In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams sits down with Alec Pearson to explore the evolving landscape of law firm leadership.

Alec, an executive coach and a founding member of The Law Coach Collective, offers a candid look into why technical brilliance alone no longer defines legal success.

Together, they discuss:

• Why law firm partners must now master leadership, emotional intelligence, and commercial thinking
• The widening gap in non-technical skills across junior and senior lawyers
• The surprising statistics behind declining interest in partnership roles
• How generational shifts, client expectations, and AI are reshaping the legal profession
• Practical ways firms can boost leadership performance and staff retention
• Why self-reflection and coaching are becoming essential for senior legal professionals

Whether you're a managing partner rethinking strategy, a senior associate preparing for the next step, or a future legal leader navigating career growth, this episode offers clarity and direction.

• LinkedIn: Alec Pearson
• Website: lawcoachcollective.com

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In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams dives headfirst into headless website architecture with Robbie Mould, founder of Mativus and a specialist in secure, scalable web solutions for regulated industries.

They explore:

• 💡 What headless websites are (and why they matter)
• 🚀 The performance and SEO benefits of going headless
• 🔐 Website vulnerabilities in platforms like WordPress
• 🤖 How AI is reshaping web development workflows
• ⚖️ Common mistakes firms make when building their websites
• 🎯 Why specialisation, transparency and ideal client profiles are non-negotiable in 2025

If you're a law firm, consultancy, or professional services leader wondering how to future-proof your website, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways.

Guest: Robbie Mould – LinkedIn and Mativus

Host: Chris Adams – Founder, CJA Consulting & Muhami

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In this episode of Muhami Matters, host Chris Adams speaks with Stef Hinds, a former military officer turned executive coach, about burnout, identity loss and the hidden stressors professionals face at the top. Stef shares his personal transformation from a decorated military leader to someone rebuilding life after a breakdown and how that experience now helps him guide lawyers, executives and founders through similar journeys.

Together, Chris and Stef explore:

• Why high performers often experience burnout despite external success
• How unprocessed stress, identity crises, and limiting beliefs silently build up
• The physiological science of stress - and simple tools anyone can use to reset
• How micro-habits like breathing, humming and nervous system training prevent collapse
• Real-world stories of transformation from Stef’s clients - from burnout to breakthrough

Whether you're a managing partner, a corporate leader or a solo entrepreneur, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, equipped and inspired.

Links & Resources:

• Muhami: www.muhami.ae
• Connect on LinkedIn: Stephen Hinds | LinkedIn
• Learn more at Beyond Training International

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