Podcasts about Glance

Billable hours are far more than an administrative task in BigLaw. While most associates focus on meeting annual hours targets, the way you record your time in fact directly influences how partners, clients, and firm leadership evaluate your judgment, efficiency, and long-term value. Every time entry tells a story about the work you performed, the problems you solved, and whether your time was spent in a way that clients will view as something reasonable. Learning how to communicate that value through thoughtful billing descriptions, understanding what clients are actually willing to pay for, and recognizing the financial realities behind realization rates can significantly strengthen both your reputation and your career. Throughout the episode, I discuss practical billing strategies that many associates are never formally taught, including when it matters most to avoid vague time entries , recognizing when work should not be billed, understanding how staffing decisions are influenced by billing data, and distinguishing between productive hours that build long-term career opportunities and hours that simply fill annual targets. Rather than treating billable hours as a necessary task but not a measure of maturity and development, I explain how experienced lawyers use billing judgment as one component of developing stronger client relationships, better business judgment, and greater trust within the firm. At a Glance 01:20 Why billable hours should be viewed as a communication tool instead of an administrative task 03:51 Understanding what clients are actually paying for and how that should shape billing judgment 05:33 Why the "hero lawyer" mentality often hurts both profitability and career development 06:24 The difference between recorded hours and realization, and why partners pay attention to both 07:28 How to identify matters that generate sustainable, profitable work instead of constant write-offs 08:25 Avoiding the invisible work problem and understanding what preparation is legitimately billable 09:08 When exercising billing restraint actually strengthens your credibility with partners and clients 10:17 Why detailed time entries become even more important during a matter's busiest periods 11:01 How billing data quietly influences staffing decisions and performance evaluations 12:05 Why month-end billing spikes may damage credibility inside the firm 13:02 Why billable hours alone are not a long-term partnership strategy 13:55 The difference between productive hours that build your career and hours that simply satisfy annual targets 15:27 How experienced lawyers develop the judgment to consistently bill the right amount of time For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

What happens when AI agents become media buyers and shopping assistants? Ari Paparo sits down with Abhay Singhal, Co-Founder and CEO of InMobi Advertising, to discuss the future of agentic advertising, AI-powered commerce, and conversational ad experiences, and how InMobi is preparing for a world where AI makes purchasing decisions. They also explore Glance's expansion to Samsung TVs, InMobi's acquisition of MobileAction, and how traditional ad tech workflows are being reimagined through AI. Takeaways: - Why AI agents will fundamentally change digital advertising - How InMobi's Agentic Selling Platform works - The future of conversational advertising - Glance's expansion to Samsung TVs and AI-powered shopping - How AI is reshaping the customer journey - Why advertisers need to move closer to the point of transaction - What the MobileAction acquisition means for app marketers - How conversational CTV ads are improving engagement Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:07 InMobi's Agentic Advertising vision 01:58 Inside the Agentic Selling Platform 03:01 Why advertising is moving closer to conversion 04:27 AI agents, DSPs & the future of media buying 06:34 Glance explained 08:13 Samsung TV partnership 09:38 Measuring AI-powered commerce 11:07 Why InMobi acquired MobileAction 12:58 Conversational AI ads on Connected TV 15:36 Lightning Round 16:01 Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 John 1-14 July 8, 2026.John is encouraged that Gaius prospers spiritually and is walking in the truth of Jesus and giving careful attention to hospitality toward God's servants. But there was in the church a divisive man named Diotrephes who did not want to exercise hospitality for God's servants, and instead of being a servant of the servants of God, desired to be preeminent in the church. So John confronts him and calls for the believers to imitate the good examples of Gaius and Demetrius, particularly in the matter of helping God's servants as they travel for the sake of the gospel.

Aubrey Masango is in conversation with Donovan Williams, International Relations Analyst. On the table tonight: growing calls from Nigeria and Ghana for compensation over businesses and assets allegedly lost by their nationals during voluntary repatriations, plus the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s time in office. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Africa at a Glance, Nigeria, Ghana, Donovan Williams, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s, Zimbabwe, Repatriation, March and March, 30 June The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest mistakes associates make when evaluating their careers in BigLaw is relying on signals that often have little relationship to long-term success. Many lawyers constantly compare themselves to their peers, wondering whether they're receiving the right staffing opportunities, enough client exposure, meaningful feedback, or visible recognition. Those comparisons can create unnecessary anxiety because the metrics associates use to judge themselves are often incomplete, misleading, or simply misunderstood. This episode examines seven common signals that associates frequently misinterpret, including staffing on high-profile matters, heavily edited drafts, limited feedback, lack of client contact, visibility within the firm, partnership discussions, and comparisons with peers. I explain how operational realities, partner preferences, practice group differences, and firm economics influence these experiences far more than most associates realize. Rather than focusing on surface-level indicators, I encourage lawyers to evaluate the factors that truly predict long-term success, including increasing responsibility, stronger judgment, growing trust from partners, and meaningful opportunities to exercise independent thinking. At a Glance 01:20 Why BigLaw associates often measure their careers using the wrong signals 02:09 Why working on the firm's biggest matters is not always the best developmental opportunity 05:29 What extensive redline edits actually reveal about partner expectations and your growth 08:36 Why silence from partners is often a poor indicator of your performance 12:23 Understanding what client contact really says about trust and responsibility 15:49 Why visibility inside the firm can be misleading 18:18 Why the absence of partnership conversations does not necessarily signal a lack of opportunity 20:58 How unhealthy peer comparisons distort career expectations 22:28 The better questions to ask when evaluating your long-term career progress For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

What you keep your eyes on will eventually shape your faith. In this message from our From the Vine series, Cynthia teaches on faithfulness through the lens of “gaze versus glance.” So often, we give long attention to fear, temptation, pressure, grief, anxiety, comparison, and the enemy's lies, while only glancing at the truth of God's Word. But Jesus calls us to remain connected to Him, because apart from Him we can do nothing. Looking at John 15, Galatians 5, Genesis 3, 2 Samuel 11, Judas' betrayal, 2 Timothy 1:7, and Hebrews 12, this message reminds us that faith grows when our gaze stays fixed on God. Fear will try to paralyze us, sin will try to distract us, and life will try to overwhelm us, but Jesus is still the author and perfecter of our faith. If you have been walking through fear, distraction, temptation, or heaviness, this message will encourage you to lift your eyes again and keep your gaze on Christ. Scriptures: John 15:5, Galatians 5:22-23, Genesis 3:1-7, 2 Samuel 11, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 12:1-3   New here or made a decision to follow Jesus today? We would love to connect with you. Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card  

