I wrote the opening chapter “Emotional Intelligence in legal practice – developing a superpower for lawyers” for the new 2026 Globe Book 'Fundamental skills for the Modern Lawyer'. I’m particularly pleased as the new book builds on the work in my 2020 Globe book Essential soft skills for lawyers. The Read More
What’s your personal value proposition? What value do you bring to your clients? (or employer?) You may have considered these questions as part of your personal brand development. I’m looking at the process through the lens of value proposition development – and through my personal lens. Develop your value proposition (and Read More
I’ve been asked several times recently to write and advise on emotional intelligence. Particularly with regards to how people can improve their management of emotions (emotional regulation). Most therapy clients want help in mastering their emotional life too. This 200 page, 2025 book by an American professor (who leads an Read More
This article provides some quick and easy methods to ground yourself when you are experiencing intense emotions. Grounding tools are simple and action-oriented activities to help bring yourself back into the present moment. Grounding tools help you manage and ease distressing or overwhelming feelings. Grounding tools (support for emotional regulation) Read More
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
