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

After last week’s episode, I thought it important to share my own story about leaving law behind. Not just for those of you who might be considering the same thing. But for anyone who might be wrestling with the possibility of making a big change to their lives. Because change is uncertain. And uncertainty creates anxiety – even fear. I hope that sharing how I navigated through my own anxiety, fea...

Are you an unhappy lawyer trying to figure out if you're just unhappy in your current law firm or position versus being unhappy with practicing law altogether? How would you know the difference? That's exactly what we cover in this episode. Join me and special guest Sarah Cottrell, host of the Former Lawyer Podcast, to discover: - What keeps unhappy lawyers stuck where they are. - How to know if y...

Today’s episode is with Amy Conway-Hatcher, author of Infinitely More. I’ve long wanted Amy on this podcast and am excited to share her insight and wisdom with you. We cover a lot in today's episode, including: why so many women end up burned out, the toxic Big Law culture (and how to fix it) and how to take control of your career (even start changing the culture from the bottom-up). *** Book a ca...

You here the phrase often enough. But do you actually know the answer to the question… What is emotional intelligence? And why on earth is it so important? That’s exactly what you’ll learn in today’s episode. Discover the what and why behind all things emotional intelligence. And how to start increasing your emotional intelligence right now. *** GET 5-MINUTE STRESS SOLUTIONS: https://www.coursecor...

Want to know how to speak with presence in any presentation (whether to a client, in a large group presentation, virtually or in-person)? So that you can be more effective, win more client pitches and become known as a thought leader? Today’s guest is your answer. Please welcome Marsha Redmon to the show, an expert communicator and presentation coach. Not only will you learn how to increase your p...

This episode is for any associate who wants to be highly valued within your firm. So that you can get promoted, be paid well and more. Please note that being a highly valued associate isn’t just about logging required hours and doing good work. There’s more to it than that. Some of which isn’t all that obvious or intuitive. And it’s not just about being promoted or getting paid a lot of money (alt...

In this thought-provoking episode, you’ll gain insight and wisdom from guest Davina Frederick (host of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer Podcast). We talk about how to embrace change (and hence, uncertainty) so that you can choose your path forward and succeed in law and life. For show notes and all other information, go here: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/choose-your-path/ *** Ready to become...

Tired of overthinking decisions? This episode is for you. Learn how to stop overthinking and be more decisive. Because the truth is that most lawyers are overthinkers. Heck, we’re trained to think through the pros and cons, revisit them and then parse through every possible contingency. Which is exhausting when applied to every day decision-making. The good news is that you can retrain your brain...

Most of us think of time as finite and fleeting. And so we end up cramming too many things into the time we have (often with things that aren’t even that important to us). What that means is that how you perceive time matters. Because it impacts how you choose to utilize it. In this episode, you'll learn how to retake control over the time you have by changing how you perceive time itself. *** RET...

Today we’re covering the #1 question to ask yourself every day that will help you embrace change and make courageous decisions. So that you can fulfill your fullest potential instead of being held back thinking… “This is the way things are.” OR “It’s always been done this way.” This type of thinking is common. And not your fault. Your brain is pre-wired to think this way. Once upon a time, humans...

I had a conversation with a dear friend a month or so back who's incredibly successful but admitted he's bored. Which got me thinking about all the lawyers I've known who have complained of something similar... Doing the same or similar work for years. No longer excited about their work (or the law). Just going through the motions until retirement. What I've come to realize is that, no matter how...

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could choose to be happy? I’ve got some good news… you CAN. You might be thinking that’s not possible. After all, life happens. And it’s not all sunshine and butterflies (is it?). Part of the problem is how we humans tend to define what happiness even is. Join me today to learn how to redefine what happiness really is and how to choose it for yourself. Let me be clear ab...