Are you working yourself to exhaustion trying to preserve every possible food for your pantry? I used to think a successful pantry meant recreating the grocery store at home. But after more than 20 years of homesteading, I've learned that's one of the fastest ways to burn out.In this video, I'm sharing the mindset shift that completely changed the way I preserve food. Instead of asking, "What do I want to eat?" I started asking, "What preserves well?" That one simple change has saved me countless hours while helping me build a pantry that's practical, resilient, and full of nourishing food my family actually uses.In this episode, you'll learn:✔ Why treating your pantry like a grocery store leads to unnecessary work and burnout✔ The foods I make a priority to preserve every year✔ How root cellaring and fermentation can dramatically reduce your preserving workload✔ When it's actually smarter to buy food that's already preserved✔ How to build a seasonal pantry that saves time, money, and effort⏰ Time Stamps0:00 - Introduction1:24 - Azure Standard4:47 - Main Topic

Most founders build one unicorn. Naveen Tewari built two.InMobi started with a simple bet: mobile would become the world's most important computing platform, and advertising could make it free for everyone. Every Indian VC said no. Naveen flew to San Francisco on a maxed-out credit card and returned with a $7 million round from Kleiner Perkins and Ram Shriram. Later came a $200 million investment from Masayoshi Son. Overnight, InMobi became India's first unicorn. Then he did it again.Glance, built quietly inside InMobi over three years, is now one of the fastest-growing consumer apps in the US, with more than 10 million monthly active users in the US.The thesis behind both companies is the same. The world's most powerful technologies, first mobile and now AI, only reach masses when someone figures out how to pay for them. Naveen believes advertising is that mechanism, and that InMobi is uniquely positioned to subsidise AI access at population scale, just as it helped subsidise mobile a decade ago.If you want to understand how one founder from India has quietly helped shape two technology eras, this episode is for you.00:00 - Trailer00:57 - Why Naveen became a founder03:26 - How co-founders met and came together11:33 - The pivot from mKhoj to InMobi15:02 - Can AI be subsidised for mass consumption?16:12 - Expanding globally before the US18:29 - Which industries can delay entry to US market?20:53 - What is Glance?23:55 - Incubated within InMobi for 2 years25:17 - What changes when you face failure in public?29:10 - How the SoftBank round changed InMobi32:53 - Maxing out credit cards to pay bills38:18 - $7Million Kleiner Perkins & Ram Shriram round43:07 - Hypergrowth journey: Series A to Series C45:41 - $200 million funding from Masa53:31 - Change of VC ecosystem in India54:34 - How building for B2B differs from B2C58:50 - How AI is changing InMobi and Glance-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us Fan Mail

Aubrey Masago speaks to Joseph Ochieno, Governance expert (Focusing on issues across the continent) about the political climate in Kenya and Uganda, from President William Ruto signing the Finance Bill 2025, to Amnesty International demanding an end to the harassment of activists and media in Uganda. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Africa at a Glance, Joseph Ochieno, Kenya, Uganda, Finance Bill 2025, President William Ruto, President Yoweri Museveni The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most common reasons lawyers struggle with business development despite investing significant time and effort is that they confuse activity with strategy. Many attorneys draft business development plans filled with networking events, coffee meetings, conferences, articles, and visibility goals, only to become frustrated when those activities fail to produce meaningful client relationships or new matters. The problem usually isn't a lack of effort. It's that the plan itself lacks the strategic foundation necessary to generate business. In this episode, I explain why effective business development begins with identifying the right clients, evaluating where genuine opportunities exist, and understanding how legal work is actually awarded. I also explore the importance of narrowing your target market, building relationship-based strategies instead of pursuing general visibility, consistently following up on opportunities, and treating business development as an ongoing process rather than an annual administrative exercise. Throughout the episode, I share practical ways lawyers can build business development plans that focus their time on the relationships, opportunities, and actions most likely to produce long-term client growth rather than just keeping them busy without results. At a Glance 01:20 Why most lawyers mistake activity for an effective business development strategy 02:28 Building a business development plan around client outcomes instead of busywork 04:09 Identifying target clients and evaluating where real opportunities exist 05:18 Finding decision-makers, internal advocates, and paths into new client relationships 06:15 Why broad client targeting makes business development less effective 08:23 Why visibility alone rarely generates meaningful legal work 09:19 How trust develops through consistent, long-term relationship building 10:25 Identifying the people most likely to influence legal work in your direction 11:21 The follow-up mistakes that prevent promising opportunities from becoming clients 12:26 Managing business development with the same discipline as billable client work 12:47 Why business development should be reviewed continuously instead of annually 13:45 Tracking relationships, opportunities, and team accountability over time 15:04 The essential elements every strategic business development plan should include 15:44 Why successful lawyers focus on the right relationships rather than simply doing more 16:15 Building business development plans around where future work is most likely to come from For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

Photo by Francis Painchaud on Unsplash Published 29 June 2026 e559 with Michael R and Andy – it’s a catch-up and geek out on things we’ve been doing, games we’ve been playing, and topics we’ve been thinking about… including Apple history, Retro Computing, and self-hosting services. A slightly different show format this week, as Michael R and Andy decide not to cover the weekly news stories and links… and instead catch up with one another, across a range of topics. Michael has backed a new Kickstarter, for a podcast talking about Apple’s background and history in California. Andy talks about his recent visit to the Retro Computer Museum in Leicester, UK. Then, there’s a discussion of Andy’s latest work project, a new role at the Matrix.org Foundation. There’s a dive into what the Matrix protocol is and how it is used; Michael is considering whether it might be worth trying as an alternative to existing tools for our podcast workflow. They also stop to discuss Markdown; Michael traces it back to Waterloo Script on IBM 3081 and WordPerfect’s Reveal Codes. Andy brings up Google Cloud’s “Open Knowledge Format” (essentially Markdown + YAML front matter) as an AI-readable standard. The gaming section covers Michael ordering the D&D-themed Demeo game. Andy has neglected his Meta headset for six months but has been hooked on Forza Horizon 6. Finally Michael wants a single “home page” for all of his communities (Slack, Discord, RSS, forums). Andy uses Glance on his homelab for a dashboard, with Uptime Kuma monitoring the show’s infrastructure. Thanks for joining our one-to-one this week! Let us know what you thought! Selected links “Designed in California” on Kickstarter Retro Computer Museum the Matrix.org Foundation This Week in Matrix 2026-06-26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUSX1Hm201c Matrix Overview Continuwuity (a Matrix homeserver) Google Open Knowledge Format Forza Horizon 6 – get a DeLorean Glance app

