Acting, Aristotle, and the art of persuasion for lawyers
Perhaps unsurprisingly, there are a number of acting schools and private teachers offering courses and tuition to lawyers on how to operate in a courtroom…
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Using the telephone politely (and ethically)
It’s all about respect and confidentiality (not just covering an earpiece)Ethics question: how do I use the telephone ethically?Answer: I feel like some sort of…
By Linden Barnes - 2 min read
Building workplace congeniality
Professional identity among lawyers encompasses a complex interplay of personal values, societal perceptions, and professional aspirations.In the legal profession, where stress and high stakes are…
By Simonette Vaja - 2 min read
Leading with compassion and inclusion
Leading with compassion and inclusion is always a work in progress but the benefits can be widely enjoyed.Leading with compassion and inclusion is an effective…
By Simonette Vaja - 3 min read
Practical tips on working with different personalities
If you’re finding some days an uphill battle when dealing with different personalities on top of an already stressful job, you’re not aloneIf you’re finding…
By Natalie Turns - 4 min read
New data reveals impact on working from home
Data from the HILDA Survey finds working from home boosts women’s job satisfaction more than men’s, but it has a downsideData from the HILDA (Household, Income…
By Mark Wooden, Esperanza Vera-Toscano and Inga Lass - 4 min read
Career Coach: how can I ace a performance review?
It’s performance review season: here are three techniques to master the conversationDear coach, Performance reviews are coming up and I am not sure how to…
By Maud Lindley - 3 min read
Squeezing the most out of a mentoring relationship
I have a mentor and we have had a couple of nice catch-ups but now I am unsure as to what to address in my…
By Maud Lindley - 3 min read
How to ask someone to mentor you
Ask any senior successful individual in the corporate sector and they will tell you that a mentor, a sponsor, or a coach has, at a…
By Maud Lindley - 1 min read
Getting out of a motivation rut
There are three signs that lead to disengagement at work. Identifying them can help you understand how to regain motivation.Dear Coach, I am feeling quite…
By Maud Lindley - 3 min read
Taking on a position that others have failed in
Anna Hinder has tips about how to deal with a micro-manager.Dear Anna I’ve been asked to take on a new leadership role. It’s a role…
By Anna Hinder - 1 min read