Reasons to be Radical
Workplace culture and wellbeing in law firms matters.
Feel Good’s ‘Reasons to be Radical’ podcast series seeks to prove that prioritising good mental health in law firms is good for business. Hosted by Feel Good, a consultancy with 10+ years supporting organisations globally with their people, leadership development, and culture transformation. In partnership with Lockton, this series combines ideas with practical strategies to drive lasting change for firms and their people, building Healthy Performance Organisations within the legal profession.
Episode 1: Follow My Lead
Across the series, industry leaders, partners and lawyers offer radical ideas together with practical strategies to drive lasting change for firms and their people.
In this first episode, Vanessa Whitman, Partner at CMS, shares her experiences as a leader to balance mental health priorities with client demands.
Episode 3: The Business Case
Sarah Henchoz, Partner, Allen & Overy Shearman and Alison Unsted, CEO, Mindforward Alliance, explore the profound relationship between employee wellbeing and performance, covering key factors like productivity, creativity, and retention.
With Allen & Overy Shearman serving as a case study, this episode delves into balancing mental health priorities with industry demands and aligning stakeholders on cultural goals. You'll also hear examples of best practices and learn how fostering healthier work environments can redefine management success metrics.
Episode 4: The Rainmaker
In this episode, Naomi Pryde, Partner at DLA Piper, and Scotland’s Lawyer of the Year 2021, shares her insights into managing the balance between upholding employee wellbeing and meeting client deliverables in a high-performance environment. Naomi believes and actively role models the practical steps that can be taken to leave the industry in a better shape than how we found it.
Episode 5: Driving Change
In this episode, Lucinda Soon, Risk Lawyer and Organisation Psychologist, joins Alison Hall to discuss how we can bring together academic and practitioner research to advance wellbeing in the legal profession. Discover Lucinda's design approach to measuring and understanding lawyers' wellbeing in an environment where regulators are pressuring firms to change.
Episode 6: Harnessing Gen Z
Is the industry facing an existential threat? A recent study has shown that only 25% of Gen Z lawyers want to make Partner in their firm. Join Suzanna Eames of Farrer & Co, and Daniel Peacock of Tilly Bailey & Irvine, as they lead the conversation for change. Listen to the discussion on how we can adapt and harness the power of gen z, a generation that has mastered AI, the next major disruption to the industry.