Walk the Talk with Jahan Kalantar

Jahan Kalantar
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Everyone's got an opinion they've put out into the world. Walk the Talk is where guests get invited back to explain themselves. Host Jahan Kalantar - lawyer by trade, curious by nature, opens every episode with something the guest has actually said publicly, then lets the conversation run wherever it goes. Sometimes it gets feisty. Sometimes it gets surprisingly honest. Always worth the listen. New episodes every Wednesday.

Episodes

  1. 19h ago

    Trained to Fight, Paid to Make Peace: A Litigator's Confession

    Shams Ahmad has spent his career fighting it out in courtrooms. Now he wants to keep people out of them. Shams is a family and criminal lawyer, the founder of Quill Legal, and an old friend of mine. He cut his teeth in personal injury, used to brief me back when I was at the bar, and this year got his licence as a family dispute resolution practitioner. So I asked him the obvious question: can you be the umpire and the player at the same time? If you’re a lawyer, you’re going through a separation, or you’ve ever wanted to fire off that angry email, this one’s for you. — More from Shams Website: www.quilllegal.com.au Instagram: www.linkedin.com/in/shams-ahmad-b6385915/ - Follow Jahan Instagram: @jahankalantar TikTok: @jahankalantarofficial LinkedIn: @jahankalantar Website: www.jahankalantar.com 👉 Subscribe for a new episode every Wednesday. Master the Talk, Empower the Walk. #WalkTheTalk #LegalPodcast #LawPodcast #Lawyers #LegalIndustry #Leadership #FutureOfLaw

  2. Oct 28

    "Supalawyer": The Lawyer Who Promises to Actually Care

    Lawrence Liew has been practising law for 18 years, and he still says his family would tell you he cares too much. Lawrence is a mentor of mine and a dear friend. He came to law late: he studied at night for four years while working full-time, then built a practice on a simple idea: do more, charge less. He’s one of the first bilingual courtroom advocates I ever met, and he recently won a murder trial in WA for a client who found him through a social media message from the other side of the world. We get into: Why law is a calling, not a jobWhy he refuses to get rich by depleting a client’s compensationThe case that started with a stranger’s message and ended with a not-guilty verdictWhat two bilingual lawyers have seen change in the courtsWhy everyone deserves representation, and why you shouldn’t judge If you’ve ever wondered what real criminal lawyers carry home at 2am, this one’s for you. This episode is brought to you by ⁠LEAP⁠, the leading provider of legal software for law firms and legal practitioners. — More from Lawrence Liew Website: https://www.mgllawyers.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supalawyer/- Follow Jahan Instagram: @jahankalantar TikTok: @jahankalantarofficial LinkedIn: @jahankalantar Website: www.jahankalantar.com 👉 Subscribe for a new episode every Wednesday. Master the Talk, Empower the Walk. #WalkTheTalk #LegalPodcast #LawPodcast #Lawyers #LegalIndustry #Leadership #FutureOfLaw

  3. Oct 21

    The Honest Man in Marketing

    Can AI replace 75% of people's jobs? On this episode of Walk the Talk, Jahan Kalantar sits down with futurist and AI power user Shuey Shujab to discuss the rapid rise of AI, the future of work, and what it takes to stay relevant in a world where machines can do more than ever. They explore what AI still struggles with, why human judgement and deep expertise matter, and the challenges facing graduates entering an increasingly automated workforce. They also discuss how anyone, regardless of technical background, can start using AI to build solutions, solve real problems, and unlock new opportunities. The message? Don't just experiment with AI. Build something with it. In this episode: Could AI replace 75% of jobs?How Shuey automated 95% of his agencyWhy taste, experience, and human connection still matterWhat AI means for graduates and the future workforceHow to become a power user by solving real problemsWhat the next five years of AI could look like This episode is brought to you by ⁠LEAP⁠, the leading provider of legal software for law firms and legal practitioners. — More from Shuey Shujab Website: www.whitehatagency.com.au Instagram: www.instagram.com/shueyshujab/ Follow Jahan Instagram: @jahankalantar TikTok: @jahankalantarofficial LinkedIn: @jahankalantar Website: www.jahankalantar.com 👉 Subscribe for a new episode every Wednesday. Master the Talk, Empower the Walk. #WalkTheTalk #LegalPodcast #LawPodcast #Lawyers #LegalIndustry #Leadership #FutureOfLaw

