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Recharge: Confidence Building

This online classroom with Q&A explores techniques solicitors who are considering changing career direction or returning to practice after a lengthy break can use to build confidence and reset failure as a learning experience.

The session will also explore the effects of imposter syndrome and how these can be overcome. It is suitable for solicitors across all levels of PQE and will be particularly useful for those planning a return to the profession after a career break or those who are considering a change in career direction.

This online classroom and Q&A will be hosted by Husnara Begum, a former City lawyer turned career coach and business skills trainer.

This online classroom was delivered on Tuesday 18 March 2025.

What this will cover

This course will cover:

  • Being more honest and reflective
  • Not looking for someone else to blame
  • Reminding yourself of who you are and what’s most important to you
  • Having heightened self-awareness and being more cognizant of blind spots
  • Developing a more can-do mindset and setting goals
Learning outcomes

By the end of this online classroom, you will be able to:

  • Understand what self-confidence is
  • Learn what it means to be confident
  • Understand how you can rebuild your confidence
  • Explore techniques on how to bounce back from rejection and think more positively
  • Understand the impact of imposter syndrome and learn how this can be overcome
How you will learn

Course format  

This online classroom consists of the following elements:

  • an SME presentation with opportunities for interaction, delivered using Microsoft Teams
  • a dedicated Q&A

Length

The online classroom will take 60 minutes.

Free ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Recorded online classroom
Level
Introduction
Who is this for?
Solicitors
Women lawyers
Course length
1 hour
SRA Competence
C1
C2
C3

The experts

Husnara Begum

Expert
Facilitator

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