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Jedi of uncovering your natural gifts | Coach, Advisor, Speaker | TEDx Speaker | Host: What You're About podcast | Fmr GC

It’s a pitfall in Lawyer interviews. Bc our training takes over. Telling us to prove all of our technical knowledge (in detail). Right out of the gates. Don’t get me wrong, lawyers should be proud of our work experience. But… we jump too quickly into our technical skills. There’s 2 things to do first: 1. share our enthusiasm 2. share our curiosity Why? Bc this gives the interviewer the opp to open up about the (1) goals of the company and (2) needs of the role. Which is exactly the info you need to share your relevant skills & experiences. Now you’re speaking their language. Smashing the interview. (Instead of getting glazed over 👀) Stay curious this Thursday, my friends ✌🏼 -------- 👋🏽 I’m Chad fmr GC, now Coach and TEDx Speaker 📧 DM me to elevate your Career or Team 🎧 Subscribe: What You’re About podcast

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Adea Cocoli

Coaching highly self-aware leaders to overcome self-doubt and create deep confidence, clarity and connection | 120+ leaders and relationships transformed

2w

Love this, Chad. It ties so beautifully to your post on asking questions a few weeks back. We often hide behind the technical because it feels safer than venturing into conversations with enthusiasm and curiosity. Because who knows where that conversation will go? I find that a big part of success in interviews & beyond is learning to trust our ability to show up in a way we're proud of - regardless of where the conversation goes.

Scott Simmons

Turning Lawyers Into Rainmakers | Business Development Coach & Trainer for Lawyers I The BD Breakthrough Blueprint™️

2w

Love this, Chad! It’s so important to show your enthusiasm and desire. You can teach most things, but you can’t teach that - that comes from within, so don’t be afraid to show it! 👏👏

Great advice.

Ivonne C. Norman, Esq.

Environmental / Sustainability Professional | EJ Advocate | Former Litigator | Non-Profit Board Leader

2w

Wise advise Chad! Let's be ourselves, i.e. be human, and shine. Integrity, vision, and energy cannot be taught in the confines of a classroom. And those are integral to getting the job done!

Sarah Ennor

I make ADHD human and profitable! Helping companies and humans use ADHD as a competitive advantage. | Talks & Workshops | 1:1 | ADHD Pathfinder | International Athlete & Coach | Travel Adventurer | Lawyer on the Side

2w

So much we lawyers could stand to "unlearn." Chief among them: there are humans on the other end of our conversations. I'd say you're so self-aware, Chad Aboud, but then I think maybe you're not and that's exactly what sets you apart! You're OTHER-aware! 😍

Adrian K Francis

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2w

glazed works best with donuts tho😅🍩..#justmytwocents

Jill Avey

Empowering female Directors to become successful VPs with my 7-step Passport to Promotion Framework | 10/12 women aiming for the VP role landed it in under 365 days, my about section shows you how to become the next.

2w

Be a law enthusiast! Show them you're passionate about what you do. Ask like Sherlock Holmes! Get the dirt on the firm's goals and what they need for this role.

Flo Nicolas, Esq

📊Data Storytelling Strategist 📚 Author 🚀Emerging Tech Influencer⚖️ABA Women in Legal Tech 2023 Honoree💪🏽NH 2024 most influential business leaders🎙Tedx Speaker🗣 Inclusion advocate🎤Keynote Speaker

2w

Great advice ans usual, Chad! Sharing enthusiasm and curiosity truly sets the stage for a meaningful conversation. Thanks for the reminder!

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