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How to Make Partner from Heather Townsend

Hi I'm Heather Townsend. My weekly email tips will help you learn what you need to do to get noticed as "one to watch" in your firm (Hint, it's nothing to do with your billing). Join the 3000+ lawyers, accountants and consultants who are learning how to make partner. I am the author of 6 books including Poised For Partnership, How to make partner and still have a life, The Financial Times Guide To Business Networking and The Go-To Expert.

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[H2MP] - move your career forward with purpose

Hi Reader Have you looked around and realised that other people are getting noticed by the partners, but you're not one of them? What are they doing that you're not? You may think that you are technically better than some of them so why are you being overlooked? ⚡ You have to drive your career. Your firm won't do that for you. The partners in your firm will not be thinking about your career 24/7 ⚡ Making partner is not just another promotion. You don't deserve it just because you are...

Hi Reader If I could offer one piece of advice to any aspiring partner, it would be this: develop and maintain a strong professional network. Your long-term aim is create a network of people who can advocate for your services and skills. But please don't assume that you have to build a network from scratch! In reality, everyone already has an existing network so this is where you can start. One thing you'll always hear from me is that if you want to be "one to watch', you need to start...

Hi Reader Are you feeling stuck in your career? Have you lost your mojo? Are you bogged down by the same old, same old, but try as you might, you can’t put your finger on what you really want and what to do about it? Despite what you might see on social media, there are plenty of other lawyers, accountants, and consultants who feel the same. If you're feeling stuck in your career, tired of the grind or you want to turn this year around, here are three suggestions on how to pick yourself up...

Hi Reader Do you know what you're supposed to be doing? Of course, you have your targets and deadlines, but did you know that as you develop, and as your career develops, exactly what you should be doing (and be seen to be doing) will change over time.To be on your A-game you need to prioritise the right stuff - eery single day. Here are some ways to do just that: 1) To get ahead at work is not about being the first and last in the office every day, it’s about learning to work as effectively...