Freelance Life Archives

Setting goals…and making them stick

by Laura Vosper | Jan 27, 2022 | Flexible Working, Freelance Life

We all want to improve our lives, so why can it be so difficult to make lasting changes? In our latest Move the Needle webinar for our Obelisk Support community, Lucinda Acland, Obelisk’s L&D Partner, talked to Carey Davis-Munro, founder of Eat Nourish...

Make 2022 the year you master LinkedIn

by Laura Vosper | Jan 20, 2022 | Freelance Life

How to standout on LinkedIn (Much) more than just a way to share your CV with the world, LinkedIn is a key tool for freelance lawyers and paralegals. Sharing content on LinkedIn is a great way to connect with opportunities, stay in touch with your network, reinforce...

Remote working reboot: how to win at working at home in 2022

by Laura Vosper | Jan 6, 2022 | Flexible Working, Freelance Life, In-house Teams, Trending

Hello again home working! Once again workers in the UK and many other countries worldwide find themselves following government guidance to work at home in order to minimise the spread of Omicron. Whilst there are undoubtedly benefits to remote working, keeping your...

Conquering Self-Doubt: By bringing your whole self to work

by Laura Vosper | Dec 16, 2021 | Freelance Life, Working in Law

How self-awareness creates inner resilience It’s natural to experience some apprehension when going for interviews or starting a new role – but anxiety and feelings of self-doubt can be a bigger problem for some people. In the latest of our series of Obelisk...

Something to read (or listen to) this holidays

by Laura Vosper | Dec 9, 2021 | Freelance Life

Fresh inspiration for something to read…or listen to Take a break from the legal world and try something new over the holiday season by dipping into one or more of the books and podcasts we’ve been enjoying this year, as chosen by some of our colleagues from the...

Developing commercial awareness for freelance legal professionals

by Laura Vosper | Dec 2, 2021 | Freelance Life, Working in Law

Real-life tips for building commercial awareness Having commercial awareness is a skill sought after by in-house clients. Legal ability is understood as a given, whereas demonstrating sound business acumen will really enhance your career as a legal consultant. The...