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Episode 20 – Caroline Flanagan: Coach for black lawyers

Caroline Flanagan

Caroline Flanagan is a transformational coach, an inspirational keynote speaker, the author of two books and host of two podcasts.
 
A magic circle trained ex-City lawyer, Caroline’s mission is to bring greater diversity, equality and inclusion to the legal industry by increasing the number of people of colour who stay in the profession and progress to leadership.

A woman of colour from a low income background, Caroline learned to navigate the challenges of being the only one in the room and achieve success in a white world. She is a recognised expert on Imposter Syndrome and specialises in career progression coaching for black lawyers.
 
Caroline has had the pleasure of working with many of the world’s leading law firms, including: Allen & Overy, White & Case, Mayer Brown, Latham & Watkins, Kirkland & Ellis, Ropes & Gray, Ashurst, Eversheds Sutherland and Weil, Gotshal & Manges.
 
She has also worked with some of the world’s most recognised organisations and brands, including: Morgan Stanley, Google, Accenture, Michael Kors, Shell and Starbucks.
 
Caroline is the author of the following books:
– Be The First: People of Colour, Imposter Syndrome and the Struggle to Succeed in a White World (2022)
– Business Book of the Year Awards finalist, and BabyProof Your Career: The Secret to Balancing Work and Family So You Can Enjoy It All (2015)
 

Caroline’s 3 mindset messages:

1. Be the first 

2. You are uniquely valuable 

3. The conditions are never perfect

The Food

I have to quote Caroline’s words for this part when I asked her what she would like me to cook for her, to explain why I chose this meal: ” I don’t think I’ve been asked that question in a VERY long time. My sincere answer is anything you want to! But if it’s more helpful for me to specify:

I love Mediterranean food. Light, healthy and delicious. Fish would be delightful (altho I also eat meat) with something grainy or pulsey on the side perhaps.”

I love it when I get a challenge and get to experiment with new culinary recipes!

I wanted to include all of the above to Caroline’s meal and I decide to make Japanese infused salmon fillet, with buckwheat, roasted vegetables, cucumber & coconut yoghurt salad on a side. It was a very nourishing meal and Caroline enjoyed my creation. 

If you would like to get in touch with Caroline, you can reach her through the website or LinkedIn

Caroline’s “Be the first book” can be purchased on Amazon. 

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