092 Inside the General Counsels Office: An Interview with Megan Belcher Part 1 of a Two-Part Interview
In this episode, Christina Martini and Megan Belcher discuss:
- Megan\u2019s practice when she was in BigLaw and her journey to the General Counsel\u2019s office.
- How the General Counsel\u2019s role has evolved during this COVID-19 pandemic.
- Creating a fulfilling, rewarding career, while staying on a positive, forward-moving trajectory.
Key Takeaways:
- If you are willing to make the investment, you can achieve your dreams.
- Growth is difficult and uncomfortable, but that is where your best career opportunities and learning experiences will come from.
- Thriving as a general counsel requires a lot of agility, personal growth, stretching yourself and hard work, which will be rewarding for your career long term.
- Self-awareness and authenticity are key to a successful career.
"Trust, especially in the lawyer-client relationship, is essential. And, even more importantly, when you're in-house and looking to maximize your impact with the smallest amount of resources possible, it\u2019s so critically important because that trust enables you to move with significantly more speed and to leverage your resources in the best way possible." \u2014 Megan Belcher
Connect with Megan Belcher:
Email: MBelcher@Scoular.com
LinkedIn: Megan Belcher
Website: Scoular.com
Connect with Christina Martini:
Twitter: @TinaMartini10
Website: www.paradigmshiftshow.com
LinkedIn: Christina Martini
Email: christinamartini.paradigmshift@gmail.com
Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie
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