I was thrilled skinny to have won an award at the Legally Flushed Awards 2024 on 5 June 2024. To be recognised by an organisation within the very profession which I serve is wonderful. Thank you to Joy Ogeh-Hutfield for nominating me and thank you to Imogen Robins who is the brainchild behind Legally Flushed. Pictured. […]
Challenges Which Law Firms Are Facing Through Pandemic
Viv Williams and Vanessa Ugatti discuss the challenges which law firms are facing through the pandemic and share some valuable insights as to how they can tackle these. I’m Vanessa Ugatti, author of Amazon Best Seller, True Worth: How to Charge What You’re Worth and Get It. I help accountants, lawyers and consultants to generate […]
Law Firms: Don’t Let COVID-19 Stop You From Getting Your True Worth
There was never a better time! I really didn’t want to jump on the band wagon and talk about COVID-19. I do not want to appear sensationalist and certainly believe that we all have a responsibility to look after ourselves and, as a result, each other, by following medical advice. As I sat musing this, taking […]
Saying ‘no’ can make you happier and healthier. Here are 5 steps to do it.
This article explains the value of being able to say no in the right way. Very often, people struggle with doing this because of a fear of rejection. See my article: Don’t Let The Fear of Rejection Stop You! However, in reality, it’s healthy to value yourself and there are occasions when it’s important […]
11 Things You Learn From Growing Up With Parents Who Always Had Your Back
This article demonstrates the importance of having support when you’re growing up and 11 steps to take to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. As an adult, it’s also important to have the right sort of support too; coaching can give you this. Growing up my parents were always on my side, as well […]
What’s one of the WORST ways to motivate someone? Hint: You see it all the time.
I came across this article which is very thought-provoking and again ties in well with my subject matter of charging what you’re worth. In essence, the article talks about motivating people and says that as long as they’re being paid enough money, they will then be motivated to focus on the work at hand, improve […]
The World Is Actually Becoming A Better Place. This Finance Expert Explains Why.
I came across this article recently; it puts things into perspective and makes total sense. When newspapers so frequently focus on the negative, it’s heartwarming and refreshing to read something positive for a change. It’s all a point of view. I particularly enjoyed the last line “it allows people to unlock value they have in […]
Vanessa Ugatti nominated for a Venus Award
I’m delighted to be a semi-finalist in the Venus Awards for influential women. The Venus Awards Dorset recognise and celebrate the achievements of successful women in Dorset, so it’s a great honour to have been nominated. At this stage I’m in the Dorset heats, and voting opens in just 2 weeks time – I’ll keep […]