Explore every episode of the podcast Business, Leadership & Wellbeing for Lawyers: Life & Law
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| #248: Case Study On Building Your Law Practice: Keep Going | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:50:56 | |
Building your law practice takes time. This is something we all know (rationally). And yet… Many lawyers give up before they can see the ultimate results of their efforts. Which is a shame because, often, they give up right before they’re likely to see real results. Tune in for a conversation with former client and lawyer extraordinaire, Cassie Dallas, about how to stay focused, trust your instincts, and keep going before results become visible. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES AND EPISODES: Episode 15: Business Masterminds for Lawyers Episode 128: Your Real-Life Lawyer Case Studies (Mastermind) Episode 213: Business Networking Framework for Lawyers ***ELEVATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MASTERMIND*** Follow me on LinkedIn: SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Enjoyed this episode? Please follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more lawyers who need these insights. The post #248: Case Study On Building Your Law Practice: Keep Going appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #247: Stop Doing More (Strategic Business Development for Lawyers) | 13 Oct 2026 | 00:26:45 | |
Business development for lawyers need not be about doing more. Learn how to improve your ROI doing less (by choosing the right business development strategies). RECOMMENDED EPISODES: Episode 9: How to Be Productive (A Productive Mindset) Episode 177: Prioritizing to Do Less, Achieve More Episode 121: #1 Way to Grow Your Business (Networking) Episode 236: How to Maximize Legal Conference Attendance Episode #155: Attorney Marketing (Unlock “Why You?”) Episode #159: LinkedIn Marketing Content Creation Secrets Episode #172: Client Development Return on Investment ***ELEVATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MASTERMIND*** https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/business-development-mastermind/ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Enjoyed this episode? Please follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more lawyers who need these insights. The post #247: Stop Doing More (Strategic Business Development for Lawyers) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #246: Lawyer Self-Advocacy (How To Speak Up, Stand Out) | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:27:58 | |
Lawyers are great at advocating for clients, yet most are terrible at self-advocacy. We need to do better for ourselves. I rarely use the word “should”, but this is one of the times when I make an exception. Self-advocacy is necessary for building a successful and (more importantly) enjoyable legal career. Tune into today’s episode to learn why lawyers tend to be bad at self-advocacy, the necessary mindset shift to begin building this skill, and a simple framework for lawyer self-advocacy that works. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES AND EPISODES: Episode 38: Partner Compensation Reviews (Preparation & Long-Term Strategy) Episode 32: How To Prepare for Your Annual Review Episode 235: Why Lawyers Are Meant to Lead (In A Complicated World) Episode 244: Stop Hating Law Firm Politics (It’s Part of Leadership): NEWSLETTER: Follow me on LinkedIn: SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Enjoyed this episode? Please follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more lawyers who need these insights. The post #246: Lawyer Self-Advocacy (How To Speak Up, Stand Out) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #245: Law Firm Operations (How to Get Hours Back Every Week Through Structure) | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:50:54 | |
Law firm operations might sound like a “boring” topic. But what if I told you that having the right structure in place can save you hours each week? What if I told you that this is key to creating a more balanced life? Those two results are definitely not boring. That's exactly what we get into today on Life & Law. Tune into my conversation with Shireen Hilal to learn why moving away from a "person-centric" system to a "process-centric" structure within your law firm (or practice group) will (a) improve how your law firm operates and (b) give you more hours back each week. Inside today’s episode, you’ll learn: - How law firm leaders and partners become the bottleneck, making it impossible to step away or achieve balance. - How systems improve law firm operations, increase employee engagement and improve client service. - How to implement flexible systems, tailored to client needs, business risk, and unique legal issues. RECOMMENDED LIFE AND LAW RESOURCES: Episode 142: 10 Common Management Mistakes to Stop Making Now NEWSLETTER: Follow me on LinkedIn: SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Enjoyed this episode? Be sure to follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more lawyers who need these insights. The post #245: Law Firm Operations (How to Get Hours Back Every Week Through Structure) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #244: Stop Hating Law Firm Politics (It’s Part of Leadership) | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:14:12 | |
