Lara is joined by Sahra Tulloch, Account Director at Conscious Solutions, to discuss digital strategy and the tools shaping a strong online presence in 2026.

Sahra shares how to align your marketing strategy, website and core messaging, where to focus your efforts across SEO and PPC, and how AI search is influencing online visibility.

You can connect with Sahra on LinkedIn, or if you’d like to talk about online strategy, you can get in touch with Conscious Solutions.

Sahra’s Recommendations:

NUDGE Podcast

Richard Shotton Books

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Lara talks with James Chadburn, Managing Partner at Dean Wilson Solicitors, about business strategy and embracing AI to get ahead of the curve in the legal world.

James talks about his experience working up through a firm and how it’s shaped his strategy for the company as a partner, the key ingredients that make up a successful marketing strategy, as well as the importance of embracing AI in your firm sooner rather than later.

You can connect with James on LinkedIn, or by reaching out through his firm, Dean Wilson.

James’ Recommendations:

Good to Great by Jim Collins

How to Scale a Business with AI and Agentic Workflows Course

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In this episode, Lara talks with Tom Blandford, CFO at SurSum Advisory, about financial strategy in law firms and the often overlooked value of fractional support.

They question whether firms are too set in their ways when it comes to finance, explore what “good” profit really looks like, and discuss how stronger financial insight supports better decision making. Tom also explains the practical benefits of fractional finance professionals, the gaps they fill, and why they can offer more impact and flexibility than traditional part time hires.

You can connect with Tom on LinkedIn, or if you’re interested in financial advice, you can reach out to him through SurSum.

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Lara rounds out season 2 by talking with Mark Evans, President of the Law Society, about modern working and wellbeing in the legal sector.

Mark reviews some of the modern day challenges faced by workers in the legal space, his goal to champion solicitor wellbeing and recent efforts to make the profession more inclusive, as well as providing some thoughtful advice on how to switch off from the busy 9-5 (or sometimes 7-7!).

You can connect with Mark on LinkedIn, and if you’re a legal professional looking to join a running community why not check out Mark’s side venture Legal Runner.

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Lara talks with Simon Hill, CEO and Co-Founder of Xperate, about the evolving landscape of legal tech and how we’ll see law firms adapt over the coming decade.

Simon covers how new tech can be a supportive tool for law firms, the challenges and myths of overseas outsourcing and expansion, and he also breaks down why prioritising your data solutions before you invest in AI is an absolute must.

Connect with Simon on LinkedIn, or check out Xperate’s site for all your legal tech needs.

Simon’s Recommendations

People in Legal Podcast (PIL) - Apple - Spotify - Website

Steve Jobs Biography by Walter Isaacson

Richard Branson's Autobiography

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Lara discusses the untapped potential of storytelling and human connection in the business world with Laura Hearn, founder of Flip it Global and Brand Story Consultant for us here at Consortium.

Laura explores why storytelling plays such a vital role in branding, how emotion drives purchasing decisions, and shares creative ways to use AI effectively - without losing the human touch in your work.

Connect with Laura on LinkedIn, or check out her website to see how she’s helping businesses through storytelling.

Laura’s Recommendations

The Next Big Idea Podcast - Apple - Spotify - Other Platforms

Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell

You can sign up for Laura and Hannah’s Brand Storytelling and Content webinar on November 26th here!

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Lara and Camille Pierson, Founder of The Float Spa, take a well-earned 'break' as they sit down to discuss general well-being and the unexpected twists and turns life can throw at you.

Camille explains why flotation therapy means so much to her and the motivation behind setting up the float spa, the hard challenges she’s faced along the way to make it all happen, and why you should always have a good exit strategy in case of emergencies.

Why not take a break yourself and visit Camille at The Float Spa in Hove to talk all things wellbeing, or stay up to date by connecting with her on LinkedIn.

Camille’s Recommendations

The Secret Language of Your Body by Inna Segal

ROAR by Stacy Sims

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Lara talks with Consortium’s Associate Director Lou Gilbert about the upcoming legal directory season and why you might want to consider submitting.

Lou covers the main reasons to apply for the legal directory, the things to consider when filling out your application, as well as the other areas of your business that might benefit from completing the directory process.

You can connect with Lou over on LinkedIn and while you’re there why not check out Consortium’s page to stay up to date with all the legal directory services that we offer?

Lou’s Recommendations

Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson

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