A Case That Turned The Tides – GetBriefed Podcast
In this podcast with Orlagh Kelly of GetBriefed Podcast, I discuss my journey in (and out) of the legal profession, and showcase how being open to opportunities afforded us within …
Tragic lessons to learn… about life, and a death, in law
Vanessa A week ago today, an inquest pieced together the final, tragic moments of a high flying law firm equity partner and mum (article here). Her name was Vanessa Ford. …
The Presumption of Resilience – and How to Enhance Yours
Article for Counsel Magazine, published September 2023 An 8 minute read on the trials and tribulations of advancing your career in law; from pupillage to the bar and beyond, along …
Embracing Equity…through the retention and elevation of women leaders
A 6 min read in recognition of International Women’s Day 2023 Retention/ Leadership Stats The stats surrounding in/equality within the legal profession are well rehearsed and remain depressingly static. They …
Leadership and Vulnerability: A Courageous Combination
A 5 minute read on what makes a vulnerable leader and the benefits of being one, with 4 strategies for developing vulnerability in leadership. Have you ever been that person …
Finding Your Voice and Using it Effectively at Work
A five minute read on how, as a woman, you can utilise your voice in different ways to command situations and influence positive outcomes. Includes 4 strategies for finding your …
Can Do Cancer: My 3 Strategies for navigating the stormy seas of cancer diagnosis and treatment
A 7 minute read on how utilising resilience techniques such as mindset, perspective and redefining success can help you navigate a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Blog Topic Inspiration When I …
So you want be a TED Speaker?? – 7 Tips for Securing and Delivering a Successful TEDx Talk
What Successful Career Progression Looks Like On Sunday 24th October 2021, at the TEDx Doncaster Positive Disruptor event, I took to the Cast Theatre stage and delivered my TEDx Talk …
Stepping off the Ladder: How to Successfully Transition
Define Success Your Way My recent TEDx Talk, entitled “Can stepping off the Career Ladder enhance success at work?” (available here: https://youtu.be/MYsuUnKt9XA), encourages people to define success their way and …
Walking the Walk from Talking the Talk: The TEDx Journey from Casual Thought to Goal Achievement
TED Talks For years I’ve watched and been inspired by TED and TEDx Speakers alike. On the radar from the global stage, on a huge variety of themes, have been …