Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Join us every Thursday at 12:30PM (UK time) on LinkedIn. Here is the link to The Watercooler Exclusive page and sign up to the next LIVE event for...

Listen to the best bits of the latest More Than A Lawyer podcast episodes. Listen to the full episodes here: From Rock Bottom To Legal LinkedIn Mastery: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bMl2mndwBN5fF3SC9gS23 Legal Networking Secrets: One Connection Away From Success: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n10oyren8C9ECFa4ptgIs Reinventing Yourself After A Lifetime in Law: Is It Ever Too Later To Quit? https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iatTpq4ugGkcQkQBjhbpi Unpacking Narcissism And Gaslighting...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Join us every Thursday at 12:30PM (UK time) on LinkedIn. Here is the link to The Watercooler Exclusive page and sign up to the next LIVE event for...

In this episode, I am being interviewed by Mayer Brown trial partner, Brandon Renken on his podcast, Ulawful. We talk about my (Holly Cope) experiences working in the legal industry and how I transitioned from law to podcasting for lawyers. Listen to Unlawful here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IUou2tr24DJME6Da2jBcN --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Create a Top 1% Podcast I turn senior lawyers...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Join us every Thursday at 12:30PM (UK time) on LinkedIn. Here is the link to The Watercooler Exclusive page and sign up to the next LIVE event for...

Digital nomad life isn't about sipping margaritas on a beach in Bali whilst answering your emails. It's about mindset, discipline and focus. You have to almost forget the mindset you adopted when you were a lawyer working in an office. This includes the billable hour. In this episode, I chat with Brian Dixon about the impact that billable hour has on self-worth. Do you calculate the cost of personal activities based on how long it will take you to bill? When you become fixated on trading...

Do you want to become a digital nomad but you're not sure about where would be the best place to set up shop? This episode will help you understand how to choose your perfect location from a tax perspective strategically. Welcome to the Digital Nomad Academy, a new mini-series which will help you master the art of living and working anywhere in the world. Today I'm interviewing Dana Shaker, digital nomad trademark lawyer, supporting startups, brand agencies, & small business owners to own...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Join us every Thursday at 12:30PM (UK time) on LinkedIn. Here is the link to The Watercooler Exclusive page and sign up to the next LIVE event for free: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-watercooler-exclusive/ ...

Today I'm talking with Ayaz Saboor, a former solicitor who experienced a racist comment on his first day of university studying law. He subsequently went to the police station to give his witness statement. The case was dropped. I was curious to know whether this set the tone for the rest of his career in law. I asked Ayaz about his experiences in law and whether his race or background became barriers for him throughout his career. Ayaz talks about what he does now which is coaching aspiring...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I talk about the idea behind creating the "Unpacking Narcissism & Gaslighting in Law: The Root To Toxic Cultures? podcast episode with Alana Tart. There are so many dynamics which occur in law firms, which unfortunately can encourage one of the greatest hallmarks that we put as being narcissistic behaviour. Today I'm talking with Alana Tart. She is a fractional general counsel for SMEs and an executive coach and mindfulness teacher. Alana has told me...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Join us every Thursday at 12:30PM (UK time) on LinkedIn. Here is the link to The Watercooler Exclusive page and sign up to the next LIVE event for free: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-watercooler-exclusive/...

From law to digital nomad life. Quitting my 9-5 job to become my own boss was a big step. In this episode, find out about my experience in law, my journey, my story. You'll hear how I still think like a lawyer, how I used LinkedIn to leverage myself and how I've stayed resilient whilst building a business. I'm joined by Helen Pamely, ex-Magic Circle lawyer and ex-law firm partner, and we don't hold back on our raw personal experiences working in the legal industry. Helen grills me on all...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll hear some unheard footage from our latest conversation about the key to networking success. If you haven't heard it, it is definitely worth listening to this episode with Rob Hanna host of the Legally Speaking Podcast. Effective networking can change your life. If you want to master the art of networking and leverage it to reach your ambitions, you need to listen until the end of this episode. The cost of inaction is too high. Legal Networking...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Join us every Thursday at 12:30PM (UK time) on LinkedIn. Here is the link to The Watercooler Exclusive page and sign up to the next LIVE event for free: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-watercooler-exclusive/...

