Lawyers: How to Self Promote Without Losing Self Respect

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Have you ever felt that you don’t get the credit you deserve in your firm? That the top clients and opportunities given to others, even though you would be ideally suited? You may assume that your work will speak for itself. But in your career, not everyone sees the good work you do. And with so many distractions in the modern legal sector, you need to work smarter to make an impact.

Self-promotion involves talking about your strengths, achievements, values, what you stand for, and how you can help. But many of us are taught that boasting about our achievements is a cardinal sin. When we see others do it, it can jar.

This talk will help solicitors feel confident about ensuring that everyone knows about their great work in a way that’s authentic to them and without feeling that they’ve lost their self-respect. It’s based on a key reframing of the concept that makes it more about others and less about you.

Speaker: Helen Tuddenham

Helen Tuddenham is an experienced executive coach and leadership development consultant who works with professional services organisations to help them leverage the potential of their leaders. Formerly a Director of the People and Culture Risk team at PwC, Helen has spoken at the Alternative Events Legal Management Conference, as well as at events for the ICAEW, mid-tier legal firms, and a national legal firm group. Her podcast guest appearances include the Leading with Integrity and Dealing with Goliath leadership podcasts, and she recently wrote an article on overcoming self-doubt for Modern Lawyer magazine