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Welcome to the If You Ask Me podcast, hosted by Hannah Bradshaw and Sarah Lyons, two former employment lawyers turned coaches and the co founders of BlueSky.

This podcast is about the big conversations we wish were happening more often. We talk to women in leadership positions across law firms, both those who have been through it themselves and those who bring fresh insights into how the professio... more

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In this episode of If You Ask Me, Hannah and Sarah speak with Natalie Quinlivan, Partner in the Dispute Resolution team at Fieldfisher, about her  route to partnership and what she learned from briefly stepping away from private practice to raise her... more

In this episode of If You Ask Me, Hannah and Sarah speak with Aoife McDonagh, Partner in the Funds & Investment Management Group at Maples Group, about building a successful legal career while navigating motherhood, ambition, leadership and career ch... more

In this episode of If You Ask Me, we speak to Louise Jeffers, partner in clinical negligence at Browne Jacobson, about building a successful legal career in a way that is both ambitious and sustainable.

Louise reflects on her route into law, her mov... more

In this episode of If You Ask Me, Hannah and Sarah speak to Marianne McJannett, employment law partner at Aberdein Considine, about building a legal career on her own terms.

Marianne shares the story of how she stepped into leadership unusually earl... more

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Aoife MacDonagh
Partner in the Funds & Investment Management Group
Maples Group
Episode: The Squiggly Moments That Shape Your Career with Aoife McDonagh
Louise Jeffers
Partner in clinical negligence at Browne Jacobson
Browne Jacobson
Episode: The Freedom to Choose: Law, Leadership and Financial Independence with Louise Jeffers
Marianne McJannett
Employment law partner at Aberdeen Considine
Aberdeen Considine
Episode: Motherhood, ambition and making partner in law, with Marianne McJannett
Joy Davey
Partner at CMS, founder of Women Who Work
CMS, Women Who Work
Episode: You Can Have a Big Career and a Family: Joy Davey on Partnership, Ambition and Motherhood
Georgie Field
Asset finance partner at Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright
Episode: Motherhood, Partnership and letting go of perfection with Georgie Field
Harriet Miller
Partner in the investment management group at Macfarlanes, long-tenured lawyer at the firm
Macfarlanes
Episode: Why career progression and motherhood do not have to be competing parts with Harriet Miller
Louise O'Byrne
Partner, Head of Commercial Department, Arthur Cox
Arthur Cox
Episode: Beyond “having it all”: partnership, parenthood and trade-offs in law with Louise O’Byrne
Lauren Gosnell
Partner at Kennedys Law Firm
Kennedys
Episode: Confidence, parenthood and progression in law with Lauren Gosnell
Rebecca Jason
Partner in banking and finance
Winckworth Sherwood
Episode: Motherhood, progression and stepping into partnership in law with Rebecca Jason

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Hannah Bradshaw
Host of If You Ask Me, co-founder of BlueSky Coaching
Sarah Lyons
Co-host of the show, former employment lawyer turned coach, co-founder of BlueSky

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Charity Mafuba

    Very insightful podcast. Looking forward to listening to every episode.

    Keep up the good work.

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    Chazabelle36
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Love this!

    Great insights, really enjoyed on my commute!

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    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Great insights, really enjoyed on my commute!
Very insightful podcast. Looking forward to listening to every episode.

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Motherhood, progression and stepping into partnership in law with Rebecca Jason
Q: How did motherhood influence your readiness for partnership and your approach to leadership?
Motherhood influenced her decision-making, made her more attuned to boundaries and the need for adaptability, and reinforced the importance of proving she could lead while managing family responsibilities.
Motherhood, progression and stepping into partnership in law with Rebecca Jason
Q: What drew you to law originally and what has changed since then?
Rebecca explains she started with an interest in the legal field but shifted away from becoming a barrister toward the solicitor route; over time she embraced a broader view of legal work and leadership, including how motherhood reshapes priorities and career plans.
You Can Have a Big Career and a Family: Joy Davey on Partnership, Ambition and Motherhood
Q: How did maternity leaves and childcare affect your career trajectory, and what did you learn from those experiences?
She describes the struggle and eventual realization that back-to-work plans must be tailored to individual family needs, with clear communication about preferred workload and timelines, and that flexibility can coexist with advancement.
You Can Have a Big Career and a Family: Joy Davey on Partnership, Ambition and Motherhood
Q: What motivated you to pursue partnership in law given the challenges of motherhood?
Joy explains that the aspiration to partner was formed early, inspired by role models, and reinforced by the ability to run a business and have influence, while recognizing the need for persistence and strategic career moves.
Beyond “having it all”: partnership, parenthood and trade-offs in law with Louise O’Byrne
Q: What practical advice would you give associates about navigating career advancement with family responsibilities?
The emphasis is on realistic planning, open communication with partners, and building a broader support network; avoid relying on presumptions about others' capacity and focus on what you want and when, while leveraging the right mentors and supports.

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The show centers on leadership, work-life balance, and partnership trajectories within the legal profession, with a consistent focus on how women navigate ambitious careers alongside motherhood and family responsibilities. Across episodes, listeners hear candid career journeys, practical strategies for visibility and advancement, and structural changes firms can adopt—such as flexible working, mentorship, and inclusive cultures—to retain top female talent and promote long-term leadership. A notable edge is the emphasis on group coaching, cross-firm collaboration, and real-world examples from high-profile law firms, making it useful for both aspiring partners and sponsors seeking authentic, outcomes-oriented conversations.

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