Have you ever had a real passion for something, maybe art, acting, or music, but you ended up as a lawyer because it was the safe option?  We are all on our own paths but sometimes our passion and purpose don't align with our work. Today I'm chatting with Tony Albrecht, LinkedIn ghostwriter for lawyers. When he stopped practicing law in October 2021, he found himself digitally invisible. That was when he began focusing on LinkedIn. Fifty-three weeks later, he committed fully to building a...

Do you want to become a digital nomad but you're not sure about where would be the best place to set up shop? This episode will help you understand how to choose your perfect location from a tax perspective strategically. Welcome to the Digital Nomad Academy, a new mini-series which will help you master the art of living and working anywhere in the world. Jowita Jablonska is a Managing Partner at IBCCS TAX CY. The company deals with tax planning, and corporate services and has offices in...

Effective networking can change your life. If you want to master the art of networking and leverage it to reach your ambitions, you need to listen until the end of this episode. The cost of inaction is too high.  The more you increase your authenticity, The more you increase your visibility. Today, I'm talking with Rob Hanna, legal community builder, host of Legally Speaking podcast and master networker.  He has essentially created a business around networking and community building and...

In this in-person behind the scenes episode, Helen Pamely hijacks the podcast and becomes the host. We chat about digital nomad life and our exciting announcement about a NEW mini-series called the "watercooler exclusive" which will be live on LinkedIn every Thursday at 12:30pm UK time (and also released on this podcast). ----------------------------------------------------- Podcast Launch Ignite your podcast journey with a resounding launch that resonates and captivates your audience. My...

Narcissistic behaviour and gaslighting are rife in the legal industry. They can cause toxic cultures and well-being issues within firms. Disclaimer: This is a longer episode than I would normally publish. However, I strongly believe that so many of you listening will not only resonate with what we talk about but will also find it highly valuable There are so many dynamics which occur in law firms, which unfortunately can encourage one of the greatest hallmarks that we put as...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I go into the thinking behind the Imposter Syndrome amongst lawyers podcast episode with Harley Street performance and anxiety coach Olivia James. Here is the episode if you missed it: https://open.spotify.com/episode/27slRabqAlSs4I9MZjXGOH ----------------------------------------------------- Podcast Launch Ignite your podcast journey with a resounding launch that resonates and captivates your audience. My comprehensive podcast launch package not only...

Leaving the law, leaving your job, leaving anything is a big step for many. But leaving your law career just as you are a few years from retirement is risky to some and admirable to others. Today I'm speaking with former trial lawyer, Renee Pardo who has done just this. She changed her career path after 30 years in law and years before qualifying for her pension. So many people get to the end of their careers and regret not starting a business or leaving earlier. But today Renee is here to...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll learn about the mentality, psychology and insight into why me and Helen Pamely wanted to do our LinkedIn Live which then turned into a podcast episode called "What it REALLY means to be a lawyer". Understand the thinking behind it and what we wanted to achieve for you the audience. Stay tuned for our new mini-series called the "Water cooler exclusive". Here is the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2stO91SZoXO7tjZ2B578LQ Hosted on...

I'm joined by Helen Pamely, ex-Magic Circle lawyer and ex-law firm partner, and we don't hold back on our raw personal experiences working in the legal industry. We talk about how toxic workplaces are detrimental to lawyer well being and how the legal industry can make much needed steps towards change. This was a LIVE podcast recording originally recorded on LinkedIn. Are you ready for round two? Helen Pamely is a former city law firm partner and Magic Circle lawyer who is now a coach and...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll learn about the mentality, psychology and insight into why I asked the questions I did on Brandon Renken's episode (called Lack of Trust: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Law?) and what I wanted to achieve for the audience. Here is the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KDXxbOnGvnfwTwaDzK6gI It is no secret that there are problems with well-being and mental health in the legal industry. Burnout, anxiety, stress. Brandon Renken Trial...

Law is changing, those who don't keep up will fall behind. Historically, the legal profession hasn't changed much. It's a traditional profession, but to date, this conversation has surprised me about the anticipated huge change that's potentially coming in law.  Charlotte Smith is an ex-boutique law firm partner turned management consultant. Who helps firms modernize for the future of law. In this conversation, we talk about what it takes to have effective leadership in the legal profession....