More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope

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...

Have you ever had a real passion for something, maybe art, acting, or music, but you ended up as a lawyer because it was the safe option?  We are all on our own paths but sometimes our passion and purpose don't align with our work. Today I'm chatting with Tony Albrecht, LinkedIn ghostwriter for lawyers. When he stopped practicing law in October 2021, he found himself digitally invisible. That...

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. Jowita Jablonska is a Managing Partne...

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 listen until the end of this episode. The cost of inaction is too high.  The more you increase your authenticity, The more you increase your visibility. Today, I'm talking with Rob Hanna, legal community builder, host of Legally Speaking podcast and...

In this in-person behind the scenes episode, Helen Pamely hijacks the podcast and becomes the host. We chat about digital nomad life and our exciting announcement about a NEW mini-series called the "watercooler exclusive" which will be live on LinkedIn every Thursday at 12:30pm UK time (and also released on this podcast). ----------------------------------------------------- Podcast Launch Ignite...

Narcissistic behaviour and gaslighting are rife in the legal industry. They can cause toxic cultures and well-being issues within firms. Disclaimer: This is a longer episode than I would normally publish. However, I strongly believe that so many of you listening will not only resonate with what we talk about but will also find it highly valuable There are so many dynamics which occur in law f...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I go into the thinking behind the Imposter Syndrome amongst lawyers podcast episode with Harley Street performance and anxiety coach Olivia James. Here is the episode if you missed it: https://open.spotify.com/episode/27slRabqAlSs4I9MZjXGOH ----------------------------------------------------- Podcast Launch Ignite your podcast journey with a resounding launch th...

Leaving the law, leaving your job, leaving anything is a big step for many. But leaving your law career just as you are a few years from retirement is risky to some and admirable to others. Today I'm speaking with former trial lawyer, Renee Pardo who has done just this. She changed her career path after 30 years in law and years before qualifying for her pension. So many people get to the end of t...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll learn about the mentality, psychology and insight into why me and Helen Pamely wanted to do our LinkedIn Live which then turned into a podcast episode called "What it REALLY means to be a lawyer". Understand the thinking behind it and what we wanted to achieve for you the audience. Stay tuned for our new mini-series called the "Water cooler exclusive". Her...

I'm joined by Helen Pamely, ex-Magic Circle lawyer and ex-law firm partner, and we don't hold back on our raw personal experiences working in the legal industry. We talk about how toxic workplaces are detrimental to lawyer well being and how the legal industry can make much needed steps towards change. This was a LIVE podcast recording originally recorded on LinkedIn. Are you ready...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll learn about the mentality, psychology and insight into why I asked the questions I did on Brandon Renken's episode (called Lack of Trust: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Law?) and what I wanted to achieve for the audience. Here is the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KDXxbOnGvnfwTwaDzK6gI It is no secret that there are problems with well-...

People are more picky about where they work, people are prioritising their mental health. This means law firms that don't consider this will potentially fall behind. Bad leadership and toxic people can massively impact your well being. I've been there myself. In this chat with Liz Smith, Legal Headhunter, we cover how law firms can stand out as good places to be, how people can start recogniz...

It is no secret that there are problems with well-being and mental health in the legal industry. Burnout, anxiety, stress. Brandon Renken Trial Partner at Mayer Brown has some interesting insights into leadership and how communication and being direct with people instead of avoiding important topics is vital to helping the mental health epidemic in law. Some leaders are afraid of having direct con...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll hear some unheard footage of my conversation with Elena F. Deutsch and a sneak peek into a new upcoming episode with Liz Smith. Here is the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4M0kHbMnXgwc7AkV9fENMV ----------------------------------------------------- Podcast Launch Ignite your podcast journey with a resounding launch that resonates and captiva...

We see lawyers as these highly confident, unstoppable machines. But in reality, many of them are struggling to keep their head above water. That's what Harley Street performance and anxiety specialist Olivia tells me. Most partners and senior lawyers say they have had imposter syndrome at some point, especially women. In this episode, we get to the science and psychology behind imposter syndrome,...

Digital nomad life isn't about sipping margaritas on a beach in Bali whilst answering your emails. It's about mindset, discipline and focus. In this episode I chat with Brian Dixon about the common misconceptions of becoming a digital nomad, the harsh reality and the barriers that stop people. Money, loneliness and imposter syndrome. You'll hear about what it's really like being a digital nomad an...

Too many lawyers get halfway through their careers and are just not fulfilled. They dread Monday mornings, and most days are a chore. If this is you, this is your sign to approach things differently. In this episode, I'm talking with Emma Roche. She is a practicing Legal 500 lawyer with a side business as a philosophical life coach. She is proof that you can continue in your legal role (if you lov...

We all have different reasons for choosing our paths, no story is the same. No journey is the same. Our WHY is personal to us. The whole purpose of this podcast is to promote the idea of living a fulfilling life, whatever that means to you. For many, that involves flexibility, freedom, and working on your own terms, doing what you love. In this episode, I'm talking with Simone, who is a legal cons...

Do you feel trapped or stuck in your legal career? You're not alone. So many lawyers get into traditional law and realise it's just not for them. In this episode, I'm joined by Elena and we are here to tell you that there is another way. You can do law your own way. Forget tradition, live in the way that makes YOU happy. Elena shares her incredible story of how she got into helping women find thei...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll hear some behind-the-scenes footage of when me and Brian Dixon recorded a podcast episode in some rice terraces in Bali! ----------------------------------------------------- Podcast Launch Ignite your podcast journey with a resounding launch that resonates and captivates your audience. My comprehensive podcast launch package not only crafts your initi...

How to lawyer on your terms. Travel the world as a lawyer, who said you can't do both? Brian Dixon is a New York registered attorney, but he travels the world whilst taking instructions from clients and helping them with contracts and business law. In this episode, Brian doesn't hold back. He shares what it's actually like to work as a travelling lawyer, how to do it, how to get client...

I quit my full-time law job to travel. People are fascinated with the idea of digital nomads working and travelling the world. In this epiosde, I share the details on exactly how I went from lawyer to digital nomad. How to get clients, how to position yourself and all the steps I took to get to where I am now. For anyone wanting to know how they can change their reality and live on their own terms...

In this episode, I talk to Jono Randell-Nash who quit his secure and steady law job to become a financial planner. Jono had a 6-month financial plan in place before he made the jump from employee to being his own boss. He talks about the careful planning and saving involved before he made this huge career transition and how you can put plans in place to do the same. Jono realised he was in the wro...

Ellis Bennett (EA Accountancy) is a digital nomad accountant, so he knows the ins and outs of your most complex tax questions as a digital nomad who is travelling to different places and working remotely from everywhere imaginable! He answers all your tax questions and breaks down the basics. Ellis is also here to talk about his experience of going from a 9-5 job to becoming a digital nomad accoun...

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I announce an upcoming LinkedIn Live podcast recording with Helen Pamley about what it's really like to work as a lawyer in a law firm. This will be an unfiltered conversation, so be warned! I also talk about how podcast promotion on TikTok is going. You'll also find a clip from a podcast episode I recorded with Jono who went from law to financial consult...