THE BLOG

In last week's podcast  we explored the scourge of perfectionism in the law. We noted how from very early in our careers, we are often introduced to cultures where perfectionism might be encouraged. W...

Have you ever found yourself massively over-preparing? Maybe triple-checking your work, when a good proof-read was all that was needed?

Or maybe you've struggled to switch off from work in the evenin...

When we think about our development at work, it is easy to focus on our specific legal skills, or perhaps a specific 'human skill' such as our communication skills or delegation skills.  All undoubted...

What do you  really want? 

This seems a simple question.  But it is surprisingly hard to answer honestly.  

We mean YOU.  Not what your firm wants, not what your peers are chasing, not what you thou...

Navigating Change 

Are you trying to change something in your work or broader life? Perhaps the way you manage or lead a team.  The way you interact and develop your client relationships.  Or perhaps...

Since our podcast episode interviewing Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh and David Love, Carla and I have continued to reflect on the relevance of reflective practice.  

As lawyers, we often find ...

The Reflective Lawyer: Why Structured Self-Reflection is Your Secret Weapon for Professional Excellence

In a recent episode of The Thriving Lawyer podcast, we sat down with two leading experts in ref...

Why Every Lawyer Needs a Growth Mindset (And How to Develop One)

Many lawyers believe they already have a growth mindset. After all, we're trained to learn, adapt, and solve complex problems. 

And i...

Why Every Lawyer Needs Coaching Skills (And It's Not Just for Managing Teams)

Most lawyers think coaching is something reserved for team leaders managing junior staff. And it is certainly true that c...

Recently, Carla, my partner in all things the Thriving Lawyer, attended the Uplift conference in New York, hosted by BetterUp. The conference focused on the intersection of AI and human potential. Thi...

As lawyers, we are so often doing really high priority, difficult work. 

Work that is intellectually demanding.  Often there is a lot of pressure. I've witnessed firsthand how the legal profession's ...