Lawyer Life Podcast

Darlene and Mike chat with Graham Henderson (President of Music Canada, formerly of Universal Music Canada and McCarthy Tetrault)about practicing with a revolutionary spirit. PLUS: It's ok to get 'bad' grades in first year, learning from the poets, and Mike introduces his new business idea (spoiler: it's bad). Show Notes: Graham's Blog: http://www.grahamhenderson.ca/ Music Canada's report: Closing...

Darlene and Mike discuss rules. When to follow, when to challenge, and the benefits that flow from those actions. PLUS: Teenage Mike LOVED rules, some Dave Grohl puns(!), and Mike 'promoting' the podcast to his hockey team. Music credit: Nick Fowler, composition and performance (teknologyproductions.wixsite.com/teknology) Please rate, review, subscribe and comment. We would so appreciate your feed...

FLASHBACK EPISODE! Darlene and Mike talk negotiation, and use three/four categories to classify style: Buddies, Bores, Bullies and 'Bamboozlers'. PLUS - Darlene makes a pun and hates/loves Riverdale (still). Music credit: Nick Fowler, composition and performance (teknologyproductions.wixsite.com/teknology) Please rate, review, subscribe and comment. We would so appreciate your feedback (I mean, we...

Darlene and Mike are joined by Litigator Pam Hrick to discuss the Raptors championship and how pursuing further education can make a huge impact. ALSO - Happy Pride, elementary schools are great, and supporting our trans friends. Music credit: Nick Fowler, composition and performance (teknologyproductions.wixsite.com/teknology) Please rate, review, subscribe and comment. We would so appreciate you...

Darlene and Mike discuss belonging with career coach Catherine Chang. The group discusses how we can foster workplace cultures that provide a place for all to feel authentic and thrive. This program contains 20 minutes of EDI Professionalism content accredited by the Law Society of Ontario. PLUS: GO RAPTORS, pick up your dog poop, and another great segue from Darlene (#professional broadcaster) Sh...

Darlene and Mike discuss practicing law as parents, the pressures, pitfalls, and how to create a workplace that embraces all aspects of life. ALSO: Advice from Dave Grohl’s mom, driving to the gym, and Mike is a Dad (again!). Show Notes: End the Plague of Secret Parenting by Emily Oster: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/05/normalize-parenthood-workplace-dont-hide-it/589822/ Music cre...

Darlene and Mike chat with author David Moscrop, and ask - should lawyers be concerned about the foundation of our society? (HEAVY STUFF) David's book Too Dumb for Democracy answers this question and more. Learn about it here: https://gooselane.com/products/too-dumb-for-democracy PLUS: Malfunctioning TVs, fighting your morning alarm, and listening to Eye of the Tiger on repeat. Music credit: Nick...

Darlene and Mike discuss how our strengths can lead to imbalance - that sometimes, we get in our own way. Plus: way too much 'lawn' chat, Darlene loves law school friends, and information on a bonus episode! Show Notes: Getting Out of Your Own Way - Dennis Palumbo https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/hollywood-the-couch/201303/getting-out-your-own-way Music credit: Nick Fowler, composition and...

Darlene and Mike discuss whether caring is an asset or liability when practicing law. PLUS: The team chats figure skating, HAPPY VLAD JR DAY (#LetsGoBlueJays), and the pod moving to a bi-weekly schedule. Links: Elizabeth Gilbert: Don't Chase Your Passion and Maybe You'll Find it http://www.oprah.com/own-supersoulsessions/elizabeth-gilbert-dont-chase-your-passion-and-maybe-youll-video The Role of C...

Darlene and Mike consider whether they have become the lawyers that they expected to be. They chat about stereotypes, media portrayal, 'cool lawyers' and T-shaped lawyers. PLUS: The Ally McBeal dancing baby, John Mulaney is good, and stubbing toes. Good: Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions By CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/557086/dear...

Darlene and Mike discuss how the story of Mr. Rogers can guide us to be authentic, values-focused, and happy lawyers. ALSO: Time with family makes us better, Darlene's superpower, and pocket lint gripes. Music credit: Nick Fowler, composition and performance (teknologyproductions.wixsite.com/teknology) Please rate, review, subscribe and comment. We would so appreciate your feedback (I mean, we're...

Darlene and Mike chat with music industry executive Erika Savage about blazing your own trail and staying true to yourself. PLUS: Events with Ariana Grande, egg talk, and everyone wants to be a hockey agent (?). Music credit: Nick Fowler, composition and performance (teknologyproductions.wixsite.com/teknology) Please rate, review, subscribe and comment. We would so appreciate your feedback (I mean...

