Legal Leadership and Work-Life Balance with Bindu Cudjoe

Format:
Podcast
Accreditation:
This program contains 30 minutes of Professionalism content. (Law Society of Ontario)
This program contains 45 minutes of Professionalism content. (Law Society of British Columbia)
Speaker:
Bindu Cudjoe – Principal and Strategic Advisor, Bindustries Consulting Inc.
Date Published:
January 19, 2023
Duration:
45 min

OVERVIEW

Bindu Cudjoe reflects on her leadership journey across private practice and Canada’s financial sector. Highlights from this episode include her transition from commercial law to senior executive roles, and her trials facing challenges unique to racialized women in law. Bindu shares insights into professional resilience, inclusive leadership, and her philosophy of saying “yes” to opportunity.

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Key Takeaways

  • Curiosity is foundational to growth – staying inquisitive keeps you open to opportunities.
  • Mentorship fosters inclusive leadership – trusted mentors helped shape Bindu’s transition across roles and responsibilities.
  • Navigating law as a woman of colour requires resolve – standing firm in the face of unfair systemic odds.
  • Saying “yes” accelerates opportunity – don’t fear challenge, take it as an opportunity to grow.
  • Sustainable leadership requires energy awareness – productivity comes from prioritization, reflection, and community support.

FAQ

What makes Bindu Cudjoe’s perspective on leadership unique?
Bindu speaks on the reality of being a woman of colour leading legal, compliance, and brand strategy at the executive level. Her reflections cut through theory, drawing on real-world experiences in law, banking, and personal identity.
How does this episode expand the definition of Professionalism?
It challenges the balance between work and life, positioning personal resilience, inclusive leadership, and ethical adaptability as central to legal professionalism.
What kind of legal professional will benefit most from this conversation?
Anyone navigating leadership, identity, or non-linear career paths will find actionable insights.

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Compliance Note

This program has been approved for Professionalism CPD credit by the Law Society of Ontario and for CPD credit by the Law Society of British Columbia. Please retain your confirmation email as proof of attendance in the event of an audit.
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