I cut my working hours by over 50% without losing any income
I help lawyers and knowledge workers to improve work efficiency and productivity so that they can get more done in less time.
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I’m a trial lawyer with a simple idea
I worked as a paper-based lawyer for a long time, and in 2016 I’d had enough of paper – I needed a trolley and a car just to move my materials from one place to another. A simple idea (to digitise my paper practice) was the start of a journey that unexpectedly opened avenues I hadn’t considered before, and has brought me to where I am now – working less than 50% of the hours I used to work, but not earning any less.
I’m a coach who’s practised what I preach
I’m still a trial lawyer, but I’m now also a digital efficiency coach who helps people from all walks of life (but mainly lawyers – we seem to need the help more than others!) to find more free time without sacrificing anything. I work with beginners, improvers, and experienced digital natives to assess their work practices, identify efficiency gains that can be made, and execute solutions that result in positive outcomes.
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“It’s amazing how much of an improvement Gerard’s courses and advice have made to my working life. I’m thrilled – highly recommend!”
Lorna Duffy
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“This has made a huge difference to me. I can work far more efficiently, and from anywhere. I would recommend without hesitation.”
Desmond Dockery
I’ve been teaching for a long time
I’ve been teaching all my life. As a child I taught other kids in my class (embarrassing, I know). As a teenager I taught sailing all over Ireland. While in college I taught students taking law school entrance exams. After college I taught big-boat sailing in the Caribbean. These days, as well as teaching at Paperless Academy for the last 4 years, I teach trial advocacy regularly. Maybe teaching is in my blood, maybe it’s not, but either way I know how to do it. I’ve done it, a lot.
Paperless Academy is already a success
…in my eyes anyway 😁 As soon as one client told me that the program had made a difference to her life, Paperless Academy was a success. Every time I get that kind of feedback it spurs me on to do more, to widen the offering, to tell more people about what I do here. It’s what keeps me going and what keeps me interested in providing this service.
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