“I’ve built an entire practice on being responsive.”

I think a lot of barristers and senior lawyers relate to that.

Because re...

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Video: You let it in.

You let it in.

Interruptions.
“Quick questions.”
“Urgent.”

Now everything gets your time.

And your work—

waits.

→ You Wo...

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I’m on a 25-day cruise (Brisbane to Seattle).

I chose “Anytime dining.”

First night, there’s a line to get a table.

Mi
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VIDEO: The Email You Must Never Send.

Most barristers and lawyers have drafted an email that felt very satisfying to write.

Usually, after someone has been combativ...

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Most barristers and senior lawyers know what needs to be done.

The real issue is having the conviction to do it.

To make the un...

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Whenever someone finds out I’m a barrister, there’s usually a remark.

Sometimes a lawyer joke.
Sometimes, a story about a lawye...

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This week, I put together something for barristers and senior lawyers.

It’s a short check called Your Professional Reputation....

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It’s a harder question than most barristers and lawyers realise.

Australia has about

6,000 barristers

110,000 lawyers a...

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Video: Law Rewards This. It also caps your value.

What you do and say is teaching people — whether you intend it or not.

The longer video goes deeper - Watch it HERE

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There’s one conversation you’re avoiding.

You know exactly which one.

I can usually tell how a barrister's and a lawyer’s y
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