Will Dawson
I am a coach for lawyers and specialise in working with those at Partner and Senior Associate level to resolve workplace issues.
Having had a long and successful career within the legal profession, I am now working as a coach supporting those within high-pressure industries with a variety of difficulties and situations at work.
In my career as an employment lawyer (Farrer & Co and, previously, Simmons & Simmons), individual clients sought my help in resolving issues at work, including around career transition. My style was always to look beyond legal issues, to identify the underlying causes of problems and to help resolve these. Emotional intelligence has always been an important part of my offering, combined with an enthusiastic approach!
I held senior management roles in both firms, including Management Board responsibility for People-related matters at Farrer & Co. I have mentored/coached lawyers at Farrer & Co for many years.
I bring all of this experience to my role now coaching lawyers and other professionals.
Typically, lawyers might now seek my help around:
- Career management, including through to partnership; or on effective landing, having attained this;
- Relationships at work including within teams
- Diversity issues including bullying and harassment
- Juggling priorities at work, stress and time management
- Business development strategy
In my spare time, I help my wife, Tessa, with our six grandchildren and walking our dogs. I am a keen amateur pianist, a founder member of a history book club, and a Toon supporter.
Testimonials
“I had the pleasure of working with Will Dawson in his capacity as a coach, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Will’s extensive background in the legal profession, coupled with his senior management experience at top firm Farrer & Co provides him with a unique perspective that is invaluable to anyone in high-pressure industries.
Working with Will has been a transformative experience for me. His ability to blend his legal expertise and experience as a Partner, with emotional intelligence creates a powerful coaching dynamic. Will created a trusted environment where I felt heard and supported. He is a passionate and enthusiastic coach who I would not hesitate to recommend.”
Marianna Michaelides
London Law Firm Partner