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Do you feel like clutter is weighing you down? It's easy for clutter to start piling up without us even noticing - a bit here, a bit there. But once we see it, we can't unsee it. Clutter comes in many forms: physical clutter in our spaces, mental clutter from unmade decisions, emotional clutter from unprocessed feelings, and even clutter on our calendars.
Listen in this week as I normalize the reality of clutter and share strategies for how to deal with it. Learn why clutter is often a result of unmade decisions, what happens when you learn how to release clutter with clarity and confidence, and how to make those tough decluttering decisions so you can release what no longer serves you.
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Are you a lawyer preparing for an upcoming performance review? Whether you're a summer student facing your first law firm review, a seasoned attorney looking to make the most of this opportunity, or someone who conducts the review of another lawyer, there are steps you can take to optimize the process. I explore them in this episode.
Hear my top five strategies for optimizing your performance review. From understanding the review process to building strong relationships with your colleagues, you'll learn how to take a proactive approach to preparing for your performance review. Whether you're aiming for a promotion, a raise, or simply looking to grow as a lawyer, these strategies will help you set yourself up for success and make the most of this valuable feedback opportunity.
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Many lawyers I speak with are happy but know they could be happier. They feel a certain sense of engagement with their work, but also feel like there’s potential that’s not being met. And this experience can manifest in a variety of ways, from questioning their career path every now and then to feeling completely frustrated and unfulfilled.
I take a deep dive into three of the distinguishing features that I see among lawyers who have truly fulfilling and successful careers. I guide you through a powerful exercise to help you gain clarity on your career direction so you can start to uncover what truly drives you - both in your work as a lawyer and in life overall.
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If you’re tired of the internal battle that arises every time you have to tackle something you want to put off and your confidence has taken a hit due to procrastination, you’re in the right place. Taking a closer look at your procrastination habits is a great way to understand yourself better, and it’s the first step toward creating a personalized protocol to combat Code “P”: procrastination.
Learn my process for creating your very own anti-procrastination protocol tailored to your natural strengths and habits. Hear why procrastination can become a problem and where lawyers often get stuck in this cycle. You'll also discover the importance of identifying your procrastination triggers and how designing, testing, and adapting your protocol can help you build a strong foundation of self-trust and accountability.
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At any given time, there will be areas in your life where you are thriving and moving at lightning speeds, and there will be other areas where you simply feel stuck, and that is okay. It's a natural part of the human experience, but that doesn't make it any less frustrating or uncomfortable. Whether you're questioning your current role, feeling undervalued, or simply craving a change, this episode is exactly what you need.
I clarify why you find yourself in this position of feeling stuck and offer a roadmap for getting out. We’ll explore the six stages of stuckness, how to identify where you currently are, and actionable takeaways that will help you start feeling more in control and take steps toward the decisions that ultimately align with your goals.
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Are you a law student preparing for in-firm interviews for summer positions? There are specific steps you can take right now to help you feel more confident, gain clarity on what you want to get out of this experience, and navigate this process successfully. I'm sharing these steps with you in this episode.
Join me this week for an episode packed with actionable advice that will help you navigate in-firm interviews as a law student looking for a summer position. Learn how the in-firm interview experience is a great opportunity to start building your network and reputation, along with strategies to help you showcase your strengths and, ultimately, secure a summer position that aligns with your goals and values.
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Do you dread checking your email inbox? Does the constant influx of messages piling up leave you feeling overwhelmed and out of control? If so, you're definitely not alone. Email management is a major challenge for many lawyers, with the pressure to respond quickly and the never-ending stream of new messages making it difficult to stay on top of things.
Tune in this week to explore five key strategies for mastering your email inbox. From shifting your mindset to creating rules and processes for dealing with messages, you'll come away with simple, actionable tips you can implement right away to regain control of your inbox quickly and easily.
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If you’re a lawyer looking for some fresh ideas and strategies as it relates to your professional development, you may want to consider using AI technology like ChatGPT. It’s become a favorite of mine to use in my own coaching practice, and whether you’ve played around with it before or you’ve never thought to leverage it in your own career, I hope you show you the potential that is at your fingertips in this episode.
Learn how you can translate AI-generated information into actionable steps that will advance your professional development. I share specific ways you can use ChatGPT to gain clarity on your career trajectory, get new ideas for marketing and business development, prepare for job interviews and transitions, and so much more.
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Do you ever feel like you're just biding your time at work, unsure if your current job is the right long-term fit for you? You might love aspects of your role, but something doesn't quite feel sustainable or aligned with your future goals. If this resonates with you, know that you are not alone.
Join me for this virtual coffee date as we dive into practical strategies to help you take ownership of your career trajectory. Together, we'll explore how you can make the most of your current role, build a strong foundation for your future, and confidently make decisions that align with your goals and values. Get ready to shift from simply biding your time to intentionally designing a fulfilling and joyful practice.
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This week, I explore three common beliefs about kindness that may be standing in your way and show you how to challenge them, especially if they’re making leadership difficult for you. The key lies in finding the right balance between being an effective authority and embracing kindness, and I show you how in this episode.
I show you how to reimagine what leadership can look like and how to use kindness as a superpower in your ability to lead, rather than letting it be a saboteur. Hear practical tips for setting clear expectations, delivering constructive feedback, and empowering others to step up, along with the ripple effect this can have on your organization.
