
More Than A Lawyer with Holly Cope
I'm your host, Holly Cope. I'm an ex-lawyer turned entrepreneur. Join us for some epic conversations with some of the top lawyers in the world. They all have inspirational stories to tell, each with their own valuable lessons. I'll also be talking about how to stand out, build authority and influence as a lawyer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Nov 30, 2024 • 27min
Why Your Community Is Your Greatest Asset: Lawyers Forget This
It's not who you know, it's the people that THEY know. But it's also about who is in your community.Your support system is in your community, your collaborators are in your community and your clients are in your community. It's your biggest asset.Here's how to build and grow a community and why it's an ESSENTIAL for lawyers. We're Helen & Holly.Join our newsletter for free here:https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/NdGECo8l8fcRvNgQL7LRWe've combined our years of knowledge, & experience in the legal industry.We've leveraged our unfair advantages: creativity & expertise in the legal industry.Now we do this:- Manage & ghostwrite for legal company pages- Ghostwrite for individual lawyers to build their personal brands- Run a LinkedIn training academy designed for lawyers-Share our insights on More Than A Lawyer podcast.Find out more:- LinkedIn Academy for Lawyers:Ready to crack LinkedIn?We've completely SOLD OUT tickets for our autumn cohort.JOIN the waitlist to be notified about our next cohort here:https://helenpamely.com/the-linkedin-academy-for-lawyers/- LinkedIn Company Page Management & GhostwritingBuild a magnetising company brand.Be the go-to firm for your ideal clients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2024 • 45min
Why Your Networking Isn’t Paying Off (And How to Change It) With Ronen Olshansky
In this conversation, Ronen Olshansky discusses the importance of intentional connections and networking strategies. We explore how to strategically invest in your network, and the importance of mindset and self-belief. This episode will be highly valuable to you if you want to learn how to strategically network to "get in the room" with those who will potentially change your life. It's all about giving value, reciprocity and being genuine. Ronen Olshansky Ronen Olshansky, partner at Ferrazzi Greenlight, and Keith Ferrazzi, Chairman of the firm, co-lead the Beyond Connections networking program. Ronen, with his background in finance, consulting, and entrepreneurship, brings hands-on leadership expertise, while Keith, a global thought leader in relational leadership and author of bestsellers like Never Eat Alone and Leading Without Authority, offers decades of experience from his roles as CMO at Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. Together, they leverage their combined knowledge to help leaders build authentic, collaborative relationships that drive organisational success.Find out more about Ronen's programme Beyond Connections:https://www.connectedsuccess.com/beyond-connections Takeaways from the episodeIntentional connections are crucial for personal and professional growth.Networking should be viewed as investing in relationships, not transactions.Fear of rejection can hinder networking efforts.Authenticity is essential in building genuine connections.Generosity, vulnerability, and authenticity are foundational to effective networking.------We're Helen & Holly.Join our newsletter for free here:https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/NdGECo8l8fcRvNgQL7LRWe've combined our years of knowledge, & experience.We've leveraged our unfair advantages: creativity & expertise in the legal industry.Now we do this:- Manage & ghostwrite for legal company pages- Ghostwrite for individual lawyers to build their personal brands- Run a LinkedIn training academy designed for lawyers-Share our insights on More Than A Lawyer podcast.Find out more:- LinkedIn Academy for Lawyers:Ready to crack LinkedIn?We've completely SOLD OUT tickets for our autumn cohort.JOIN the waitlist to be notified about our next cohort here:https://helenpamely.com/the-linkedin-academy-for-lawyers/- LinkedIn Company Page Management & GhostwritingBuild a magnetising company brand.Be the go-to firm for your ideal clients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2024 • 11min
You Can't Hack the Algorithm: Try This Instead
You can't hack the LinkedIn algorithm. Lawyers trying to grow on the platform think it's easy. They think they can beat it. But they soon realise it's much harder than they thought. In this episode, find out what is MORE important and more FUTURE PROOF than any algorithm.We're Helen & Holly.Join our newsletter for free here:https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/NdGECo8l8fcRvNgQL7LRWe've combined our years of knowledge, & experience in the legal industry.We've leveraged our unfair advantages: creativity & expertise in the legal industry.Now we do this:- Manage & ghostwrite for legal company pages- Ghostwrite for individual lawyers to build their personal brands- Run a LinkedIn training academy designed for lawyers-Share our insights on More Than A Lawyer podcast.Find out more:- LinkedIn Academy for Lawyers:Ready to crack LinkedIn?We've completely SOLD OUT tickets for our autumn cohort.JOIN the waitlist to be notified about our next cohort here:https://helenpamely.com/the-linkedin-academy-for-lawyers/- LinkedIn Company Page Management & GhostwritingBuild a magnetising company brand.Be the go-to firm for your ideal clients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 2024 • 27min
The Best Kept Secret in Law
What is the best kept secret in law? It's the key to partnership, it's the key to career progression.Can you guess what it is?We're Helen & Holly.Join our newsletter for free here:https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/NdGECo8l8fcRvNgQL7LR We've combined our years of knowledge, & experience.We've leveraged our unfair advantages: creativity & expertise in the legal industry.Now we do this:- Manage & ghostwrite for legal company pages- Ghostwrite for individual lawyers to build their personal brands- Run a LinkedIn training academy designed for lawyers-Share our insights on More Than A Lawyer podcast.Find out more:- LinkedIn Academy for Lawyers:Ready to crack LinkedIn?We've completely SOLD OUT tickets for our autumn cohort.JOIN the waitlist to be notified about our next cohort here:https://helenpamely.com/the-linkedin-academy-for-lawyers/ - LinkedIn Company Page Management & GhostwritingBuild a magnetising company brand.Be the go-to firm for your ideal clients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 2024 • 25min
