More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope

Holly Cope
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Mar 29, 2024 • 13min

Day in the Life of a Digital Nomad: The Reality

If you want to know what it's really like to be a digital nomad and how day-to-day life works, you'll enjoy this episode.The reality is, every digital nomad will have their own way of living and working and there is no one-size fits all.In this episode, I explain how I typically work and what my days looks like as a travelling remote worker. For me, it's all about adaptability and flexibility and living the life that I want as opposed to one that controls me. Podcast LaunchIgnite your podcast journey with a resounding launch that resonates and captivates your audience.My comprehensive podcast launch package not only crafts your initial five episodes, but sets the stage for building authority and influence right from the start.For more information⁠ ⁠⁠go to my website here.⁠⁠Connect with me on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcasting from scratch free course⁠⁠⁠My free 5-day email course: Podcasting from scratch. Learn how to start your podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 24, 2024 • 30min

Law Firm To Thriving Freelance Lawyer: The Secrets to Success

Working in a law firm can be restrictive, but being a freelancer lawyer allows you to work on your own terms whilst still doing what you love. Tara accidentally fell into freelancing as a lawyer and she's over the moon it worked out like that! She helps lawyers and law firms with their legal research and drafting. Tara Seosankar shares her journey of becoming a freelance employment lawyer in Canada and the reasons behind her decision to leave a law firm. Tara explains the benefits she discovered like being her own boss, working remotely, and being able to travel and work. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships and nurturing connections to be successful as a freelance attorney. She talks about the need for legal marketing education, the value of personal branding and the realm of possibilities that come with being a freelancer.Podcast LaunchIgnite your podcast journey with a resounding launch that resonates and captivates your audience.My comprehensive podcast launch package not only crafts your initial five episodes, but sets the stage for building authority and influence right from the start.For more information⁠ ⁠⁠go to my website here.⁠⁠Connect with me on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcasting from scratch free course⁠⁠⁠My free 5-day email course: Podcasting from scratch. Learn how to start your podcast.About my guest:Tara is a freelance lawyer performing Legal Research and Drafting for employment and civil litigation lawyers. Contact details: tara.seosankar@gmail.comTaraseosankar.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 11min

Behind the Mic Ep. 3: Is Commercial Awareness An Odd Requirement?

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I talk about a podcast update and include clips from the interview with Helen Pamley where we talk about applying for law jobs and commercial awareness and where our limiting beliefs are really coming from. Your Personal Brand Is Your Key To Becoming Partner episode with Liz Smith:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fiQH9LLtD0BOvXWHWEAhJ Unlock subscription episodesSubscribe to my unique content about starting a podcast, what you need to get off the ground, how to start your podcast the right way, how to edit a podcast, how to grow a podcast, how to monetise a podcast, tackling mindset, learning how to podcast like a pro and everything in between.Just click on the locked episodes or the link below and pay the monthly subscription fee of £2.99 per month and you’ll access 2 bonus episodes per month. ⁠⁠Subscribe here.⁠⁠Subscription:⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holly-c0/subscribe⁠⁠ Podcast LaunchIgnite your podcast journey with a resounding launch that resonates and captivates your audience.My comprehensive podcast launch package not only crafts your initial five episodes, but sets the stage for building authority and influence right from the start.For more information⁠⁠ ⁠⁠go to my website here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcasting from scratch free course⁠⁠⁠⁠My free 5-day email course: Podcasting from scratch. Learn how to start your podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 17, 2024 • 29min

The Truth About Being a Big Law Partner: Time For Change

Helen Pamely speaks her truth on her law career as a top law firm partner.In this episode:We dive into the drama of the legal scene – the crazy long hours, strained personal relationships, bullying and affairs. We also chat about her switch from being a solicitor to a partner, with all the ups and downs that came with it. Helen gets real about the need to talk openly about the legal world and how it's time for a change.Helen talks about the psychotherapy training that shaped her coaching business and the wild journey from law to entrepreneurship.Helen gives some golden nuggets of wisdom on being savvy and strategic in the office if you want to become partner and making the right impressions with the right people in law firms.⁠Connect with me on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcasting from scratch free course⁠⁠⁠My free 5-day email course: Podcasting from scratch. Learn how to start your podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 12min

