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Essays on leadership transition, partnership strategy, and the realities of building a career in law and finance — particularly in cross-cultural environments.
You've Been Passed Over for Partner. Here's Why
Being passed over for partner is rarely about legal ability. It is about sponsorship, firm fit, and a business case you have to build deliberately.
The Expat Lawyer's First Year in Asia: What You Should Know That People Don't Tell You
For lawyers working abroad, failure at the mid-career level or above isn't usually due to aptitude. It's caused by not fully appreciating relevant cultural and structural contexts.
The Brilliant Lawyer, The Failing Partner: Why Legal Excellence Doesn't Translate to Leadership
The primary reason law firm partners struggle with management is that the industry equates legal brilliance with leadership capability. Here's how to bridge the gap.
Can Lawyers Have it All? Maybe with a Little Remastering.
Work-life balance is a fallacy. Not because it doesn't matter, but because the idea that your career should function like an on/off switch oversimplifies the reality of working in the legal profession.
Grappling with Middle Age: Reflecting on What I've Seen and Learned Thus Far
Middle age can be perilous, but it can also be a wake-up call. Reflecting on the transition from viewing time as infinite to recognizing the urgency of living with purpose.
Setting Goals That Actually Help You Get What You Want
A practical guide to setting goals that actually lead to the life you want, using the PARCS framework to overcome disillusionment and make tangible progress.
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ICF-certified executive coach, Harvard Law graduate, and Asia-based leadership consultant. I help lawyers and executives navigate the transition from expert to leader.
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