Darlene and Mike discuss why it's important to pause. From taking a deep breath to reflecting on success, pausing is imperative to sustained success. PLUS: Darlene digs Amy Schumer, Mike talks Queer Eye, and we remember pagers. Check out Rachael O'Meara's book Pause: Harnessing the Life-Changing Power of Giving Yourself a Break (https://www.amazon.ca/Pause-Harnessing-Life-Changing-Giving-Yourself/...

Darlene and Mike discuss how to make hard decisions, and how building a decision making process can produce better outcomes. PLUS: The Return of the Gripes (need we say more?) Learn more about Farsighted by Steven Johnson here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/309724/farsighted-by-steven-johnson/?ref=PRHD56F769B3C&aid=randohouseinc19379-20&linkid=PRHD56F769B3C8 Music credit: Nick Fowler, c...

Mike is on vacation, so they are offering this flashback episode, where they discussed fear that lawyers feel while practicing, and whether it can be channeled into something positive. Also: sharks, broken toasters and a great segue from Darlene. Music credit: Nick Fowler, composition and performance (teknologyproductions.wixsite.com/teknology) Please rate, review, subscribe and comment. We would...

Darlene and Mike discuss 'The Sheriff Complex' and how insisting on 'being right' has its downsides. Plus: Addendum vs Amendment, Mike and Darlene speak Spanish, and a programming note for next week (hint: Mike is on vacation). Check out: the excerpt from Mel Schwartz's book, The Possibility Principle: How Quantum Physics Can Improve the Way You Think, Live and Love: https://www.psychologytoday.co...

Darlene and Mike discuss how lawyers can learn from rockstars when structuring and developing their teams. PLUS: Update on Mike's hockey league (ouch), Darlene's kids like 90's rock, and a Mrs. Doubtfire impression? Check out the articles we referenced: A Rocker's Guide to Management: https://www.1843magazine.com/features/a-rockers-guide-to-management Why Trust Is Critical to Team Success: https:/...

Darlene and Mike discuss Daniel Pink's book "A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future." The team focuses on Pink's "six senses” — on which professional success and personal satisfaction increasingly will depend. Design. Story. Symphony. Empathy. Play. Meaning. PLUS: Shout outs to Cat Moon (@inspiredcat) and Breanna Needham (@Breanna_Needham), the Great DAUBER vs. DABBER Debate, an...

Darlene and Mike discuss how law school debt affects individual lawyers and acts as a barrier to innovation. Also: Mike disagrees with a hockey referee, Darlene shouts out Oprah (surprise), and the team works to explain the concept of privilege. Check out the Law Student Society of Ontario Report here: http://lsso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Law-Students-Society-of-Ontario-Just-or-Bust-20191.pdf...

Darlene and Mike discuss how to best build connections by focusing on authentic relationships that better your practice and person. PLUS: Mike is stressed, Darlene doesn't know TV, and how the Rolling Stones can teach us how to structure our businesses. Articles mentioned: Networking like a man isn’t enough. Successful women rely on other women to reach leadership roles, study finds: https://www.w...

Darlene and Mike discuss how building the 'architecture of empathy' can help solve gender-related issues. Works mentioned: -What do women lawyers expect from their male colleagues, anyway? (https://www.dawn.com/news/1456893) -On Being a Male Ally: Why I Attended the Lerners LLP Women’s Symposium (https://www.lerners.ca/lernx/on-being-a-male-ally/) -The Economic Costs of Mansplaining in My Life (ht...

Rosel Kim joins Darlene and Mike to discuss Buzzfeed's viral article "How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation." Read the article here: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/millennials-burnout-generation-debt-work Quote that Rosel reads in the episode responding to the article is from "Elly" and taken from here: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/millenni...

Darlene and Mike chat with Mark Sakamoto (bestselling author, CBC Canada Reads 2018 winner, successful entrepreneur, political adviser, and ... lawyer!) about living a life with no limits, and the value of time. To learn more about Mark's book "Forgiveness" follow this link: https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443417976/forgiveness/ Music credit: Nick Fowler, composition and performance (teknologypro...

Darlene and Mike discuss the process of goal setting described by Jack Canfield in The Success Principles. Summary of the goal setting categories is as follows: 1) Work and Career 2) Finances 3) Relationships 4) Contribution to Community 5) Recreation and free time 6) Health and fitness 7) Personal goals Music credit: Nick Fowler, composition and performance (teknologyproductions.wixsite.com/tekno...

Darlene and Mike share their LLP 'Goods' of the year. FEATURING: Jerry Maguire talk, the wisdom of Bob Rae, the bravery of Diedra Dionne, and Mike's new (annoying) segment - MIKE DROP. Please rate, review, subscribe and comment. We would so appreciate your feedback (I mean, we're just two lawyers trying to podcast). Music credit: Nick Fowler, composition and performance (teknologyproductions.wixsi...