Lara and Camille Pierson, Founder of The Float Spa, take a well-earned 'break' as they sit down to discuss general well-being and the unexpected twists and turns life can throw at you. 

Camille explains why flotation therapy means so much to her and the motivation behind setting up the float spa, the hard challenges she’s faced along the way to make it all happen, and why you should always have a good exit strategy in case of emergencies.   

Why not take a break yourself and visit Camille at The Float Spa in Hove to talk all things wellbeing, or stay up to date by connecting with her on LinkedIn.

Camille’s Recommendations

The Secret Language of Your Body by Inna Segal

ROAR by Stacy Sims

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Lara talks with Consortium’s Associate Director Lou Gilbert about the upcoming legal directory season and why you might want to consider submitting.

Lou covers the main reasons to apply for the legal directory, the things to consider when filling out your application, as well as the other areas of your business that might benefit from completing the directory process. 

You can connect with Lou over on LinkedIn and while you’re there why not check out Consortium’s page to stay up to date with all the legal directory services that we offer? 

Lou’s Recommendations

Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson 

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Lara and Alistair Stewart, Partner at Loney Stewart Holland LLP, get into the weeds on starting your own law firm and the best practices for sustained business development.

Alistair discusses the leap he took to build a law firm of his own, the advice he has for others looking to achieve the same, the things you can learn from failure, as well as the often-overlooked human element of business development. 

Stay up to date with the work Alistair does with Loney Stewart Holland LLP through their website or by connecting with him on LinkedIn.

Alistair’s Recommendations

The Rest is History - Apple Podcasts - Spotify

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Lara kickstarts season 2 with Col Secomb, Co-Founder of Yao Tech, as they compare all the similarities and differences in tech between the UK and Australia. 

The pair discuss the importance of always looking forward when it comes to tech, the best ways future future-proof yourself, why so many businesses are still at arm's reach of their own data, and the biggest challenges facing law firms at the end of 2025. 

Stay up to date with Col by connecting with him over on LinkedIn, or check out his business Yao Tech to see how they could help you with your next practice management system. 

Col’s Recommendations

The Blue Ocean Strategy

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Lara talks with Gavin Walsh, CEO and Founder of Body Fixers, about how to balance a busy career with a healthy lifestyle. 

Gavin talks about the importance of sleep in your routine, the difficulties of balancing a busy schedule with fitness as you progress in your career, and the return on investment to yourself that you will see the earlier you put small habits into action.

If you’re looking to improve your overall fitness in-between a busy schedule, be sure to check out Body Fixers to start your journey today, or connect with Gavin over on LinkedIn.

Gavin’s Recommendations

Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Dr Peter Attia

The Dr Hyman Show - Apple Podcasts - Spotify

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Adele Bebbington-Plant, Director at Cullimore Dutton, talks with Lara about the power of delegation and fostering connections within the workplace.  

She also sheds light on what makes Cullimore Dutton stand out from the traditional law firm model, offering a fresh perspective on their innovative approach. Adele discusses how recent shifts in government and legislation could shape the legal landscape in the coming year - and why nurturing your team’s ambitions can lead to extraordinary success, both individually and collectively.

Be sure to check out Cullimore Dutton’s wide range of legal services, or connect with Adele directly via LinkedIn. 

Adele’s Recommendation

Delegate Now To Supercharge Your Profits by Dan Warburton

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Lara sits down with Tom Blandford, CFO at SurSum Advisory, to discuss all things financial as we begin a new tax year.

Tom breaks down the differences between transactional and strategic finance and why they should always factor into your financial planning, the math behind calculating your firm’s next price increase, and Tom provides some key pointers to keep in mind over the coming financial year. 

If you found this episode helpful but still think your business could benefit from some financial advice, get in touch with Tom at SurSum, or connect with him directly via LinkedIn. 

Tom’s Recommendations

Traction by Gino Wickman

Books and Podcasts by Tim Harford

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Stephen Brown, Managing Director at Lights-On Consulting, talks with Lara about the importance of maintaining good IT practices within your law firm.  

Stephen explains the process and benefits of overhauling your IT system to work for you and your firm, the things you and your IT department should never overlook, how good data management can improve your company as a whole, and the vital importance of a good cybersecurity system.   

If you’d like to assess your firm’s IT situation, you can get in touch with Stephen and the team over at Lights-On, or connect with him directly via LinkedIn. 

Stephen’s Recommendations

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Wolf in CIO’s Clothing by Tina Nunno

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Lara and Alison Lee, Managing Director of Biscoes Solicitors, discuss burnout in the industry and how to maintain check and balance in our hectic lives. 

Alison talks about her difficult journey and relationship with work over the last year, how to shake off the bad habits that lead her to this point, and how she’s working to improve things for herself and employees. 

You can get in touch with Alison and the team over at Biscoes Solicitors, or connect with Alison directly via LinkedIn. 