Behind The Mic Ep.2: Guest Fears And Life As A Digital Nomad

In this behind the scenes episode, I talk about my week of podcasting, the guests I've been speaking to and future guest plans. Tara takes over the podcast by completely changing the subject and asking some deep questions about staying connected to family and friends whilst being a digital nomad. Unlock subscription episodesSubscribe to my unique content about starting a podcast, what you need to get off the ground, how to start your podcast the right way, how to edit a podcast, how to grow a podcast, how to monetise a podcast, tackling mindset, learning how to podcast like a pro and everything in between.Just click on the locked episodes or the link below and pay the monthly subscription fee of £2.99 per month and you’ll access 2 bonus episodes per month. ⁠Subscribe here.⁠Subscription: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holly-c0/subscribe⁠ Podcast LaunchIgnite your podcast journey with a resounding launch that resonates and captivates your audience.My comprehensive podcast launch package not only crafts your initial five episodes, but sets the stage for building authority and influence right from the start.For more information⁠ ⁠⁠go to my website here.⁠⁠Connect with me on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcasting from scratch free course⁠⁠⁠My free 5-day email course: Podcasting from scratch. Learn how to start your podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 10, 2024 • 26min

Your Personal Brand Is Your Key To Becoming Partner

Liz Smith has worked in the legal industry for over 20 years as a legal headhunter and thinks that building a following on LinkedIn can play a massive role in becoming partner in a law firm. I've said it before and I'll say it again, personal branding will be crucial to the future of recruitment and progression in your legal career. Now I have someone who strongly agrees with me. Unlock subscription episodesSubscribe to my unique content about starting a podcast, what you need to get off the ground, how to start your podcast the right way, how to edit a podcast, how to grow a podcast, how to monetise a podcast, tackling mindset, learning how to podcast like a pro and everything in between.Just click on the locked episodes or the link below and pay the monthly subscription fee of £2.99 per month and you’ll access 2 bonus episodes per month. ⁠Subscribe here.⁠Subscription: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holly-c0/subscribe⁠ Podcast LaunchIgnite your podcast journey with a resounding launch that resonates and captivates your audience.My comprehensive podcast launch package not only crafts your initial five episodes, but sets the stage for building authority and influence right from the start.For more information⁠ ⁠⁠go to my website here.⁠This episode: Your Personal Brand Is Your Key To Becoming PartnerLiz says usually, to become a partner, you need to show a detailed business plan with clients, marketing strategies, and ways to grow your client base. But things are changing. We're looking ahead to a time when a lawyer might say, "My business plan is my LinkedIn profile." This is already happening, especially among legal pros in new tech or legal tech. An impressive LinkedIn profile, can significantly accelerate a lawyer's journey to partnership. In this conversation, we also discuss why it's a good idea for lawyers to create a personal brand, especially on LinkedIn. We talk about how this is useful for both new and experienced lawyers, stressing the need to be genuine and relatable. We also touch on how personal branding affects hiring and headhunting in the future. The conversation ends with tips on using personal branding to negotiate salaries, explore different careers, and conquer the fear of showcasing oneself.Contact Liz Smith:liz@ameliabond.co.uk or call on 07966 228730 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 9, 2024 • 1min

Becoming a Digital Nomad Lawyer Preview

Being a digital nomad lawyer is like telling a traditional lawyer you're an alien living on Mars.Listen to the full episode with Brian Dixon here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RAWrDzNvylToCWFlw6gzt In this episode, Brian doesn't hold back. He shares what it's actually like to work as a travelling lawyer, how to do it, what his clients say and everything in between.Brian also challenges the traditional legal mindset and shares his journey from freelancing to becoming a full-blown lawyer practicing from different corners of the globe.He addresses the logistical challenges of being a digital nomad lawyer and the importance of setting clear expectations with clients. Brian emphasizes the need for a support system and the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs to find happiness in the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 3, 2024 • 36min

