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Inspire Inclusion - a systemic perspective of female litigators
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - March 19, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutesIn 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...
Legal Insights - culture and coaching - S8 EP 07
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - March 04, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutesIn 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
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - February 15, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutesLexi 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 pro...
How to succeed on your own terms - S8 EP 05
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - February 07, 2024 18:00 - 32 minutesNikki 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 broug...
Culture: the crucial key to office comeback - S8 EP 04
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - February 05, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutesRob 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 cult...
CEO Insights: Lawyers in Focus - S8 EP 03
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - January 29, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutesThis 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 val...
Partnering Authentically: Insights from a Tax Expert S8 EP 02
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - January 22, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutesIn 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 chal...
Find Your Splendid Splinter - S8 EP 01
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - January 15, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutesIn 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 De...
The Lawyer's Coach is Back
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - January 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 minuteThe 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
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - May 18, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutesIn 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...
Marketing and the Billable Hour - S7 EP 05
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - May 18, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutesIn 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...
The Billable Hour: The Story So Far - S7 EP 04
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - May 07, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutesThe 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...
The Disruptor - S7 Ep 03
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - May 01, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutesAdam 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 brough...
The Private Practice Perspective - S7 EP 02
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - April 23, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutesDaniel 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
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - April 17, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutesRichard 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 ...
'The Billable Hour' season coming soon - in the meantime, another episode from the vaults
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - April 10, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutesOn 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. T...
The Billable Hour - Series 7 coming soon. Plus an episode from the vaults.
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - April 03, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutesOn 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. T...
A conversation about culture - Series 6 EP 06
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - October 17, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutesIn 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 ro...
A Conversation About Culture - Series 6 EP 06
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - October 17, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutesIn 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 ro...
Lawyer's Are People Too - Series 6 EP 05
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - October 10, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutesIn 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...
A conversation about culture - Series 6 EP 05
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - October 10, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutesIn 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
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - October 03, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutesIn 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 be...
Culture is the foundation on which everything is built- Series 6 EP 04
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - October 03, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutesIn 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 be...
The O Factor - Series 6 EP03
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - September 26, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutesDan 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 f...
The People perspective - Series 6 EP02
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - September 20, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutesTriona 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 ...
The People perspective - Series 6 EP02
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - September 20, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutesTriona 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
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - September 20, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutesTriona 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 ...
Mental health in legal - Series 6 EP01
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - September 12, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutesChris 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 Hansar...
Mental Health in Legal - Series 6 EP01
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - September 12, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutesChris 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 Hansar...
Being Aware - Series 5 EP06
Lawyer's Coach - what makes lawyers tick? - March 14, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutesIn 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 ...
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