The Confidence Gap or the System Gap? Rethinking Why Women Undervalue Themselves
For years, the conversation around women in the workplace has often focused on the so-called confidence gap. We are told that women need to speak up more, negotiate harder, or assert themselves to close the gap in leadership and earnings. While confidence is important, I have come to realize that focusing solely on individual traits […]
Permission to Pause: Why Rest is a Radical Act for Women Leaders
For much of my career, I equated rest with weakness. Every spare moment was another opportunity to prove myself—to meet deadlines, exceed expectations, or simply keep up. Like many women, I believed that constant output was the only path to success. But over time, I realized that this relentless drive came at a cost: clarity, […]
Why Coaching Isn’t Optional for Lawyers Anymore
Inside The Law School Edge—and why career strategy is now essential for legal professionals A few years ago, I made a career move that raised eyebrows: I stepped away from corporate law and built The Law School Edge, a coaching business focused on helping law students land positions at top-tier firms in Canada and the […]
The Art of Legal Personal Branding: Stand Out Without Selling Out
If you’re a legal professional, chances are you’ve heard the word “personal brand” and immediately cringed. I get it. The idea of branding yourself can feel self-promotional, performative, or even unprofessional—especially in a field where discretion, tradition, and humility are highly valued. But here’s the truth: personal branding isn’t about turning yourself into a product […]