Are you feeling inadequate as you prepare to return to work after a long absence? Maybe your company is about to start a hybrid work model after being at home for over two years. Perhaps a return from your first maternity leave is coming up, or you are starting a new job after an extended period of unemployment. Whatever brings you back into the workplace, it’s easy to wonder: “Will I be able to keep up with everyone in the office?” “Will my coworkers still see me as a professional now that I’m a mom?” “Am I lacking too many skills for this position?” Adjusting to change of this nature is mo ..read more

One of my favorite parts of being a mom, lawyer, and career strategist is connecting with other professionals navigating the intersection of career and motherhood. This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Paquetia Goodwin, career development & organization coach, and founder of LivingLifeRatedPG, a career and lifestyle platform. I first became acquainted with Paquetia on Instagram where she maintains a thriving platform jam-packed with expert career advice and life tips. I quickly became a fan of Paquetia’s inspirational, no-nonsense style of writing along with her informative Y ..read more

As an attorney and career strategist, I enjoy connecting with other professionals balancing career and entrepreneurship. Recently, I had a chance to chat with Andrew Tisser, DO, an emergency medicine physician and host of the Talk2MeDoc podcast, which helps early to mid-career physicians navigate unique career challenges and create careers they love. In our interview, Dr. Tisser discusses his role as a physician and career strategist and shares the advice he has for physicians and other high achieving professionals considering a career transition. Read on for the rest and be sure to share with ..read more

Considering a career transition, but feeling stuck? You’re not alone. Many women lawyers navigating a career transition know they want to try something new in their careers, but struggle to identify what that new thing should be. As a career strategist, I work with women lawyers at all stages of the career pivot. From identifying next steps to developing solid strategies to get there, I help career transitioners meet their goals with ease. Navigating a career transition and wondering where to begin? The first step when approaching a career transition is to identify what your career transi ..read more

In 2020, the U.S. workforce received a crash course in working from home. With a global pandemic surging, even the most rigid workplaces found themselves with a fully remote workforce. From an increase in telemedicine visits to Zoom depositions and court hearings, workers in every industry were forced to adapt to a rapidly growing virtual work world. Indeed, white-collar workers in particular saw a huge surge away from the office and into the home. While some workers still long for the structure and familiarity of the traditional office setting, many more have grown accustomed to their newfoun ..read more

Each month, I feature an interview with a lawyer mom who is creatively navigating the intersection of career and motherhood. Recently, I had the privilege of connecting with Kachi Tila-Adesina. An attorney and mom of two, Kachi is founder of The UpWomen, a platform and collective that supports women in their careers. In this new interview, Kachi talks law, motherhood, and shares how she helps other ambitious women live their best lives.  Let’s level up with Kachi Tila-Adesina: When did you first realize you wanted to be an attorney? I honestly can’t pinpoint an exact moment. However, as I ..read more