  4. Oct 14

    "The Only Way Is Up": Paralysed at 16, Back on Top

    What does it really mean when we say, “The only way is up”? In this episode of Walk the Talk, Jahan Kalantar sits down with Matthew Caruana, a motivational speaker, Guinness World Record holder and Australian paraclimber, to explore resilience, vulnerability and what it takes to rebuild your life after adversity. At 16, Matt survived a seven-storey fall that left him with a spinal cord injury. Since then, he has rebuilt his life in ways he once thought impossible, from sharing his story with thousands of young people to setting a world record for towel pull-ups and pursuing his passion for paraclimbing. Matt opens up about the stranger whose question changed his perspective, why resilience isn't about being strong every day, and how the next best decision can help you move forward, even when life feels overwhelming. He and Jahan also discuss mental health, meaningful relationships, the importance of vulnerability, and the everyday foundations that help us look after ourselves. A conversation about finding direction through difficult times, surrounding yourself with the right people, and remembering that progress doesn't have to be dramatic. Sometimes, it starts with simply showing up. — More from Matthew Caruana Website: www.mattcaruana.com Follow Jahan Instagram: @jahankalantar TikTok: @jahankalantarofficial LinkedIn: @jahankalantar Website: www.jahankalantar.com 👉 Subscribe for a new episode every Wednesday. Master the Talk, Empower the Walk. #WalkTheTalk #LegalPodcast #LawPodcast #Lawyers #LegalIndustry #Leadership #FutureOfLaw

  5. Oct 7

    The Cross-Examiner Gets Cross-Examined

    You can spend years working in criminal law and still be reminded that people are rarely as simple as the allegations against them. In this conversation, Jahan Kalantar and Paul Finch unpack what it really means to represent someone without reducing them to the worst thing they’re accused of and why understanding someone’s circumstances doesn’t mean excusing their actions. Because when you hear enough stories, you realise there’s usually more to a person than what first appears. — Follow Jahan Instagram: @jahankalantar TikTok: @jahankalantarofficial LinkedIn: @jahankalantar Website: www.jahankalantar.com This episode is brought to you by ⁠LEAP⁠, the leading provider of legal software for law firms and legal practitioners. Master the Talk. Empower the Walk. #WalkTheTalk #JahanKalantar

  6. Sep 30

    He Built a Wardrobe in a Psych Ward. It Won a National Prize.

    Mental health is about more than treatment. It’s about the whole person. In this episode of Walk the Talk, Jahan Kalantar sits down with Keith Donnelly, founder of Keith’s Closet, to talk about mental health, dignity and the simple acts of kindness that can change someone’s life. Keith shares how his experience working in acute mental health wards led him to transform an unused seclusion room into a space where patients could access fresh clothes, toiletries and essentials and how that small idea grew into a broader mission to support people across the mental health system. A powerful conversation about compassion, resilience and giving people back a sense of dignity when they need it most. — More from Keith Website: www.keithscloset.org — Follow Jahan Instagram: @jahankalantar TikTok: @jahankalantarofficial LinkedIn: @jahankalantar Website: www.jahankalantar.com This episode is brought to you by ⁠LEAP⁠, the leading provider of legal software for law firms and legal practitioners. Master the Talk. Empower the Walk. #WalkTheTalk #JahanKalantar

  7. Sep 23

    The Divorce Lawyer Who Hates the Fight

    What if separation and co-parenting could be approached with more dignity, clarity and respect? In this episode of Walk The Talk, Jahan Kalantar sits down with family lawyer Gabriella Pomare to challenge the idea that family law always has to be adversarial. Gabriella shares how her own experience with separation and co-parenting shaped the way she practises family law today, and why she believes families can approach separation differently. Gabriella is a partner at Norton Law Group and the author of The Collaborative Co-Parent. She also shares resources for separated families through her Collaborative Co-Parent platform. — More from Gabriella Website: www.gabriellapomare.com Instagram: @thegabriellapomare — Follow Jahan Instagram: @jahankalantar TikTok: @jahankalantarofficial LinkedIn: @jahankalantar Website: www.jahankalantar.com This episode is brought to you by ⁠LEAP⁠, the leading provider of legal software for law firms and legal practitioners. Master the Talk. Empower the Walk. #WalkTheTalk #JahanKalantar

  8. Sep 9

    The World's Best Growth Guy (According to Him)

