The Law in Lockdown and Beyond, with Hannah Beko

In this episode Ben shares his fascinating journey into the US Army where he Blackhawk helicopters and became a military lawyer and then a managing attorney for a large government agency.  Always passionate about leadership, Ben is now a coach for lawyers helping them to develop the skills and unlock the confidence to bring their best selves to work, build great teams, and deliver for their clients.  We have a lot in common and had a great discussion about why great leadership proves so elusive in law and how and why this needs to change. Ben kindly created some resources for our podcast which you can find here https://www.bkgleadershipcoaching.com/hannahYou can find Ben on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkgrimes/About me, your hostHi, I'm Hannah Beko, lawyer, author, coach, corporate trainer and speaker focusing on leadership skills and mental health and wellbeing.I have also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast, which you can find here: https://authenticallyspeaking.co.uk/p..., and run The Legal Business Incubator membership for lawyers who want to improve their business development skills in an authentic way!If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession https://bit.ly/fblawyersDo connect with me on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk for blogs and resources to support legal professionals.You can also find my bestselling book, "The Authentic Lawyer, How to Create More Success in Your Practice and More Balance in Your Life" on Amazon and Kindle. Join us for an upcoming event - you can find these here: https://hannahbeko.eventbrite.com

Luaskya Nonon has been an employment attorney for 20 years and, alongside her legal work has created the Diversity Equity and Inclusion consultancy Equity Principle Consulting. This is taken from the front page of her website. I'm in complete agreement with it, and that's why I was so keen to have a conversation with Luaskya.If you keep doing things the way you always have, there should be no surprise when you get the same results.No More Business As UsualIn this episode we dive into Diversity and Inclusion in law firms especially, what's working and what's not.  What the future might hold and what forward thinking firms can do now.  We also get into mental health and wellbeing and authenticity plus just how versatile a legal education can be. You can find out more and connect with Luaskya at www.equityprinciple.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/luaskyanonon/About your host, Hannah BekoPodcast host Hannah Beko is a lawyer, author, coach, corporate trainer and speaker focusing on leadership skills and mental health and wellbeing.Hannah has also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast, which you can find here: https://authenticallyspeaking.co.uk/p..., and runs The Legal Business Incubator membership for lawyers who want to improve their business development skills in an authentic way!If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession https://bit.ly/fblawyersDo connect with Hannah on Linkedin here   / hannahbeko  or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk for blogs and resources to support legal professionals.You can also find Hannah's bestselling book, "The Authentic Lawyer, How to Create More Success in Your Practice and More Balance in Your Life" on Amazon and Kindle. Join us for an upcoming event - you can find these here: https://hannahbeko.eventbrite.com

The Law in Lockdown and Beyond Podcast with Hannah Beko, Lawyer, Author, Speaker, Coach & TrainerIn this episode, we talk to Claire about her portfolio career, from leading a property litigation team inside an international law firm to becoming a tribunal judge, founding a business consultancy, being a non-executive director, and now working with wolves! Having followed Claire's journey over the past few years, it was fantastic to hear more about how meeting the wolves inspired her to adapt her mini MBA course to include retreats in the wild with these great creatures.  We hear about how wolves operate effectively as a pack, shifting leaders depending on the needs of the group, regulating each other and welcoming new members.  What can our leaders and teams learn from their unique behaviour? Legal teams and lawyers often get caught up in hierarchy and titles, how could we adapt our team behaviour to support everyone to play to their unique strengths? You can find out more about Claire's work with the wolves here https://orthelian.com/About your host, Hannah BekoPodcast host Hannah Beko is a lawyer, author, coach and corporate trainer and speaker focusing on leadership skills and mental health and wellbeing. Hannah has also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast, which you can find here: https://authenticallyspeaking.co.uk/p..., and runs The Legal Business Incubator membership for lawyers who want to improve their business development skills in an authentic way! If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession https://bit.ly/fblawyersDo connect with Hannah on Linkedin here   / hannahbeko  or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk for blogs and resources to support legal professionals.You can also find Hannah's bestselling book, "The Authentic Lawyer, How to Create More Success in Your Practice and More Balance in Your Life" on Amazon and Kindle.