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I’m joined by two returning guests on this week’s show, Adriana Paris and Allison Wolf. Adriana is the author of Rising Lawyer and Director of Professional Development and Legal Recruiting at Rissmann Law. Allison is the founder of The Lawyer Coach and has over 20 years of experience coaching lawyers. They’re here to share how they help other lawyers transform their productivity, and the strategies that actually work.
Learn practical tips and mindset shifts that will help you take control of your time, prioritize what matters most, and thrive both professionally and personally as a lawyer. Adriana and Allison share their insights on common challenges for lawyers, advice that works and advice that doesn’t, as well as what to avoid when it comes to time management.
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As your practice grows, business development becomes an essential pillar alongside your substantive legal skills and practice management abilities. If you find that business development is something you know you should engage in but have been putting off, listen in to discover a number of ways to be selective and stay focused on your business development activities.
I reveal the top three mistakes I see lawyers make when it comes to generating business and building a market for their services, and what to do instead. Learn practical strategies to help you cultivate relationships, establish your authority, and attract clients through service, along with my tips for growing your legal practice with intention and purpose.
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This week, I’m joined by former General Counsel at high-growth companies and founder of Lexgo and The GC Collective, Paula Pépin. If you’re considering making a career transition or even leaving law, you’re going to resonate with Paula’s story. Paula shares her journey from private practice to going in-house, and eventually to coaching and consulting, and she’s here to pull back the curtain on her experience.
Whether you're considering making the switch to an in-house position or simply curious about this career path, you'll gain valuable insights to help you determine if it's the right fit. Paula reveals the challenges and benefits of going in-house, how the work differs from private practice, and her best-kept secrets for thriving as an in-house lawyer.
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While it can be tempting to say yes to every opportunity that comes your way, being more discerning about what you take on is crucial for managing your time effectively. If you’re ready to learn how to optimize your workday with practical routines and rituals you can start implementing today, you’re in the right place.
Hear three powerful time-saving tips that will help you take control of your schedule and find more ease in your practice. Learn how to evaluate your priorities, set boundaries, and delegate tasks to free up space for the work that truly matters. Plus, I dive into the common challenge of dealing with a lack of motivation and share mindset shifts to help you push through even when you don't feel like it.
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Estelle Winsett is a lawyer turned professional stylist for women lawyers. She describes this pivot as a summation of all the different types of careers she’s had, with the common thread of empowering women through their personal style. If you’re ready to reconnect with your personal style and learn how to curate an intentional wardrobe that makes you feel amazing, listen in.
Estelle shares the challenges her clients face when it comes to their personal style, how to balance professionalism with self-expression, and practical strategies to help you identify your own personal style and create a wardrobe that reflects it. Hear Estelle’s thoughts on the biggest style mistakes and wins she's seen, her tips for building a capsule wardrobe, and the impact this process can have on your overall confidence.
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In today's episode, I'm diving deep into what it really means to feel trapped in your legal career and offering concrete strategies to help you gain clarity, take back control, and start feeling better.
Learn three strategies that can help you move away from that feeling of being trapped. I guide you through an illuminating self-coaching process to shift your perspective, expand your sense of what's possible, and start taking small but meaningful steps toward career satisfaction.
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Joan Parsons Ziady spent 30 years in private practice at a national US law firm before founding Winslow Workplace Advisors, where she now helps lawyers and law firms advance professional development while fostering connection and well-being. Having experienced the pressure points of practicing law firsthand, she created the well-being roadmap she wished she had as an associate for working smarter and feeling better.
Joan shares her bite-sized framework for getting unstuck, refreshing, or leveling up your approach to well-being. Learn why lawyers need quick-hit techniques for addressing well-being, three guidelines that will help you create your own bite-sized well-being practice, and the importance of creating a strategy that’s both doable and grounded in the realities of practicing law.
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Tomorrow marks our first call inside my new six-month group mastermind program, which has me thinking about transformation and the meaningful changes that can be accomplished in six months. I’m giving you a framework that will help you evaluate and measure your progress so you don’t find yourself at the end of your journey unable to appreciate just how much you’ve transformed.
I review the triple loop transformation: a model designed to help you identify the different layers at which you can transform. Hear how the triple loop learning model gives you an additional lens through which you can perceive your own transformation, what’s required of you for transformation to fully take effect, and an exercise that will help you create your own triple loop transformation framework.
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Do you identify as a perfectionist? If so, are you aware of where and how it’s holding you back? The Pareto Principle is a powerful antidote to lawyer perfectionism, and I’m showing you why it’s so effective and how you can apply it to your practice right now.
Learn how the Pareto Principle counterbalances perfectionism and how you can use this framework to your advantage. Hear how it can help you manage your time better, create relationships more intentionally, identify what’s holding you back from your goals, and what happens when you’re in the practice of using this simple formula to manage your perfectionism.
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We all wish we could only be in relationships with the most wonderful people who make us feel amazing, but the reality is there are always going to be people in your life who you find stressful. If you find yourself feeling frustrated, ruminating about what you said or didn’t say, and these interactions are pulling you away from what matters most, you’re in the right place because I’m offering you my favorite strategies for dealing with stressful people.
Learn what the concept of "expect and accept" entails, and why it’s a game-changer when it comes to de-escalating difficult conversations or stressful situations. Hear why resisting stressful people isn’t an effective long-term strategy, how your current coping mechanisms might not be serving you, and what happens when you recalibrate your expectations of other people.
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