Lawyers can make the problem worse
I don’t know why it wasn’t so clear and obvious to me before! Lawyers can make problems worse. This is the reason why I’m often so dissatisfied with being a [...]
How to talk about the law so that people actually want to work with you
Talking to non-lawyers is just better communication skills. Lawyers seem to unlearn how to communicate directly, or like a human, during law school. But you can talk about the law, [...]
Anti-Oppression
There has been turmoil in 2020. With the fires, our community came together and highlighted the need for us to change our approach to environmental management. Then the pandemic showed [...]
Your Story: A client engagement tool
‘Authenticity’ is the buzz word at the moment. But why? Fundamentally, I think it comes down to people wanting to work with people that they understand and trust. They no [...]
5 Books Every Entrepreneurial Lawyer Must Read
When I started on my own entrepreneurial journey, it’s been the biggest learning curve of my life. Doing a law degree, and then getting practical experience, was a steep curve. [...]
2020 Planning
This has been the third year in a row that I have done proper planning for the year ahead. In 2017, through the HerBusiness group, I was introduced to a [...]
Reflections on Leadership
In the lead up to a presentation that I’m preparing to deliver, I have been reflecting more on leadership, including my leadership style as well as how men and women [...]
Surprisingly Touching
As a business owner, I have developed a lot of relationships with clients and other business owners. But rarely have I had a moment this touching ... I want to [...]
She can say whatever she wants now
I was a bit late, but just watched Julie Bishop’s interview with Andrew Denton, available on catch-up TV on the channel 7 app. I have found Julie Bishop very interesting [...]