Lawyers

Confidence – Radiators and Drains and the 90 second rule for emotional control

At the recent MBL session on “Boost Your Confidence at Work – A toolbox for professionals” we explored confidence in the workplace. Both what affects how we feel inside (self-confidence) and what we convey to others (confidence).  We explored numerous tools to help us feel more confident internally and externally. A couple of Read More

Book Review: Strategic Tendering for Professional Services by Matthew Fuller and Tim Nightingale (Second Edition)

Back in May 2017 I reviewed the first edition of this book strategic tendering. And I have been recommending it ever since. So I was delighted when the authors did an extensive overhaul of the contents to publish the second edition in 2022. This review concentrates on the newer material Read More

Telephone skills – Focus on the caller’s needs

Lawyers and tax advisers attended the recent MBL workshop on “Pick up the Phone – Client service and sales opportunities for professionals”. This article forms part of the learning resources for the session. Future workshops are listed at Kim Tasso - MBL Seminars. Telephone skills – Focus on the caller’s Read More

2025-04-18T09:41:48+01:00April 18, 2025|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Marketing, Relationship Management, Selling|

Persuasive writing – Brand Voice and Tone of Voice

Delegates from law firms in Dublin, Manchester, Buckinghamshire and London joined me at the MBL workshop  on  persuasive writing. Some were lawyers (family, immigration and conveyancing) and some were in marketing/BD roles with a focus on pitches and tenders. We covered material to help craft clear, concise and compelling communications. Read More

2025-02-21T12:37:16+00:00February 21, 2025|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Management Skills, Marketing, Psychology, Selling|

Referrer management: Diagnosis, Aims, Strategies and Action Planning

There were both lawyers (solicitors and barristers) and accountants at last week’s MBL LearnLive training session on “Developing More Work from Referrers & Intermediaries“. (Future dates: Kim Tasso - MBL Seminars). Their key interests – whether in fee-earning or business development roles - were working with external referrers and the Read More

2024-11-22T08:53:46+00:00November 22, 2024|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Marketing, Relationship Management, Strategy|
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