In this episode of the Women's Room Legal Division podcast, I discuss strategies for dealing with being told off at work, drawing from personal experiences and psychological insights. The podcast breaks down the situation into several phases, offering practical advice on immediate reactions, processing emotions, formulating plans to resolve issues, and analyzing feedback constructively. The episode also touches on understanding the critic’s perspective, handling ongoing ruminations, and addressing potential workplace bullying. Listeners are reminded that a single mistake does not define them or their value.

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In this comprehensive episode of the Women's Room Legal Division podcast, listeners are introduced to the diverse journeys and insights of Millie and Anastasia, a trainee solicitor and paralegal at the beginning of their legal careers. The discussion covers pivotal topics such as the motivations behind choosing a career in law, the academic and application processes, and effective strategies for navigating career fairs and law firm applications. The speakers offer practical advice on creating tailored applications, leveraging resources like Legal Cheek and LinkedIn, and maintaining organised application records. They also delve into the emotional resilience needed to handle rejection and the importance of persistence. Further, the episode explores the varied educational routes to becoming a solicitor, including insights into the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Millie and Anastasia share their experiences with online and on-campus studies, the challenges of balancing work with exam preparation, and the importance of resilience in the face of setbacks. Listeners are encouraged to utilise prep courses, and practice tests, and maintain their commitment to succeed in the legal field.

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This episode from the Women's Room - Legal Division with Erica Handling explores the concept of managing the inner voice in one's head, drawing insights from yoga, psychotherapy, and notable figures like Viktor Frankl and Marisa Peer and. It discusses the primal needs for connection and aversion to rejection, the evolution of human consciousness, and how the mind reacts to imagined scenarios. Erica delves into techniques for reframing thoughts, emphasising self-kindness, and utilising tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and Steve Peters' Chimp Paradox to manage emotional responses and enhance well-being.

Steve Peters and the Chimp Paradox

Chimp Paradox Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-with-steven-bartlett/id1291423644?i=1000596006911

Original book

https://chimpmanagement.com/books-by-professor-steve-peters/the-chimp-paradox/

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Marisa Peer

Tell Yourself a Better Lie

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tell-Yourself-Better-Lie-Transformational/dp/B09P9NLPNR/ref=sr_1_2?adgrpid=167740331744&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZrHnLwUPI6aenClQVniPnZCZpheSH3SqdKSWcpaaXzBJHVov_-rsW81Mq__yi2Tqh7TUclYbbq0TR5ZBsyU9Be6OKzDOm36ti8BDPi7mchgk2mBd-Lm8AW6Hvme0GMnGWaao2dSqlCTy85UlBCQ0NofXTql9R0gTYUSa9zw0eCSzkxBiQrQxXD2yWfC-MdtZm1HPeEu0qxNNu9WDYMvmzqmhAn3heU0ffwDTOelHr-o.nH_dWjLvxgVZSm4LjimI74omKotSjgicJy8pTPF29ZY&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=696436317080&hvdev=c&hvexpln=69&hvlocphy=9045999&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=13891938997689085164--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13891938997689085164&hvtargid=kwd-345567745084&hydadcr=11863_2379546&keywords=marisa+peer+books&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1729066133&sr=8-2

Ultimate Confidence

In this Women's Room Legal Division podcast episode, Erica welcomes Tessa Khan, founder and CEO of Uplift. Tessa shares her inspiring journey from a commercial law solicitor to an international climate change lawyer and campaigner. She discusses her early influences, including her experiences with high school debating and meeting a human rights lawyer who significantly impacted her career direction. Tessa also talks about the establishment and mission of Uplift, a research and campaigning organisation focused on transitioning away from oil and gas production in the UK. She shares insights into climate litigation, the importance of addressing climate change from a human rights perspective, and her experience in various roles advocating for social and environmental justice. Tessa offers valuable advice on taking risks, staying true to one's values, and navigating public advocacy.

