The Unstuck Lawyer®
when one of those days is every day
Simona Hamblet is a former solicitor and partner, coach and keynote speaker who works with law firm owners, partners, and lawyers.
Her talks explore the practical and psychological challenges of leading a law firm, including managing competing demands, taking control of time and availability, leadership confidence, procrastination, and the transition from lawyer to leader.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Before the Diary Fills Again- Protect ninety minutes this August. Not for more work. For what you want
Upcoming Event – Before the Diary Fills Again. Ninety minutes 𝓃𝑜𝓉 about more work. August is often one of the few times the diary eases, even if only slightly. There […]Continue reading
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PAST EVENTS
PAST KEYNOTE SPEAKER EVENTS FOR SIMONA HAMBLET INCLUDE:
Armstrong Watson | Legal Breakfast Briefing
How to Balance Being a Lawyer with the Business of Lawyering
Simona spoke to lawyers about taking greater control of their working day, including how to protect space in their diary, deal with projects they keep putting off, and respond differently to people and situations that cause interruptions. The session combined practical approaches with psychological insight to help lawyers improve their working days, build confidence, and support their firm’s ambitions.
Women in Wills | Virtual Event
Helping Lawyers Create Profitable Firms, Personal Success and Happier Lives
Simona explored the psychological factors that can affect lawyers’ career progression, including imposter phenomenon, guilt, self-doubt, and the belief that they need to have every skill before applying for a new role. The session focused on using these insights to approach career opportunities with greater confidence.
Realm Recruitment | Accelerating Your Legal Career
Mastering Your Mindset as a Lawyer: Tackling Imposter Syndrome So You Can Thrive in Your Career
Simona explored imposter phenomenon among lawyers, including where it can come from, how it can affect day-to-day work and how it can hold people back or make experiences more stressful. The session also considered how recognising these patterns and making some adaptations can help lawyers improve their working experience and progress towards their career ambitions.
Law Society of Singapore | Online Event
Creating a Profitable Law Firm: How Can Law Firms Use Coaching to Attract, Retain and Promote Multi-Generational Talent?
Simona spoke about how coaching can support law firm leadership, strategic focus, business growth and the development of people within a firm. Drawing on her experience as a solicitor and partner, the session combined practical leadership and business approaches with psychological insight into the habits and beliefs that can affect how people lead and implement change.
Realm Recruitment | Stress Awareness Month
How Can Lawyers Achieve Real Wellness?
Simona explored the causes of stress in legal work and the ways that perfectionism, people pleasing, the inner critic, imposter phenomenon and procrastination can contribute to stress and poor wellbeing. The session also considered how lawyers can regain a greater sense of control when they feel overwhelmed, beyond relying solely on conventional wellbeing advice.
Other speaking events on goal setting have included:
Association of Women Solicitors
Junior Lawyers Association
Menzies Networking Events
Portsmouth University
CILEX
Other speaking topics on procrastination have included:
College of Legal Practice