Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick?
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Lawyer's Coach is a series of podcasts that aims to find out what makes lawyers tick. Claire Rason and Oliver Hansard harness their unique skill sets to interview a range of private practice and in-house counsel to explore a different theme in each series. Lawyer's Coach challenges lawyers to think differently and be inspired by their colleagues and peers.
Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Find all episodes at www.lawyercoach.co.uk. If you would like to find out more about how to be a guest on the podcast or are interested in finding out more about coaching contact Oliver and Claire at [email protected]
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Inspire Inclusion - a systemic perspective of female litigators
March 19, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn the legal arena, clients and lawyers alike are thinking about how to address DEI, particularly getting women to be equally represented at the top. In private practice, women represent only 32% of equity partners in England & Wales, despite the profession being 53% female. Women make up 40% of barristers, yet whilst 60% of pupils are female, they make up only 20% of KCs. Now that our Lady Chief Justice is female, is it merely a waiting game? Do we need to do more to ensure that there is ...
Legal Insights - culture and coaching - S8 EP 07
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode Oliver and Claire reflect on the series and discuss the findings of their legal pulse survey. They discuss the role that coaching has to play in solving some of the big challenges that the industry faces. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
A client's perspective on DEI - S8 EP 06
February 15, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBLexi Segal, in-house at BT, has had a pivotal role in driving forward BT's desire to see more effective DEI initatives in law firms. She speaks to Claire about the importance of the little actions that support inclusion and how BT works with its panel firms to understand how collectively the profession can be better. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
How to succeed on your own terms - S8 EP 05
February 07, 2024 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBNikki Edwards, partner at Howard Kennedy, talks to Oliver about navigating her career as a litigator. She speaks of the importance of values and how she has used these as her guide. She also discusses how she has been working hard to raise DEI as a priority in legal. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Culture: the crucial key to office comeback - S8 EP 04
February 05, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBRob Bower, Managing Partner of Montagu Evans, tells Claire Rason about why he believes the key to encouraging individuals to return to the office lies in fostering a strong organisational culture. While creating appealing workspaces is important, leadership plays a crucial role in shaping a culture that attracts employees back to the workplace. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
CEO Insights: Lawyers in Focus - S8 EP 03
January 29, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThis episode of the Lawyers Coach podcast features Sarah Henwood, the CEO of Thomson, Snell and Passmore, recognised as the oldest law firm by the Guinness Book of Records. Sarah, breaking the mould as a non-lawyer, shares her background in marketing and business development, emphasising the value of a fresh perspective. Having been a CEO before and with international experience, Sarah discusses the challenges and opportunities in the legal industry. She sheds light on the evolving role of ...
Partnering Authentically: Insights from a Tax Expert S8 EP 02
January 22, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, Claire Rason sits down with Nicky Owen, Head of Professional Practices at Crowe, to explore her unique career journey from working with underwater explosives to becoming a senior equity partner in the field of tax. They delve into the importance of authentic leadership, the challenges of developing people in the evolving workplace, and insights from Crowe's benchmarking survey on topics such as cybercrime, ESG, and ED&I. Join the conversation as Nicky shares her stories and ...
Find Your Splendid Splinter - S8 EP 01
January 15, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode Oliver Hansard speaks to Lee Curtis of LINAR consulting. He describes what lawyers need to think about if they want to differentiate and win new work. He explores why it's time to find your splendid splinter! Key Points in this episode: Understanding Lawyers and BD (Business Development) Lee classifies lawyers into three categories: 20% who inherently understand BD, 60% who need guidance, and 20% who struggle with BD. He highlights the challenge of convincing the bottom 20%...