Chapters:

01:52 Tessa's Early Life and Path to Law

08:25 Initial Legal Career and Shift to Human Rights

14:53 Focus on Women's Rights and Climate Change

32:22 Reflecting on Career Transitions

34:38 The Role of Coaching in Career Decisions

37:45 Navigating Public Advocacy and Media

46:18 Thoughts on Climate Protests

51.47 Key strengths

55.13 3 pieces of advice to younger self

Link to Uplift

https://www.upliftuk.org/

Link for Toastmasters

https://www.toastmasters.org/

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In this episode of the Women's Room - Legal Division podcast, Erica guides you through a comprehensive examination of stress and how to manage it. The session starts with a short breathing exercise to relax you and get you ready to listen and transitions into an exploration of what stress is, including historical and medical definitions and the concept of eustress – good stress. Techniques to manage stress, such as cognitive reframing, journaling, exercise, exposure to nature and breathing exercises are discussed. Personal anecdotes and tips on recognising stress indicators and effectively addressing them are also shared. The importance of viewing stress from a positive perspective and implementing practical strategies to mitigate chronic stress is emphasised throughout the episode.

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In this episode, we are joined by Terry Miller, a highly esteemed lawyer with a distinguished career at the SEC, with Goldman Sachs, from their earliest days of operation in London, and finally as General Counsel to the London 2012 Olympic Organising Committee. Terry shares her journey from journalism to law, highlighting her significant roles and experiences. Her career spans from working as a newspaper reporter to becoming a key player in financial services and later contributing to (one of) the most memorable Olympic Games in history. Terry offers invaluable lessons on mentorship, delegation, and the importance of embracing new challenges. The conversation also touches on Terry’s current roles as a non-executive director and her involvement in equestrian sports. This episode provides a deep dive into Terry's professional journey, her key learnings, and practical advice for aspiring professionals in law and beyond.

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This is Part 2 of a two part podcast that explores the complex topic of differences between the sexes, both from a scientific and social/behavioural perspective. It uses gender/sex as a proxy for all types of difference and diversity. The topic is so important to me that I couldn’t fit it all into one episode, so I’ve split it into two parts.. Normally I would explore this topic in a workshop using some amazing improv actors to act out various workplace scenarios to highlight how men and women may think, behave and react differently in the workplace. In this podcast, Part 2, I talk through the scenarios that we’d generally act out to highlight some of these differences in action. Part 1 focuses on some of the science and research data relating to potential differences between the sexes.

The aim of this workshop is to increase our understanding that the other human beings we interact with on a day to day basis may have very different backgrounds, thought processes, internal drivers, aims, desires and ways of approaching and reacting to issues. The more we can understand this and consider how differently people may think and feel, the more effectively we’ll be able to embrace true diversity that will deliver excellent results but also ensure that everyone in our workplace is living as fulfilled and as happy and productive existence as possible

INCLUSIVE TEAM SLIDES

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This is Part 1 of a two part podcast that explores the complex topic of differences between the sexes, both from a scientific and social/behavioural perspective. It uses gender/sex as a proxy for all types of difference and diversity. The topic is so important to me that I couldn’t fit it all into one episode, so I’ve split it into two parts. Normally I would explore this topic in a workshop using some amazing improv actors to act out various workplace scenarios to highlight how men and women may think, behave and react differently in the workplace. This podcast, Part 1, focuses on some of the science and research data relating to potential differences between the sexes, while in Part 2 I talk through the scenarios that we’d generally act out to highlight some of these differences in action.

The aim of this workshop is to increase our understanding that the other human beings we interact with on a day to day basis may have very different backgrounds, thought processes, internal drivers, aims, desires and ways of approaching and reacting to issues. The more we can understand this and consider how differently people may think and feel, the more effectively we’ll be able to embrace true diversity that will deliver excellent results but also ensure that everyone in our workplace is living as fulfilled and as happy and productive existence as possible.

00:00 Introduction to Gender Differences

00:48 The Workshop and Its Goals

08:58 Brain Structure and Function

16:47 Hormones and Behavior

22:42 Socialisation and Its Impact

25:11 Conclusion and Next Steps

INCLUSIVE TEAM SLIDES

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