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Sakina Babwani, a litigator and former journalist, shares her invaluable insights on affidavit drafting. She discusses the critical moments to write an affidavit and what essential details to include. Sakina emphasizes the importance of choosing the right affiant and the art of storytelling in legal documentation. The conversation dives into crafting clear narratives, avoiding emotional language, and tailoring each affidavit to resonate with judges. With practical tips on preparation and revisions, this dialogue is a must-listen for anyone looking to master the art of affidavit writing.

Jay Harrington is a prominent business coach and strategist focused on helping lawyers enhance their practices. He shares invaluable insights on leveraging LinkedIn for thought leadership, emphasizing its role in attracting clients. Discover the importance of creating original content over sharing links, and learn strategies for consistent posting and engaging with audiences. Jay also discusses generating content ideas and the benefits of starting small while building a professional presence on LinkedIn.

Bull Garlington shares his expertise and advice about content marketing for lawyers. Bull’s an award-winning content marketing writer, author, and speaker. Topics discussed include: Finding the balance between strategy and creativity Developing engaging, helpful content that responds to your readers’ needs Weaving keywords into a narrative Why the quality of your writing matters When to hire a content writer “Cursing your way to better writing” Key writer’s hack: READ ALOUD To learn more about Bull, and read samples of his work, visit: https://bullgarlington.com/creativewriterpro/ https://allamericanwhiskey.com/author/prettyprettygoatboy/ https://bullgarlington.com/ https://www.attorneyatwork.com/?s=bull+garlington For free excerpts from Bull’s upcoming travel memoir, Fat in Paris, visit: https://books.bookfunnel.com/collection This episode contains 50 minutes of Professionalism Content You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

Sleep consultants, Marlee Boyle and Leah Corkum, share their expertise about lawyers’ struggles with sleep – and tips to overcome them. Marlee and Leah are the founders of Sleep Works Consulting, and creators/presenters of the popular law society webinars: “The Business of Sleep: A Productivity and Success Toolkit for the Legal Practitioner”, and “Sleep and your Wellness: More Info on the Business of Sleep”. Topics discussed include: Why it’s important to get a good night’s sleep Signs of fatigue Common sleep disruptors Adjusting light exposure and other practical strategies to promote a good night’s sleep Sleep and travel To learn more about Marlee and Leah, and their work – and book a free 15-minute consultation – visit their website. While you’re there, check out their favourite items available for purchase on Amazon. This episode contains 1 hour of Professionalism Content You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

Digital marketing expert and lawyer, Annette Choti, shares her expertise and advice about digital marketing for lawyers. Annette’s the owner/founder of the legal digital marketing agency Law Quill, a podcaster, and a bestselling author. Topics discussed include: What SEO is and why it’s important for law firms Creating a digital marketing strategy Branding Website SEO content Social media marketing Repurposing content and using social media scheduling tools How to get free backlinks Why you shouldn’t use AI tools to write content To learn more about Annette and her work, visit her website, read her blog, listen to her podcast, order her book, or connect with her directly on LinkedIn This episode contains 40 minutes of Professionalism Content You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

Rho Thomas shares practical tips to help manage our money and mindset to improve our personal finances. Rho’s a lawyer turned financial coach who believes that true wealth is having control of our time. Topics discussed include: Rho’s journey from BigLaw associate to financial coach Taking the emotion out of personal finances Financial coaching vs. financial advising Why we should be intentional with our spending How making a budget creates freedom, not deprivation What to expect when working with a financial coach Thinking of each financial choice as a trade-off To learn more about Rho and her work, visit her website, check out her wealthyesque podcast, or connect with her directly on LinkedIn This episode contains 30 minutes of Professionalism Content You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

Laura Genovich shares her expertise and advice about clear legal writing. Laura’s a practicing lawyer, legal writing professor, and author of The Plain Language Practice: A Pocket Guide for Lawyers. Topics discussed include: Defining plain language Preliminary matters to consider before drafting The difference between brevity and conciseness Being thoughtful about the words we choose Why critical thinking is such an important part of every writing task Using reader-centred organizational tools To learn more about Laura and her work, connect with her on LinkedIn Laura’s book is available outside Canada on Amazon.com Canadian listeners should email Laura directly to order their copy This episode contains 40 minutes of Professionalism Content You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

Doron Gold shares his insights about the National Study on the Wellness of Legal Professionals in Canada. Doron’s a mental health professional, former practicing lawyer, and member of the study’s steering committee. Topics discussed include: Background information about the study Key findings and recommendations from Phase I of the study Implementing the recommendations The Canadian Bar Association’s free online mental health and wellness course The importance of being kind to ourselves, including when engaging in self-talk To learn more about Doron and his work, visit his website, follow him on twitter, or connect with him directly on  LinkedIn or by email. Additional Resources FAQs about the study, study report, executive summary and recommendations from the report Free online mental health and wellness course This episode contains 45 minutes of Professionalism Content. You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

Jason Stitt shares his expertise and advice about handling difficult people. Jason’s a “recovering” lawyer, mediator, and trainer who provides training in dispute resolution, negotiation and dealing with difficult people through the Stitt Feld Handy Group. Topics discussed include: Changing the way we see and respond to difficult people Managing our reactions to behaviors that bother us Becoming a better listener How to know if you’re a difficult person The impact of taking real responsibility for our behavior To learn more about Jason, visit Stitt Feld Handy Group Or connect with Jason directly on LinkedIn This episode contains 40 minutes of Professionalism Content. You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

Ann Gomez talks about her new book, Workday Warrior: A Proven Path to Reclaiming your Time. Ann’s a productivity expert who’s worked with many law firms and lawyers. She’s also the founder of the training company Clear Concept Inc, an inspiring speaker, and a bestselling author. Topics discussed include: What inspired Ann to write Workday Warrior How Workday Warrior differs from other books about time management and productivity The top three barriers that sabotage our time Three practical steps, and supporting tools, to overcome the top three productivity challenges To learn more about Ann, visit Clear Concept Inc. This episode contains 40 minutes of Professionalism Content. You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.