I’m putting together a small case study group of lawyers and barristers where we’re going to focus on consistently performing at your best in mediations, high-stakes meetings, and difficult conversations — without the usual legal performance pressure, overthinking, or 2 a.m. replays. Would you like to join us? Email me at [email protected] and put “I’m In” in the subject line, and I’ll get you all the details!

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I fell a few days ago.
Literally.

Walking down the food section on a cruise.
One misstep, then I tripped.
Then hands, knees, and ...

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The real negotiation may be about facts — it may also be about what people need to feel safe saying yes

Every Conversation Is a Negotiation.

Even when you think it’s just information.

Dr E is a prostate cancer specialist.
Respe...

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Which ONE will you work on first?

Most lawyers think exceptional performance is about knowing more law.
It’s not.

It’s about performing as the best version of...

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Vacations Aren't A Luxury!

I'm on a cruise.

Not hiding it. Not apologising for it.

Part of me used to want to hide my vacations
(Even when I was a litigati...

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Stop Chasing Approval: How to Respond to Scrutiny Without Getting Defensive

I got pulled aside at LAX last week for a security check.

The scanner showed I was concealing something in my groin area. 
Full
...

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Barristers + Lawyers - It Costs YOU - Either Way!

You tell yourself you'll take time off when things settle down or at the end of the year when the courts close.

Except things ...

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Every lawyer and barrister is worried about looking stupid.

 

Meanwhile, the lawyers getting the best results in high-stake...

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How to Walk Into High-Stakes Mediations With Certainty (Not Hope)

It's 2 am.

You're replaying that mediation.

That comment you made. 
The point you should have pushed harder (or not that hard). ...

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Your Fear of Mistakes Is More Dangerous Than the Mistakes Themselves

In law, you're expected to be perfect.

One poor performance in court. 
One wrong call in a mediation. 
One error in judgment wit...

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Law School + Practice Taught You Law—Not Influence
Mediation advice you’re not taught in law school, or in practice.

These are the uncomfortable truths about influencing in
...
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