Being "tougher" with juniors
How do you feel about giving “tough” feedback to juniors?
Or holding them to account if they miss ...
Over-thinking at work 🤯
I was working with a senior associate recently, who was worried about time she was 'wasting' over-th...
Hate Talking About Yourself? 😬
How do you feel about self-promotion?
When I say that word do you cringe a little bit? 😬
It’s SO c...
Ambition is NOT a dirty word
Feels strange to be saying this in 2026…. but just a reminder that you are allowed to be “ambitious”...
Intentional Self-Concept
Have you ever stepped into a high-stakes situation at work….
Already anticipating that it will be p...
Fear of being “transactional” 😱
You’re sat at your desk, grimacing, trying to draft an email to a former client, inviting them to lu...
Expertise vs Value 💰
Expertise is NOT the same thing as value.
You could be the most technically brilliant person in you...
The introvert trap 🫣
Any introverts here? 🙋♀️
My version of being introverted isn’t about being shy. It’s about my e...
Are You Enjoying Your Success?
Are you enjoying your success?
The success you have, right now. How does it feel?
Most of my clien...
Risk Tolerance
I sat at my desk, with my head in my hands.
Trying to pluck up the courage to hit send on the email...
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Alex Conroy, LLB MSc
Career Advancement Coach
Alex is a career advancement coach for professionals. She helps her clients create successful careers, with a focus on self-confidence, performance, navigating workplace dynamics, self-promotion and balance. Alex brings a unique blend of practical experience in the corporate world (as a former BigLaw partner) plus many years of experience as a certified coach, with expertise in performance psychology and human behaviour.
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