Are You Ever Too Old To Train As A Lawyer?
I was asked recently to comment in a piece in Legal Women titled, “Are you ever too old to train as a lawyer?” Please click below to read the full …
Growth Mindset for Lawyers and Law Firms: Survival and success for the perpetual learners in life
An 8 minute read on the benefits of the growth mindset for lawyers, including strategies for adoption for firms and individuals Lawyer Resistance to the Growth Approach Lawyers are not …
Leaders in Waiting: Part 2 – Confidence
Article for Counsel Magazine, published July 22 A 4.5 minute read on progressing a career at the Bar including considerations to be made when deciding how to proceed and …
Leading through The Great Resignation: How Leaders working flexibly, creating healthy boundaries and promoting open communication can support staff retention
A four minute read on strategies to help law firms combat The Great Resignation and retain talent within their organisation. Leaders getting clued up about The Great Resignation Of 30000 …
How to be a barrister and parent and succeed at both
Link to my latest article for Counsel Magazine which caused something of a Twitter-storm! https://www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/how-to-be-a-barrister-and-parent-and-succeed-at-both
Solving the Retention Crisis for Women in Law: The Profession’s rude awakening after a half century sleep walk
International Women’s Day, March 8th 2019 There is much to celebrate today, International Women’s Day 2019, reflecting on the last 100 years of women in law. I was at the …
Wellbeing at Work: What’s your Strategy?
Barristers in the grip of a mental health crisis According to an article in The Guardian (6.5.18), Barristers in England and Wales are “in the grip of a mental health …
Stop Saying Yes, Start Saying No: Guest Blog for The Law Society, 10th July 2018
https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/blog/stop-saying-yes-start-saying-no/
Clarity, Connection and Confidence: Coaching Tips to Inspire and Get Results
I spoke recently at the Leeds Launch event of Women in the Law UK. The theme was Clarity, Connection and Confidence. Delegates, particularly those at a career crossroads or “deciding …
Barrister to Corporate and Executive Coach: Calling Time at the Bar
Criminal Barrister Background I have 19 years experience as a Criminal Barrister practising in Yorkshire, working from Broadway House Chambers, Bradford/ Leeds. From the outset, I had no hesitation in …