More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope

Enjoy the best bits of episodes that discuss the psychology of behaviour in law. Episodes feature: Grace Williams, Olivia James and Alana Tart. --------- Whether you want to make partner, go in-house, or start something new completely. The best and quickest way to get to where you want is LinkedIn. Hands down. At least, that’s what we’ve found. If you want to know how to b...

Whether you want to make partner, go in-house, or start something new completely. The best and quickest way to get to where you want is LinkedIn. Hands down. At least, that’s what we’ve found. If you want to know how to build a profile that: Magnetises clients and opportunities on LinkedIn Gives you the tools to write posts that get noticed Grow a network that opens doors...

Imagine having no salary, no clients, no savings to fall back on and jumping completely into the unknown. But what if the only way to change your life is to do the things that some aren't willing to do? Running a business in the legal world isn't easy and growing one is even harder. The traditional legal models can feel restrictive, stuck and outdated in parts. Today I'm talking with Hannah Strawb...

Whether you want to make partner, go in-house, or start something new completely. The best and quickest way to get to where you want is LinkedIn. Hands down. At least, that’s what we’ve found. If you want to know how to build a profile that: Magnetises clients and opportunities on LinkedIn Gives you the tools to write posts that get noticed Grow a network that opens doors...

We’re often Type A, perfectionists, driven to succeed. But at what cost? The legal world rewards the grind. Long hours, back-to-back meetings, endless emails. We push ourselves because we think that’s what it takes. But here's the thing – are we burning out without even realizing it? When you’re always running at 100%, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. I used to think I could power th...

Whether you want to make partner, go in-house, or start something new completely. The best and quickest way to get to where you want is LinkedIn. Hands down. At least, that’s what we’ve found. If you want to know how to build a profile that: Magnetises clients and opportunities on LinkedIn Gives you the tools to write posts that get noticed Grow a network that opens doors...

This conversation has transformed the way I think about commercial awareness. I always thought it was a barrier to getting training contracts and solicitor jobs. But in actual fact, understanding what is going on in the news and applying it to law and your firm/ prospective firm is one of the most underrated and successful ways you can stand out and be seen in your firm even as a junior or in an a...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. WE ARE LAUNCHING 🛡 The LinkedIn Academy for Lawyers So you could be next in line. This is your fastest path to:...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. WE ARE LAUNCHING 🛡 The LinkedIn Academy for Lawyers  If you want to massively blow up your LinkedIn in 2024...

If you want to know what it's really like behind the scenes in a law firm, the politics, the internal dynamics, the secrets, and the impact of lawyer exposure on LinkedIn, this episode is for you. Today I'm talking with Gabriel Olearnik - He is honest about what happens behind the scenes if lawyers post on LinkedIn, the impact of posting, internal law firm politics, what goes on in partner me...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Write on our WALL OF LOVE We've created 'The Watercooler' to serve the legal community. It's our 'secret' and RE...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Write on our WALL OF LOVE We've created 'The Watercooler' to serve the legal community. It's our 'secret' and RE...

Have you ever considered that your environment could affect your results? Your environment is absolutely vital. Who you spend time with, where you spend your time and what you consume all contribute to your environment. Depending on what you're trying to succeed in, you may decide to surround yourself in different environments. In this episode, I chat with Brian Dixon about how your environment an...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Join us every Thursday at 12:30PM (UK time) on LinkedIn. Here is the link to The Watercooler Exclusive page and...

Listen to the best bits of the latest More Than A Lawyer podcast episodes. Listen to the full episodes here: From Rock Bottom To Legal LinkedIn Mastery: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bMl2mndwBN5fF3SC9gS23 Legal Networking Secrets: One Connection Away From Success: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n10oyren8C9ECFa4ptgIs Reinventing Yourself After A Lifetime in Law: Is It Ever Too Later To Quit?...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Join us every Thursday at 12:30PM (UK time) on LinkedIn. Here is the link to The Watercooler Exclusive page and...

In this episode, I am being interviewed by Mayer Brown trial partner, Brandon Renken on his podcast, Ulawful. We talk about my (Holly Cope) experiences working in the legal industry and how I transitioned from law to podcasting for lawyers. Listen to Unlawful here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IUou2tr24DJME6Da2jBcN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Join us every Thursday at 12:30PM (UK time) on LinkedIn. Here is the link to The Watercooler Exclusive page and...

Digital nomad life isn't about sipping margaritas on a beach in Bali whilst answering your emails. It's about mindset, discipline and focus. You have to almost forget the mindset you adopted when you were a lawyer working in an office. This includes the billable hour. In this episode, I chat with Brian Dixon about the impact that billable hour has on self-worth. Do you calculate the cost of person...

Do you want to become a digital nomad but you're not sure about where would be the best place to set up shop? This episode will help you understand how to choose your perfect location from a tax perspective strategically. Welcome to the Digital Nomad Academy, a new mini-series which will help you master the art of living and working anywhere in the world. Today I'm interviewing Dana Shaker, digita...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Join us every Thursday at 12:30PM (UK time) on LinkedIn. Here is the link to The Watercooler Exclusive page and...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I talk about the idea behind creating the "Unpacking Narcissism & Gaslighting in Law: The Root To Toxic Cultures? podcast episode with Alana Tart. There are so many dynamics which occur in law firms, which unfortunately can encourage one of the greatest hallmarks that we put as being narcissistic behaviour. Today I'm talking with Alana Tart. She is a fra...

Welcome to The Watercooler Exclusive, your backstage pass to authentic, honest conversations about the legal industry. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these “secret” chats with Holly Cope and Helen Pamely. that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Join us every Thursday at 12:30PM (UK time) on LinkedIn. Here is the link to The Watercooler Exclusive page and...

From law to digital nomad life. Quitting my 9-5 job to become my own boss was a big step. In this episode, find out about my experience in law, my journey, my story. You'll hear how I still think like a lawyer, how I used LinkedIn to leverage myself and how I've stayed resilient whilst building a business. I'm joined by Helen Pamely, ex-Magic Circle lawyer and ex-law firm partner, and we don'...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll hear some unheard footage from our latest conversation about the key to networking success. If you haven't heard it, it is definitely worth listening to this episode with Rob Hanna host of the Legally Speaking Podcast. Effective networking can change your life. If you want to master the art of networking and leverage it to reach your ambitions, you need to...