The Lawyer's Coach is Back
January 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBThe Lawyer's Coach returns next week with valuable conversations you won't want to miss. In this 'teaser' episode, hosts Claire Rason and Oliver Hansard hint at this season’s themes. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Marketing and the billable hour - S7 EP 05
May 18, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode of Lawyer's Coach we hear from Tracey Rodgers, Head of Client Intelligence at Harneys. Host Oliver hansard speaks to Tracy about non billable time and in particular the time that professional spend on business development. She talks about how by perhaps relabelling it firms can get more buy in. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Marketing and the Billable Hour - S7 EP 05
May 18, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode of Lawyer's Coach we hear from Tracey Rodgers, Head of Client Intelligence at Harneys. Host Oliver hansard speaks to Tracy about non billable time and in particular the time that professional spend on business development. She talks about how by perhaps relabelling it firms can get more buy in. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
The Billable Hour: The Story So Far - S7 EP 04
May 07, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBThe billable hour has been the theme of the latest series with presenters Claire Rason and Oliver Hansard talking to a variety of guests about what is the marmite of legal. In this episode Claire and Oliver are going to reflect on what they have learned so far and also share some thoughts of their own. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
The Disruptor - S7 Ep 03
May 01, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBAdam Morallee is the Founding Partner of litigation boutique Brandsmiths, specialising in IP and sports matters. Adam spoke to Claire about his take on the billiable hour. Adam also shared some insights on setting up a firm of his own and how Brandsmiths has grown. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
The Private Practice Perspective - S7 EP 02
April 23, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBDaniel Martin is London Head of Business Crime and Regulation at JMW Solicitors. He spoke to Oliver Hansard about his journey to becoming a lawyer and also his take on the billable hour. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
The Pricing Expert's View of the Billable Hour - S7 EP 01
April 17, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBRichard Burcher dedicates all of his time to legal services pricing consultancy work and is widely regarded as the leading international authority on pricing legal services. We caught up with him to find out his take on the billiable hour. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
'The Billable Hour' season coming soon - in the meantime, another episode from the vaults
April 10, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBOn Monday April 17th the Lawyer's Coach podcast returns with a series all about the billable hour, the marmite of legal. It is criticised for driving inefficiencies and is even cited as a cause of cultural ills. In the meantime, we will be giving you a chance to delve into our back catalogue. This episode features a replay of a conversation Oliver Hansard had with Pamela Cone. Pamela works with firm leaders to address the growing expectations of all stakeholders - clients, prospects, empl...
The Billable Hour - Series 7 coming soon. Plus an episode from the vaults.
April 03, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBOn Monday April 17th the Lawyer's Coach podcast returns with a series all about the billable hour, the marmite of legal. It is criticised for driving inefficiencies and is even cited as a cause of cultural ills. In the meantime, we will be giving you a chance to delve into our back catalogue. This episode features a replay of a conversation Claire Rason had with Sadie Baron, CMO of global law firm Reed Smith LLP. Sadie spoke about the need not only to do different things, but crucially, t...
A conversation about culture - Series 6 EP 06
October 17, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this last episode of this series, Claire and Oliver reflect on the insights gained. They speak about the impact that culture has on diversity, through the lens of a diversity study with a difference. They also explore the impact of the Billable Hour on culture. Is this the elephant in the room that needs to change before anything else can work? The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
A Conversation About Culture - Series 6 EP 06
October 17, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this last episode of this series, Claire and Oliver reflect on the insights gained. They speak about the impact that culture has on diversity, through the lens of a diversity study with a difference. They also explore the impact of the Billable Hour on culture. Is this the elephant in the room that needs to change before anything else can work? The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Lawyer's Are People Too - Series 6 EP 05
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode we speak to Elizabeth Rimmer, Chief Executive of LawCare. Elizabeth speaks to us about the impact that legal culture has on mental health in the provision. We explore what changes need to be made and think about the importance of teaching lawyers about the role of emotions. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
A conversation about culture - Series 6 EP 05
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode we speak to Elizabeth Rimmer, Chief Executive of LawCare. Elizabeth speaks to us about the impact that legal culture has on mental health in the provision. We explore what changes need to be made and think about the importance of teaching lawyers about the role of emotions.
