New Year – New Linked-In Profile – Part 1
When was the last time you checked your profile or updated it? If you are anything like me and many other professionals, keeping their LinkedIn up-to-date keeps...
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How to use statistics to position yourself as a trusted expert
In my role as a business skills trainer, one of the biggest mistakes I notice lawyers making is in how they market their services. Too often, they resort to old-fashioned...
Three simple words to create interesting small talk at networking events
Everyone knows that networking is a key essential for business success. For some, meeting new people and sparking interesting conversations comes as second nature. But what if...
How to gain credibility in your 60-second introduction at networking events
During my business workshops, I am often asked how to deliver a 60-second intro with impact. The pressure is on to be interesting and stand out from the crowd. A lot to ask...
A simple technique for building your personal reputational capital
If I asked you to share your best qualities, how easy would you find that to do? Would you be able to list your strengths without appearing over confident or would you...
How do you lead when you are not in charge?
This is a question I often ask people when I deliver Leadership and Management training. I find it prompts people to look again at the idea of what leadership means in their...
Do You Have Power Skills?
To be a successful lawyer, it takes more than just staying ahead of the technical curve for your speciality. At the time of writing, the SRA states there is a total of 214,032...
When Did You Last Say ‘No’ to Your Boss?
Nearly all lawyers will be familiar with this situation: you’re struggling through your case-load, trying to keep everything moving forward and your billing figures looking...
5 Steps for Legal Leaders Struggling Through Uncertainty
You could say that the global pandemic has redefined the word uncertain! But there is little comfort in hearing (yet again!) that these times are unique and unprecedented. If...
Is your business giving clients the right customer experience?
They say that the customer is always right – though anyone who has dealt with customers knows how much truth there is in that! But have you considered flipping the question:...