Hustle & Flow

On this episode, I am joined by Michelle Wimes, who is the Chief Diversity and Professional Development  Office at  Ogletree   Deakins .  Ogletree Deakins  has designed and implemented programs and initiatives to really paint a picture of what it takes to be a successful attorney within their company. Michelle is here to give a   fresh  perspective on racial and gender equality in legal firms, and...

Today I'm taking you behind the scenes and sharing with you a review of my 2017, complete with the wins as well as the lessons that I learned. I'll also be giving a sneak peek at what's ahead for me and my business in this new year. Revealing all of this information is a bit out of my comfort zone, but my hope is that what I have learned can help you too.      Things you will learn in this episode...

I recently finished my  Life & Law Workshop  and there were so many great lessons to be learned, but I noticed something. Many of the participants were having the same issues, so for today's episode, I wanted to give you the top 5 mistakes people make when creating their plans for the next year. What's getting in your way and keep you from accomplishing your goals? Being aware of these mistakes an...

Have you ever heard people talk about doing a vision board, and wonder what that is and why they're doing it? I've been doing vision boards for many years, and in this episode, I'll be sharing my process for creating them as they can be a great way to achieve both your personal and professional goals.   Things you will learn in this episode:   How a vision board can give you clarity for the future...

On today's episode, I'll be revisiting the topic of partnerships, and digging deeper by revealing the five traps that partners can find themselves in.    Things you will learn in this episode:   What different types of partnerships exist     The advantages and disadvantages in asking to be a service partner      How to handle the situation if you don't have enough billable hours    Why it's so imp...

Would you like to improve the quality of your life, by better managing your time? Who wouldn't! You're going to have to set expectations for yourself (and others) though, and in this episode, I'll be sharing my tips and strategies for doing so.    Things you will learn in this episode:     What happens when lawyers allow clients and others to hijack their days!    How knowing what time of day you...

Have you ever made the decision to change jobs, yet found that you're getting no feedback on the job openings that you've applied for? In this Listener Q&A episode, I share my behind-the-scenes experiences from when I've made career moves. By doing so, I hope that I can help someone in a similar situation.    Things you will earn in this episode:   How playing the comparison game won't serve you w...

On today's show I'm joined by Amy Gardner of Apochromatik, a company that provides professional coaching and consulting to firms, organization, and individuals. We're talking all about the importance of annual performance reviews, or APRs. Why should everybody be focusing on these reviews, and what are the habits that you can adopt that will get you ready for them? You'll find out in this episode...

Have you ever felt like you were pushing too hard, and "running on empty?" On t oday's episode,  I will  be sharing with you  how I was feeling recently, and why I took last  week off  for the podcast.  If you struggle with navigating opportunities and putting yourself first, or you feel guilty when taking a  much-needed  break, know tha t you are not alone. Often  what the little voices in our he...

Today I'm bringing you another Q & A episode where answer a question from a listener about career planning as a lawyer finishing university. Want to know how to take your career on a plausible path that is aligned with where you ultimately want to be? I'll be sharing my thoughts on how to pave your own way when you wish to get away from the "traditional" career path, how often you should move jobs...

With the holidays almost upon us and only a few months left of 2017, I've been hearing a lot of people saying they're kind of giving up for the rest of this year. If you haven't made the progress you would have liked to, don't worry! This podcast will show you how to finish strong by giving you the motivation and practical steps to make meaningful progress between now and December 31 st .    Thing...

I'm so excited to share this recording of a recent presentation I co-presented at the L.A.W. symposium. Our topic was "Invisible Then Gone," and we spoke about how we can better support women of color in the legal profession. The feedback on that talk was so good that we really wanted to present it to you today as a podcast, so you too could listen.    Things you will learn in this episode:   When...

You've probably heard of mastermind groups before, but what exactly are they, who are they for and how do you find one that is right for you? Today I'm sharing all about masterminds and how one can not only benefit you but also how you can add value to the group.  As you'll hear, masterminds can push you in ways that you can't push yourself and take you to places you've never been before.   Things...

On today's show, my guest Jennifer Berson shares her journey as she transitioned from a lawyer to a PR professional and started her own business in the process. You'll hear Jennifer's advice on how you can pursue a branding and PR plan in order to get yourself seen as an expert, whether you're in the legal field or otherwise.   Things you will learn in this episode:   How Jennifer intuitively knew...

If you're in business, getting more leads and higher revenue is something you have to consider carefully. Today we talk about the importance of networking to build relationships while understanding whom you want to serve. Networking helps you with future clients but effectively utilizing sales funnels can help you with clients that need your services  now . Listen in as I talk about the free offer...

In a previous episode of this podcast,   I took a hard look at the data available on the status of women in the legal profession in the United States .  After the 10-year report related to the NAWL challenge was published, I went directly to the organization to hear the results of the challenge.  In today's episode, I share these findings and I also discuss the challenge to Fortune 1000 companies ...

On today's show,  Time Management  Consultant  Cindy Sullivan takes us through the six  pillars that she has identified as being necessary for successfully managing your time. As you'll hear in this episode, it all starts  with self-awareness !      Things you will learn in this episode:   You can't accomplish  anything  without time as an ingredient !     Why productivity has to be tailored to  t...

Firms and companies are not all created equal,  and  just because you are thriving at one company  does  not mean it can't be better  for you  somewhe re else. Today I am revealing three key points that will brea k this down for you.   Things you will learn in this episode:   How to determine if your firm is perfect for you     Why  people tend to feel that there is no  better firm or company  for...

Today I'm  back with another Listener Q&A, and this time I'm sharing the  journey that led me to start  my own business and how I  found the courage to make the leap into  entrepreneurship. You're going to hear how f ear was  actually one of the  m ain drivers for me making this big change, and why feeling scared shouldn't necessarily be a bad thing.   Things you will learn in this episode:   What...

Due to the recent events in Charlottesville, I wanted to speak out on the events that are taking place and why people aren't speaking out against racism.  This subject is so prevalent today, which is why we need to be having these open conversations about it if we ever hope to progress as a society.    Things you will learn in this episode:   Why people aren't saying anything for fear of consequen...

When this episode of the podcast comes out, I will be on vacation as I've been working some really long hours recently and struggling with my stress levels.  For that reason,  I thought now is the perfect time to bring in my very first guest to interview  to talk about a lot of these issues we face!   Kara  Loewentheil  is a  lawyer  turned  life coach and she has her own podcast called  The Lawye...

Today we're exploring the path to partnership, and I'm sharing what associates need to consider to make sure all the work they are putting in will actually pay off. Although this episode is presented with large law firms in mind, the principles I discuss are general in nature and can be applied to associates in smaller firms as well. If you're already a partner, this episode can also help you unde...

I've talked before on this podcast about the need to watch your time, and when it's ok to say "No" to certain opportunities you are presenting with. Today I'm revealing the four main categories of non-billable time  that you 'll  want to plan for in advance , and how you can successfully  manage  each of  them.   Things you will learn in this episode:   Be aware of how you  plan and manage your no...

In this episode of the podcast I'm doing something a little different and answering a question submitted by a listener of the show.  This person asks how lawyers can find the time to take care of themselves emotionally and physically, without neglecting their legal career or their family (or both)?    If you have a question you would like address in a future episode, just visit the links provided...

This profession  can be dangerous in ways of addiction, mental health issues and the unhealthy behaviors we  start developing  in law school.  We don't want to talk about it,  but  as an industry, we need to, which is what I'm doing in this episode of the podcast.   Things you will learn in this episode:     How easy it is to forget  for legal professionals to forget  the human side of things   Wh...