Book Bec Bidwell
Inspire. Empower. Equip.
Practical, honest talks about work, life, worry, ambition and making things happen.
Speaker. Business Builder. Financial Adviser. Former Lawyer. CEO of Ladies of Law.
Bec's speaking is built around one simple philosophy: RECLAIM. DESIGN. DO.
- Reclaim your time.
- Design the life you want.
- Learn how to make it happen.
Bec Bidwell has spent more than 25 years working in and around the legal profession, building businesses, leading teams and learning, sometimes the hard way, what success really looks like.
She started work at 15 as a filing clerk in a law firm before building a career in legal costs. Alongside her husband, Mark, she went on to build a legal costs business from the attic of their small terraced house in Chesterfield into a national business employing more than 60 people, before eventually selling it.
Since then, Bec has retrained as a qualified financial adviser, built new businesses, returned to the legal costs world, become CEO of Ladies of Law, hosted a podcast, interviewed inspiring women from across the profession and developed a growing portfolio as a speaker and author.
Bec talks openly about the things that worked, the things that didn't, the opportunities she nearly turned down, career changes, worry, confidence, money, motherhood, leadership, AI and what she's learned about creating a life that actually works for you.
Upcoming Events
RECLAIM. DESIGN. DO.
1. RECLAIM
The Worry Reclaim
How much of your life are you giving to things that don't deserve it?
Practical tools for worry, overthinking, catastrophising, procrastination, perfectionism, fear, imposter syndrome and learning to let go of the things we cannot control.
Possible topics include:
Circles of Control, The Bigger Fish Test, Worry vs Reality, Fear Ladder, Time Blocking, Imposter Syndrome and Permission to Let Go.
2. DESIGN
Design What's Next
When did you last stop and decide whether you're building the life you actually want?
A reflective and practical session exploring identity, strengths, success, confidence, money, time, health, relationships and what we actually want from the next chapter of our lives.
Possible topics include:
Understanding your strengths, DISC, Money/Time/Health, Why Not Me?, career change, boundaries, defining success, Career/Family/Assets/Lifestyle and creating a personal life strategy.
3. DO
Make It Happen
You've decided what you want. Now how are you going to make it happen?
A practical, business-led session using proven tools and Bec's own experience of building businesses, launching projects and leading teams.
Possible topics include:
Start With Why, SWOT, PESTEL, business modelling, testing an idea, calculated risk, KPIs, Kaizen, 1% gains, 90-day planning, right people/right seats, delegation and knowing when to persist, pivot or stop.
4. SIGNATURE KEYNOTE
RECLAIM. DESIGN. DO.
Stop wasting time worrying. Decide what you want. Use our tools to work out how to achieve the life you want.
For organisations wanting the complete experience, Bec brings all three stages together in one signature keynote.
This can be adapted for conferences, leadership events, legal and professional services organisations, women's networks and corporate events.
5. FEATURED TALK: FUTURE-PROOF YOURSELF
Future-Proof Yourself
Standing Out in the Age of AI
The future is bright for people willing to change with it.
A positive and practical look at how AI is changing professional careers and what individuals can do to remain valuable.
Rather than trying to compete with AI, Bec explores how professionals can use technology while investing in the things that make them difficult to replace.
Topics include:
- AI Exposure Audit
- upskilling
- building a skill stack
- developing your Human Moat
- expertise and judgement
- trust and relationships
- adaptability
- personal brand
- becoming known for something
- professional visibility
The framework:
EXPERTISE × HUMANITY × VISIBILITY × ADAPTABILITY
Potential Other Speaking Topics
The Confidence Gap
Success Doesn't Have to Cost Everything
Stop Waiting for Permission
Why talented women underestimate themselves.
Why do so many capable professionals doubt themselves while others with less experience step forward with confidence? This keynote explores the psychology behind self-belief, overcoming imposter syndrome and recognising your own value, encouraging audiences to step outside their comfort zones and realise their full potential.
Stop Waiting for Permission
Success Doesn't Have to Cost Everything
Stop Waiting for Permission
Why careers accelerate when you stop waiting to feel ready.
Many of life's biggest opportunities arrive long before we feel prepared. Drawing on her own journey through law, business and entrepreneurship, Bec shares why taking action before you feel "ready" can transform careers, confidence and opportunities.
Success Doesn't Have to Cost Everything
Success Doesn't Have to Cost Everything
Success Doesn't Have to Cost Everything
Finding balance between ambition, business and family.
Can you build a successful career without sacrificing everything else that matters?
Through honest stories and practical reflections, Bec encourages audiences to redefine success and create careers that support the lives they truly want.
From Lawyer to Entrepreneur
The Compound Effect of Small Decisions
Success Doesn't Have to Cost Everything
Lessons from building and growing successful businesses.
After a successful legal career, Bec went on to build, grow and sell a legal business before launching further successful ventures. This keynote explores resilience, leadership, innovation and embracing change, offering practical lessons for professionals considering what's next.
The Compound Effect of Small Decisions
The Compound Effect of Small Decisions
The Compound Effect of Small Decisions
How everyday choices shape extraordinary careers.
Inspired by both business and financial planning, this keynote demonstrates how the small decisions we make every day have the power to shape our confidence, careers, relationships and long-term success.
The Financial Advice Toolkit
The Compound Effect of Small Decisions
The Compound Effect of Small Decisions
Practical financial planning for legal professionals.
Financial wellbeing isn't about understanding complicated investments. It's about making informed decisions with confidence.
As a qualified financial adviser specialising in working with legal professionals and business owners, Bec delivers practical, jargon-free sessions that help individuals feel more confident about their financial future.
These sessions are educational, engaging and tailored specifically to the legal profession, giving delegates practical knowledge they can immediately apply to their own lives.
FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR LAWYERS
Practical financial education for lawyers, without the jargon.
Bec is a qualified financial adviser and regularly delivers practical financial education sessions for lawyers and legal professionals.
Typical 45-minute sessions can cover:
- financial resilience and emergency funds
- saving versus investing
- pensions
- ISAs
- investment risk
- protection
- making your money work harder
- planning for different stages of your career
- practical tools and resources
Sessions can be tailored for trainees, junior lawyers, associates, partners, barristers, business owners or mixed teams.
Speaking Style
Bec is known for delivering talks that are warm, relatable and thought-provoking. Combining storytelling, humour, practical advice and audience interaction, she creates an engaging experience that leaves people feeling inspired and motivated to take action.
Her sessions are conversational rather than scripted, creating an atmosphere where audiences feel connected, challenged and empowered.
Who Bec Speaks To
Bec regularly speaks to:
- Law firms
- Professional services businesses
- Universities and legal education providers
- Women's networks
- Leadership conferences
- Corporate organisations
- Business owner communities
- Industry associations
Her talks can be tailored for conferences, away days, networking events, leadership programmes, graduate schemes and professional development events.
Available For
- Keynote speeches
- Conference presentations
- Corporate events
- Financial wellbeing workshops
- Leadership programmes
- Panel discussions
- Fireside chats
- Awards ceremonies
- Podcasts and interviews
UK and international speaking opportunities are welcomed.
Book Bec Bidwell
Whether you're looking for an inspiring keynote speaker, an engaging conference presenter or a practical financial educator for your organisation, Bec would be delighted to discuss how she can support your event.
To enquire about Bec's availability, speaking topics or bespoke presentations, please contact the Ladies of Law team.