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Episode 87: Finding Your Confidence as a New Paralegal

In this episode of the Paralegals on Fire! Podcast Show, Ann Pearson gives valuable advice on how to address the common concern among new paralegals who struggle to find their confident voice around attorneys in their workplace. Get actionable strategies for developing the confidence that is crucial for a successful paralegal career.

Show Highlights Include:

  • Understanding the importance being confident rather than just acting confident
  • How to be proactive and speak up on a project to help its success 
  • Why you should stand up for yourself

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Your Actionable Strategy

  1. Take a moment to identify what fears might be holding you back from speaking up or asserting yourself confidently. 
  2. Work on building your confidence and developing your confident voice through small, courageous actions. 
  3. Approach challenging conversations strategically by gathering all the relevant data and presenting it to the attorney with an explanation of potential obstacles and proposed alternative solutions. 
  4. Take advantage of resources that provide further guidance and support like the Paralegal Boot Camp’s weekly newsletter that strives to keep you up to date on the latest paralegal tips and helps you address your biggest struggles. Sign up here!

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    Meet the Podcast Host

    Ann Pearson is the Founder of Paralegal Boot Camp and the host of this podcast show to give paralegals the insights, tips, and strategies to fast-track their paralegal careers.

    As a former paralegal and paralegal manager, Ann gives her insights from different perspective so that you can advance your paralegal career and bypass some of the learning curve.

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