Life & Law: Your Practice. Your Life. Your Terms.

Want to learn how to manage people more effectively? Don't make these common management mistakes. Not only does Heather cover the top management mistakes attorneys make but also how to avoid each one. Today's episode is full of practical ways to quickly improve your management skills. *** GET THE SIMPLIFY WITH SYSTEMS FRAMEWORK Using this FREE framework, you will: --> Identify exactly where to cre...

Succession planning isn't something most lawyers think about (and if they do, it's often only in the context of retirement). But it's so much more than that! And often something that needs to be addressed way before retirement. Join me and guest expert David Ernst for an insightful discussion around the benefits of succession planning, when to start thinking about it (as a law firm AND individual)...

In today's must-listen episode, learn everything you need to know about how to draw boundaries. Inside you'll learn: --> How to identify where you need stronger (and new) boundaries. --> Ways to communicate your boundaries. --> The ONE THING you must include for proper boundary drawing and enforcement. --> How to enforce your boundaries when not followed. --> Specific examples of good boundaries....

Not entirely comfortable with the business-of-law? Feel overwhelmed when trying to figure out your firm/practice finances (never mind trying to project into the future so you can hire someone)? Today's episode is for you. Listen and learn how to create law firm profitability and run your firm as a true business from law firm Fractional CFO Leah Miller. In today's episode, we get into: --> The most...

In today's episode, find out the 5 big lessons Heather learned from the past year. You'll learn: --> When to let go of controlling your outcome (and other people) - even find joy in letting go, --> Why sometimes doing less is more, --> When to go out on a limb and offer up an unpopular opinion/piece of advice, --> How (and why) to sit with constructive feedback, and --> Why being uncomfortable isn...

Discover my top 3 secrets for how to goal set for success. These are my best tips for setting goals that will challenge you (in a good way), help keep you motivated to do the work necessary for achievement AND get you to a place of fulfillment. *** JOIN THE HOW TO SET GOALS WORKSHOP https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/how-to-set-goals-workshop/ *** GET SHOW NOTES & LINKS https://www.lifeandla...

Do you ever feel burdened by golden handcuffs? You make good money as a lawyer yet don't feel financially secure enough to move to a different firm, move in-house, or even start your own firm or business. Because you have debt to pay (and a lifestyle to preserve). Today's episode is for you. And take note: you are not alone. Many (I would dare to say a majority) of lawyers don't feel all that conf...

Being successful as a lawyer requires more than just great lawyering. It includes being an effective leader. Join me and leadership coach Amy Gardner to learn why leadership is an important yet often overlooked skill and how to be a better leader. *** GET THE BUSINESS SYSTEMS FRAMEWORK HERE: https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/business-systems-framework/ *** GET SHOW NOTES & LINKS https://www...

Want your legal marketing to be more effective? Before honing in on your strategies or making any changes to them, take a look at something you're probably overlooking that's even more important... Your lawyer marketing mindset. *** SCHEDULE YOUR 30-MINUTE LAWYER MARKETING STRATEGY SESSION https://clientportal.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6566707076dbda22cdab0374/sched...

Is there a way to build trust with potential clients before they ever hire you? In a word... Yes. How to do that? Through your copy and content. Join me and copywriter Rachel Allen to learn how to effectively utilize copy and content to build trust within your legal marketing. *** SHOW NOTES & LINKS https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/build-trust-legal-marketing/ The post #133: How To Use Co...

You've heard you should have a regular gratitude practice. Maybe you've even tried one. But how often do you really practice gratitude? Learn how to practice gratitude and why to make it a regular thing in your life. This is a rewind of an early episode that can help you feel and BE your best (something I think we all need more of these days). *** JOIN THE SELF-CARE CHALLENGE https://www.coursecor...

Having trouble fitting self-care into your ever-so-busy schedule? Join the club (this is one of the biggest complaints I hear from lawyers of all ages). Join me for my top 5 self-care tips for taking impeccable care of yourself at all times. And don't worry because I won't be telling you to exercise more, get up earlier or even to meditate (although that last one IS a good way to practice self-car...

Lawyers often talk about wanting to scale their practices. But what does it mean to scale your law practice? And how should you go about doing it in a way that will save time and energy? Join me and fellow coach and lawyer Katie Lipp for an instructive conversation around all things scaling. *** GET SHOW NOTES & LINKS: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/scale-your-law-practice/ The post #13...