Culture is the foundation on which everything is built- Series 6 EP 04
October 03, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this wide-ranging episode we speak to Trevor Sterling about his rise to Senior Partner at Moore Barlow. We speak about imposter syndrome and confidence. Trevor speaks about celebrating diversity. We even talk about challenge in the context of mergers in the pandemic. Trevor sets out why he believes culture is the foundation on which everything is built. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Culture is the Foundation on Which Everything is Built- Series 6 EP 04
October 03, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this wide-ranging episode we speak to Trevor Sterling about his rise to Senior Partner at Moore Barlow. We speak about imposter syndrome and confidence. Trevor speaks about celebrating diversity. We even talk about challenge in the context of mergers in the pandemic. Trevor sets out why he believes culture is the foundation on which everything is built. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
The O Factor - Series 6 EP03
September 26, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBDan Kayne of O-Shaped Lawyer joins Claire Rason to discuss culture in law. What isn't working from the point of view of clients? What needs to change and how? Speaking about the initiative which is so close to his heart, we think about how having the O-Factor could have profound implications for the sector. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
The People perspective - Series 6 EP02
September 20, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBTriona Ferriter is Chief People Officer at Arthur Cox. She speaks about the importance of getting buy-in to change, the impact of being a partnership has on change and culture, and reflects on the differences between the Irish and English legal markets.
The People perspective - Series 6 EP02
September 20, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBTriona Ferriter is Chief People Officer at Arthur Cox. She speaks about the importance of getting buy-in to change, the impact of being a partnership has on change and culture, and reflects on the differences between the Irish and English legal markets. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
The People Perspective - Series 6 EP02
September 20, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBTriona Ferriter is Chief People Officer at Arthur Cox. She speaks about the importance of getting buy-in to change, the impact of being a partnership has on change and culture, and reflects on the differences between the Irish and English legal markets. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Mental health in legal - Series 6 EP01
September 12, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBChris Parsons is Mental Wellbeing Champion at Herbert Smith Freehills. He speaks to Claire about his journey. He describes how mental wellbeing came to the fore in his career and why that has meant that he is a champion for change. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Mental Health in Legal - Series 6 EP01
September 12, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBChris Parsons is Mental Wellbeing Champion at Herbert Smith Freehills. He speaks to Claire about his journey. He describes how mental wellbeing came to the fore in his career and why that has meant that he is a champion for change. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Being Aware - Series 5 EP06
March 14, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this last episode of this series Claire and Oliver are joined in conversation with Nicola Jones, learning designer, facilitator and coach and founder of Athena Professional. Together they reflect on the series, the importance of awareness and its role in building skills. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
The Client Perspective - Series 5 EP05
March 07, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBSarah McCarthy is Chief Legal Officer at dunnhumby. She caught up with Oliver Hansard to talk about the transition from private practice to in-house lawyer; the skills she looks for in her team; and why it is important to learn everyday. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Art of the Possible - Series 5 EP04
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBChange is constant. Anna Lind, head of strategy & business transformation at RPC, talks about how she works to drive change through her organisation. She provides some tips and a model to help firms navigate change. Find out what her views are on the art of the possible. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Art of the possible - Series 5 EP04
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBChange is constant. Anna Lind, head of strategy & business transformation at RPC, talks about how she works to drive change through her organisation. She provides some tips and a model to help firms navigate change. Find out what her views are on the art of the possible. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Pushing boundaries - Series 5 EP03
February 21, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHelen Lowe of Easy Jet is making waves in legal for all the right reasons. In the middle of the pandemic she devised a pitch with a difference. It challenged law firms in order to get the sort of advisors they needed. Two years on from the Himalayas Pitch we caught up with Helen to find out whether it delivered the results she was expecting. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Pushing Boundaries - Series 5 EP03
February 21, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHelen Lowe of Easy Jet is making waves in legal for all the right reasons. In the middle of the pandemic she devised a pitch with a difference. It challenged law firms in order to get the sort of advisors they needed. Two years on from the Himalayas Pitch we caught up with Helen to find out whether it delivered the results she was expecting. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
The S-Word - Series 5 EP 02
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBRaya Blakeley-Glover, Head of Business Development - Markets & Business Relationships at Bird & Bird speaks to us about her passion for business development. She opens up her toolkit and shares a wealth of tips and tricks for law firms. She might even get you rethinking the S word: sales! The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Flex Journey - Series 5 EP 01
February 07, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBMary Bonsor saw a problem and created a company to solve it! Mary speaks to us about the journey of Flex Legal, from idea to investment and beyond. She also describes how Flex Legal is now working to diversify the profession and helping businesses to grow and retain talent. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
The Skills Lawyers Need - Series 4 EP 06
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBRuth Heaton is the Head of Learning and Development at Gateley plc, she is also an executive coach. She speaks to Oliver about the skills that lawyers will need to face the future. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Sustainable Legal - Series 4 EP 05
August 02, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBPamela Cone works with firm leaders to address the growing expectations of all stakeholders - clients, prospects, employees, recruits and communities - around their firms' Social Impact and Sustainability programs. She talks to Oliver Hansard about what that entails and about what firms should be focused on. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Stories of Women in Law - Series 4 EP 04
July 26, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBDana Denis-Smith is the CEO of Obelisk Support, she is also the Founder of the First 100 Years Project. She speaks to Claire Rason about why it is important that we look back in order to move forward. They speak about how to get more women into leadership and some of the challenges that have in the past got in the way. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Creating Leaders - S4 EP 03
July 19, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 94.1 MBAnthony Kearns helps lawyers become leaders. Anthony speaks to Claire about: the insights lawyers gain when they listen to their clients; why lawyers should be focused on, and understand, the value that they truly add; and how he is turning lawyers into leaders.
