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Disrupting Wellbeing with Petra Velzeboer

Disrupting Wellbeing with Petra Velzeboer

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Ex Law-Firm Partner Speaks Out: Can Wellbeing and the Legal Sector Co-Exist?

Ex Law-Firm Partner Speaks Out: Can Wellbeing and the Legal Sector Co-Exist?

2024-10-21
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Mental health in the legal sector, does it even exist?

 

In this episode I am joined by ex-partner of a law firm, Helen Pamely, who speaks out against the sector’s record on mental health.

 

Helen challenges the pre-conceptions and norms of the industry to forge a new way. An ex-lawyer turned coach; she has lived experience at the top levels of this high-pressured environment. She discusses the radical changes needed to prioritise mental health and how the culture needs to evolve.

 

She calls out the practices that are compromising mental health in law firms, and the toxic cultures that enable them.

 

There is a real need for a more supportive and understanding work environment in law, Helen shows the way in how to achieve that.

 

“It’s misogyny, it’s bullying, it’s being iced out, it’s being fired. People hurt people” – Helen

 

You'll hear about:

 

00:56 - What does Helen aspire to?

01:52 - Is it possible to prioritise mental health in the legal sector?

05:33 - How Helen changed career help others

10:09 - The toxic nature of becoming a partner

13:04 - Helen on emotional intelligence

17:29 - Helen's messaging that resonates the most

19:45 - The real impact of tragic stories

24:21 - What is the radical change needed in law?

28:47 - Helen's mental health non-negotiables

 

Helen’s resources

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpamely/

Website - https://helenpamely.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/?hl=en

 

Listen to Helen’s podcast More Than A Lawyer - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/more-than-a-lawyer/id1729325503 



Petra’s resources:
Petra’s website - https://www.petravelzeboer.com/ 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/ 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@petravelzeboer397 

Buy Petra’s book: Begin With You: Invest in Your Mental Well-being and Satisfaction at Work - https://shorturl.at/nyDOX

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