What a pleasure it was to speak with Lesley about her experiences of running a PI practice during and post lockdown and how they came out "fighting" for their clients when the courts reopened.We also discussed perceived differences between the profession in the UK and US (and no most of us UK lawyers don't take 8 weeks holiday and finish at 2pm as a rule :-))To watch the video version, please visit https://youtu.be/OsX-jglWb4o You can find out more about Lesley here https://www.lesleyholloway.com About your host, Hannah BekoPodcast host Hannah Beko is a lawyer coach and corporate trainer for the legal profession focusing on leadership skills and mental health and wellbeing in law firms.Hannah has also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast which you can find here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession https://bit.ly/fblawyersDo connect with Hannah on Linkedin here https://linkedin.com/in/hannahbeko/ or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.You can also find Hannah's bestselling book, "The Authentic Lawyer, How to Create More Success in Your Practice and More Balance in Your Life" on Amazon and Kindle.

Client Listening Expert Darren and Lawyer, Coach/Trainer & Author Hannah Beko, discuss the expectations lawyers put on themselves to work long hours and how clients really view it - is it really what they expect? How have things changed post-pandemic? Do lawyers put the pressure on themselves to be all things to all people unnecessarily, damaging their own mental health and well-being at the same time as potentially reducing client service excellence?You can connect with Darren here Darren Francis | LinkedIn Working long hours under pressure increases the risk of lawyer burnout and if you'd like to receive our guide to Boundaries & Burnout (the legal epidemic) you can find this at https://authenticallyspeaking.co.uk/g...About your host, Hannah BekoPodcast host Hannah Beko is a lawyer coach and corporate trainer for the legal profession focusing on leadership skills and mental health and wellbeing in law firms.Hannah has also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast which you can find here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession https://bit.ly/fblawyersDo connect with Hannah on Linkedin here https://linkedin.com/in/hannahbeko/ or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.You can also find Hannah's bestselling book, "The Authentic Lawyer, How to Create More Success in Your Practice and More Balance in Your Life" on Amazon and Kindle.

In this post pandemic world, have the expectations of clients changed? Do they care what time their lawyers work until? Are they more aware of different working patterns and do some clients actively promote the use of usual working hours rather than expecting their lawyer to work late? In this episode, I speak with Client Listening expert Darren Francis about his thoughts on this topic which clients have raised with him when he's engaged by firms to conduct client listening interviews.  About your host, Hannah BekoPodcast host Hannah Beko is a lawyer coach and corporate trainer for the legal profession focusing on leadership skills and mental health and wellbeing in law firms.Hannah has also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast which you can find here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/build-your-legal-business/id1569422462If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession https://bit.ly/fblawyersDo connect with Hannah on Linkedin here https://linkedin.com/in/hannahbeko/ or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.You can also find Hannah's bestselling book, "The Authentic Lawyer, How to Create More Success in Your Practice and More Balance in Your Life" on Amazon and Kindle. 

I really enjoyed my conversation with Emma about her experiences of qualifying through ilex, her mental and physical health struggles and how this shaped her response to lockdown/the pandemic. Emma talks a little about her book Take My Hair (but not my humour) and how humour (and friendship) helped her through a breast cancer diagnosis. Do connect with Emma on Linkedin here https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-davies -0b678b22/ where you can find out more about Cilex and order a copy of her book! About your host, Hannah BekoPodcast host Hannah Beko is a lawyer coach and corporate trainer for the legal profession focusing on leadership skills in law firms. Hannah has also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast which you can find here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/build-your-legal-business/id1569422462If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession https://bit.ly/fblawyersDo connect with Hannah on Linkedin here https://linkedin.com/in/hannahbeko/ or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.You can also find Hannah's bestselling book, "The Authentic Lawyer, How to Create More Success in Your Practice and More Balance in Your Life" on Amazon and Kindle. In this episode we mention the Women in the Law UK Day Event in March 2023, you can find details here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/witluk-conference-celebrating-international-womens-day-tickets-469853874587

