S2 Episode 1 - The Power of Coaching with Katie Gray
Lawyering Podcast
In this episode of The Lawyering Podcast, we have the opportunity to hear from Katie Gray. Katie is the founder of Principals of Practice, a professional development and executive coaching service, based in New Zealand.
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Episode 8 - Lawyer by qualification but an advocate by choice with Sheetal Deo
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In this episode of The Lawyering Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Sheetal Deo. She wears many hats and I am excited to share with you all that she is doing for the legal community.
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Episode 7 - Sitting in discomfort to end racism with Emma Fitzgerald.
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In this episode of The Lawyering Podcast, I discuss the difficult and uncomfortable topic of racism.
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Episode 6 - Research a mentor who shares your values with Kate Clark and Tanisha Watts
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In this episode of The Lawyering Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Kate Clark and Tanisha Watt, a mentoring pair from Clark Mediation.
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Episode 5 - Mentoring, Courage and Connection in the law with Janelle Osborne
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In this episode of The Lawyering Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Janelle Osborne from Insight family law and Mediation.
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Episode 4 - Seeking opportunity in the midst of hardship with Carly Stebbing
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In this episode of The Lawyering Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Carly Stebbing from Resolution 123. As an employment lawyer, Carly has some great insights on how to turn this time of difficulty into one of opportunity.
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Episode 3 - Providing empowerment, support and strength for women while we work from home
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n this episode of The Lawyering Podcast we had the opportunity to hear from Alex Hughes from Bombshell Fitness Coaching. Alex is my personal trainer and has some great insights into how we can keep healthy, both mentally and physically, while we are all working from home.
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Episode 2 - My story of unemployment, homelessness and hope with Emma Fitzgerald
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In the last few weeks, many of my colleagues have lost their jobs or have been stood down from their roles. In this episode of The Lawyering Podcast, I share with you my story of unemployment, homelessness and hope.
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Episode 1 - Inspiring and supporting employed solicitors: the extraordinary impact of the Aotearoa Legal Workers' Union in the New Zealand Legal Community
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In this episode of The Lawyering Podcast I had the opportunity to hear from Hayley Coles. Hayley is the Co-President at Aotearoa Legal Workers' Union in New Zealand and has wonderful insights into the role of a Union.
info_outlineIn this episode of The Lawyering Podcast, we have the opportunity to hear from Katie Gray. Katie is the founder of Principals of Practice, a professional development and executive coaching service, based in New Zealand.
While applying for a position within her own firm, Katie engaged a coach. This experience changed her perspective of leadership in the law, so much so that she is now a coach herself.
In this episode we talk about:
- Katie started her career as a banking and finance lawyer and fell in love with law.
- During her successful 16 year career with Herbert Smith Freehills, Katie led teams and advised on complex financing transactions, all while working across three different continents.
- Working long hours in the international finance sector Katie started her family.
- While on maternity leave Katie realised her passion for law and leadership.
- During a training program to make partner, Katie discovered some surprising habits which she was not aware of.
- Her leadership training showed the value of self-evaluation and changing your approach to leadership.
- While applying for Partner, Katie engaged a Coach and the experience helped so much that she eventually decided to step out on her own and starting a coaching business.
- Katie now coaches’ lawyers in career progression and change in their careers though “Principals of Practice”.
- Katie sees her role in coaching as the “railing allowing others to walk along their own path”
- In her sessions, Katie encourages lawyers to question some of the beliefs they have held over their careers.
- Knowing when a coach could push you to the next level in your career.
- Ask yourself ‘What is getting in the way of taking ownership in my career?’ and action these items.
Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Katie Gray.
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