The Career Confidence Podcast

Are you caught in the indecisive loop of too many opportunities, passions, and ideas? It's an exciting, yet paralysing place to be. But, what if you could break free and finally decide on a single path to focus on? That's exactly what we're chatting about today! In this episode, I'll guide you through a three-step strategy: extracting  all your swirling ideas, pinpointing the o...

Have you been stuck in a career rut? Dreaming of making a change  but can't figure out how to make it happen? That's exactly what we're talking about in this episode. I'm channeling my years of experience as a lawyer and career coach to provide you with a roadmap to overcome common career struggles. I'm taking you behind the scenes on how I would coach my client on the thr...

What happens when you embrace new opportunities and take your legal career on a non-linear path? Our guest today, Seshani Bala, General Counsel at KPMG New Zealand, shares her unique journey and how it has led to personal and professional growth. From private practice to in-house counsel and international roles, Seshani offers valuable insights into navigating the legal profession and building a f...

Ready to turn a slow job market into an opportunity for growth and success? Join us as we share essential tips on making the most of this downtime, helping you create a clear vision for your career and setting you up for a seamless transition to your dream job. In this episode we explore four valuable strategies to maximise the current market's challenges:  gaining clarity on your career goal...

Ever struggled with business development? Don't panic! This week's episode is here to guide you on how to authentically develop your legal business and build genuine connections with clients. We strip away the misconceptions surrounding this vital aspect of your career and reveal how it can impact both your personal and professional life. Join us as we share practical tips on connecting...

How can we break down barriers to inclusion in the workplace and become better leaders? Today, I'm excited to welcome Brenda Harrington, founder of Adaptive Leadership Strategies and author of Access Denied, to the Career Confidence Podcast for an insightful conversation on this important topic. Brenda shares the inspiration behind her book and explores the most significant obstacles to creat...

In this episode of the Career Confidence Podcast, join me as I sit down with my friend Danielle Slattery for an insightful interview on the Be The Embodiment Podcast. I share the ups and downs of my own career journey, emphasizing that it's okay for our paths to be messy and non-linear. Whether you're facing similar challenges or simply seeking inspiration, this episode will provide valu...

If you want to embark on an entrepreneurial journey then this episode is for you! We dive into the amazing journey of Sarah Ouis, a former lawyer turned entrepreneur.  From her relatable LinkedIn posts to her venture into the legal tech space, Sarah shares her experiences and lessons learned along the way.  Discover how she transitioned from in-house counsel to a legal design consultant and visual...

In today's fast-paced world, the career landscape is constantly evolving. Studies show that our generation is projected to have 4 or 5 career changes in our lifetime, and with advancements in technology and AI, opportunities are expected to grow. Adaptation is crucial for lawyers in embracing these changes. Discover more about career portfolios and future-proofing your career in episode 30. J...

In this episode, we dive into the importance of embodying your power as a female lawyer, allowing you to show up with more confidence and vibrancy in your life and career. By choosing to step into this energy and taking aligned action, you can unlock you opportunities beyond your wildest dreams. Connect To Your Feminine Energy As a female lawyer, it's common to feel pressure to adopt a more m...

This episode will invite you to look inward. I hope you’re willing to go there with me so that we can look deeper into who you are and who you want to become in this season of your life outside of your achievements. As lawyers we tend to place very high expectations on ourselves. This comes from being perfectionists, super driven and type A personalities that struggle with resting.  Although being...

Ever wondered what it would be like to start your own firm, the mindset shifts required, the lessons to be learned along the way. If you’re like ahh yes Marija - well our guest this week will share more about this in this episode.  Marianne Marchesi is the Founder and Managing Principal of Legalite – a multi-award-winning new kind of law firm that is breaking new ground in simplified and forward-t...

If you think that you have to leave your personality and uniqueness at the door in your legal career, then think again my friend. Our guest today is a shining example of a lawyer that fuses her individuality and uniqueness into her career and has created a strong personal brand online around that. Emma helps businesses leverage their brand investments by protecting ideas and other important brand...