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In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Naveen, founder of Glance, at Cannes 2026 to talk about agentic commerce — the first time in 30 years the user interface of how people buy things is going to change. We discuss why agents will quietly handle the categories you don't care about so you have more time for the ones you love. I also explain why brands that aren't structuring their websites and content to be read by agents will have no opportunity of being bought.You'll learn about:• What Agentic Commerce Really Is• Why the UI of Shopping Is Changing• How Brands Get Found by Agents• The Late-90s Google Moment Again• Why You Should Participate Early

Aubrey Masango speaks to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid) about diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, and whether the region is moving toward stability or just a temporary pause in an unresolved conflict. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Africa at a Glance, Thembisa Fakude, Iran, Israel, US, Lebanon The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I discuss one of the key structural shifts facing lawyers today: the gradual transformation of the traditional BigLaw career model. For decades, attorneys could rely on a relatively predictable system with clear promotion paths, stable expectations, and well-understood definitions of success. Today, however, technological change, evolving client demands, alternative pricing models, hybrid work environments, and new career options are reshaping the profession. The result is that many lawyers are finding themselves operating within a system that no longer functions the way they were trained to expect. I explore how AI and legal technology are changing the work traditionally performed by junior lawyers, why expertise is becoming increasingly distributed across teams and technology platforms, and how client purchasing decisions are putting pressure on long-standing law firm economics. I also discuss how remote work has altered mentorship and professional development, why career progression is becoming less linear, and how lawyers can adapt when traditional signals of advancement become less reliable. Throughout the episode, I also explain why capability-building, relationship infrastructure, business awareness, and adaptability have become more important than simply climbing the next rung of the ladder. The lawyers who thrive in the coming years will not necessarily be the most technically skilled, but those who recognize how the profession is evolving and adjust their strategies accordingly. At a Glance 01:20 Why the traditional BigLaw career model is becoming less predictable 03:35 How AI and legal technology are changing associate development and billable work 05:05 Why expertise is becoming distributed across teams, systems, and non-lawyer professionals 06:02 How clients are changing the way they purchase legal services 07:14 The impact of remote and hybrid work on mentorship and professional growth 08:31 Why career paths inside and outside BigLaw are becoming more flexible 09:28 The growing mismatch between traditional career assumptions and current market realities 11:14 Moving from role-based thinking to capability-based career development 12:17 Why lawyers must take greater ownership of career information and business knowledge 13:17 Building broader awareness of firm economics, technology, and client trends 13:43 Treating your legal career as a portfolio rather than a single track 15:16 Why relationship infrastructure creates long-term career resilience 15:56 The reality that seniority no longer protects lawyers from industry change 16:58 Signs that it may be time to pivot, specialize, or explore adjacent opportunities 17:53 How to test career options without making immediate high-risk moves 18:25 The mindset shifts that help lawyers remain valuable as the profession evolves Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

There's a ton of debate in theological circles about whether or not God has forsaken Israel. Today we're looking at Isaiah 49 where we'll see that God will continue to be faithful to the people of Israel and His covenant with them. Likewise, we'll see that even the Gentile believers will have a role in God's plan of redemption for His people. Join us in this key study in this key chapter!  DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    Have you ever felt as though you disappointed someone? How did it feel? How do you think the faithful remnant of Israel would have felt knowing that they had disappointed the Lord? 2.    The podcast mentioned that Isaiah 49 contains the second "Servant Song" in the Book of Isaiah (the others are Isaiah 42, 50 and 52-3). What is a "Servant Song"? Who are these referring to? Why do we need to know that these passages are unique in the Book of Isaiah? 3.   The background to Isaiah 49 is that the people have broken their covenant with God. Think back to our previous studies in this book. How has Isaiah shown the people that they have broken their covenant? 4.   In verse 1, who is speaking? Quickly skim this chapter with this "speaker" in mind. How does the fact that this is the Servant speaking help us understand the heart of this chapter? 5.   The opening verses of Isaiah 49 let us know that the Servant is a specific individual. What do these first few verses tell us about Him? 6.   The podcast mentioned that in verse 3, the Servant is the "New Israel". How does this give us a window into Jesus' preincarnate work among His people (in verse 4)? 7.   According to verse 5, who (or what people) comprise this "New Israel"? In verse 6, who is also included in this new nation? In verse 6, why would it be too small for the New Israel to be limited to just Israel and Judah? 8.   Verse 7 describes the Servant as one who is despised and abhorred by his own nation. How was this fulfilled in Jesus' earthy life? Verse 7 also says that the kings of the world will come to Him. How has that borne out to be true throughout history? 9.   In verse 8, the Lord gives the Servant as a covenant for the people. Think back to our study of Isaiah 42. What covenant would this be? Glance over at Matthew 26:28. How did Jesus inaugurate the covenant? 10.  Read over verses 9 to 13. What are some ways that this new nation or kingdom is described? Is this a place you would want to live? Do we see these kinds of promises in our world today? When will they be fully instituted? 11.  In verse 14, why would the people be afraid that the Lord has forsaken them? What is the Lord's response in verses 15 & 16? How do these words of encouragement show God's love for His people? How did Jesus fulfill these statements in His own ministry to His people? 12.  What does the Lord promise to do for the people in verses 18-23? How are they exalted in the world? How are these promises reaffirmed in other places in scripture? 13.  What kind of protection does the Lord promise for His people in verses 24-26? How does this remind us to keep praying for God's people? How often do you pray for Israel? How often do you pray for Christians around the world? 14.  As you think over the principles from Isaiah 49, how does this chapter help us see that God has not forgotten or forsaken His people and His covenants with them? Yet also, what role will they have in the New Israel when it is finally and fully established? Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

