Episode 153: Avoid These Or Risk Stalling Your Paralegal Career

What’s *really* holding back your paralegal career?

Spoiler alert: It’s probably not your boss.

In this episode, I’m diving into five sneaky career stallers that might be quietly sabotaging your growth – and what to do about them.

From “waiting for permission” to “living in panic mode,” I share real-world stories and practical shifts you can make starting this week to gain more responsibility, recognition, and resilience in your paralegal role.

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