{"id":75040,"date":"2024-01-05T15:10:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T15:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=75040"},"modified":"2025-05-01T13:43:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T13:43:11","slug":"the-power-of-mentorship-a-crafty-counsel-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/zh-hans\/market-insight\/the-power-of-mentorship-a-crafty-counsel-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"The power of mentorship: A Crafty Counsel podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Crafty-Counsel-Podcast2-1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Image quoting the podcast &quot;The benefits of mentorship on mentors are as many as the benefits mentees receive.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-75046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Crafty-Counsel-Podcast2-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Crafty-Counsel-Podcast2-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Crafty-Counsel-Podcast2-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Crafty-Counsel-Podcast2-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b192c3d7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/craftycounsel.co.uk\/podcasts\/shika-soni-the-power-of-mentorship\/?utm_source=partner&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=taylor_root\">Listen now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our latest podcast collaboration with Crafty Counsel, we had the pleasure of speaking with\u00a0Shika Soni, who shared insights from her international legal career and her passionate work as a mentor. Shika&#8217;s journey is a testament to the transformative power of mentorship, not only within the legal field but across various professions and industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways-from-the-podcast\">Key takeaways from the podcast:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mentorship beyond boundaries<\/strong>: Shika emphasizes the importance of mentorship in fostering growth and resilience. Her experiences highlight how mentorship can bridge gaps between different sectors, providing valuable guidance to aspiring students and professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Navigating challenges<\/strong>: One of the standout moments in the podcast is Shika&#8217;s advice on tackling challenging situations. She encourages listeners to &#8220;take the bull by the horns&#8221; when faced with obstacles, underscoring the importance of proactive problem-solving and determination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspiring Words<\/strong>: Shika&#8217;s inspiring words resonate with anyone looking to make a positive impact in their career. Her stories and advice serve as a beacon of hope and motivation for those feeling stuck or uncertain about their path.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why mentorship matters<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Career development<\/strong>: Mentorship plays a crucial role in career development, offering guidance, support, and valuable insights that can help individuals navigate their professional journey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal growth<\/strong>: Beyond professional benefits, mentorship fosters personal growth, helping mentees build confidence, develop new skills, and gain a broader perspective on their goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Networking opportunities<\/strong>: Mentorship opens doors to networking opportunities, connecting mentees with industry leaders and professionals who can provide further guidance and support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/craftycounsel.co.uk\/podcasts\/shika-soni-the-power-of-mentorship\/?utm_source=partner&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=taylor_root\">Tune in to the podcast<\/a> to hear more about Shika Soni&#8217;s experiences and her powerful message on the importance of mentorship. Whether you&#8217;re in the legal field or any other profession, her insights are sure to inspire and motivate you. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-author\" id=\"block_09cd387646aa87433cb2f58c7d1365a1\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Author<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--people\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--person post-580 hd_person type-hd_person status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry hd_person_role_type-permanent hd_person_sector-banking-and-financial-services hd_person_seniority-managing-director hd_person_specialism-in-house hd_person_location-london hd_person_location-uk\" id=\"block_09cd387646aa87433cb2f58c7d1365a1-person-580\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card--person__inner\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/zh-hans\/consultants\/nikki-newton\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton-300x300.jpg\" class=\"card__image test\" alt=\"Headshot of Nikki Newton\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 781px) 50vw, (max-width: 1023px) 40vw, (max-width: 1200px) 25vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Nikki-Newton.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__titles\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/zh-hans\/consultants\/nikki-newton\/\">Nikki Newton<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/zh-hans\/consultants\/nikki-newton\/\">Managing Director | In-house Legal | Banking and Financial Services<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__location\">London, UK<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__email\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--email\" href=\"mailto:nikkinewton@taylorroot.com\">nikkinewton@taylorroot.com<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__tel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--tel\" href=\"tel:+442073322469\">+44 20 7332 2469<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nikkinewton\/\">Connect<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<!-- Banner -->\n\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-274773364927\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; 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Today\u2019s company secretaries are expected to help boards navigate regulation, stakeholder pressure, ESG scrutiny, technology [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-122246 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-in-house category-video tag-new_in-house-market-insights hd_author-joyce-toeset\" id=\"block_fa4f3e7b9d8d333cb36a58c48c2ebedf-job-122246\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/zh-hans\/market-insight\/in-house\/european-quarterly-in-house-legal-market-update\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-925429614-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Amsterdam city and canal scene (Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht),\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-925429614-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-925429614-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-925429614-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GettyImages-925429614-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">European in-house legal market update Q3<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">July 1, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Key insights Speaking with clients and candidates across Europe this quarter, there is a clear sense that in-house legal teams are operating in a more complex and more visible environment than even a year ago. 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