Lara and Alison Lee, Managing Director of Biscoes Solicitors, discuss burnout in the industry and how to maintain check and balance in our hectic lives.

Alison talks about her difficult journey and relationship with work over the last year, how to shake off the bad habits that lead her to this point, and how she’s working to improve things for herself and employees.

You can get in touch with Alison and the team over at Biscoes Solicitors, or connect with Alison directly via LinkedIn.

Alison’s Recommendations

Steven Bartlet’s Diary of a CEO with Dr Sarah Berry - Spotify - Apple Podcasts

Patrick Lencioni’s Books and Podcast

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Lara chats with close friends Grant Sanders, Partner and Practice Manager at Stephen Rimmer, and Andrew Hiesley, Property Practice Group Leader at Herington Solicitors, on the importance of collaboration in the legal sector.

Learn why communication is so important in an industry where firms are particularly cautious of one another, the benefits of seeking advice from supportive networks such as LawNet and Bold Legal Group, and how law firms could learn a lot from the more corporate aspects of similar businesses on the high street.

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Grant and Andrew’s respective firms are Stephen Rimmer and Herington Solicitors, both of which would be more than happy to help you with any issues you may have.

Alternatively, if you’d like to connect with them directly, they can both be found on LinkedIn as Grant Sanders and Andrew Hiesley.

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Why is starting out in a law firm such a daunting prospect? Join Lara and Susan Glenholme, managing partner of Debenhams Ottaway Solicitors, as they discuss their experiences of working their way up through a law firm.

Learn about the women who are still having to prove themselves in the world of law, how flexible working has changed over the years, as well as how to get the most out of your time as a law firm trainee.

Susan also gives her take on asking AI the right questions and the challenges facing law firms in 2025.

You can contact Debenhams Ottaway for advice on a wide range of legal issues or get in touch with Susan directly via LinkedIn.

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Psychological Safety is today’s Buzzword! Join Lara and Nadine Stanton, CEO of Professional Training, as they assess all the things companies should be doing for their staff.

Nadine champions the working conditions for all employees as she breaks down why retention strategies should be more of a priority within law firms, the extra steps involved with hybrid working to maintain meaningful connections with your colleagues, as well as the importance of feedback in our fast paced world.

Head over to Professional Training if you’re interested in leadership coaching or other productivity and retention courses for your business, or connect with Nadine directly via LinkedIn.

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In the first episode of the year Lara debunks some executive coaching misconceptions with Helen Tuddenham, executive coach and Founder of Helen Tuddenham Consulting.

Together they break down the the role of an executive coach, how to maximise your time and get the most from coaching as well as identifying the key points in your career where it might prove most useful.

They also assess whether coaching is for everyone and how much of a role impostor syndrome has to play when coaching a client.

If you would like to hire Helen as a coach for your business you can get in touch via her website, or connecting directly through LinkedIn.

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In the final episode of the year, Lara talks with Chris Loaring, Sustainability Director for Landmark Legal, and Neil Ross Russell, Managing Director for Net Zero Now, and their efforts to work with businesses to meet the UK’s net zero goals.

The group discuss how businesses are being incentivised to go carbon neutral and why you should be proactive in your approach to do so sooner rather than later. They also discuss the regulations in place, the changes that might come into effect next year, as well as the “out of sight, out of mind” mentality that a lot of the country still clings to.

If you would like help reducing your business’ carbon footprint, get in touch with Neil or connect with him on LinkedIn.

For ESG reporting, sustainability training and other climate risk management services, get in touch with Chris or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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Lara talks with Peter Ambrose, CEO of Legalito, about tech in the legal space, the legacy systems holding many firms back, as well as the hard to access data lost within businesses and the challenges law firms might face as we head into 2025.

If you're looking for an IT based solution for your conveyancing, you can contact Peter on LinkedIn, or directly via Legalito

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Lara talks with Martin Mellor, founder of Mellor Financial Training, about financial qualifications within the legal sector, when the right time to seek out additional training might be, as well as the emerging use of AI for firms and how their roles are shifting a result.

If you're interested in financial training for yourself or your firm, you can contact Martin on LinkedIn, or directly via Mellor Financial's Website.

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