My experience acquired through working with a number of law firms is that while most lawyers are good at being lawyers they are not necessarily good managers or business owners.
Some bigger firms employ professional managers to carry out this role however the tendency is for most firms is to spread the responsibilities between Managing Partners and Office Managers neither of whom have any real training or experience at building and running a business.
Personal coaching is an on-going professional relationship that assists individuals in achieving extraordinary results in all areas of their lives – whether that be in their relationships, careers, health, creating more time for themselves, earning more money or simply following their dreams.
When I cast my mind back to the 1970’s I well remember my decision to embark on a course of study at Victoria University that if I was successful would lead me to a career as a successful lawyer.
This period of time had been rather traumatic for me with my father who having been ill for some time had died during my seventh form year at Tauranga Boy’s College. My father’s passing had left me shell-shocked and without a strong male influence at a crucial time in my life.