In this episode, I discuss one of the most challenging transitions in BigLaw: becoming a partner and discovering that legal excellence alone is no longer enough. Many lawyers spend years focused on producing outstanding work, developing technical expertise, and meeting the expectations required for partnership. Then, almost overnight, they find themselves responsible for understanding firm economics, managing teams, developing business, exercising independent judgment, navigating internal politics, and building a practice that functions as a business. The result is that many talented new partners feel overwhelmed not because they lack ability, but because the role requires an entirely different set of skills than the ones that got them promoted. I break down five realities that frequently catch junior partners off guard and explain practical ways to respond before these challenges undermine long-term success. I discuss why understanding profitability, realization, and firm economics is essential; how management responsibilties often take up more time than expected; why business development can be a challenge in those early partnership years; how the disappearance of the associate safety net creates a new sense of professional exposure; and navigating firm politics and institutional structures becomes critical. Throughout the episode, I explain why successful partners focus on incremental growth, support systems, mentorship, and deliberate skill development rather than assuming they should already know how to navigate every aspect of partnership. At a Glance 01:20 Why becoming a partner often feels harder than lawyers expect 03:02 The business side of law firm economics most associates never learn 05:46 How new partners unintentionally create stress and confusion for their teams 08:32 Why business development feels uncomfortable for so many lawyers 10:07 Practical strategies for building client relationships and generating work 11:58 How to navigate the loss of the associate safety net after promotion 14:09 The realities of firm politics, influence, and credit sharing 17:11 The habits and mindset shifts that help junior partners succeed faster Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

A Salon author reads his own progressive mindset into LotR and then doesn't understand why some popular right-wingers love the books so much. So, par for the course for Salon.Glance – inkl news

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our topic stems from the topic of Disclosure Day, are aliens really among us? Is it too ridiculous at this point to believe the government could hide such a vast conspiracy? Let's dive in, plus discuss our favorite aliens coming to Earth films.  Also, this week: we reflect on 2026 to this point, hits and misses, but a bit of randomness.  Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 44:05) Opening | 2026 at a Glance and a Bit of Randomness (44:06 – 1:13:29) From the Outside In: Aliens and Science Fiction Films Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

Aubrey Masango speaks to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid), about Iran’s plans to close the Strait of Hormuz and the potential implications for the region and the world. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Africa at a Glance, Thembisa Fakude, Iran, US, Israel, Strait of Hormuz The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I discuss one of the biggest misconceptions about confidence inside BigLaw: the belief that confidence comes from having more certainty, more answers, or complete mastery of every situation. In reality, legal practice is built around ambiguity. Clients face evolving risks, litigation strategies shift as facts emerge, deals change direction unexpectedly, and lawyers are often asked to provide guidance before all the information is available. I explain why the most respected lawyers are not the people who eliminate uncertainty, but the people who learn how to function effectively while uncertainty still exists. I break down the difference between confidence and certainty, why associates often mistakenly interpret ambiguity as evidence of incompetence, and how experienced lawyers create structure, judgment, and direction even when no one fully knows the answer. I also discuss how observing other lawyers handle pressure can accelerate professional growth, why clients value stability and organized thinking more than perfection, and how confidence is built through repeated exposure to difficult situations rather than through flawless performance. Finally, I explain why recovery from mistakes is often more important than avoiding mistakes altogether and how lawyers can develop the operational steadiness that clients, partners, and colleagues trust during high-pressure situations. At a Glance 01:20 Why confidence in BigLaw does not come from eliminating uncertainty 02:05 How legal practice remains driven by ambiguity regardless of seniority 03:13 Why confident lawyers focus on moving matters forward despite incomplete information 04:07 Common misconceptions associates have about what confidence looks like 05:03 How lawyers unintentionally undermine credibility through excessive disclaimers and self-doubt 06:07 What experienced lawyers do when clients, judges, or negotiations create unexpected uncertainty 07:08 Why uncertainty should be viewed as a management challenge rather than personal failure 08:02 How observing other lawyers handle pressure accelerates professional development 09:02 The difference between contextualizing uncertainty and emotionally absorbing it 09:25 Why a simple "Need to discuss" email can trigger unnecessary panic for associates 10:22 How experienced lawyers create steadiness by evaluating situations through context rather than fear 10:46 What clients actually want from lawyers during stressful situations 11:52 Why the most trusted lawyers communicate measured judgment instead of absolute certainty 12:55 How confidence develops through repeated exposure to difficult but survivable experiences 14:00 Why professional credibility is often built through recovery rather than perfection 14:56 How confidence becomes a practiced skill rather than a temporary feeling 15:21 Practical habits lawyers use to remain effective when facing ambiguity and pressure 16:13 Two mindset shifts that help lawyers build lasting confidence in BigLaw Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

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In this episode, we review key updates from the 2026 ACC-AHA Guidelines on the Management of Dyslipidemia. Key Concepts The PREVENT ASCVD equation is now recommended to calculate ASCVD risk, with thresholds at 3%, 5%, and 10%. The previous 7.5% threshold for statin treatment is now 5%. In addition to the 10-year ASCVD estimate, clinicians should consider the use of Lp(a), "risk enhancers", and coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans as a "tie breaker" with shared decision-making when the decision to treat is not clear. In addition to LDL goals of < 100, < 70, or < 55 (depending on risk), the new guidelines also suggest non-HDL-C and apoB goals once LDL cholesterol is at goal. Many patients will require non-statin therapies to achieve lipid goals. The recommended non-statin therapies include ezetimibe, PCSK9 mAb, PCSK9-interfering RNA, and bempedoic acid. References Writing Committee Members, Blumenthal RS, Morris PB, et al. 2026 ACC/AHA/AACVPR/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2026;153(17):e1154-e1276. doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000001423 Wiggins BS, Barac A, Benziger CP, et al. 2026 Dyslipidemia Guideline-at-a-Glance. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026;87(19):2617-2623. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2026.02.4872 Superko H, Garrett B. Small Dense LDL: Scientific Background, Clinical Relevance, and Recent Evidence Still a Risk Even with 'Normal' LDL-C Levels. Biomedicines. 2022;10(4):829. Published 2022 Apr 1. doi:10.3390/biomedicines10040829

Esther 1:1-10:3 June 3, 2026 PM.In His good providence, God arranges that Esther became queen to King Ahasuerus so that she could rescue the Jewish people from planned extermination by Haman. God saw fit to record the account of this history for His people to remind them the of the origin story of Purim. More importantly, the book shows God's providential care for Israel once more.

