The theme for International Women’s Day 2017 is Be Bold for Change. But what does being bold mean? How do bold actions lead to change in our industry? There has already been plenty happening today, 8th March, as people across […]
Why do we find it so difficult to own our ambition and drive in the same way as men? The short answer to the idea that ambition is a dirty word for women should be no of course it isn’t, […]
“Like so many I desperately wanted to keep working, as that is a fundamental part of my identity” Tell us a little about yourself… I am a dual-qualified solicitor and US lawyer with over 15 years of experience practising commercial […]
There were many witty signs at the global Women’s March on 21 January 2016 – many taking aim at recent political developments, in particular the US election of President Donald Trump – but one stood out for me through its […]
When looking at the issue of the gender pay gap and the lack of women in boardrooms and top levels across the globe, a common focus is the expectations and actions of women themselves. We are often told that women […]
“I have come closer than ever to my ideal life-work balance and that’s thanks to Obelisk” What did you do before joining Obelisk? I was working for small businesses on an ad-hoc remote basis, mostly in connection with commercial law, […]
“I wanted to develop something of my own and have a new adventure” What is your background? I worked at Linklaters in their Employment department – I was office based and worked full time and then worked four days a week after […]
“It’s important to see the other lawyers face to face on a regular basis to help build relationships.” What did your work life look like before Obelisk? I trained and qualified at a City law firm, specialising in corporate recovery. […]
“Freelance work has really taken off in the legal sector” When did you become a freelance consultant? I had dabbled in freelance work before joining Obelisk in 2014. The path has become more consistent since then – the fact that […]
Resilience and confidence are key qualities that can sometimes be hard to keep hold of – particularly as a lawyer facing increasing levels of stress. Lawyer, life and career coach Janine Esbrand of LightBOX, spoke to us at Obelisk’s Friday […]