Creating Leaders - Series 4 EP 03
July 19, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBAnthony Kearns helps lawyers become leaders. Anthony speaks to Claire about: the insights lawyers gain when they listen to their clients; why lawyers should be focused on, and understand, the value that they truly add; and how he is turning lawyers into leaders. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Being in-house - Series 4 EP 02
July 12, 2021 07:21 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWilliam Johnson, GC at BMW Group UK & Ireland joined Oliver Hansard to speak about his journey as a lawyer, on the importance of taking control of your own career in-house, and on how he and his team have navigated the pandemic. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Legal Technology - Series 4 EP 01
July 05, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBColin Levy is a corporate lawyer and a legal tech evangelist. He speaks to Claire Rason about his passion for legal tech, issues around the adoption of legal tech and its impact on law firms. What will the future role of lawyers be? The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
In Conversation With Miriam Gonzalez - Series 3 EP 07
March 07, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBMiriam Gonzalez Durantez is a leading international trade lawyer. She is also the founder of Inspiring Girls. Claire Rason caught up with Miriam to discuss how her journey led her to where she is today. Miriam believes that it is time to start doing, however she also recognises the need to generate discussion around difficult issues and both women discuss one of the existing taboos with women in work. This episode also looks at the importance of role models and breaking down stereotypes and ...
In conversation with Miriam Gonzalez - Series 3 EP 07
March 07, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBMiriam Gonzalez Durantez is a leading international trade lawyer. She is also the founder of Inspiring Girls. Claire Rason caught up with Miriam to discuss how her journey led her to where she is today. Miriam believes that it is time to start doing, however she also recognises the need to generate discussion around difficult issues and both women discuss one of the existing taboos with women in work. This episode also looks at the importance of role models and breaking down stereotypes and ...
Lasting change - Series 3 EP06
February 14, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBManu Kanwar is the founder of LexSolutions. Manu is passionate about bringing wellbeing and culture to the fore and we explore how culture can drive forward so much within business. We talk about the need for lawyers to be emotionally intelligent as well as technically excellent. We think about what clients want and how they can drive change in the profession. We also review 2020 and think about the impact on the future of legal tech, contract optimization and collaboration. The Lawyer's Coa...
Genes Genius - Series 3 EP05
February 08, 2021 08:31 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBAmy Gibson’s versatility has enabled her to work as a lawyer in a range of industries. We talk about how relationships, flexibility and connectedness are key tools of her trade, and how using past experiences in new contexts can enhance a lawyer’s impact. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Crossing The Atlantic - Series 3 EP04
February 01, 2021 11:51 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBAndrew Calder is partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. We spoke to him about the impact of 2020 on his practice and about how firms in the US have reacted to a very unique year. The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk and Hansard Coaching.
Series 3 EP03 - Legal Taboos
January 24, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBAlice Stephenson is a lawyer who is not afraid to challenge the way things have always been done. She created Stephenson Law to do just that. Clients have been delighted with the result and peers have sat up and taken notice. We find out about her journey, ask her what she sees as controversial, and discuss her efforts to humanise the legal profession.