In this episode, I discuss one of the most overlooked skills inside BigLaw, the ability to accurately read strategic and emotional signals that are rarely communicated directly. While junior lawyers often focus almost entirely on legal analysis, assignments, and technical execution, sophisticated lawyers are constantly evaluating something happening underneath the surface of every interaction. Things like changes in tone, pauses, responsiveness, alignment, incentives, and positioning. I explain how senior lawyers detect client hesitation long before concerns are formally expressed, why internal team dynamics often shift before anyone acknowledges a problem, and how experienced partners quietly evaluate whether associates can manage uncertainty in real time.  I also break down how subtle signals inside client calls, email chains, staffing discussions, and fast-moving matters often reveal much more than the words being spoken. Finally, I discuss why the lawyers who rise fastest inside elite firms are often not simply the smartest legal technicians, but the people senior lawyers trust to recognize instability early, maintain sound judgment under pressure, and understand what is actually happening inside a matter beyond the formal assignment itself. At a Glance 01:20 Why junior lawyers are often judged on detecting unspoken signals inside firms and client matters 02:10 How senior lawyers quickly identify shifts in concerns and client alignment 03:04 Why sophisticated lawyers read emotional and strategic signals, not just assignments 04:26 How junior associates learn to recognize hidden dynamics by studying senior lawyers' reactions 05:13 Subtle client behavior that signals change in trust, strategy, or potential replacement of counsel 06:24 Why firms rapidly recalibrate staffing, communication, and documentation 07:16 How lawyers develop pattern recognition for instability through repetition and experience 08:00 Why law firms evaluate lawyers on judgment and contextual awareness far beyond technical skill 08:55 Why the most trusted associates are the lawyers senior partners feel safe relying on under pressure 09:23 How slight breakdowns in responsiveness and coordination can signal deeper team fragmentation 10:30 The hidden question partners ask when evaluating whether associates are ready for more responsibility 10:53 Why elite law firms expect lawyers to detect hierarchy, tension, fear, and uncertainty before their spoken 11:23 How lawyers who recognize instability early often become highly effective advisors and crisis managers Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

What if the key to your biggest dreams was simply knowing yourself? In this enlightening episode of the Meditation Podcast, we welcome back Emily Atlantis Wolf, a best-selling author, medical massage therapist, shamanic minister, and intuition teacher. Emily shares her profound insights into the connection between our physical bodies and our spiritual intuition. From a detailed breakdown of how our vertebrae heal to the "biology of belief" that allows us to imprint health onto our very cells, Emily provides a roadmap for anyone seeking to overcome chronic pain or emotional blocks. We explore the "Know Thyself" philosophy of the Temple of Apollo, the power of imagination as a muscle, and how to maintain a high vibration in a world filled with "doom and gloom." Whether you're an entrepreneur over 50 or someone on a journey of self-discovery, Emily's wisdom will inspire you to dream bigger and believe in your own infinite power.     Timestamp Topic Description 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Emily Atlantis Wolf 0:47 Know Thyself: The philosophy of the Temple of Apollo 1:34 The Intuition Academy: Helping people dream bigger dreams 2:02 Roy's Accident: Fractured L1 vertebrae and the reality of medical care 2:46 The Linebackers of the Body: Understanding the lumbar vertebrae 4:03 Blood Prioritization: Why connective tissue takes longer to heal 6:12 The 4-6 Month Window: Normalizing the healing process for spinal injuries 8:06 Imprinting Health: How your cells listen to your thoughts 9:53 The Subconscious Garden: Why we must be careful with what we plant 11:13 Infinite Power: Building your "white castle" vs. "black castle" 12:19 "What Else is True?": Finding balance during challenging times 14:28 Rejecting Ideas: You don't have to accept outside validation 15:52 Cancer Prevention & Longevity: The power of turkey tail mushrooms 17:30 The Skip Analogy: Why we should value experiences over things 35:41 Spiritual Animals: Seeing the "crocodile" on the shoulder 37:08 The Two Brains: Lower faculties vs. higher celestial senses 39:20 Imagination as a Muscle: Practicing the art of dreaming 40:23 85 Pounds Down: Emily's personal weight loss and comfort journey 43:08 Shame vs. Harmony: Why you can't shame a body into health 45:56 Raising Your Vibration: Stepping away from the "doom and gloom" 48:22 "It's Okay to Glance, Just Don't Stare": Navigating the news 71:31 Upcoming Events: Breathwork in Cleveland, Dayton, and NYC 72:40 Women's Retreat to the UK & October Conference 73:42 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the Meditation Podcast    

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Cash flow confusion can make a busy, high-producing practice feel like it has no money left at the end of the month. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt explains why production and a “profitable” P&L don't always translate into cash in the bank, and he brings in coach Robyn Theisen to break down the cash flow gap. You'll learn the difference between net profit and actual cash available, the three common places cash disappears, and which financial statements you need to see the full story and build a plan for taxes, debt, and owner compensation. Listen to Episode 1053 of The Best Practices Show!Main Takeaways:Net profit on the P&L is not the same as cash in the bank.The cash flow gap is the difference between what your P&L shows and the cash actually available.Cash commonly disappears in three places that don't show clearly on the P&L: taxes, debt payments, and owner draws/distributions.Interest expense may appear on the P&L even when the actual loan payments and balances aren't being tracked.To understand where the money went, you need to review the P&L, cash flow statement, and balance sheet together.Predictable owner compensation, tax reserves, and a debt strategy reduce reactive decisions and stabilize cash flow.Ongoing monthly accountability and review are necessary to keep cash flow clean, especially in multi-owner practices.Snippets:00:00 Net profit versus cash in the bank.06:00 What the cash flow gap is and where it usually shows up.07:00 Why paying down debt doesn't appear on the P&L.10:00 The three strategies: tax reserves, debt strategy, and owner compensation.11:00 The three financial statements needed to understand cash movement and what's owed.15:00 Why multi-owner practices add complexity and require consistent monthly review.17:00 The cash flow statement tells the full story, not the P&L.18:00 BPA tools mentioned: reading the three statements, Financial Gaps at a Glance, and the calculator.Guest Bio/Guest Resources:Robyn Theisen brings an entire life and legacy of dental experience to the team and every team with which she works as the daughter and sister of dentists. With almost 20 years of experience in dentistry, her roles ranged from practice management to operations at Patterson Dental to coaching teams. Robyn's passion is empowering teams to realize that they can dramatically impact the lives of the people they serve by implementing skills and systems to remove barriers to life-changing dental treatment. She has done it for decades and does it every day with dental teams.Outside of coaching, she enjoys time with her husband, Rob, and two daughters, Emerson and Ruby. She loves traveling, music, fitness, and cheering on the Michigan State Spartans.Resources Mentioned:Financial Gaps at a Glance: https://www.actdental.com/gaps-at-a-glanceFinancial Gaps Calculator: https://www.actdental.com/gaps-calculatorMore Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:The Best Practices Show: https://www.actdental.com/podcast/Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaUpcoming Events & Workshops: https://www.actdental.com/events/Smile Source: https://www.smilesource.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com

