Stressed But Well Dressed Podcast
My latest podcast appearance for “Stressed But Well Dressed”, hosted by Dahlia Stroud. In What to wear to Raise the Bar we discuss the influence a career change has had …
Workplace Wellbeing that Works…beyond the wellness tick box
Yoga, anyone? A barrister recently bemoaned the latest wellbeing initiative at her Chambers – Wednesday night yoga. So under the cosh was she with her workload that she simply didn’t …
Four strategies to successfully navigate career breaks in the legal sector
Article for Lawcare explaining why it’s important for both individuals and organisations in the legal sector to support those who take breaks in their careers, and provides strategies for both …
Coaching for Lawyers: Features and Benefits
Originally published in Barrister Magazine in January 2020 Coaching: Dispensing with the “Fix it” myth Lawyers are busy high achievers. I get it. I was a criminal barrister for 19 …
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. …
Limiting Beliefs and the lies we tell ourselves – 7 Strategies to counteract their negative impact
A 6 minute read on how limiting beliefs affect our lives and our ability to progress into higher positions at work, plus 7 strategies to help you find courage and …
International Women’s Day 2024: Inspiring Inclusivity – One hit wonder or is the real work also being done?
A 4 minute read on investment in people across the legal profession, encompassing cultural embedding of progression, support and welfare, and how coaching, mentoring and inspirational speaking events can help …
Return & Rise in Law: Online Career Break Return Course Launching Friday 15th December 2023
STAY – TRANSFORM – LEAD Returner Significance Returners are an important group in the retention challenge in the legal profession, given we know 52% of new entrants to the legal …
Ready for a Summer ‘Re-set’?
Article for Counsel Magazine, published July 2023 A 5 minute read on being ready to take a summer break and hit that reset button, and the benefits of doing so. …
Time Ownership…To Achieve Freedom & Career Progression
A 5 minute read on time ownership and what it means in terms of getting back control of your working day, with additional guidelines on how to achieve time ownership …