The Unspoken Side of Making Partner
By the time a lawyer is promoted to partnership, the firm has already made a significant investment in them. There have been years of development, mentoring, supervision, client exposure, leadership…
Getting Real About Coaching: From Skeptic to Believer
Rethinking What Coaching Actually Is When lawyers hear the word coaching, it often comes with a mix of curiosity and scepticism. There’s a natural tendency to question what it actually…
Getting Sensory Aware: When Everything Starts to Feel Like Too Much
There’s a moment many lawyers experience, but rarely talk about. Nothing has changed on the surface, same role, same workload, same expectations. And yet… something feels off. Tasks that once…
Different Minds, Better Law
Why Neurodiversity May Be the Legal Profession’s Future Advantage The legal profession has long celebrated traits like precision, analytical thinking, deep focus, pattern recognition, and the ability to work under…
Beyond the Salary: A Strategic Pros & Cons Analysis for Job Offers
Struggling to choose between job offers? A side-by-side pros/cons analysis is a simple, yet key way, to making a rational decision that aligns with your long-term goals, not just immediate…
Getting Real About Partnership in Law
The transition from a senior associate or special counsel to partnership is more than a standard promotion—it is a fundamental "watershed moment" in a legal career. While your earlier years…
Kind Law: Why It’s Time to Change the Story of Our Profession
This month, I'll be attending the Family Law Education Network of Australia – Disrupting Traditions Family Law Summit as part of The Kind Lawyers panel. And the theme of that…
How to Confidently Back Yourself in 2026 with Performance Coach, Lara Wentworth
True confidence isn't about having all the answers — it's about trusting yourself to find them. For lawyers, the difference between playing it safe and stepping into real growth often…
Harnessing the Power of the Empty Chair Technique to Manage Legal Teams & Lawyers
In the competitive and often high-pressure world of law, managing other lawyers—whether juniors, peers, or other counsel—can be challenging. Effective leadership and communication are essential to ensure smooth collaboration, clear…
Breaking the Scarcity Mindset: How Coaching Can Empower Lawyers to Thrive
In the legal profession, many lawyers operate under a scarcity mindset — believing there are limited clients, opportunities, or resources. This mindset can lead to fear, burnout, and missed opportunities,…