(It’s always ugly and mostly goes under the radar). Here’s the reality: 👉 The majority of men I worked with in law were incredible people who I still have the utmost...
Helen Pamely in the Media
Blogs
Shifting from an Employee to an Entrepreneur Mindset: The Key to Reaching the Top
Partnership or director positions are often seen as the pinnacle of success in most fields. But there's a secret ingredient that many overlook on their journey towards...
People-Pleasing is Holding you Back Big Time
Every day, I witness a certain behaviour that consistently holds women (in particular) back in their professional growth. This common pattern is something I once...
The Essential Role of Relationship-Building in Ascending to Law Firm Partnership
1. More Than Just Legal Acumen As a senior associate in a law firm, you’ve probably amassed a commendable understanding of the legal world and have a series of...
Coaching: As Your Coach I’m Not Going to Fix You
In the world of personal development and coaching, there are many misconceptions. One of the most common is the idea that a coach is a 'fixer.' I'd like to debunk this...
The Journey to Leadership: Are You Ready to Lead?
Taking on the mantle of leadership is no easy task. It's a challenging journey filled with self-discovery and required personal growth. It requires ample confidence, a...
The Secret Ingredient to My Success in Law
Success, especially in a field as demanding as law, seldom comes down to just one factor. However, I believe there was one crucial element behind my achievements that...
‘You’re Welcome’: The Game Changer in Your Professional Narrative
"You're welcome." Just two words, yet immensely powerful. They encapsulate a stance, a perspective, and an attitude towards your contribution in the professional...
Unlocking Your True Potential: A Guide for Aspiring Lawyers — Copy
In the world of personal development and coaching, there's often a misconception. Many enter this space thinking they need 'fixing'. But if that's what you're seeking,...
Trust Your Instinct: The Key to Success for Lawyers
Every lawyer aiming for success must have one essential skill: knowing their own mind. But what does this mean? It means that you have a clear understanding of what...
Unlocking Your True Potential: A Guide for Aspiring Lawyers
For every ambitious lawyer, there comes a moment of introspection: am I truly living up to my potential? Am I on the right path; one that aligns with my deepest sense...
Building Trust: Essential for Aspiring Lawyers
In any legal career, trust stands out as an indispensable element when it comes to the ingredients required for success. It is the assurance that when you commit to an...
Articles
How Law Firms And Attys Can Combat Imposter Syndrome
The legal profession is laden with the pressure to succeed. For most young lawyers, once hard-earned university grades are in the bag, landing the first job is one of...
Imposter Syndrome – The Silent Killer
Helen Pamely considers the effects of imposter syndrome in the legal world What is imposter syndrome and how can it affect your work. Tips on how to tackle the negative...
Combatting Stress in the Legal Profession: Adjusting to the ‘New Normal’
The COVID-19 pandemic and the changes it has sparked have added new pressures to an already stress-prone profession. The COVID-19 pandemic and the changes it has...
Women’s wellness in the workplace: Looking after your staff
With the pandemic increasing mental health concerns, reports have shown that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers, with 56% of...
Movers & Shakers Profile: Helen Pamely
Helen, a new partner at Rosling King, shares her passion for mental health, wellbeing & Atticus Finch What was your route into the profession? I studied Law with...
Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist: How to Unleash Your Potential
Mindfulness expert Helen Pamely says striving for perfection held her back and crushed her confidence. A few years into my career as a London City lawyer, I reached a...
Ten Tips for Lawyers to Thrive, Not Just Survive, in Lockdown and Beyond
With endless lockdowns and one week merging into the next, many of us feel despondent and fed up. It is hard to be excited when walks and takeaway coffee are the only...
Taming the inner critic in lockdown & beyond
Fear of failure rather than celebration of inspiration imposes a heavy burden on mental health. Helen Pamely offers some mindful tips ‘The most important words you will...
Videos
How to Get Ahead in Your Career
Helen Pamely talks about 'How to Get Ahead in Your Legal Career'. Great tips and insight for any stage of your legal career.
Webinar on: Imposter Syndrome, Rejection, Resilience, Wellbeing and Success
Helen joined the Commercial Law Academy in an exclusive webinar to discuss: imposter syndrome and how to overcome it the importance of resilience and how to...
Build Your Personal Brand
With so much competition in the legal market, it can be tricky to get ahead and stand out from the crowd. But there are ways you can do this, and BUILD your PERSONAL...
Thriving in Business with Kirsty Waite – joined by Helen Pamely
Grab your brew and join Kirsty Waite for a delightful chat with the fabulous former city law firm partner turned wellness coach Helen Pamely. Helen shares her really...
Women’s wellness in the workplace: Looking after your staff
With the pandemic increasing mental health concerns, reports have shown that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers, with 56% of...
Podcasts
More Than A Lawyer – Behind the Mic Ep. 3: Is Commercial Awareness An Odd Requirement?
In this behind-the-scenes episode, I talk about a podcast update and include clips from the interview with Helen Pamley where we talk about applying for law jobs and...
More Than A Lawyer – The Truth About Being a Big Law Partner: Time For Change
In this episode: We dive into the drama of the legal scene – the crazy long hours, strained personal relationships, bullying and affairs. We also chat about her switch...
Legal Content Chat – Helen Pamely: Be yourself and become more successful in law
Join Helen Pamely, The Career Coach for Lawyers and I as we discuss: 🔓 How you can unlock your personal and professional potential 📈 Enhance your confidence and...
From Partner to Career Coach – Unlawful
Check out this week’s UNLAWFUL entitled, “From Partner to Career Coach.” Helen Pamely was wildly successful but not fulfilled on her career as a law partner and made...
Building a long and sustainable career in law
Ex-law firm partner and Magic Circle lawyer Helen Pamely discusses why it’s so important to build a long and sustainable career, avoiding burnout, dealing with imposter...
Imposter Syndrome – The Legal Digest
In this episode, Helen Pamely, a former City law firm partner turned coach, speaks about her journey into law, how we can all reach our full potential and combat...
When (And How) To Build Your Intuition
Do you follow your gut instincts when making business decisions? Or do you prefer poring over logical lists of pros and cons? Intuition and logic might not be as far...
Thriving in Business with Kirsty Waite – joined by Helen Pamely
Grab your brew and join Kirsty Waite for a delightful chat with the fabulous former city law firm partner turned wellness coach Helen Pamely. Helen shares her really...