Danielle Buckley

The Psychology of Law

Business EN ↓ 3 episodes

The Psychology of Law explores the psychology of being a lawyer and working in legal practice. Hosted by Registered and Coaching Psychologist Danielle Buckley, the podcast brings together psychological science, expert insight and conversations to explore the mental side of legal performance — from burnout and perfectionism to decision-making, leadership and sustainable careers in law. Danielle has spent much of her career working with lawyers and law firms, these conversations are designed to share common issues, and provide a scientific lens to do thing differently. Because wellbeing in the l...

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Danielle Buckley

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Perfectionism 18.05.2026 12:54

Perfectionism in the legal profession is a double-edged sword, rewarded for excellence but also a driver of burnout and self-doubt. The podcast explores the impact of perfectionism on lawyers and provides techniques to manage it effectively. Takeaways Perfectionism in the legal profession is a complex trait with both positive and negative implications. Techniques such as reframing perfection as st...

Burnout - what is burnout and how can lawyers prevent it in a legal setting? 16.04.2026 25:10

We have all heard about burnout, however burnout doesn’t arrive suddenly. It accumulates quietly—and often while performance still looks fine. In this episode Danielle will discuss the science behind burnout, referencing the book The Burnout Challenge. The episode explores why law firms are a perfect storm for burnout and what individuals, teams and systems can do to prevent burnout and promote we...

Do lawyers and law firms need to rethink wellbeing? 14.04.2026 15:53

In this first episode, I talk about why we need to rethink wellbeing in the legal profession. I'll introduce the reason why we should be thinking differently about wellbeing. Why thinking differently is necessary to sustain high performance and I'll introduce the mental health continuum highlighting how the demands of the legal profession can automatically challenge lawyers mental health and preve...