If you want to build a personal brand, start a business or if you have a business and want to make more sales, then this episode is for you my friend.  Anita Siek is a lawyer turned brand strategist and copywriter and CEO of Wordfetti, a human-centred brand strategy and copywriting house specialising in helping brands that don't do normal create a dent in their industry through the power of p...

Hello, I’m back and officially married! In the first part of this episode I share about my wedding and what I’ve been up to. We then dive straight into talking about why your vision matters.  If you're wanting to make a change in your career, whether that’s changing industries or making a 360 degree move. Before you rush into applying for all the roles, hold up and carve out space to create t...

Can you be both creative and a lawyer? Short answer is Yes. There’s a misconception that there’s no room for creativity in the legal profession when in fact there are so many ways you can integrate creativity into your legal career. This is something my guest today will share more about.  In this episode I chat to Eunika Kurek who is a senior commercial and IP lawyer with diverse experience across...

When you think of a leader, what are some qualities that come up for you? Who do you think of? Perhaps it's your boss, a friend, a celebrity or someone online. Another thing to think about is what are the qualities of these people that allow them to be great leaders.  Once you identify those leadership qualities, start to think about how you are showing those qualities in your life and in you...

The legal industry is dominated by analytical and technical skills and sometimes the soft skills can fall to the wayside. However, what if I was to say to you that by embracing the soft skills, you actually get to unlock a deeply fulfilling career and life? This is how we build the foundation to thrive so then we have more energy and excitement for the work we get to do. My guest Charlotte Smith,...

Are you trying to hold it all together and be perfect in all areas of your life, all at once? This is your permission slip to take a breather and simplify your life during a busy season. This week’s episode of The Career Confidence Podcast was inspired by my current reality of trying to do all the things, all at once, whilst planning my wedding. Navigating this busy season of my life has taught me...

Ever wondered what it’s like to be the first legal hire in a fast growing start-up? Well today’s guest will shed some more light on this. Today I chatted to Kate Sherburn who is the Legal Beagle at Who Gives A Crap. As the head of legal at a scale up, she advises on pretty much everything that gets thrown her way. She is creating the legal function from the ground up in a rapidly changing environm...

Today I chat to Sabrina Houssami about all things recruitment, inclusivity, embracing your cultural background and the gender pay gap and so much more.  Sabrina brings an impressive background in recruitment and diversity and inclusion to the table. Having spent the majority of her career leading talent acquisition functions across APAC, Sabrina launched Avanti Search in 2022 to provide clients wi...

Building a career portfolio gives you a greater sense of control over your career in this ever changing world.  Gone are the days where a linear career path of climbing the corporate ladder is the only way to build a successful career. When you build your career portfolio, you’re expanding your skills, your ways of thinking and approaching work, which gives you an edge. This is you creating your c...

Tis the season for goal setting. At the beginning of a new year, we tend to dive head first into goal-setting without much thought. This episode is perfectly timed, because our guest Jim Bouman will help you simplify your goal-setting process for more impact.  Jim is a growth coach helping young people turn their passion into a source of income and fulfilment, and helps small businesses identify a...

Last week was my first day back at work, both lawyering and coaching and I was in a massive ceebs mood and majorly dragging my feet. So motivational, right?  I fully switched off for a whole week of this festive season and it felt SO DAMN GOOD. I spent lots of time at the beach, catching up with family, eating all the delicious food, resting (this heat got me good) and watching netflix.  I ain’t g...

Hey hey! Welcome to another episode of The Career Confidence Podcast. This is the final episode for 2022. Today’s episode is going to be a reflective one. I will share with you the highs, lows and in-betweens that this year has been for me professionally and personally. I hope by sharing this you might take out some lessons for yourself and some things may resonate with you. Towards the end of thi...