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Shelley Appleby-Ostroff

Are you a lawyer looking to excel in today’s legal profession? Join host Shelley Appleby-Ostroff, legal talent development consultant and writing coach, as she talks to successful lawyers and leading industry experts who share their knowledge, insights, and advice on topics like: increasing productivity; overcoming perfectionism; developing a personal brand; improving communication skills; building client relationships – and much more.

  1. 06/21/2023

    Writing Effective Affidavits with Sakina Babwani

    Sakina Babwani shares her expertise and advice about affidavit drafting. Sakina is a litigator, former journalist, and co-presenter of the popular law society webinar, “Advocacy in Affidavit Drafting”. Topics discussed include: When to write an affidavit What to include in an affidavit Preparing to write an affidavit Cross-examination considerations How advocacy can be used when writing affidavits Affidavit drafting tips To learn more about Sakina and her work, visit Bennett Jones’ website or connect with her on LinkedIn. You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

    32 min

  2. 06/07/2023

    Using LinkedIn to Become a Recognized Thought Leader with Jay Harrington

    Jay Harrington shares his expertise and advice about lawyers using LinkedIn for thought leadership. Jay’s a leading business coach, trainer, consultant, and strategist who helps lawyers and law firms grow profitable legal practices by establishing themselves as thought leaders in a defined niche. Topics discussed include: Why lawyers should think about becoming thought leaders on LinkedIn Benefits of creating text posts vs. sharing links Generating content ideas for posts The importance of posting content consistently Tips for creating engaging posts To learn more about Jay and his work, visit his website, check out his The Thought Leadership Project Podcast, or connect with him directly on LinkedIn.  This episode contains 40 minutes of Professionalism Content You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

    39 min

  3. 05/24/2023

    Writing Content Marketing Articles with Bull Garlington

    Bull Garlington shares his expertise and advice about content marketing for lawyers. Bull’s an award-winning content marketing writer, author, and speaker. Topics discussed include: Finding the balance between strategy and creativity Developing engaging, helpful content that responds to your readers’ needs Weaving keywords into a narrative Why the quality of your writing matters When to hire a content writer “Cursing your way to better writing” Key writer’s hack: READ ALOUD To learn more about Bull, and read samples of his work, visit: https://bullgarlington.com/creativewriterpro/ https://allamericanwhiskey.com/author/prettyprettygoatboy/ https://bullgarlington.com/ https://www.attorneyatwork.com/?s=bull+garlington For free excerpts from Bull’s upcoming travel memoir, Fat in Paris, visit: https://books.bookfunnel.com/collection This episode contains 50 minutes of Professionalism Content You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

    49 min

  4. 05/10/2023

    Breaking the Cycle of Poor Sleep with Marlee Boyle & Leah Corkum

    Sleep consultants, Marlee Boyle and Leah Corkum, share their expertise about lawyers’ struggles with sleep – and tips to overcome them. Marlee and Leah are the founders of Sleep Works Consulting, and creators/presenters of the popular law society webinars: “The Business of Sleep: A Productivity and Success Toolkit for the Legal Practitioner”, and “Sleep and your Wellness: More Info on the Business of Sleep”. Topics discussed include: Why it’s important to get a good night’s sleep Signs of fatigue Common sleep disruptors Adjusting light exposure and other practical strategies to promote a good night’s sleep Sleep and travel To learn more about Marlee and Leah, and their work – and book a free 15-minute consultation – visit their website. While you’re there, check out their favourite items available for purchase on Amazon. This episode contains 1 hour of Professionalism Content You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

    59 min

  5. 04/26/2023

    Demystifying Digital Marketing with Annette Choti

    Digital marketing expert and lawyer, Annette Choti, shares her expertise and advice about digital marketing for lawyers. Annette’s the owner/founder of the legal digital marketing agency Law Quill, a podcaster, and a bestselling author. Topics discussed include: What SEO is and why it’s important for law firms Creating a digital marketing strategy Branding Website SEO content Social media marketing Repurposing content and using social media scheduling tools How to get free backlinks Why you shouldn’t use AI tools to write content To learn more about Annette and her work, visit her website, read her blog, listen to her podcast, order her book, or connect with her directly on LinkedIn This episode contains 40 minutes of Professionalism Content You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

    42 min

  6. 04/12/2023

    Mastering our Personal Finances with Rho Thomas

    Rho Thomas shares practical tips to help manage our money and mindset to improve our personal finances. Rho’s a lawyer turned financial coach who believes that true wealth is having control of our time. Topics discussed include: Rho’s journey from BigLaw associate to financial coach Taking the emotion out of personal finances Financial coaching vs. financial advising Why we should be intentional with our spending How making a budget creates freedom, not deprivation What to expect when working with a financial coach Thinking of each financial choice as a trade-off To learn more about Rho and her work, visit her website, check out her wealthyesque podcast, or connect with her directly on LinkedIn This episode contains 30 minutes of Professionalism Content You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

    32 min

  7. 03/29/2023

    Plain Language Practice with Laura J. Genovich

    Laura Genovich shares her expertise and advice about clear legal writing. Laura’s a practicing lawyer, legal writing professor, and author of The Plain Language Practice: A Pocket Guide for Lawyers. Topics discussed include: Defining plain language Preliminary matters to consider before drafting The difference between brevity and conciseness Being thoughtful about the words we choose Why critical thinking is such an important part of every writing task Using reader-centred organizational tools To learn more about Laura and her work, connect with her on LinkedIn Laura’s book is available outside Canada on Amazon.com Canadian listeners should email Laura directly to order their copy This episode contains 40 minutes of Professionalism Content You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

    42 min

  8. 03/15/2023

    Unpacking the National Wellness Study with Doron Gold

    Doron Gold shares his insights about the National Study on the Wellness of Legal Professionals in Canada. Doron’s a mental health professional, former practicing lawyer, and member of the study’s steering committee. Topics discussed include: Background information about the study Key findings and recommendations from Phase I of the study Implementing the recommendations The Canadian Bar Association’s free online mental health and wellness course The importance of being kind to ourselves, including when engaging in self-talk To learn more about Doron and his work, visit his website, follow him on twitter, or connect with him directly on  LinkedIn or by email. Additional Resources FAQs about the study, study report, executive summary and recommendations from the report Free online mental health and wellness course This episode contains 45 minutes of Professionalism Content. You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

    43 min
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Are you a lawyer looking to excel in today’s legal profession? Join host Shelley Appleby-Ostroff, legal talent development consultant and writing coach, as she talks to successful lawyers and leading industry experts who share their knowledge, insights, and advice on topics like: increasing productivity; overcoming perfectionism; developing a personal brand; improving communication skills; building client relationships – and much more.

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  • Creator
    Shelley Appleby-Ostroff
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    XL Legal