Are you an ambitious lawyer, accountant, or consultant working in practice? Is making partner your goal, but sometimes the path feels unclear, overwhelming, or just plain tough? Maybe you’re brilliant technically, but you know you need more – more commerciality, better time management, stronger leadership skills, or a clearer strategy for business development?

If that sounds like you, then you're in the right place. Welcome to the How to Make Partner podcast.

I’m Heather Townsend, author of bestselling books like Poised for Partnership and co-author of How to Make Partner and Still Have a Life. And in this weekly podcast, I share practical, actionable advice drawn from years of coaching professionals just like you, insights from our Progress To Partner Academy members, and the proven strategies outlined in my books.

We tackle the real-world challenges you face on the journey to partner: making that crucial mindset shift from employee to business owner, learning how to effectively build your client base, taking control of your time and workload, developing your leadership presence, building a compelling business case, and successfully navigating the often-opaque partnership admissions process.

My aim is simple: to give you the clarity, confidence, and practical tools you need to not just make partner, but to thrive when you get there.

So, if you’re serious about taking the next step in your career, hit that subscribe button now. Join me each week for straightforward, actionable strategies to help you navigate your path to partnership.

New episodes are published every Saturday morning at 06:30 UK time.

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