people and build more of the relationships that will sustain you in your career. Happy listening. P.S. If you enjoy this episode please can you leave a review? I'd love your feedback and it makes it easier for others to find it.

This week on the podcast I talk about mentors and the role they play in helping you move forward in your life and/or career. Many people confuse a mentor with a sponsor, but they are not the same thing. In this podcast I tell you what a mentor is, how to find one and how to ensure you get the most out of your mentoring relationship.

Being visible is a core essential for career progression. • It's how people get to know who you are  • It's how they get to experience your value  • It's how they learn to trust you enough to:    - give you opportunities     - recognise you     - support you     - promote you. But when you have Imposter Syndrome, your fear of being exposed means that visibility is the last thing you want. You'll go to great lengths to avoid it, by: • Turning down opportunities to showcase your value • Not going for a promotion • Avoiding networking events • Avoiding public speaking • Being intimidated by social media. Perhaps you only do one or a couple of the above. But the problem is that any of these behaviours can hold you back and stop you from realising your true potential. In this episode, I describe my own personal struggle with Imposter Syndrome and visibility when it comes to raising my profile on social media.  I explain how, like me, you need to identify WHAT you should do to raise your visibility, and, more importantly, HOW you should do it. I share with you the results of an exercise I teach in Imposter Syndrome coaching which helps you to embrace negative emotion in order to do the things that will make you visible. You don't have to make this journey alone. I teach you the process for becoming more visible in Imposter Syndrome Coaching for Lawyers, and I coach you every step of the way. If you're a lawyer and you struggle with being visible, I can help you with that. Book your free consultation call with me via this link  https://calendly.com/carolineflanagan/free-consultation

You can't short cut your way to confidence.   Faking it 'til you make it may help you out when you need a quick fix, but it is not a long term strategy for building confidence.  It's often one of the 'tricks' you're advised to use to help you 'overcome' your Imposter Syndrome - a mindset tactic that encourages you to do something you're terrified or reluctant to do. It works on the premise that if you 'pretend' to be able to do something often enough, or for long enough, you grow the capability to actually do it.  Sounds good, right? The problem with faking it though is that your relationship with yourself doesn't change. It gives you a mask to wear, it makes you well-practised - but you are still practising being someone you are not. The best way to 'make it' is by gaining confidence in who you really ARE.  In this episode, I cover all the downsides to the faking it approach and describe what you need to do instead. I explain how you need to put in the work to discover who you really are, and learn to take action from a place of trusting that you are enough. This is the method I teach in Imposter Syndrome Coaching. Enrolment for the next coaching programme is coming soon. Make sure you're on the waitlist so that you're the first to. know.

No matter how much you achieve, your confidence never grows. Why is that? The problem isn't that you're not doing enough or achieving enough. It's that you're not internalising your success. One of the common mistakes I see lawyers making is discounting and discrediting the successes they are having on a daily and weekly basis. They are so focused on the big successes, that they neglect the small everyday wins that grow your self concept and build confidence in who you are. How you know this is you: - as soon as you achieve one success, you immediately set off in search of another - you keep your successes to yourself, so no-one ever hears about them - when you have a success, you look for and focus on the 'fail' lurking within it - you repeatedly say "I deserve to be here!" but it doesn't change how you feel - you graduate to a more senior level without any formal process, and tell yourself "it doesn't count" If this is you, then the first step to internalising your success is to celebrate your wins. In this episode I tell you exactly how to do this and what to expect along the way.

Flying by the seat of your pants. Pulling it out of the bag at the last minute. Fire fighting. Hustling to get it done. It may sound exciting to approach your day job in this way, and to take pride in being this person, but all you're really doing when you work like this is winging it. Winging it is not a sustainable strategy for success. It's just another form of overworking. Like labouring over emails, excessively checking your work and doing everything yourself (I cover these in episodes 11,12 and 13) - the result is that things take you longer than they should and/or you're spending too much time on the wrong things. This is bad news for your work life balance. It's terrible news for the long term sustainability of your career. In episode 14 of Legal Imposters I show you exactly how to change this. I give you the simple solution that will completely transform what you think is possible for you as a lawyer. You'll learn a new approach to working that will help you manage your workload no matter what comes in, feel calm and in control no matter what is happening around you, and create the time you need for the other things that matter. SAVE THE DATE: 16 March 2023 Stop Overworking is my new 6 month programme that has everything you need to stop overworking - putting better balance and a sustainable way of working completely within your control. Doors open 16.3.23. Details announced here on the podcast and via email in the coming days. To make sure you're on my mailing list head over to carolineflanagan.com

You must delegate more. If you're doing everything yourself, this is a clear sign you're overworking, which means work is taking longer than it should. I can help you change this. This episode is Part 3 of the Stop Overworking series. In it I walk you through the steps to delegating more so you can get more done in less time, which means: you'll be better at managing your workload you can be more present for family and friends and you'll find time for exercise so you stay on top of your game. This is Better Balance. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: 1. How not delegating enough is holding you back 2. The straight forward solution to stop you doing it 3. The 4 simple steps that will get you there 4. How your Imposter Syndrome will try to stop you and what to do when it does 5. How delegating more will give you better balance, and the value of that for your life and career.