Feeling overwhelmed because everything feels important? Routines, meals, laundry, decluttering, kids' responsibilities — it all matters, and it all feels urgent. In this episode, I'm breaking down why trying to change everything at once backfires for busy moms, and how to choose ONE habit for this season — the habit that reduces friction and makes your life feel lighter. You'll learn the 20% Easier framework (a simple way to pick the right habit), plus the consistency rule that keeps moms from quitting when life gets messy: never miss twice. If you're the default parent and your capacity is already maxed out, this is the reset you need. Watch episode 96 on YouTube

No surprises, no rabbits out of the hat, no lolly scrambles... The finance minister has preached the importance of fiscal discipline and sustainability as her third Budget points to an earlier - if fragile - return to surplus. The Budget's focus is on money for core services like health, infrastructure, and education, with a promise better times are ahead, if the country can smile through the pain first. Giles Dexter reports.

Aubrey Masango speaks to Adv. Sipho Mantula from the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs about pan-Africanism, what it means, and how it relates to South Africa’s immigration unrest. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Africa at a Glance, Adv. Sipho Mantula, Pan-Africanism, Illegal immigrants, Xenophobia, Ghana, Nigeria The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many lawyers think about influence inside BigLaw through formal titles, originations, or technical expertise. But in practice, some of the most trusted and influential lawyers inside firms are the people who consistently help teams maintain clarity and coherence when stakes are high and information is incomplete. In this episode, I break down how sophisticated BigLaw teams are actually assembled during crises, high-pressure client matters, and business development pitches. I also share why the best partners leadin those teams are often focused less on simply collecting expertise and more on constructing teams that can think and manage well together under pressure. I walk through how strong partners selectively build teams during fast-moving client crises, why generic "crisis teams" are often ineffective, and why internal team dynamics are critical to shaping client confidence. I also explain why some highly-capable lawyers are intentionally left out of pitches or matters, how coherence and tone management become vital in high-stakes environments, and why certain lawyers quietly accumulate enormous influence inside firms without obvious formal authority. Finally, I discuss the hidden second layer of performance evaluation happening inside firms: looking for who can stabilize uncertainty, frame issues clearly, and help organizations maintain sound judgment when facts are still shifting. At a Glance 01:20 How elite relationship partners create coherence during client crises 03:05 Why sophisticated BigLaw teams are built around judgment, stability, and coherence rather than titles 05:17 The hidden risks of overbuilding teams and why continual calibration matters throughout a matter 06:16 How clients evaluate team cohesion and alignment under pressure 07:07 Why business development pitches often fail despite strong credentials and deep expertise in the room 07:54 Why the best relationship partners prioritize team coherence over maximizing expertise representation 09:20 How elite firms build temporary "performance systems" designed to maintain clarity under pressure 10:52 Why BigLaw firms operate under uncertainty and incomplete information 11:20 How certain lawyers quietly accumulate influence during unstable situations 12:51 The hidden "second layer" partners evaluate during high-stakes matters 13:50 Why trusted lawyers become the people firms call when pressure rises  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

The economy and markets can feel dizzying and ever changing. That's where we can help. Fisher Investments' “This Week in Review” is a weekly segment designed to highlight a few things you may have missed this week, what they could mean for financial markets and why they matter to investors like you. This week, Fisher Investments reviews: • The latest in UK politics • What a new Fed chair means for markets • Recent and expected IPO activity Below are the sources for all data cited in today's show: • Source: GOV.UK, as of 5/22/2026. Past Prime Ministers. • Source: BBC, as of 5/21/2026. “Election Results at a Glance”, 5/9/2026. • Source: FactSet, as of 5/22/2026. S&P 500 average and median price returns in the 6 and 12 months from market close before the new Fed head's start date, 9/16/1930 – 2/5/2019. • Source: University of Florida, as of 5/22/2026. Percentage returns on IPOs from 1980-2024 during the first five years after issuing, January 1980 – December 2024. Want to dig deeper? • What recent UK political developments mean for markets: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/the-uks-political-ructions-hide-a-better-than-feared-economy • Ken Fisher on when to buy an IPO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O2avUWHAeI&t=1s • Why Fed chairs don't impact the markets as much as you might think: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/setting-the-record-straight-new-fed-chairs-arent-autonegative Have feedback for this Fisher Investments video? Share your thoughts on this episode in just 1 minute by filling out this survey: https://fi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Vw1ezlogR044S2?VideoCode=WeekInReview22May2026 Connect with Fisher Investments on: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FisherInvestments • X - https://twitter.com/fisherinvest • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fisher-investments • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fisher.investments/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fisher_investments You can also follow Ken Fisher here: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KenFisher.FisherInvestments • X - https://twitter.com/KennethLFisher • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-fisher/ • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenfisher_fisherinvestments/ Investing in securities involves a risk of loss. Past performance is never a guarantee of future returns. Investing in foreign stock markets involves additional risks, such as the risk of currency fluctuations. The foregoing constitutes the general views of Fisher Investments and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice. Nothing herein is intended to be a recommendation. The opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.

