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Lawyer’s Coach is a podcast that gets under the skin of the legal profession; exploring what drives lawyers and how they can thrive. Originally co-hosted with Oliver Hansard, and now led by Claire Rason, each series dives into a unique theme, featuring insightful conversations with private practice lawyers, in-house counsel, and experts who work alongside the legal sector. With her distinctive blend of coaching expertise and curiosity, former City lawyer, Claire challenges lawyers to think differently, reflect deeply, and be inspired by the stories of their peers. Brought to you by Client Talk , Lawyer’s Coach is more than a podcast, it’s a space for growth, connection, and transformation in the legal world. Listen to all episodes at www.lawyercoach.co.uk Interested in being a guest or learning more about coaching? Contact Claire at crason@clienttalk.co.uk Music written, performed, and produced by Nicolas Olmos

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October 20, 202540 min

Breaking the Law - S9 EP 06

In this episode, Claire Rason sits down with Helen Burness, a trailblazer in legal marketing, founder of Saltmarsh Marketing, and co-founder of Helen Squared. Helen shares her remarkable journey from tech PR to big law, through Chambers, and into the realm of legal consultancy. With candid reflections on culture shock, hierarchy, and the challenges of being a woman in law, Helen opens up about the intentional career moves that shaped her path, including her pivotal role in building flexible legal models and her involvement in the She Breaks the Law movement. With insights into personal branding, the power of LinkedIn, and how social media is democratising legal marketing, this is a must-listen for anyone passionate about change, inclusion, and innovation in law.The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk

October 13, 2025Episode 539 min

Rethinking Risk and Neurodiversity in Law - S9 EP 05

In this episode, Claire sits down with James Smither, Global Head of Risk Management at Freshfields and founder of the Legal Neurodiversity Network (LNN).James shares his unconventional journey into law and offers a candid look at how law firms approach risk, and discusses why a more holistic, forward-looking model is essential in today’s climate of geopolitical uncertainty, AI disruption, and shifting social expectations.The conversation then pivots to James’s personal and professional passion: neurodiversity. As both a parent carer and someone diagnosed with autism and ADHD, James brings a deeply human lens to the challenges and opportunities facing neurodivergent individuals in law. From myth-busting stereotypes to practical steps law firms can take to support neurodivergent talent and parent carers, this episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to building a more empathetic, resilient, and future-ready legal profession.The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk

October 6, 2025Episode 434 min

Do lawyers have a personality type? - S9 EP 04

In this eye-opening episode, Claire Rason sits down with behavioural scientist and coach Martin Andreasen, co-founder of B-Contagious, a company shaking up the world of psychometrics. Together, they dive into the psychology of lawyers and ask: Do legal professionals share a personality type, or are they simply shaped by their environment?You’ll hear: why context matters; how self-awareness can be a game-changer for personal and team performance; and, what it really means to “thrive” in the legal profession. This episode invites you to reflect on your own journey and discover how understanding yourself can help you lead others more effectively.The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk

September 28, 2025Episode 336 min

Things I Wished I Had Known - S9 Ep 03

What does it really take to thrive as a female lawyer in today’s legal world? In this heartfelt and honest episode, Claire Rason is joined by Rachel Spink, Employment Law Partner at Gunnercooke LLP and Founder of the Female Lawyer’s Club. Rachel opens up about her personal journey through the legal profession, sharing the lessons, challenges, and breakthroughs that shaped her path.Tune in for: a candid conversation on perfectionism and how it shows up in legal careers; insights into building confidence in a high-pressure profession; and real talk about the work-life juggle and what balance truly means.The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk

September 21, 2025Episode 235 min

Finding the Fun - S9 EP 02

What if the key to a more fulfilling legal career isn’t a new job, but a new mindset?In this inspiring episode, Claire Rason is joined by Marcus Norton, a former lawyer turned coach, who now works with purposeful people and organisations to help them thrive. Marcus shares his own journey of stepping away from the traditional legal path and into a career built around meaning, impact, and - yes - fun. Listen in as they explore: the concept of “choice points” and how to spot them in your career; why fun isn’t frivolous; and how lawyers can begin to coach themselves toward clarity, confidence, and changeThe Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk

September 14, 2025Episode 134 min

The Apprenticeship Advantage - S9 EP 01

Is the traditional path into law still the best one, or is it time for a radical rethink?In this episode, Claire Rason is joined by Patrick McCann, Chief Executive of the City of London Law Society and Co-CEO of City Century, and Joanna Hughes, award-winning advocate for solicitor apprenticeships and fellow Co-CEO of City Century. Together, they unpack how solicitor apprenticeships are reshaping the legal profession from the ground up.Tune in to explore: how apprenticeships are widening access and breaking down barriers; why the legal industry needs to challenge outdated norms; and, what the future of legal careers could look like -with diversity, inclusion, and innovation at the core.Whether you're a legal leader, aspiring solicitor, or just curious about the evolution of the profession, this episode is a must-listen for anyone invested in making law more accessible and future-ready.To find out more about City Century you can go to:https://citycentury.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-century-careers/https://www.tiktok.com/@citycenturycareershttps://www.instagram.com/citycenturycareers/?hl=enThe Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk

September 10, 20251 min

Lawyer's Coach is Back!

Lawyer's Coach podcast is back, with the first episode of series 9 dropping on Monday 15th September.The thought provoking series is called 'Learning and Law' and Claire Rason brings together a diverse group of voices to explore what it really means to thrive in the legal profession today. From apprenticeships that challenge the traditional route into law, to the inner work lawyers can do to coach themselves through career crossroads, each episode offers fresh perspectives and practical insights. The series opens with Patrick McCann and Joanna Hughes, Co-CEOs of City Century, who share their mission to transform access to the profession through solicitor apprenticeships. Claire is then joined by former lawyer and coach Marcus Norton to unpack the concept of “choice points” and how self-coaching can empower legal professionals. Helen Burness shares her expertise on personal branding and LinkedIn, revealing what lawyers need to stand out in a digital world. Rachel Spink brings a gendered lens to the conversation, reflecting on what female lawyers truly need to succeed. And Marcus Andreasen challenges assumptions about personality and brings a fresh perspective on what it means to be “contagious”. Together, these conversations invite lawyers to reflect, reimagine, and take ownership of their professional journeys.The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk

March 19, 202458 min

Inspire Inclusion - a systemic perspective of female litigators

In the legal arena, clients and lawyers alike are thinking about how to address DEI, particularly getting women to be equally represented at the top. In private practice, women represent only 32% of equity partners in England & Wales, despite the profession being 53% female. Women make up 40% of barristers, yet whilst 60% of pupils are female, they make up only 20% of KCs. Now that our Lady Chief Justice is female, is it merely a waiting game? Do we need to do more to ensure that there is parity at all levels of the profession?In this special episode you will hear from a fabulous line-up as we bring together all parts of the ecosystem to try and answer those questions.Client-side we have Nina Best, GC of Delinian;Representing private practice we have Nikki Edwards, partner at Howard Kennedy and Vice President of the London Solicitor's Litigation Association, together with Avneet Baryan, Senior Associate at Mills & Reeve; For the Bar, we have Anneliese Day KC of Fountain Court Chambers; and finally,For the Judiciary, we have Mrs Justice Cockerill.This fabulous panel of women talk about the challenges they faced in their careers and share insights on how each part of the system can work together to accelerate progress at the top.Facilitating the discussion is Claire Rason, Director of Client Talk, author of the diversity report, "The Class of 2002." and one of the hosts of the Lawyer's Coach podcast.The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk

March 4, 2024Episode 722 min

Legal Insights - culture and coaching - S8 EP 07

In this episode Oliver and Claire reflect on the series and discuss the findings of their legal pulse survey. They discuss the role that coaching has to play in solving some of the big challenges that the industry faces.The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk

February 15, 2024Episode 635 min

A client's perspective on DEI - S8 EP 06

Lexi Segal, in-house at BT, has had a pivotal role in driving forward BT's desire to see more effective DEI initatives in law firms. She speaks to Claire about the importance of the little actions that support inclusion and how BT works with its panel firms to understand how collectively the profession can be better.The Lawyer's Coach is brought to you by Client Talk