Today we’re talking about how to take control of your career and create success at work (even as a young associate) with guest Allison Stewart, host of Women In Law On The Record podcast. This is the perfect follow-up to last week’s episode because Allison's story shows you how to create your own space, be innovative and get noticed at work - no matter what career stage you're in or how long you'v...

Want to make a bigger impact through your work while increasing fulfillment and happiness? You’ll want to increase the influence you have at work. But… how do you do that? Especially if you currently have zero influence. That’s what we’re digging into today. The truth is that anyone can become more influential at work. And it doesn’t happen by waiting until you’ve achieved some special level of su...

Do you know the difference between working IN your business and working ON your business? If not, you need to. Regardless of whether you’re in private practice or in-house, it’s important for you to do both if you want to succeed. Especially if you want your own book of business and/or want to become part of leadership (within your company or firm). Join me in today’s episode to learn all about wh...

Most lawyers choose this noble profession for a reason… there’s real purpose (even passion) behind that choice. And yet statistics show that a majority of lawyers are stressed, anxious and utterly unfulfilled. How can you regain your sense of purpose? Is it even possible? The short answer? Absolutely! The problem is that there’s a big misconception out there around what purpose even is. But the go...

Your mindset is your foundation to the success you have. It's what determines how hard you try, whether you keep going after failures (or give up), what you choose to learn from your experiences and so on. Although it's not the ONLY thing you need to be successful, it's your foundation for achieving more of the things you want. And also the foundation for how happy you are. Which is why we're gett...

Success doesn't come without making (more than) a few mistakes. Which is why I'm sharing the top 5 lessons I learned this past year throughout my struggles, mistakes, successes and failures. These lessons (if incorporated into your life) will help you make 2022 even better. Here's a sampling of what you'll learn: (1) why hard work need not feel hard, (2) when to go with your gut (and let go of wha...

Once you've set and planned your goals for the year, how do you increase your odds of making what you want a reality? In today's episode of the Life & Law Podcast, we'll reexamine (and change your perspective around): (1) what you do (and don't) control, (2) your success metrics, and (3) how you perceive time. Doing this will better empower you to create the success you want this year (and beyond)...

Join me and guest Sarah Light for a practical discussion (full of actionable tips) around how to plan to succeed in the year ahead. You'll learn (among other things): - why tackling quick, easy tasks first is often the wrong thing to do, - the importance (and how-to) of time blocking, and - how to pair habits to increase focus and motivation. And bonus: you'll also discover how proper planning wil...

You've taken time to intentionally set your goals for the year but... what should your next steps be? How do you stay committed, focused and motivated as you go? What if you need to pivot (and how do you even determine that)? In today's episode, I'm sharing a proven (and super simple) goal planning and mapping framework that handles all of the above so that you can successfully achieve the goals y...

We end the year (and begin the new one) with inspiration for how to go all-in on YOU in the year ahead. Because the truth is you don't need anyone else's permission for that (just your own). Ready to give yourself permission to go all-in on your practice? Check out the show notes for how to join me in the Give Yourself A Success Edge VIP Intensive: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/give-yo...

Did you know that most people have given up on their New Year's resolution by mid-February (and a majority before then)? But that doesn't mean you shouldn't do anything. In today's episode, you'll learn why NOT to bother setting a New Year's resolution and my #1 alternative recommendation (that will increase your goal achievement success rate). And if you're ready to transform the big dreams you h...

To achieve your goals, it's important to take some time with your goal planning process. So that you set the right goals and think about what you need to do in order to achieve them. That's why I'm sharing with you my #1 secret for doing that. This process will create a strong foundation for successful goal setting and achievement. And be sure to check out the show notes to download your free reso...

It’s the time of year to start thinking about your goals for next year. But before doing that, be sure NOT to make some common goal-setting mistakes (that I see a lot in my coaching). Which is why I’m covering common goal setting mistakes that can lead you to set the wrong goals and/or give up part-way there. Because you deserve to achieve big things next year. The post #43: Avoid These 5 Goal-Set...