How to scale a solo law practice without losing clients or burning out
Solo lawyers looking to scale practices face a myriad of opportunities and challenges including how to maintain standards while staying mentally strong.
Why inspiration is critical for today’s leaders
Being an inspiring leader isn’t about being a guru on a mountain, dispensing platitudes. It’s about finding your own passion, and then breathing it out…
Building leadership skills in the legal profession
I am at a stage where I am considering my next career move.
Confident advisers valued over certain ones
People tend to prefer confident over uncertain advisers, but a new study from the University of Pennsylvania has shown that uncertain advice is not reason…
Six minutes with Keerthri Ravi
Allens Associate Keerthi Ravi works in a team of about 200 lawyers on disputes ranging from insolvency to tax and the banking Royal Commission.
What makes a leader?
Does emotional intelligence differentiate the star performers from average performers?
Tips for reading the room before a presentation
A successful presentation has many elements, but connecting with the audience is the most important if you want the message you’re delivering to have real…
How do I break bad news with grace?
No one likes giving negative feedback to staff, but these tips may help soften the blow.
How to work with self-centred people
The importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) and its impact on personal and professional relationships is widely understood. And in a perfect world, everyone we work…
How to apologise at work
Everyone makes mistakes. And almost everyone hates to admit their mistakes, which makes coming clean even harder.