I was delighted to record this episode with Rebecca talking about her experiences of working throughout the pandemic, how she feels more isolated now than in lockdown, and the challenges facing the criminal Bar at the moment. After meeting Rebecca at my Manchester launch of The Authentic Lawyer book, we also discussed Authenticity in the Law and how she believes this has impacted her own work, plus how she takes care of her mental health and wellbeing, especially in challenging times. You can find Rebecca on Twitter @RebeccaLPenfold. About your host, Hannah BekoPodcast host Hannah Beko is Head of Mission at Legal Studio Solicitors, a self-employed lawyer coach, corporate trainer for the legal profession, and author of Amazon best-selling book The Authentic Lawyer.  Hannah has also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast which you can find here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/build-your-legal-business/id1569422462If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession https://bit.ly/fblawyersDo connect with Hannah on Linkedin here https://linkedin.com/in/hannahbeko/ or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. Join Hannah for upcoming online and in person events by following the Eventbrite page here https://lnkd.in/dH-DJQT

For this episode, I had a great discussion with Emma Cowell. In this episode, Emma shares her journey from "usual practice" into a combination of floristry and consultancy.  She talks about the pressures on junior lawyers.  Emma describes herself as a lawyer, friend, mentor, lipstick enthusiast and all-around champion of women! She is on a mission to start a legal revolution.  And I second that! Emma has also started a website offering information and support to those thinking about their future in law - https://lawlifemanchester.co.uk/Do connect with Emma on Linkedin here https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-cowell-96041a4a/ You can follow our conversation on YouTube instead here https://youtu.be/QaS9xkrBuwc About your host, Hannah BekoPodcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer coach and corporate trainer for the legal profession.Hannah has also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast which you can find here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/build-your-legal-business/id1569422462If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession https://bit.ly/fblawyersDo connect with Hannah on Linkedin here https://linkedin.com/in/hannahbeko/ or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

For our first episode of 2022, I was delighted to be joined for a chat by Sarah Giles. Sarah and I met a few years ago and were united in our shared passion for lawyer wellbeing.In this episode, Sarah shares with me why she decided to leave HR after 16 years and to create her own business as a confidence and resilience coach in the pandemic, alongside homeschooling! We discuss the mindset shifts it takes to build your own business and also Sarah shares her tips for building more confidence and resilience.  Do connect with Sarah on Linkedin here https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-giles/About your host, Hannah BekoPodcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer coach and corporate trainer for the legal profession.Hannah has also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast which you can find here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/build-your-legal-business/id1569422462If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession https://bit.ly/fblawyersDo connect with Hannah on Linkedin here https://linkedin.com/in/hannahbeko/ or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

In this episode of Friday Conversations, I had a great conversation with Steve about what a Mental Health lawyer is and the sorts of work he gets involved with.  I asked Steve to tell us how he "decompresses" after a day dealing with very challenging work.  He shared the importance of creating space away from work and having strong boundaries around work time and home time.  Steve also told us a little about his journey in starting his own business Lawlor's Law Limited.  He is also the host of the Legal Wolf Podcast talking about the stigma around mental health and how to challenge it.   About your host, Hannah Beko Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).Hannah has also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast which you can find under the Resources section of www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk and on all usual podcast channels. If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking on https://www.facebook.com/groups/3815090921886296You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk space 

In this episode of Friday Conversations, I had a fantastic chat with Viktor Osasu a banking and finance lawyer, mentor to junior lawyers and speaker on fishing for talent in unconventional pools. Viktor discusses how we can "fish for talent" in unconventional places and also the importance of mentoring to both junior and senior lawyers.  On 11th September Viktor will be hosting his first mentoring masterclass on How to Kick-start a Successful Career - Things I wish I knew. It is aimed at those who are just qualifying or starting new roles and jobs.Success is a decision and too many times we fall into this programmed pattern of living to work but if there's anything this pandemic (and the lockdowns) have taught us, it is that life is transient and therefore we must live purposefully. In this masterclass, Viktor and guests will be discussing (amongst other things) having a career vision, core value index, setting goals, major pitfalls to avoid and visualising what true success looks like. To register your interest for the masterclass, please visit https://bit.ly/38AwBWQ Do connect with Viktor on Linkedin here https://linkedin.com/in/viktorosasu/About your host, Hannah Beko Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and trainer to the legal profession. Hannah has also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast which you can find here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/build-your-legal-business/id1569422462If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession https://bit.ly/fblawyers Do connect with Hannah on Linkedin here https://linkedin.com/in/hannahbeko/ or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

