Professionally Challenged
Business & Economics Podcasts
Professionally Challenged is the insider’s guide to the changes currently happening in the legal industry. Hosted by Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital, we interview the business leaders from law firms, legal groups, legal tech, NewLaw businesses and advisors to the industry.
Location:
Australia
Description:
Professionally Challenged is the insider’s guide to the changes currently happening in the legal industry. Hosted by Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital, we interview the business leaders from law firms, legal groups, legal tech, NewLaw businesses and advisors to the industry.
Twitter:
@profchallenged
Language:
English
Contact:
+61402469070
Episodes
Build in a routine to make BD work as important as your client work
12/2/2019
In this episode, Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital are joined by Alistair Marshall, Director at Professional Services Business Development.
We discuss:
Connect with Alistair
On LinkedIn
https://au.linkedin.com/in/alistairmarshall1967
Professional Service Business Development website
https://www.professionalservicesbd.com.au/
Email Alistair
apm@professionalservicesbd.com.au
Resources
To receive Alistair’ ebook, "10 immediate actions to generate revenue & cash," head to the footer on his website and sign up.
https://www.professionalservicesbd.com.au/
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Duration:00:44:05
Playing the long game to win a bid or tender
11/19/2019
In this episode, Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital are joined by Amy Burton-Bradley, Consulting Director at Julian Midwinter.
We discuss:
Bid/No Biddebrief(greater) share of the work
Connect with Amy:
On LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyburtonbradley/
Julian Midwinter website
https://www.julianmidwinter.com.au/profile/amy-burton-bradley/
Email Amy
mailto:abb@julianmidwinter.com.au
Resources mentioned:
20 question bid or no bid assessment checklist https://www.julianmidwinter.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/jma-bid-no-bid-checklist.pdf
Tender and bid debriefing guide for internal teams
https://www.julianmidwinter.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/jma-tender-and-bid-debriefing-guide-internal-teams.pdf
Blogs mentioned:
Why firms keep bidding on losers and what you can do about it
https://www.julianmidwinter.com.au/2019/03/why-firms-keep-bidding-on-losers-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/
How to run a kick-off meeting for your tender, bid or proposal
https://www.julianmidwinter.com.au/2019/05/how-to-run-a-kick-off-meeting-for-your-tender-bid-or-proposal/
Same-same, but different – Best practice for recycling boilerplate tender, bid & proposal content
https://www.julianmidwinter.com.au/2017/12/same-same-but-different-best-practice-for-recycling-boilerplate-tender-bid-proposal-content/
Leveraging a tender or bid win to get more than your fair share
https://www.julianmidwinter.com.au/2018/05/leveraging-a-tender-bid-or-proposal-win-get-more-than-your-fair-share/
Tender debriefing with the client
https://www.julianmidwinter.com.au/2013/01/tender-debriefing/
Episode Transcript:
https://www.professionallychallenged.com/
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Duration:00:52:46
The Australian legal tech market and how it’s enabling efficiencies for in-house legal teams
11/5/2019
In this episode, Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital are joined by Jodie Baker, Founder and CEO of Xakia Technologies.
We discuss:
ALTA Connect with Jodie:
On LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiebakerxakia/
Xakia Technologies website
https://www.xakiatech.com/
Email
jodie.baker@xakiatech.com
Episode Transcript:
https://www.professionallychallenged.com/episodes/the-australian-legal-tech-market/
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Duration:00:43:53
How to cut through and have your media release picked up by a journalist
10/22/2019
In this episode, Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital are joined by Ping Chew, Founder of Ping Publicity.
We discuss:
What does newsworthy mean?
Connect with Ping:
On LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pingchew/
Ping Publicity website
https://pingpublicity.com.au/
Email
ping@pingpublicity.com.au
Episode transcript
https://www.professionallychallenged.com/episodes/how-to-cut-through-and-have-your-media-release-picked-up-by-a-journalist/
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Duration:00:38:14
The rise of contract lawyering: making it work for both lawyers and law firms
10/7/2019
In this episode, Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital are joined by Katherine Thomas, CEO of Free Range Lawyers.
We discuss:
Connect with Katherine:
On LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinethomas75/
Free Range Lawyer website
https://www.freerangelawyers.com/
Email
katherine@freerangelawyers.com
Episode transcript
https://www.professionallychallenged.com/episodes/the-rise-of-contract-lawyering/
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Duration:00:39:14
Can a client relationship be ‘downloaded’ into a CRM?
9/25/2019
In this episode, Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital are joined by Steve Tyndall, Director and Founder of Client Sense & NextLegal.
We discuss:
Connect with Steve:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steventyndall/https://clientsense.com/steven.tyndall@clientsense.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:43:26
How to conduct a successful client feedback program for your law firm.
9/10/2019
In this episode, Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital are joined by Sue-Ella Prodonovich, Principal of Prodonovich Advisory.
We discuss:
Connect with Sue-Ella:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueellaprodonovich/https://www.prodonovich.comhttps://www.prodonovich.com/products/how-to-build-a-better-practiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:36:34
BD’s role in building relationships with clients and forging partnerships with member organisations
8/27/2019
In this episode, Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital are joined by Adriana Giometti, Chief Marketing & Corporate Relations Officer at Holman Webb.
We discuss:
Resources mentioned:
Entrepreneurs’ Organization - https://www.eonetwork.org/sydney
Association of Corporate Counsel Australia - https://acla.acc.com/
Connect with Adriana:
On LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianagiometti/
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Duration:00:21:44
Deconstructing the legal industry, a discussion of the new entrants, substitutes and the growth of in-house counsel with Pier D'Angelo of Allens
8/13/2019
In this episode, Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital chat with Pier D’Angelo, Chief Strategy Officer of Allens.
We discuss:
Resources mentioned:
https://cloc.org/https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Transformation-Reposition-Business-Creating/dp/1633692485https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Win-Strategy-Really-Works/dp/142218739X Connect with Pier:
https://www.allens.com.au/about/leadership/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pier-d-angelo-cpp-alpp-5395a110/ Episode transcript:
https://www.professionallychallenged.com/episodes/ep-002-pier-dangelo-allens-linklaters/
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Duration:00:43:20
Bringing business model innovation to a global law firm with Carolyn Aldous of Peerpoint
7/31/2019
In this episode, Rob Patterson of Parkins Lane and Paul Evans of Toro Digital are joined by Carolyn Aldous, Managing Director and Co-head of Peerpoint.
We discuss:
Resources mentioned:
Alternative Legal Service Providers 2019 - Fast Growth, Expanding Use and Increasing Opportunity - Thomson Reuters
https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/content/dam/ewp-m/documents/legal/en/pdf/reports/alsp-report-final.pdf
Westpac gets lawyers to test if it can trust AI bots - Australian Financial Review
https://www.afr.com/technology/technology-companies/westpac-gets-lawyers-to-test-if-it-can-trust-ai-bots-20190520-p51p5k
Connect with Carolyn:
On Allen & Overy’s website:
http://www.allenovery.com/people/en-gb/Pages/Carolyn-Aldous.aspx
On LinkedIn:
https://au.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-aldous-1013b922
Episode Transcript:
https://www.professionallychallenged.com/episodes/ep-001-carolyn-aldous-peerpoint/
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Duration:00:38:15