Alison’s Recommendations

Steven Bartlet’s Diary of a CEO with Dr Sarah Berry - Spotify - Apple Podcasts

Patrick Lencioni’s Books and Podcast

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Lara chats with close friends Grant Sanders, Practice Manager at Stephen Rimmer, and Andrew Hiesley, Property Practice Group Leader at Herrington Solicitors, on the importance of collaboration in the law world. 

Learn why communication is so important in an industry where firms are particularly cautious of one another, the benefits of seeking advice from supportive networks such as LawNet and Bold Legal, and how law firms could learn a lot from the more corporate aspects of similar businesses on the high street.   

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Grant and Andrew’s respective firms are Stephen Rimmer and Herrington Solicitors, both of which would be more than happy to help you with any issues you may have.  

Alternatively, if you’d like to connect with them directly, they can both be found on LinkedIn as Grant Sanders and Andrew Hiesley.

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Why is starting out in a law firm such a daunting prospect? Join Lara and Susan Glenholme, managing partner of Debenhams Ottaway Solicitors, as they discuss their experiences of working their way up through a law firm. 

Learn about the women who are still having to prove themselves in the world of law, how flexible working has changed over the years, as well as how to get the most out of your time as a law firm trainee. 

Susan also gives her take on asking AI the right questions and the challenges facing law firms in 2025.

You can contact Debenhams Ottaway for advice on a wide range of legal issues or get in touch with Susan directly via LinkedIn. 

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Psychological Safety is today’s Buzzword! Join Lara and Nadine Stanton, CEO of Professional Training, as they assess all the things companies should be doing for their staff. 

Nadine champions the working conditions for all employees as she breaks down why retention strategies should be more of a priority within law firms, the extra steps involved with hybrid working to maintain meaningful connections with your colleagues, as well as the importance of feedback in our fast paced world. 

Head over to Professional Training if you’re interested in leadership coaching or other productivity and retention courses for your business, or connect with Nadine directly via LinkedIn. 

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In the first episode of the year Lara debunks some executive coaching misconceptions with Helen Tuddenham, executive coach and Founder of Helen Tuddenham Consulting.

Together they break down the the role of an executive coach, how to maximise your time and get the most from coaching as well as identifying the key points in your career where it might prove most useful. 

They also assess whether coaching is for everyone and how much of a role impostor syndrome has to play when coaching a client.  

If you would like to hire Helen as a coach for your business you can get in touch via her website, or connecting directly through LinkedIn. 

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In the final episode of the year, Lara talks with Chris Loaring, Sustainability Director for Landmark Legal, and Neil Ross Russell, Managing Director for Net Zero Now, and their efforts to work with businesses to meet the UK’s net zero goals. 

The group discuss how businesses are being incentivised to go carbon neutral and why you should be proactive in your approach to do so sooner rather than later. They also discuss the regulations in place, the changes that might come into effect next year, as well as the “out of sight, out of mind” mentality that a lot of the country still clings to.

If you would like help reducing your business’ carbon footprint, get in touch with Neil or connect with him on LinkedIn. 

For ESG reporting, sustainability training and other climate risk management services, get in touch with Chris or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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Lara talks with Peter Ambrose, CEO of Legalito, about tech in the legal space, the legacy systems holding many firms back, as well as the hard to access data lost within businesses and the challenges law firms might face as we head into 2025.

If you're looking for an IT based solution for your conveyancing, you can contact Peter on LinkedIn, or directly via Legalito

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Lara talks with Martin Mellor, founder of Mellor Financial Training, about financial qualifications within the legal sector, when the right time to seek out additional training might be, as well as the emerging use of AI for firms and how their roles are shifting a result. 

If you're interested in financial training for yourself or your firm, you can contact Martin on LinkedIn, or directly via Mellor Financial's Website.

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Hannah Perryman is back as she talks with Jenny about client acquisition and how to easily identify new opportunities for your business. Hannah talks about how leading by example and developing a good CRM system can help maximise your business potential, as well as how to best utilise your staff, developing their networking and outreach so they can be your eyes and ears when searching for new clients. 

Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn, or email her if you have any questions on CRM for your business.

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Lara talks with Size 10 1/2 Boots director Bernard Savage about the ins and outs of business development and the dreaded “busy” word! Bernard discusses what to focus on when it comes to BD, how it's more connected to health and wellbeing than you might think, and ways tackle this often over looked area of business head on! 

If you're interested in asking Bernard for some help with BD, you can connect with him on LinkedIn or contact Size 10 1/2 Boots directly via their website.

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In this episode, Consortium's own marketing and account manager Cara Flood talks about awards season, the application process surrounding awards and why you should enter! Cara helps you get the most from your submission and lays out all the information for those who may have always been interested in an award for their business, but not been sure how to go about it.

If you have any questions about submitting your company for an award, connect with Cara on LinkedIn.

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In this episode, we learn from Insight6 founder and CX specialist Jonathan Winchester, who shares valuable insights on how and more importantly why it is so important to understand your client's journey and how law firms often struggle.

Find Jonathan on LinkedIn and connect with him today.

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