In this episode of Friday Conversations, I was delighted to be joined by Helen Conway a retired Judge, coach, trainer & supervisor.Helen speaks passionately about her belief in the importance of supervision for certain areas of the legal profession and you can find out more about Helen and supervision here, www.helenconway.com/supervision  there is a free ebook to download with more details of what supervision is and how it works. We also reference Chris Mill's book in the episode which you can find here: http://www.chrismills.uk.com/training/the-case-that-really-got-to-me/About your host, Hannah Beko Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for self employed lawyers to grow).Hannah has also created the Build Your Legal Business Podcast which you can find here. If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

This solo episode celebrates the coming of Spring 2021.  How can you use this time of the year to "start again" and set some goals, whether personal or career-related?For the blog post on the same topic please click here. To get hold of a copy of the goals planner referenced in this episode, please click here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

In a special episode for #TimetoTalk on 4 February 20201, Charlotte and I discussed workplace wellness, why organisations should care, and what they can do to be proactive in relation to employee wellbeing. You can connect with Charlotte here and find her LinkedIn group Workplace Wellbeing. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow). If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us. You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

For our first episode of 2021, I was delighted to be joined by Rukshana to talk about overwhelm.  We all have a lot to cope with, now more than ever. It feels like a permanent state of affairs, and we don't know when anything will change. But, now and then we get to the point where it's not just a lot to do – it feels emotional as though it's all too much.We don't feel that we have the emotional resilience to get through it all and we become completely overwhelmed by everything that's on our plate.Rukshana and I discuss how the pandemic and juggling full-time work and motherhood is impacting her personally. You can find a handy guide to dealing with Overwhelm here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

In these strange times, where the events industry has been one of the hardest hit, Helen shares her thoughts on how the industry has evolved and taken advantage of the technology available, so that events can still go ahead, safely. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

It was a pleasure to catch up with Elizabeth and discuss all things mental health and wellbeing in the legal profession.  Elizabeth shared a little about her pandemic journey, how LawCare has grown over the last 20 years, and been supporting lawyers this year. You can find out more about LawCare here. They are an independent charity which exists to support the legal profession. Very importantly Elizabeth shared details of the survey currently being conducted into the culture and practice of law and how this is impacting mental health.   If you'd like to join us in helping to bring about changes in the profession, please do complete the confidential and anonymous survey here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

I was delighted to welcome Rho as our first US guest on the podcast.  We talked about her exciting work with lawyers on developing their skills around personal wealth and finance but also touched on some really interesting points about lockdown in the US and also how she manages her mindset around being a full time fee earning lawyer and a mum with two young children at home full time. You can find out more about Rho here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

I enjoyed talking to Stefanie about her move into a completely new role (and new firm) during pandemic times and how she's settling in well to Tiger Law. We talk about the innovation of the legal market with exciting new firms like Tiger Law and how Stefanie thinks training and supervision can work well in a remote world, with the right communication. You can find out more about Stefanie and Tiger Law here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

So Yung and I met in the early part of lockdown and I've been impressed by her drive and enthusiasm for her own learning and personal development throughout her period of furlough and returning to complete her training contract.  In this episode we discuss her experience of furlough, returning to the office and preparing for her future career. You can find out more and connect with So Yung on linkedin here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

This solo episode was recorded the week of my 40th birthday and of the announcement that we are to resume working from home for perhaps the next 6 months.  We discuss the different feelings lawyers are experiencing from relief to a continued work life balance, anxiety that there is no return to "normal" and further isolation from colleagues, friends and family. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

In this special episode I was joined by Amandeep and Katherine at Moore Barlow to discuss some hot topics at the moment.  Diversity & Inclusion, which Moore Barlow are doing fantastic work on at the moment, furloughing and returning staff to work. You can find out more about Amandeep and her work with the Law Society in the Women Lawyers Division and the Diversity & Inclusion Forum here.You can find out more about Katherine and her work at Moore Barlow here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.

