Forbes: Let's Talk

In the latest episode of Natterbox, hosts Nicola Dawn and Chris Bowers mark Men’s Health Week are joined by Andrew Darnton, Support and Volunteer Coordinator at LawCare for a discussion about burnout. Burnout is defined as a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged or repeated stress. In this episode, the discussion explores how burnout can develop gradually over time...

In this episode of Natterbox, hosts Nicola Dawn and Chris Bowers explore the relationship between religion, faith and mental health — and how different communities and beliefs can shape the way we understand wellbeing, resilience and support. Joining the conversation are Sirah Arshid, Learning and Development Advisor at Forbes Solicitors, and Andy Froud, a Church of England vicar. Together, they d...

This special Natterbox edition sees Nicola take Chris on a whirlwind trip through the decades – from then to now, including how attitudes to mental health have evolved… with a few surprise appearances from his biggest fans.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of grief and personal loss, which some listeners may find upsetting. Please take care when listening. Grief is something many of us experience, yet it can still feel difficult to talk about. In the latest episode of the Natterbox podcast, hosts Chris Bowers and Nicola Dawn open up an important conversation around this sensitive topic. Joined by Jen Br...

Money worries can weigh heavily, especially at the start of the year. In this episode of Natterbox , Nicola and Chris are joined by Neil Welsh, Financial Planner at PM+M, for an open conversation about money and mental health.   Neil speaks candidly about his own mental health experiences and shares practical, day-to-day tips to help people manage their money in a more realistic and manageable way...

To mark International Men’s Day, hosts Nicola Dawn and Chris Bowers are joined by colleagues Adam Bromley and Stephen Warren for an honest conversation around men’s mental health. Adam and Stephen share their own personal journeys and the challenges they’ve faced, opening up about topics that too often stay hidden. They also discuss how our firm’s (EDIB) strategy is helping create a culture where...

To mark World Menopause Day on 18th October, Chris and Nicola are joined by Amanda Martland, Forbes’ Menopause Champion. Amanda opens up about her own journey through perimenopause — a journey that saw her resign from a 22-year career due to debilitating symptoms. After struggling to find the support she needed from her GP, Amanda took matters into her own hands.  Now, as our Menopause Champion, s...

In this edition of Natterbox, hosts Nicola Dawn and Chris Bowers are joined by Alistair Gillespie, Partner in our Insurance Team. Alastair speaks openly about his Autism diagnosis, sharing how it has shaped both his career and his life, as well as his desire to use his experiences to help others. He also reveals the rather unique fact that he has 17 dogs – something that never fails to spark conve...

Mental health is more than a checkbox, it’s about creating cultures of care that truly make a difference. In the latest episode of Natterbox, Dave Scholes of Six Connections  shares his journey after losing a close friend to suicide, and how his business is helping to break the stigma by encouraging real, human conversations — in workplaces, pubs, and communities. Because talking about mental heal...

In this heartfelt episode of Natterbox, Nicola and Chris are joined by a very special guest - Chris’s wife and Forbes Solicitors Partner, Kella. Together, they open up about the personal side of mental health, exploring what Chris’ journey has meant for their family. Kella also shares her own ongoing experience with menopause, offering candid reflections and relatable insights. As always, the epis...

Welcome to the very first episode of Natterbox ! Hosts Nicola Dawn and Chris Bowers kick things off with a truly insightful guest — Laura Docker, Debt Collect Team Leader at Forbes Solicitors. Laura brings not just her professional expertise, but also a deeply personal perspective as she opens up about living with ADHD. From candid reflections on her school years to unexpected discoveries about th...

🎙️ Forbes Let’s Talk: Insurance Edition On this episode of Forbes Let's Talk: Insurance Edition, Partner Nicola Dawn welcomes Chris Booth . In 20 minutes Nicola and Chris cover all things Insurance at Forbes.

Chris Bowers, Partner and Head of Insolvency, talks to Nicola in a very open and honest way about his mental health journey throughout his career. 

Nicola Dawn talks to Casim Khan, a Paralegal in the Family Team at Forbes about his boxing training in the community - combining his two passions helping people and boxing.

In this episode, Partner and Head of Commercial Employment, Jennifer Smith and Professional Support Lawyer, Catherine Hare delve into the Employment Rights Bill. Tune in as they cover:  🎤 Major insights from the Employment Rights Bill 🎤 Changes to unfair dismissal rights, making it a "day one" entitlement 🎤 Updates on flexible working regulations 🎤 Revisions to statutory sick pay 🎤...

🎙️ Forbes Let’s Talk: Insurance Edition On this episode of Forbes Let's Talk: Insurance Edition, Partner Nicola Dawn welcomes Jade Johnson . In 20 minutes, Nicola and Jade discuss Jade's journey on her training contract, how she's going to help those who follow her and her involvement with EDIB activities here at Forbes

🎙️ Forbes Let's Talk: Commercial Edition Tune in to the latest episode where our Associate, Sheroze Nadeem, sits down with Partner, David Filmer, to discuss the intricacies of corporate transactions. David, with his wealth of experience in acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and restructuring, offers valuable insights into the world of corporate law. Don't miss this informative epis...

Jenna Tym chats with Lyndsay Baxter, Senior Associate in Housing Property about her career path, her hobbies, what she would be if she wasn't a solicitor and her top tips. 

Join the conversation! Insurance Partner, Nicola Dawn recently hosted a special episode of Forbes Let's Talk: Insurance Edition, alongside Insurance specialists Sarah Davisworth , Natalie Argent , and Louise Goss Nicola led a lively discussion where guests shared their career journeys in the legal sector, their favourite ways to unwind, and all things related to the ALARM, embrace risk confer...

Jenna Tym chats with Housing Litigation Partner Shirley Faragher about her career path to social housing, her hobbies, what she would be if she wasn't a solicitor and her top tips. 

🎙️ Forbes Let’s Talk: Commercial Edition On our third episode of Forbes Lets Talk: Commercial Edition, Associate Sheroze Nadeem welcomes his guest, Partner, Chris Bowers.  Covering all things from the Insolvency work Forbes undertakes, Chris' view on upcoming effects of the recession and what bankruptcy actually means. #insolvency #bankruptcy

In 20 minutes Nicola and David manage to cover all things such as how David found his way into the legal sector, all you need to know about sports related claims, the goings on from the firms Christmas party and how many push ups one man can do within a month!

In this Episode co-hosts Andrew Halpin and Ashleigh Dibb speak to Forbes Solicitors Head of HR Consultancy about Mediation. In this episode we cover: - What is mediation and what are the benefits of using it -  When should mediation be implemented - Who is responsible for managing relationships post mediation - Tips for managers after mediation