Chocolate & Confidence: How to Market Yourself for Career Growth

Transform Your Legal Career with the Self-Assurance You Need to Thrive

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CLE Credit

This program is pre-approved by NALA for 1.0 CLE (Non Substantive)

Overview

Imagine a workshop that blends the sweetness of chocolate with the excitement of career growth. That’s exactly what we do in “Chocolate & Confidence: How to Market Yourself for Career Growth.” Through four distinct Lindor truffle flavors - Milk, Dark, White, and Blood Orange -you’ll discover four distinct facets of professional confidence. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical self-marketing strategies, a stronger sense of your personal brand, and, yes, a delicious dose of chocolate-inspired fun! (Attendees of the on demand program will need to provide their own chocolate)

Who Should Take This Class?

Short answer? Everyone!
Whether you’re a brand-new professional, an experienced paralegal, someone pivoting industries, or a seasoned paralegal looking for fresh inspiration, “Chocolate & Confidence” has something for you. The strategies are universal: if you want to stand out, build a stronger professional brand, and level up your career with unshakable self-confidence, this seminar is for you.


Why Chocolate?

Each of our four featured chocolates represents a different flavor of confidence:

Milk Chocolate – Smooth & Reliable: Build approachable, consistent confidence that makes you a trusted go-to in your field.

Dark Chocolate – Bold & Strong: Cultivate assertiveness and leadership skills to speak up, step up, and propel yourself forward.

White Chocolate – Sweet & Subtle: Develop a calm, adaptable presence that keeps you resilient under pressure.

Blood Orange Chocolate – Zesty & Dynamic: Unleash your creativity and unique personal brand to stand out and make a memorable impression.

These flavors are not just metaphors, they're practical frameworks for boosting your professional confidence in tangible ways.


What You’ll Learn

Identify Your Strengths: Understand the “flavors” of confidence you already possess and how to enhance them.

Market Yourself Authentically: Learn simple yet powerful ways to let your work (and your words) shine in front of the right people.

Lead with Impact: Gain practical leadership tools - even if you don’t have a leadership title.

Stand Out in Your Field: Tap into your unique brand, talents, or hobbies and turn them into career superpowers.


Benefits & Outcomes

Boost Your Professional Visibility: Become the person colleagues and leaders remember for all the right reasons.

Grow Your Confidence in Real Situations: From leading meetings to negotiating raises or promotions, you’ll have the tools to shine.

Reduce Anxiety & Overwhelm: Learn to handle stressful deadlines or big changes with grace and composure.

Creative Problem-Solving: Bring fresh ideas to the table at work, showcasing your innovative edge.

Immediate Action Items: Implement proven strategies the very next day - no fluff, just results.


This Seminar Is For You If…

You’ve ever felt overlooked at work and want to stand out.

You’re confident in your abilities but unsure how to “market” them.

You’re looking for a fresh, engaging approach to professional growth (hint: chocolate is involved!).

You crave a mix of practical career advice and motivational pep talks that actually move the needle.

You believe in continuous learning and want to invest in your personal and professional development.


Ready to Taste Success?

Join us for a session that’s part inspiration, part actionable strategy, and 100% delicious. If you’re ready to grow your career and discover a sweeter side of self-marketing, sign up now for “Chocolate & Confidence: How to Market Yourself for Career Growth.”

What's Included:

This program includes an on demand video session and a PDF copy of the session slides. Access never expires, so you can return to the program to watch or re-watch it at your convenience. Attendees of the on demand session will provide their own chocolate truffles (if desired, not required).

Meet your Speaker

Linda McGrath-Cruz

Linda McGrath-Cruz brings a wealth of hands-on experience to her seminars, accumulated since 1997, from the dynamic world of civil litigation. Specializing in areas such as products/premises liability, bodily injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice defense, Linda's expertise is not just theoretical but deeply rooted in real-world practice. As a testament to her dedication and skill, she has earned the designation of NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal in key areas including discovery, eDiscovery, trial practice, social security, and entity medical liability, alongside her recognition as a Florida Registered Paralegal.

Linda's academic journey underscores her commitment to the paralegal profession, holding two paralegal certificates, a Bachelor's in Paralegal Studies from Barry University, and a Master's in Paralegal Studies from National Juris University. Linda also holds degrees in medical assisting and secondary education. Her educational background, paired with her extensive experience, positions her as an instructor with a deep understanding of the field's nuances and complexities.

She is the proud founder and operator of Perfectly Paralegal, a vibrant community that offers resources, support, continuing education, and much more for paralegals across all levels of experience and education. This initiative highlights Linda's commitment to nurturing the paralegal community, making her not just a mentor but a relatable ally who understands the challenges and triumphs of the profession.

In Linda's classes, you're not just learning theory; you're gaining practical insights from someone who has lived it. Her approachable nature and dedication to sharing her wealth of knowledge ensure that every participant leaves with valuable, actionable information. Join her to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, and empower yourself with the tools for success in the dynamic world of paralegal work.

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