In today's episode recorded in the same week as World Suicide Prevention Day, Lewis and I discuss past mental health challenges and how these can bring about positive change and inspiration.  As the founder of "chit-chat" Lewis has used lockdown to pivot and provide the service people really need, a friendly listening ear. You can find out more about Lewis and connect with him here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Today's episode marks the return to school and our "new normal" post lockdown in September 2020.  In my first solo episode, I talk about my lockdown journey and how I see the future of the legal profession being changed for the better post COVID. As a coach, I work with lawyers who want to improve stress management & anxiety, make decisions about their future or have a better work life balance.  I also offer training for law firms on mental health & wellbeing, improving performance visibility and branding and authenticity as a lawyer superpower. I am a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Sally and I discussed her personal experiences of lockdown in this episode released in the week of her birthday.  From juggling her office with her husband to managing court zoom appearances with children joining in, Sally has been busy.  With her daughter Maddie, she has also written a book "Rosie and the Unicorn" in lockdown about love and friendship in a diverse world.  Available on amazon with all proceeds going to charities close to Sally's heart. You can find out more about Sally and Women in the Law UK here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

In this episode Jackie and I discussed her route to partnership and juggling motherhood and maternity leave during the promotion process and also in lockdown.   We talked about the different approaches to maternity leave and how one worked better than the other for Jackie.   I think we will be discussing this further! To find out more about Jackie please click here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Kelly and I discussed the future of working patterns and how much time people will want to spend in the office after lockdown.  People are going to want more flexibility going forward and employers have found increased productivity as well. How much will this impact female lawyers in their careers?  You can find out more about Kelly and Realm here.Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Jenna and I discussed the impact of Covid on her own relationship and what she has leant from her work with clients going through difficult family times in lockdown.  It was great to hear about how much importance Jenna puts on having a separation between relaxing and work time even when working at home. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Sarah and I discussed how the future of men and women in the legal profession could be positively impacted by lockdown and the huge rise of flexible and agile working.  Law firms can see how productivity can be increased as well as allowing people more time with their families.  You can find out more about Sarah and gunnercooke here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Danielle and I discussed how lockdown and remote working might benefit women making applications for flexible and/or part time working after maternity leave in the future.You can find out more about Danielle here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Sian is a colleague of mine at gunnercooke and it was lovely to have a Friday afternoon chat with her about what's she's learned about herself and her family throughout lockdown. Sian has used the opportunity to build her business through networking Zoom meetings and start a vlog!   She's also adopted "date night" with her husband on a Saturday night with a virtual wine tasting. You can find out more about Sian here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Rachel and I have created a special VE Day episode of Friday Conversations discussing so many issues we are both passionate about including women entrepreneurs, law firm wellbeing and mental health and the challenges and gifts of lockdown.You can find out more about Rachel here.  For our video version of the conversation please visit You Tube.  Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Somaya and I discussed women in law, progression and retention along with a lawyer's life in lockdown including juggling children and clients in challenging times.You can find out more about Somaya and the brilliant work she is doing here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Elaine and I discussed how a career move works in lockdown and how getting into a routine at home has helped her with the pressures of remote working. Is being "busy" a good thing?  (Audio only). You can find out more about Elaine here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Charlotte and I discussed handling a busy caseload of employment work and guidance changing on an almost daily basis, whilst juggling home-schooling.  We talked about how getting through this period is all we need to do and not put too much expectation on ourselves which creates a stressful atmosphere in the house. Charlotte also told us about dealing with client phone calls and wayward hamsters. You can find out more about Charlotte here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Emily and I discussed changing firms in lockdown, meeting her new work colleagues virtually, and still feeling very welcome and part of her new team. You can find out more about Emily here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Sophie and I discussed the home schooling and work juggle and how she's making that work.  Having her other half see just what she does everyday at work has proven useful in sharing the load. You can find out more about Sophie and Canford Law here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

It was a pleasure to speak to Rob about his experience of lockdown to date.  Running a team remotely and growing a fairly young business must be challenging.  Rob and I also discussed our mutual passion for all things mental health and wellbeing. You can find out more about Rob and Kisson Carr here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Melody Phillips is a paralegal working in the area of civil disputes and landlord & tenant.  Today we discuss how lockdown is affecting her, what she's missing about the office and how being a paralegal in lockdown works. You can connect with Melody here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk. 

Today's conversation is with Coral Hill, associate professor at the University of Law talking about her experiences of working from home in lockdown. You can find out more about Coral here. Podcast host Hannah Beko is a self-employed lawyer, coach and creator of the Lawyers Business Mastermind™ (the place for entrepreneurial lawyers to grow).If you are a legal professional, please feel free to join our free Facebook Group for networking, tips and support - Legally Speaking, a group for the legal profession by clicking here. Visit Lawyers Business Mastermind™ for more details and to join us.You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn or visit www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.If you'd like to take part in a #FridayConversation, please do email Hannah@authenticallyspeaking.co.uk.