The Smartest Investment a Woman Lawyer Can Make

One of the most common things I hear from women lawyers when they’re considering Pathway to Partnership or one-to-one coaching with me is: “It’s too expensive.”

And I want to be direct with you today: That’s absolute rubbish.

Let’s do the maths. Imagine this: You make partner just one year earlier than you expected. One year. That single shift could repay your investment in coaching immediately. And not just once—but every single year after that, for the rest of your partnership career.

How many investments do you know where you get a 100% return in one year—and then keep reaping the rewards indefinitely?

This is not a cost. It’s an investment—in your career, your confidence, and your ability to lead with clarity and conviction.

“This Feels Better Than All the Gold in the World”

That’s what one of my clients said after just a few weeks in Pathway to Partnership. Not because she’d closed a big deal or landed a promotion—but because she finally felt like herself again. Confident. Certain. Energised.

That kind of transformation isn’t about spreadsheets or status updates. It’s about who you become in the process.

You Don’t Need to Be Ready—The Work Makes You Ready

Last summer, I had a call with a woman who told me she didn’t think she was in a “good enough place” to work with me.

She was exhausted, disheartened, and in tears by the end of our first call.

But I knew—she couldn't afford not to do this. And when I said that, she knew it too.

Three months later?

• She’d resigned.

• She’d found a job she was excited about.

• She was surrounded by people she genuinely liked.

• Her energy was back.

• She was happy.

That’s the power of doing the inner work, guided by someone who’s walked the path and coached hundreds of others through it.

So if you’re waiting until you feel “ready,” you may be waiting forever. This is the work that gets you ready.

What You Actually Get from Pathway to Partnership

Here’s what happens when women go through the programme:

1. Clarity

You get crystal clear on whether you want to be a partner—and why. No more half-hearted ambition or “should I/shouldn’t I” spirals. Just grounded clarity.

2. Confidence

Your confidence soars—not because we give you affirmations, but because you’re in a group of other brilliant women lawyers, realising that your fears are normal, your doubts are human, and there is a path forward.

3. A Clear Business Plan

We build it together. We make it yours. Whether your firm requires one formally or not, you’ll have a compelling narrative of how you’ll grow your practice—and a plan to get there.

4. Strategic, Sustainable Marketing

You stop chasing every networking lunch and last-minute webinar. Instead, you get focused on two or three targeted marketing actions that:

• Fit around your busy day

• Play to your strengths

• Actually move the needle

No overwhelm. No fluff. Just practical, focused action.

So... Is It for You?

If you’ve been sitting on the fence—wondering if Pathway to Partnership is right for you—please reach out. Send me a DM. Or head to www.ceciliapoullain.com and book a call. Let’s talk.

Because here's the truth:
If you’re ambitious, if you want to grow, if you want to lead on your own terms—you can’t afford to keep waiting.

And no, it’s not too expensive. Not when the return is exponential—not just in money, but in your energy, clarity, and confidence.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Warmly,
Cecilia