Siyabonga Motha speaks to Jessica Breakey, South African academic and member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, about the civilian humanitarian mission’s attempt to deliver aid to Gaza, which was reportedly blocked by Israeli naval forces. They discuss what happened at sea, what it means for humanitarian efforts, and what it signals about the wider state of the war and peace negotiations in Gaza. Tag: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Africa at a Glance, Siyabonga Motha, Jessica Breakey, Humanitarian, Global Sumud Flotilla, Gaza, Israel, US The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many lawyers inside BigLaw closely follow the AmLaw annual rankings, profits per equity partner, and headline revenue growth as signals of firm strength. But those numbers rarely tell the full story. In this episode, I break down what law firm metrics are actually revealing beneath the surface and why lawyers should look beyond headline rankings when evaluating their own firms, potential lateral opportunities, or broader market trends. I explain how firms can dramatically increase profits per equity partner through structural and compensation changes that do not necessarily reflect stronger business performance, sustainable growth, or healthier economics. I also walk through the difference between gross revenue and revenue per lawyer, why revenue per lawyer is often a much cleaner measure of underlying firm productivity, and how large non-equity partner tiers can create hidden pressure inside firm structures. Finally, I discuss the operational and cultural signals lawyers should pay attention to when assessing whether a firm's success is being driven by stronger client demand and higher-value work versus financial engineering, leverage expansion, and short-term margin management. At a Glance 01:20 Why AmLaw rankings and headline metrics rarely tell the full story about firm strength 02:06 How PEP can rise without true market expansion or stronger business performance 03:12 How equity and non-equity partner structures can inflate profitability metrics 04:07 The hidden financial risks created by large non-equity partner structures during market slowdowns 04:54 Why dramatic PEP growth can reflect short-term cost suppression rather than durable growth 06:08 The difference between focusing on gross revenue and RPL when evaluating firm performance 06:50 Why RPL is often a cleaner measure of economic productivity and demand strength 08:09 How elite boutiques can maintain strong profitability without massive global revenue numbers 08:38 What it means when PEP growth significantly outpaces RPL growth 09:29 Why law firms with high operating leverage become increasingly vulnerable during downturns 11:01 The characteristics of a healthier and more sustainable law firm growth model 11:52 The specific operational and cultural questions lawyers should ask when evaluating firms 12:21 Why client concentration, practice mix, and pricing power matter more than headline rankings 12:44 How firm culture and internal incentives eventually show up in financial performance 13:09 The warning signs of firms driven by leverage expansion instead of stronger client work 13:34 The key distinction between durable growth and fragile financial engineering in BigLaw Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 14, called Wisdom at a Glance. Ever wonder how to silence the chatter in your mind & truly unwind at the end of the day? Discover a simple ritual that transforms inner chaos into lasting calm. Listen to this episode to unlock the secret to a peaceful mind.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Hindrances – a glance at the list of troubles and how they manifest . The different starting points of Buddhist and Western psychology. The Buddhas vision of freedom Different types of troubles: soteriological hindrances (samyojana), afflictions (kilesa), inflations (āsava). A detailed look at the 5 nivāraṇa, the five psychological obstacles to the cultivation of stillness as the basis for insight and understanding. The phenomenology of their manifestation.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Hindrances – a glance at the list of troubles and how they manifest . The different starting points of Buddhist and Western psychology. The Buddhas vision of freedom Different types of troubles: soteriological hindrances (samyojana), afflictions (kilesa), inflations (āsava). A detailed look at the 5 nivāraṇa, the five psychological obstacles to the cultivation of stillness as the basis for insight and understanding. The phenomenology of their manifestation.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Hindrances – a glance at the list of troubles and how they manifest . The different starting points of Buddhist and Western psychology. The Buddhas vision of freedom Different types of troubles: soteriological hindrances (samyojana), afflictions (kilesa), inflations (āsava). A detailed look at the 5 nivāraṇa, the five psychological obstacles to the cultivation of stillness as the basis for insight and understanding. The phenomenology of their manifestation.

Aubrey Masango speaks to Dr Osar Van Heerden, Senior Research Fellow for the Centre of African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg on the Africa Forward Summit and the Black Rock conference, and the impact that they have in Africa and African leadership. They also touch on some of the slight changes in political relations between countries in the west and African countries. Tags: 702, The Aubrey Masango Show, Aubrey Masango, Africa at a Glance, Africa Forward Summit, Black Rock Conference, Africa, Leadership, France, United States, Donald Trump, China, International Relations The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your home "flow" keeps breaking and you feel like you're carrying everything, this episode is the next step: building capable kids through responsibility. We're not talking about kids doing chores perfectly or "helping when they feel like it." We're talking about the kind of responsibility that builds real confidence and follow-through, so you're not stuck rescuing, redoing, and managing every task. In this episode, you'll learn: why capable kids are built by design (not luck) why confidence comes from contribution (not praise) how rescuing teaches "I don't have to finish" the Level System: teaching responsibility in small, winnable steps a simple Laundry Levels 1–5 example you can copy this week ✅ Want help choosing a responsibility that fits your child's age? DM or Comment RESPONSIBILITY and tell me how old they are.

As a senior associate, it is easy to believe that if you continue doing excellent work, stay responsive, and keep busy, the next step will naturally come. But the reality is that in BigLaw, as a senior associate working to move to partnership, your biggest challenge is navigating ambiguity as you work to consciously shape your opportunities, visibilities and definition of your brand. I walk through how your portfolio, relationships within the firm, and whether you are building the right strategic profile will help you elevate your reputation inside the firm and in the broader legal market. I also explain why becoming indispensable can stall your advancement, even when your performance is excellent. Finally, I outline how senior associates can start making more intentional decisions about who they work with, how their contributions are framed internally, and whether the opportunities they are receiving actually position them as future partners rather than simply highly reliable executors. At a Glance 01:20 The ways senior associates are already shaping their trajectory through everyday decisions 02:38 How equally capable senior associates can end up on very different partnership paths 04:19 Why being "responsive and helpful" can unintentionally give associates the wrong profile 05:53 Key questions to ask about whether your work is actually positioning you for partnership 06:45 The difference between being framed as a future leader versus a reliable executor 08:25 How growth-oriented partners create better opportunities for associates 09:46 The warning signs of partners who generate work volume but not advancement opportunities 10:38 Why technical excellence alone does not create visibility or partnership momentum 11:19 The hidden risks of becoming indispensable to one partner 11:46 How to intentionally diversify your relationships and reposition your trajectory 12:33 Questions senior associates should ask about gaps in their partnership profile 13:29 Why senior associates cannot afford to stay passive during the "not quite partner" stage Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

There is a point in BigLaw where the partners who have helped mentor you may no longer be best positioned to be the ones you look to the most to guide your next steps. In this episode of Big Law Life, I walk through what happens when that shift occurs and why it is one of the more complex transitions senior associates can face. I explain how early mentorship shapes not just your skills, but your understanding of how the firm works, and why that framework may need to adjust as you move closer to partnership. I share how this realization typically shows up in subtle ways, from instinctively adjusting a mentor's advice to recognizing that their career may not necessarily align with your goals at this stage in your professional path. I also break down the risks of staying too closely aligned with a single partner for support and mentorship -- including reduced visibility, limited access to opportunities, and a potentially weaker case for partnership. Finally, I outline a more strategic approach to navigating this stage by redefining rather than jettisoning key relationships, expanding your network of advisors, and becoming more thoughtful about how you consider the path you are actually on within your firm. At a Glance 01:20 The shift from identity crisis to questioning your mentor's role in your future 03:51 The subtle moment when you begin adjusting rather than following advice 05:09 Why this shift is about trajectory, not a problem with your mentor 06:20 Why questioning a mentor's guidance can feel destabilizing and disloyal 07:51 How over-reliance on a single person's perspective may weaken your partnership case 08:38 The risk of silently pulling away without redefining your positioning 09:57 Why your platform depends on who knows your work and how it is communicated 10:18 The shift from relying on one mentor to building a portfolio of advisors  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

Jim Donnan, Radi Nabulsi, and Dayne Young look around the conference to see where Georgia stands in its pursuit of a third straight conference championship. The guys go through Georgia's schedule and discuss the early storylines for each game. They also examine which other SEC teams are most likely to make it to Atlanta.