How To Break into The Top 1% of Law Podcasts with David Edgar
There are now over 4.25 million podcasts But 99% will “fail." (Especially law podcasts.)The reason is simple: 90% of podcasts don't get past 3 episodes. This means: If you make it to 21 episodes, you’re in the top 1%. Many fail as a result of inconsistency, lack of strategy, or poor marketing. 🎙️I'm uncovering my secrets in the latest “Talking Deals With David” LinkedIn Live conversation with the amazing David Edgar M&A partner at K&L Gates.Join mine and Helen Pamely's newsletter here:https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/NdGECo8l8fcRvNgQL7LR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2024 • 9min
The Watercooler Exclusive: Ep 11: Stop Making Everything All About You
Stop making everything about you, it's about them.People make this mistake when posting on LinkedIn. Find out how to avoid the biggest downfall we see on the platform. The Demand for LinkedIn Content Is Sky-HighBut only a small percentage of users are actively posting.This means there’s a huge opportunity for those who do.(YOU.)🎉 And you know what is even more exciting?There is very little competition in the legal industry when it comes to posting on LinkedIn.This is your chance to get ahead while LinkedIn’s popularity is soaring, yet the platform remains far unsaturated.(In terms of QUALITY content.)⏰ Your time is NOW.Join a community of like-minded professionalsIf you want to join our academy, contact Helen Pamely or Holly Cope on LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 2024 • 11min
Behind The Mic Ep:7: Insider Chat With Simon Goldberg
In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll hear some unpublished footage from Holly Cope & Helen Pamely's conversation with Simon Goldberg.In the full episode with Simon, we discuss:Is there tension between making money and being ethical in law and does this lead to a culture of toxicity?Today me and Helen Pamely are sitting down with senior partner of SMB (Simons Muirhead Burton), one of the law firms representing the individuals and families affected by the post office scandal.We dive into the question:What is the true root of toxicity within the legal industry?Simon is Senior Partner at SMB and joint head of both the Media and Corporate, Commercial & Finance teams. He is a commercial media lawyer with specialist experience in publishing, film and television finance, production and distribution as well as in media-related corporate transactions.Find out more here:https://www.smb.london/expertise/media-and-communications-disputes/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2024 • 18min
Behind the Brief: Memorable Moments from Our Legal Careers
Join Holly Cope & Helen Pamely in this episode of the very best moments taken from the Watercooler Exclusive mini-series within the podcast.We chat about our moments in law, the highs, the lows. Meet us at the watercooler, but don't miss out on the opportunity to get in on our secret chats that are reshaping the legal industry one episode at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 31min
Become a LinkedIn Networking Ninja
Networking has evolved. It’s no longer just about online messages or face-to-face events - it’s about integrating the two to build relationships that actually move the needle. Join us for an insightful LinkedIn Live where we’ll dive into the exact strategies we use to turn online connections into real-world opportunities. We’ll show you how to use LinkedIn as your foundation and seamlessly transition those relationships offline to land clients, secure career-changing partnerships, and build a network that lasts. If you’re ready to level up your networking and make every interaction count - both online and off - then this session is for you. Whether you want to make partner, go in-house, or start something new completely.The best and quickest way to get to where you want is LinkedIn.Hands down.At least, that’s what we’ve found.If you want to know how to build a profile that:Magnetises clients and opportunities on LinkedInGives you the tools to write posts that get noticedGrow a network that opens doorsJOIN THE ACADEMY HERE: https://helenpamely.com/the-linkedin-academy-for-lawyers/The Demand for LinkedIn Content Is Sky-HighBut only a small percentage of users are actively posting.This means there’s a huge opportunity for those who do.(YOU.)🎉 And you know what is even more exciting?There is very little competition in the legal industry when it comes to posting on LinkedIn.This is your chance to get ahead while LinkedIn’s popularity is soaring, yet the platform remains far unsaturated.(In terms of QUALITY content.)⏰ Your time is NOW.Join a community of like-minded professionalsHere: https://helenpamely.com/the-linkedin-academy-for-lawyers/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 2024 • 31min
Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Roots of Toxicity in Law
Is there tension between making money and being ethical in law and does this lead to a culture of toxicity? Today me and Helen Pamely are sitting down with senior partner of SMB (Simons Muirhead Burton), one of the law firms representing the individuals and families affected by the post office scandal. We dive into the question:What is the true root of toxicity within the legal industry?Simon is Senior Partner at SMB and joint head of both the Media and Corporate, Commercial & Finance teams. He is a commercial media lawyer with specialist experience in publishing, film and television finance, production and distribution as well as in media-related corporate transactions.Find out more here:https://www.smb.london/expertise/media-and-communications-disputes/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.