Who Said Quitting Law Was Risky? Strategic Steps To Changing Your Life

Laxmi Jaishi was a lawyer for 10+ years before she quit for flexibility and freedom and became a career coach. She realised that if she was going to invest time and energy into her career, she should be doing something that was filling up her cup. Unlock subscription episodesSubscribe to my unique content about starting a podcast, what you need to get off the ground, how to start your podcast the right way, how to edit a podcast, how to grow a podcast, how to monetise a podcast, tackling mindset, learning how to podcast like a pro and everything in between.Just click on the locked episodes or the link below and pay the monthly subscription fee of £2.99 per month and you’ll access 2 bonus episodes per month. ⁠Subscribe here.⁠Subscription: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holly-c0/subscribe⁠ Do you want to start a podcast?Podcast Launch PackageIgnite your podcast journey with a resounding launch that resonates and captivates your audience.My comprehensive podcast launch package not only crafts your initial five episodes, but sets the stage for building authority and influence right from the start.For more information⁠ ⁠⁠go to my website here.⁠This episode explores the underlying reasons for discontent within the legal sector and the challenges encountered by legal professionals. It delves into the disconnection between professional success and personal aspirations and the limited autonomy in the legal profession. Laxmi shares her experiences and decisions leading to her departure from law. Laxmi went on to research human behaviour through her master's degrees in psychology and neuroscience. Now she helps professionals with career decisions and career change so they get what they want from their legal careers.Laxmi took a very pragmatic and strategic approach to quitting her career, she wanted it to be as risk-free as possible. She dipped her toe in different career and business options before making the bold move to change the course of her life. Connect with me on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcasting from scratch free course⁠⁠⁠My free 5-day email course: Podcasting from scratch. Learn how to start your podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 16min

How To Start Your Personal Brand As A Lawyer

Dear lawyer, You want to start putting yourself out there, but you don't know how or where to begin. Here's how to do it.Unlock subscription episodesSubscribe to my unique content about starting a podcast, what you need to get off the ground, how to start your podcast the right way, how to edit a podcast, how to grow a podcast, how to monetise a podcast, tackling mindset, learning how to podcast like a pro and everything in between.Just click on the locked episodes or the link below and pay the monthly subscription fee of £2.99 per month and you’ll access 2 bonus episodes per month. ⁠Subscribe here.⁠Subscription: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holly-c0/subscribe⁠ Podcast LaunchIgnite your podcast journey with a resounding launch that resonates and captivates your audience.My comprehensive podcast launch package not only crafts your initial five episodes, but sets the stage for building authority and influence right from the start.For more information⁠ ⁠⁠go to my website here.⁠This episode: How To Start A Personal Brand As A Lawyer If you've not listened to it, I'd go back and have a listen to my episode about why building a personal brand as a lawyer is a non-negotiable. In this episode, I talk about how you actually build a personal brand as a lawyer. I think a lot of lawyers really struggle to know what to write about, or what to post about, or what to talk about, because they have no idea what's interesting to their audience, or what people want to hear.In this episode, I talk about my experience of how I've built a personal brand as a lawyer turned digital nomad.⁠Connect with me on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcasting from scratch free course⁠⁠⁠My free 5-day email course: Podcasting from scratch. Learn how to start your podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 25, 2024 • 30min

Ditch The Rule Book: Become A Travelling Lawyer

How to lawyer on your terms. Travel the world as a lawyer, who said you can't do both?Unlock subscription episodesSubscribe to my unique content about starting a podcast, what you need to get off the ground, how to start your podcast the right way, how to edit a podcast, how to grow a podcast, how to monetise a podcast, tackling mindset, learning how to podcast like a pro and everything in between.Just click on the locked episodes or the link below and pay the monthly subscription fee of £2.99 per month and you’ll access 2 bonus episodes per month. Subscribe here.Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holly-c0/subscribe Podcast LaunchIgnite your podcast journey with a resounding launch that resonates and captivates your audience.My comprehensive podcast launch package not only crafts your initial five episodes, but sets the stage for building authority and influence right from the start.For more information ⁠⁠go to my website here.This episode: Ditch The Rule Book: Become A Travelling LawyerBrian is a New York registered attorney, but he travels the world whilst taking instructions from clients and helping them with contracts and business law.In this episode, Brian doesn't hold back. He shares what it's actually like to work as a travelling lawyer, how to do it, what his clients say and everything in between.Brian also challenges the traditional legal mindset and shares his journey from freelancing to becoming a full-blown lawyer practicing from different corners of the globe. He addresses the logistical challenges of being a digital nomad lawyer and the importance of setting clear expectations with clients. Brian emphasizes the need for a support system and the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs to find happiness in the law.Key moments:Breaking Free from Traditional Legal MindsetsTransitioning from Freelancing to Full-Blown LawyerFinding Happiness in the LawLogistical Challenges of Being a Digital Nomad LawyerThe Lack of a Support SystemThe Outdated Mentality of Traditional LawyersOvercoming Limiting BeliefsConnect with me on LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcasting from scratch free course⁠⁠My free 5-day email course: Podcasting from scratch. Learn how to start your podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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