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As someone who's always had a keen interest in the dynamics of leadership and the intricacies of mediation and negotiation, I found myself at a crossroads where I wanted to connect the dots between these passions and my professional journey. This is how "The Resolution Room" was born. A podcast designed to discuss topics around leadership, mediation, negotiation and team building. You might wonder, why the name "The Resolution Room"? This title encapsulates the dual purpose of my mission at ...
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I recently had the opportunity to sit down with my good friend and colleague, Kate Avery, a respected personal injury solicitor, to discuss the critical and often overlooked topic of legal ethics in negotiation. Drawing from her extensive experience in acting for both plaintiffs and defendants, Kate highlighted the nuanced ethical challenges practi…
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There's a dangerous misconception lurking in our profession—that negotiation operates as an ethical free zone. While we've meticulously developed ethical frameworks for courtroom conduct, the obligations practitioners owe to opponents in negotiation and mediation remain frustratingly under-explored. Too many assume that once we step outside the cou…
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Beyond Traditional Practice: Kim Wiegand on the Strategic Future of Legal Services
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Kim Wiegand brings a rare perspective to professional services transformation. With over 22 years of global experience as a strategic growth and client experience advisor, she operates at the intersection of transformational leadership, operational capability, and sustainable revenue expansion. Her career spans leadership roles across major law and…
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While many executives invest time in crafting the perfect vision statement to bolster their team, I find this process somewhat overrated. Steve Simpson’s concept of unwritten ground rules offers a more authentic reflection of workplace culture—focusing on the actual behaviours and practices that define how a team truly operates beyond what’s stated…
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In our daily lives, negotiation plays an integral role, weaving itself into interactions ranging from persuading our children to eat their vegetables to reaching agreements in complex legal cases. As a lawyer deeply entrenched in both legal and leadership perspectives, I've come to realise that negotiation is an art that, when mastered, can be tran…
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The Ego Trap: Lessons in Leadership from the Legal Sector
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As I sat down recently for a deeply engaging conversation with my friend and esteemed colleague, Gabrielle Forbes, I couldn't help but reflect on a pervasive challenge I've observed spanning my years in the law and business: ego. In the pressure-cooker environment of professional services, where intellect and competition dance a fine line, ego can …
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Breaking Free from the Golden Handcuffs: My Journey from Big Law to Evolve Resolve
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Leaving the comfort of a secure job is never an easy decision, especially when you're walking away from something often referred to as "the golden handcuffs." In the legal industry, these handcuffs are not only golden but intricately woven with the prestige and stability of being part of an established law firm. So why did I leave big law, a global…
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As someone who's always had a keen interest in the dynamics of leadership and the intricacies of mediation and negotiation, I found myself at a crossroads where I wanted to connect the dots between these passions and my professional journey. This is how "The Resolution Room" was born. A podcast designed to discuss topics around leadership, mediatio…
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