    Rudi Ahi calls himself the world's best law firm growth consultant. Big claim. So I put him on the record to defend it. This one goes deep, why most lawyers are terrible business owners, the sales page mistake almost every law firm makes without realising it, and a story about a solo immigration lawyer that's going to stick with you long after the episode ends. Rudi built Limitless Legal from cold emails sent on his lunch break to working with firms across the world, and along the way he's learned exactly why being good at your job is no longer enough. We also get into whether AI is actually coming for your job and what to do about it either way. If you've ever wondered why your law firm's website isn't converting, this one's for you. — More from Rudi Ahi Website: www.limitlesslegal.com.au Instagram: www.instagram.com/limitlesslegal — Follow Jahan Instagram: @jahankalantar TikTok: @jahankalantarofficial LinkedIn: @jahankalantar Website: www.jahankalantar.com This episode is brought to you by ⁠LEAP⁠, the leading provider of legal software for law firms and legal practitioners. Master the Talk. Empower the Walk. #WalkTheTalk #JahanKalantar

  9. Sep 2

    The Psychiatrist Who Says What He Thinks - On the Record

    We've pathologised shame and I wanted to know why. My guest this week is Dr. Tanveer Ahmed: psychiatrist, author, and someone I've actually worked cases with. I put his own words to the test, is cancel culture just shame gone wrong, or have we lost the ability to let people back in? We get into workers comp claims, courtroom case theory, and where law and psychiatry end up doing the exact same job without either of us realising it. This episode is brought to you by ⁠LEAP⁠, the leading provider of legal software for law firms and legal practitioners. — Follow Jahan Instagram: @jahankalantar TikTok: @jahankalantarofficial LinkedIn: @jahankalantar Website: www.jahankalantar.com 👉 Subscribe for a new episode every Wednesday. Master the Talk, Empower the Walk. #WalkTheTalk #LegalPodcast #LawPodcast #Lawyers #LegalIndustry #Leadership #FutureOfLaw

  10. Aug 26

    The Lawyer Betting His Firm on a New Way to Practise

    What does it really mean to put people before the law? In Episode 2 of WALK THE TALK, Jahan sits down with Ricky Raad, founder of R Legal, to talk about building a law firm with a people-first approach. From starting his firm just weeks before lockdown to rethinking traditional legal practice, Ricky shares his experience with fixed-fee work, commercial litigation, leadership, AI, emotional intelligence and building a team. A candid conversation about law, business, ambition and what it really means to walk the talk. This episode is brought to you by ⁠LEAP⁠, the leading provider of legal software for law firms and legal practitioners. — More from Ricky Raad Website: www.rlegal.com.au - Follow Jahan Instagram: @jahankalantar TikTok: @jahankalantarofficial LinkedIn: @jahankalantar Website: www.jahankalantar.com 👉 Subscribe for a new episode every Wednesday. Master the Talk, Empower the Walk. #WalkTheTalk #LegalPodcast #LawPodcast #Lawyers #LegalIndustry #Leadership #FutureOfLaw

  11. Aug 19

    The Death Detective: "Eyewitnesses Are Almost Always Wrong"

    Dr. Judy Melinek has spent 25 years speaking for the dead. Forensic pathologist, 9/11 responder, and somehow the happiest person I've ever interviewed about corpses. Her claim: eyewitness testimony - the thing juries trust more than almost anything — is often flat-out wrong. I challenge her to defend it, and she backs it with cases most people would never believe. We also get into what her 9/11 training ground taught her, and why she says her job isn't to tell a jury who's right — it's to show them what science can't answer. This episode is brought to you by ⁠LEAP⁠, the leading provider of legal software for law firms and legal practitioners. — More from Dr. Judy Melinek: TikTok: @drjudymelinek Instagram: @drjudymelinek Follow Jahan Instagram: @jahankalantar TikTok: @jahankalantarofficial LinkedIn: @jahankalantar Website: www.jahankalantar.com 👉 Subscribe for a new episode every Wednesday. Master the Talk, Empower the Walk. #ForensicPathologist #TrueCrime #EyewitnessTestimony #WalkTheTalk #JudyMelinek

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Everyone's got an opinion they've put out into the world. Walk the Talk is where guests get invited back to explain themselves. Host Jahan Kalantar - lawyer by trade, curious by nature, opens every episode with something the guest has actually said publicly, then lets the conversation run wherever it goes. Sometimes it gets feisty. Sometimes it gets surprisingly honest. Always worth the listen. New episodes every Wednesday.

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