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In a lab, conflicts are inevitable, but how we manage them can make all the difference. On 5/29, the Association for Women in Science presents a webinar led by Dr. Jennifer Swann, who will will provide strategies and communication techniques to navigate conflicts within the laboratory setting. https://hubs.li/Q02wwWyd0

🌟What Lawyers Really Need to Become Rainmakers🌟 You know that confident, business development savvy attorneys are key to your firm’s continued success, right? 💼🚀 The challenge is that many lawyers struggle to develop the skills and confidence needed to consistently expand their networks and develop new business.   Business development can be even more challenging for women for a whole host of reasons, including lack of access to circles of influence as well as societal programming that disincentivizes business development behaviors.    That’s why at The Lawyer’s Edge, we developed the Ignite Women’s Business Development Accelerator, a 9-month immersive program designed exclusively for women partners and those who are high potentials for partnership. 📚💪👩⚖️   Ignite provides women lawyers the training, coaching, and community they need to unlock their rainmaking potential and contribute to your firm’s growth. 💡🤝📈 “My favorite aspect of Ignite was the power of community and the intimacy of a small group. We learned a tremendous amount from the program and from one another.” – Stephanie Bagot, Senior Counsel, RPCK To learn more about Ignite click the following link: https://lnkd.in/eG5mSciK or sign up for an informational call: https://lnkd.in/gv85GhPQ Early Bird pricing ends January 15, 2024. #womeninlaw #womenlawyers #businessdevelopment #businessdevelopmentforwomen

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Day 1 of the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative General Assembly kicked off its afternoon session with enlightening learning labs. Given this year's focus on collaboration and partnership, the topics covered were: 1. The Elements for Creating Win-Win Partnerships 2. Effective Communication in Partnerships 3. Financial Modeling for Partnerships 4. Effective Governance Structures 5. Using Design Thinking to Transform Failed Partnerships Choosing just one to attend was a tough decision—I wished I could be in multiple rooms at once! The session on The Elements for Creating Win-Win Partnerships, led by Kathryn-Ann Stamm underscored the significance of laying a strong foundation for successful partnerships. We delved into strategies for safeguarding our businesses before, during, and after partnerships, with a strong emphasis on corporate housekeeping and document hygiene. Needless to say, the session was brimming with invaluable insights and "light bulb" moments. Following the learning labs were the engaging business dialogues, where attendees had the opportunity to select two sessions from a variety of options. I opted for "Accessing Traditional Media for Free: Making You and Your Business Broadcast News," facilitated by Jennifer Bakody where we honed our skills in crafting key messages. Additionally, I attended "Storytelling," facilitated by Carolina Rodriguez who shared the power of storytelling in communication, stating that humans are historically wired to tell and like stories and to remember them. We then explored the various elements of a memorable story. What an enriching way to conclude Day 1! Bring it on, Day 2—we're ready for more! #AWECGA2024 #WeAreAWEC

March Women x Shoosmiths Spring M&A Update Breakfast - the highlights Recently Shoosmiths hosted our biannual M&A update breakfast in their beautiful social space. Our brilliant cross-industry panelists - Claire Checketts, Laura McNaughton and Federica Titon - discussed the current challenges and trends, from complex investments structuring, to pricing issues, to building integrated teams of trusted advisors across the deal lifecycle to support clients. They also shared some excellent war stories, ranging from keeping a cool head when the client storms out and using every which means to get signatures on documents as the deadline rapidly approached. Key takeaways included: ★ Aggressive negotiation tactics are passé ★ There is power in being underestimated; use it to your advantage ★ Clients expect their advisers to be integrated and an extension of their team ★ Notwithstanding tech and AI, relationships and trust are increasingly at the heart of doing deals ★ There is no such thing as a straightforward deal, something will always go wrong - be ready to find solutions ★ Senior women need to be genuine allies to the junior women and help them bypass the roadblocks, not suffer them and "pay their dues"

Why investing in CPD is important… 👇 … for your business AND for you. We had a fab time at the EntrePLANeurs Business Refocus Retreat this week with the fabulous Lynsey Harrison and Antoinette Daniel. It was encouraging to meet other likeminded women in business, validating and supporting each other on our business ventures, and hearing about the challenges we all face. We had some FAB sessions on social media marketing and pitching! CPD so important, not only for you as a business owner but also for you as an individual. CPD can: ✔️ Help you develop new skills ✔️ Give you new ideas ✔️ Give you a fresh perspective ✔️ Motivate and inspire you ✔️ Lead to referrals ✔️ Connect you with potential new clients ✔️ Provide opportunities to learn ✔️ Enhance reputation ✔️ Boost your confidence ✔️ Keep you up-to-date with industry changes ✔️ Keep you knowledgeable Thank you to Lynsey and Antoinette for organising a great retreat! Can you think of any other reasons why CPD is great? Comment below! 👇 #BusinessRetreat #BusinessNetworking #WomenInBusiness

🌟 Unlock the Power of Women Lawyers to Become Rainmakers 🌟 Lawyers often struggle to build the networks and business development skills needed for success. Law school teaches us to practice law, but not how to contribute to law firm growth by consistently bringing in clients. For women lawyers, this challenge can be even more daunting for a whole host of reasons, including lack of access to circles of influence as well as societal programming that disincentivizes business development behaviors. 🔥Introducing the Ignite Women’s Business Development Accelerator, a 9-month program exclusively for junior to mid-level women partners and for counsel and senior associates who are considered high potentials for partnership. Ignite offers training, group and individual coaching, and a supportive community of ambitious, like-minded women, all designed to unlock your rainmaking potential. 🙎🏾♀️The program has been carefully designed BY women lawyers FOR women lawyers. Hear from one of our recent participants and discover how Ignite can help your firm's top talent shine. 📈💼 “Ignite helped me be deliberate and focused, rather than engaging in a variety of business development activities and hoping something sticks. I’ve learned a simple structure for BD and how to use my limited time efficiently and effectively.   It was comforting to be in a room of women who were willing to share their challenges and vulnerabilities to realize that we are not alone! I’ve already recommended Ignite to several of my colleagues and friends.”   Lauren M. Manduke, Member, Cole Schotz, PC Join the Ignite community and experience the transformation! Early Bird Registration for our 2024 program has been extended to January 15! Don't miss out. 📈💼 https://lnkd.in/eiQYhYP6 #businessdevelopment #womenlawyers #womenempowerment #womeninlaw

Here's the unvarnished truth about success as a private practice lawyer. Becoming a consistent business developer (or, as one of my clients calls it, a "business getter,") is essential if you are an attorney who wants to: --> Make partner or equity partner --> Become a law firm leader, decision maker, or influencer --> Earn increased compensation --> Have the freedom to do the most enjoyable and inspiring work --> Call the shots in your own career If you're a woman, success in the profession (even remaining in the profession for the long term) may depend even more on your ability to attract and retain client business. The idea of becoming a business getter may sound daunting especially if you don't think of yourself as a natural networker or salesperson (most lawyers don't), but the good news is that business development IS a learnable skill! If you think now is the right time to get started or to focus and amplify what you are already doing, I invite you to consider the Ignite Women's Business Development Accelerator, a 9-month program designed BY women lawyers FOR women lawyers. Please see below for more information, and let me know if you'd like to chat! #womeninlaw #rainmaker #businessdevelopment #thelawyersedge