In How to Navigate Your Career Like a Legend, accomplished international lawyer Natalie Abou-Alwan invites you on a frank and inspiring journey through some of the challenges of professional life. Combining her own lived experience with the stories of legendary figures like Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis Presley, and Quincy Jones, Natalie brings to life some powerful lessons on how to develop and thrive in the modern workplace.

Far more than a traditional career guide, this both reflective and practical companion offers captivating insight, paired with space for readers to capture their own thoughts, goals, and discoveries along the way.

Designed for professionals of every age, background, and industry, this unique book features Natalie’s own illustrations and astute observations, making it both visually engaging and thought-provoking.

Whether you are just starting out or reevaluating your path, this concise and immersive read will both motivate and empower.

WHY THIS BOOK IS A MUST-READ

• A candid, empowering guide that blends real-world workplace experiences with practical tools, helping readers build confidence and resilience at every stage of their career.

• Fresh and engaging: illustrated, interactive, and infused with popular culture “legend level” energy, it offers a rare mix of strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and humour.

• Truly inclusive and relatable: from battling bias and toxic environments to celebrating good leadership, this book speaks to professionals of all backgrounds, ages, and industries.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Natalie Abou-Alwan is a London-based lawyer with over 25 years’ experience across leading City and Wall Street firms, multinational giants such as JPMorgan Chase Bank and BP p.l.c., and smaller businesses. Recognised in the Legal500 GC Powerlist as a Rising Star, she is a respected voice in the international energy sector. Beyond her legal work, Natalie has served as a charity trustee and adviser, and actively mentors professionals across a diverse range of backgrounds. She holds a BA (Hons) from Oxford University and has a passion for art in all its forms.