Stop excessively checking your work! Every excess minute you spend checking is a minute you don't have available to manage your workload, spend time with friends and family and exercise as much as you need to so that you stay on top of your game. Stop it right now! In this episode I walk you through exactly what you need to do. Here's what I cover: ⚡️How excessively checking your work is holding you back ⚡️The simple solution to stop you doing it ⚡️The step by step process to get you there, and how to get started today. ⚡️An Imposter Syndrome trigger warning so you can anticipate your Imposter Syndrome and know exactly what to do when this happens Stop excessively checking your work. Try this simple solution now. 👉🏾 I want to hear how you get on trying this out and if there's any part you struggle with - email me [email protected]

Labouring over emails is a form of overworking that shows your work is taking longer than it should. This is creating more stress and overwhelm in your career, it makes balance harder and confidence harder to attain. In this episode I tell you exactly what you need to do, and the thoughts you need to think when your Imposter Syndrome is triggered, to help you stop. You can take the process I teach in this episode and implement it right now, to make a difference in how you work immediately. Here's what I cover: ⚡️Why it's important to stop labouring over emails ⚡️The step by step guide to stopping, which you can implement TODAY ⚡️An Imposter Syndrome trigger warning - so you know how Imposter Syndrome will try to hold you back and you know exactly what to do when it does ⚡️ The skills you will cultivate as you get better and better at this (and the tools I created to help you) Why not try this simple solution RIGHT NOW? 👉🏾 If you're a lawyer and you want to fulfil more of your potential, I can help you with that. Jump on a call so we can discuss exactly how you're getting in your own way and to find out if Imposter syndrome coaching is for you.

When someone tells you (or posts on social media) that Imposter Syndrome isn't real. That it's a patriarchal construct designed to manipulate you, it can leave you confused, uncertain and, worst of all, feeling more alone than ever.    But you are not alone.  I see you.  In this episode I talk about the very real and very powerful transformation that begins with having a name for that messy collection of feelings that can't be explained away as everyday self doubt: Imposter Syndrome. Having a name for these feelings is so important. It validates how you feel and shows you you're not alone. Naming it allows you to gain some authority over it, which is the first step towards solving it.  If you've every felt like a fraud.  If you ever feel your success is down to luck If you've ever been afraid that you're going to be found out.. Know that this is Imposter Syndrome. It feels real to you because Imposter Syndrome is real. You are not alone in the experience of it.  And (thanks to Imposter Syndrome Coaching) you never have to be alone when you're solving it. Happy listening. P.S. Enrolment for Imposter Syndrome Coaching for Lawyers is coming soon. To join the waiting list visit https://carolineflanagan.com/imposter-syndrome-coaching/

The February 2023 class of Imposter Syndrome Coaching for Lawyers is OPEN FOR ENROLMENT 🥳 Join me. If you want better balance, more confidence, more recognition and to lawyer with more ease this year, you have to sign up. Just imagine. No more feeling like all you ever do is work. No more feeling anxious and stressed all the time. No more waiting to feel confident before you seize opportunities; Or thinking you're not where you want to be, or should be, in your career. Just you, rising to the challenge of the career you worked so hard for and fulfilling your potential along the way. Here's what you get to ensure your progress is inevitable in this programme: The 6 step Progression Process that makes success inevitable The Imposter Toolkit for getting out of your own way when your Imposter Syndrome is triggered The Success Skillset Weekly Coaching to keep you on track Consolidation Months for the busiest times of the year Group Exponential so you get further faster and grow your network Slack Community to keep coaching out of your inbox and away from social media Session Recordings for when your schedule clashes with your coaching time. Every one of these features have been thoughtfully developed to make your progress inevitable.  Join me. Sign up to the February class of Imposter Syndrome Coaching. We are open for enrolment until Wednesday 18th Jan.  Click the link below to take the next step:  https://carolineflanagan.com/imposter-syndrome-coaching/ Not sure this programme is right for you? Book a free consult with me here (lawyers only): Book a free consult P.s. Places are limited and for lawyers only.