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I was recently asked by a client to do a presentation to the firm’s lawyers on how to network during an event: a skill I call “working a room”. I’ve written and spoken about this skill so many times, I was shocked to find the I had not posted on this topic here.  But then, […] Read more »

A good portion of my coaching- from Managing Partners to individual lawyers – is about helping them to identify and fix areas of self-sabotage.  This is particularly the case when they are faced with strong challenges, or issues they consider to be a threat.  These moments can take them into their e … Read more »

I live in Canada, but as a strategist, I’m fascinated by the lessons arising from the recent election down South.  Specifically, I was shocked by how divided America is between two radially different ideologies.  Honestly, they couldn’t be more different.  And we’re facing the same thing in Canada.  … Read more »

Much of my practice is coaching Managing Partners, so believe me when I tell you I’ve heard and seen it all.  This includes helping MPs to deal with the many different tactics their Partners and Associates might throw at them.  On reflection, it struck me that sometimes, managing a law firm is a bit … Read more »

I recently listened to a podcast called “Fail Better” featuring actor David Duchovny interviewing accomplished individuals and talking about how important failure can be.  In this episode, he was interviewing Freakonomics writer and podcaster Steven Dubner and they posed the question: why is it that … Read more »