Without fail, just about every lawyer I know struggles with getting enough done in the time you have. They don't just want more time but more control of their time. Today, you learn how to reclaim your time and take control. Listen now for the exact five steps for taking control of your time. *** For Show Notes & Links: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/how-to-reclaim-your-time/ The post #...

Sometimes, what you think you want isn’t what you actually want. But you can’t know that until you try it out. It's not a failure to do that. And often - to get to where you want to be - you must first be challenged. And fall down. Maybe even “fail”. It’s how you discover what you DO want, and all the things you’re capable of. Join me and 3 amazing women (and clients) who share how they have used...

If you ever find yourself worrying about what others might think and comparing yourself to others, today's episode is for you. Learn how to stop self-comparing and just do it your own way. So that you can have a more fulfilling career and life. *** APPLY FOR ELEVATE ATTORNEY BUSINESS GROWTH MASTERMIND https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/business-development-mastermind/ *** GET SHOW NOTES & LI...

As a lawyer, it's common to have a fear of change. But it need not hold you back from achieving all the things you want (or embarking on a big change that's necessary to get you there). Listen to today's podcast to learn how to deal with the fear of change in a healthy way, know when it's time to make a change and start before you feel ready. *** APPLY FOR ELEVATE ATTTORNEY BUSINESS GROWTH MASTERM...

Want to grow your law practice but have trouble figuring out what to do and how to fit it into the limited time you have? Learn my 5-part business development framework to improve your client development ROI and grow your business in a sustainable way that's actually enjoyable. *** APPLY FOR ELEVATE ATTORNEY BUSINESS GROWTH MASTERMIND: https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/business-development-...

We all know that lawyer wellbeing as a general rule isn't that great. And we've discussed many reasons why here on the podcast. Today, I'm covering a common self-care myth that's preventing you from prioritizing your own wellbeing. Because it's not just about you. This is for anyone who wants to be a better lawyer, leader and person. *** JOIN THE ELEVATE BUSINESS MASTERMIND WAITLIST: https://www.c...

Not feeling as motivated as you once did about your practice (or even life)? Is the busy-ness of work draining you instead of supporting the life you want? Learn how to recharge both you and your business in today's episode. *** JOIN ELEVATE BUSINESS MASTERMIND WAITLIST: https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/business-development-mastermind/ *** GET SHOWNOTES & LINKS: https://www.lifeandlawpodca...

Most attorneys suffer from all-or-nothing thinking. Listen to today's podcast to discover how it leads to perfectionism, analysis paralysis and unfulfillment. And then learn how to let go. *** JOIN ELEVATE ATTORNEY MASTERMIND WAITLIST: https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/business-development-mastermind/ *** GET SHOW NOTES & LINKS: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/let-go-of-all-or-not...

If you're a private practice attorney who wants to grow your business, what's the #1 thing you should be doing? No matter whether you’re a 2nd year attorney trying to figure out how to practice, an 8-year senior attorney hoping to be promoted to partnership soon, or a partner wanting to grow your book to a new level, the answer is the same… Networking. Listen to today's episode to learn: --> Why n...

Did you know that... Lawyers are 3.6x more likely to suffer from depression than the average non-lawyer? More than half of all attorneys say they’re stressed all or most of the time? 74% of surveyed attorneys said that the legal profession has had a negative impact on their mental health? The question isn’t whether there’s a mental health crisis but what to do about it. It’s time to quit talking a...

Most lawyers start off with an energizing vision, wanting to make an impact. Why do so many of us - after following all the rules - end up unmotivated and unfulfilled (what I like to call the Lawyer Paradox)? If you're stuck inside of the Lawyer Paradox, today's episode is for you. *** Want To Build A Values-Based, Sustainable Long-Term Practice? Learn how ELEVATE Attorney Business Mastermind can...

Ever find yourself feeling embarrassed about how much money you make (and for wanting to make more)? It's called money-shaming, and it's common among attorneys. The problem is that your relationship with money impacts your decisions around money. And when you have shame around anything, it's going to hurt your decision-making. Listen to today's episode to find out how - and why - to overcome money...