Feeling discouraged? Needing to be reminded of God's promises for you? Join us in today's study in a super-encouraging psalm that is sure to bless your time in God's Word. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    What did the podcast mean when it said that this psalm, and others like it are part of a class of genre called "Gnomic Literature"? How do we handle this kind of literature and these kinds of promises? Why do we tend to let "exceptions" cause us to lose faith in God's universal principles?  2.    The opening lines of this psalm say something along the lines of: "A psalm of David when he feigned madness before Abimelech, who drove him away and he departed." What did the podcast explain about the inspiration behind these statements regarding the background and setting of certain psalms?  3.    Looking at verse 1, when does David declare that he will bless the Lord? What guidance does this give us about the frequency of how often we praise the Lord? Are there any changes that you need to make in order to be a person who "blesses the Lord at all time" and "whose praises are continually in your mouth?"  4.    In verse 3, what does David call us to join with him in doing? How might you fulfill this exhortation in your life today?  5.    Verses 4, 6 and 7 all give reasons for David to praise God and magnify Him. What are they? Why should these things cause us to praise the Lord more?  6.    The podcast paused to focus on the Angel of the Lord that is mentioned in verse 7. Who is He and what does He do?  7.    What attribute of God are we to see in verses 8 & 9? What should this cause us to do? When you face adversity, is this something you do easily or struggle with? Why?  8.    Verses 13 & 14 show us the path of life that puts a person in position to receive these promises. What does this path look like? Are you on that kind of path?  9.    Who is the Lord listening to in verse 15? How would this kind of person be living if they were in your life situation?  10.    In verses 17 to 19, what do we learn about God's watchful care over the brokenhearted and afflicted?  11.    Glance over verses 6, 15, 17, 18 and 20. What does the Lord do for His people in these verses? As you live your day in light of these promises, how can you be the kind of person that receives this watchful care of God? Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

There is a stage in BigLaw where you are doing almost everything a partner does, running matters, managing clients, and making judgment calls, but you do not have the title or final authority. In this episode of Big Law Life, I walk through what can be an identity crisis for senior associates and why it is one of the most disorienting points in a legal career. I explain how BigLaw suggests a linear path from associate to partner, but then the senior associate role sits in an undefined middle where expectations expand faster than authority. I share specific examples of how this plays out in practice, from leading deals and litigation strategy to managing client relationships, while still needing to defer at key decision points.  I also break down why recognition often lags behind responsibility, how your work is filtered through partners, and why two associates doing similar work can end up on very different trajectories. If you are operating at a high level but unclear on why your advancement feels uncertain, this episode reframes what is actually being evaluated and how to think about this stage more strategically. At a Glance 01:20 The moment you realize you are doing partner-level work without partner authority 02:12 Why the senior associate role exists structurally but not conceptually 03:30 How BigLaw presents a linear path that breaks down at the senior level 04:20 How senior associates run matters while partners retain final decision authority 05:12 The gap between responsibility and control and why it creates tension 06:14 How credit and accountability are distributed differently for associates and partners 07:21 Why recognition and advancement often lag behind your actual performance 08:06 How "borrowed authority" works and why it can disappear quickly 08:55 How your posture shifts from decision maker to recommender in partner settings 10:04 Why working harder does not resolve the identity gap 11:01 What is actually being evaluated beyond execution quality 11:46 How partner visibility and advocacy shape your trajectory 12:07 Why your career path becomes a function of who interprets your work Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

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When you walk into a BigLaw office, how does it feel to you in that space? Corporate? Welcoming? Open? Private? Dated? New? Empty? Busy? In this episode of Big Law Life, I explore why that is, how design decisions impact your impressions and the work lives for those in these environments, and why law firm office design is changing more quickly now than it has in decades.  Christian Amolsch and Jordan Novak from Gensler, a global architecture, design, and planning firm, who work closely with law firms on workplace strategy, join the podcast to share their experience of what they are seeing in law firm design. We unpack how the pandemic accelerated conversations about efficiency, collaboration, and the role of the office. We also discuss how firms are balancing deeply rooted cultural norms, like privacy and hierarchy, with new priorities around connection, flexibility, and employee experience.  We also talk about specific examples of how design decisions, from shared offices to transparent walls to hospitality-driven spaces, directly influence how lawyers work, interact, and develop. If you are navigating return-to-office expectations or thinking about what your firm work space looks like or should look like, this episode offers a practical lens into how physical space can shape and reflect culture and working environments. At a Glance 01:20 Why law firm office space is evolving and why it matters now 02:21 How the pandemic accelerated changes in workplace design and thinking 05:26 How firms are rethinking the purpose of the office beyond efficiency 07:26 Why mentorship and shared offices are returning despite prior changes 09:36 How leadership defines a "North Star" for office design decisions 11:20 Why flexibility in design matters over long real estate cycles 12:23 How hospitality-driven spaces are influencing law firm environments 13:20 How virtual work changed expectations around background and professionalism 15:18 How firms are rethinking amenities, collaboration spaces, and movement 17:19 Why design choices are shifting from storage to interaction and culture 19:01 How transparency in office design impacts connection and visibility 20:44 Why underused spaces reveal opportunities for redesign and efficiency 22:25 How client-centered design creates long-term value for firms Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in learning more about Gensler and how they work with law firms? Click here. Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm that brings together more than 6,000 professionals working from over 50 offices worldwide, partnering with clients in more than 100 countries. Through integrated expertise in workplace strategy, architecture, and interior design, Gensler helps law firms align their physical environments with evolving business, talent, and client needs. The company has worked with many of the most prominent legal organizations to help them rethink office strategy and design high-performance workplaces that support collaboration, confidentiality, and growth. Its approach is informed by the firm's in-house research initiatives led by the Gensler Research Institute which studies how design impacts performance and the future of work. Reach Christian Amolsch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-amolsch-b797bb23/  Reach Jordan Novak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-novak-gensler/  Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast