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Pivots, Permission, and Leaves, Oh My!

Are you considering a change?

As the leaves are changing colors, I find Fall is an ideal time to check in with ourselves about whether our career is on track and we need a change. Is your current work situation in alignment with your strengths, needs and values? Or are you finding yourself out of sync and dissatisfied?

As a former practicing BigLaw attorney, I found myself in this position – enjoying the intellectual challenge of law, yet knowing something was missing. It was time for a PIVOT. I considered in-house, small firm, public interest, and outside-of-the-law positions.

During the process, though, I remained stuck! I came to understand that I had to give myself PERMISSION to leave a stable, lucrative position for something different and uncertain; that it was not a waste of time or investment to PIVOT because I could use my skills, experience and network in my next position. And that my next position could be well-paying, too.

For those of you who don’t know me well, I took the leap, made the change and have never looked back.  If you are considering a change, I am here to help you with:

  • A resume redo.
  • A networking and job search strategy.
  • Interview preparation.
  • Practice negotiating a compensation package.
  • Guidance in figuring out what you want to do next.
  • Support in giving yourself permission to pivot.

If you’re considering a change and would like to discuss your options, please don’t hesitate to contact me. #professionaldevelopment

Gail

“I’m Gail Cummings, a business lawyer turned psychotherapist, coach, and speaker. I help lawyers be productive, develop business, advance their careers, and I work with law firms to develop their talent.”

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