Let's be honest: modern legal practice can feel overwhelming. Between overflowing inboxes, constant pings from Teams or Slack, and meetings that seem to multiply on their own, it's easy to feel like you're drowning rather than thriving.
The solution? Create your own personal 'operating model' — a way of working that helps you manage your time, energy, and focus in a world that doesn't stop moving.
Ever feel busy but unsure if your energy is focused in the right places? The Wheel of Life is a simple tool that helps you visualise your satisfaction across key areas of life, revealing where you’re thriving and where you’d like to grow , so you can set goals that truly matter.
Many of us start a new year with big intentions: new habits, new routines, new goals. Yet, despite our best intentions, lasting change can feel elusive.
December has a habit of arriving like a whirlwind. One moment it’s autumn; the next you’re juggling deadlines, client updates, festive plans and the big question of “how on earth am I going to fit everything in before the break”?
As a legal consultant, your reputation is one of your most valuable assets. In our Obelisk Live webinar, employment law and people ethics consultant Lizzie Donaldson shared practical insights on how consultants can build a personal brand that leaves a lasting impression.
Freelance legal consulting offers freedom, variety and the chance to build a portfolio career, but it also requires planning, organisation and a proactive mindset. In our latest in the series of Obelisk Live “Getting Work-Ready" webinars, Satinder shared her practical advice for making ad-hoc consulting a success.