“I hate law firm politics. I don’t like playing games.” Said a client. This is a common sentiment (I hear often from clients). But what if what you're calling ‘politics’ is simply what happens when a group of humans with different experiences, priorities, personalities, values, and agendas work together? And what if, by ignoring all the political stuff, you’re actually hurting yourself (not merely staying above the fray)? Join me to learn how to shift your mindset around law firm politics so you can navigate your law firm's politics authentically and effectively (without any gamesmanship). RECOMMENDED LIFE AND LAW RESOURCES: Episode 64: What Is Emotional Intelligence? NEWSLETTER: Follow me on LinkedIn: SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Enjoyed this episode? Be sure to follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more lawyers who need these insights. The post #244: Stop Hating Law Firm Politics (It’s Part of Leadership) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #243: Legal Billing (The Cost of Not Billing Regularly) | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:23:30 | |
If you think legal billing is just an administrative or collections issue, you're missing something important. How often (and even more importantly, how) you bill your clients impacts more than whether you get paid. It impacts how much you collect, client trust, and whether or not a client will continue sending work your way. Listen to today's episode to learn why that is and how to bill in a way that builds trust with clients (hint: there's more to it than just sending a pretty, well narrated bill). RECOMMENDED LIFE AND LAW RESOURCES: Episode 215: You're Losing Billable Hours (How to Recapture Them) NEWSLETTER: Follow me on LinkedIn: SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Enjoyed this episode? Be sure to follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more lawyers who need these insights. The post #243: Legal Billing (The Cost of Not Billing Regularly) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #242: Permission Not To Grow Your Law Practice | 26 May 2026 | 00:16:41 | |
Grow your law practice. That's the general rule. But what if you're working hard but not enjoying it? What if you're resisting growth? And what if you know you don't really want to grow any further (yet feel the push to do so, regardless)? Listen for a reality check around what you truly want and giving yourself permission NOT to grow. Today is the last episode of Season 5. We will be back this Fall with Season 6. In the meantime, be sure to join my newsletter (Success Without Sacrifice), follow me on LinkedIn and catch up on old episodes. *** Follow me on LinkedIn: The post #242: Permission Not To Grow Your Law Practice appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #241: Legal Networking (How To Convert Relationships Into Clients) | 19 May 2026 | 00:25:20 | |
A top question I get from lawyers is a legal networking one: How do you convert relationships into actual clients? Today's episode gives you the answer. Listen in for a simple (and highly effective) framework for converting relationships into actual clients. Inside today's episode you'll learn how to: - Cultivate a service-based mindset for selling. *** The post #241: Legal Networking (How To Convert Relationships Into Clients) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #240: Values Alignment Isn’t Safe (That’s the Point): Let’s Talk About Antisemitism | 12 May 2026 | 01:09:43 | |
I talk a lot about values alignment (aligning your law practice to your values). But what, precisely, does that look like in practice? Here's the thing: Values that cost you nothing probably aren't values — they're just words you aren't really standing behind. Yet the cost is worth it. Because NOT aligning to your values costs something, too. That's why I was immediately drawn to Ariella Cohen Coleman. She's a lawyer who built a values-aligned law firm and a nonprofit to support the Jewish community. She speaks openly about antisemitism. Even if it makes others uncomfortable. Even though it could cost her something. She is the real thing. This conversation is about so much: - What it actually takes to build a values-aligned practice. This conversation is powerful. It's important. Be sure to listen. *** The post #240: Values Alignment Isn’t Safe (That’s the Point): Let’s Talk About Antisemitism appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #239: How Lawyers Get Clients | 05 May 2026 | 00:17:38 | |
Ever wonder how lawyers get clients? It's not about pitching them more (or harder). It's actually about alignment, timing, & understanding your clients (deeply). Listen to learn how to align to them, understand them, and use timing to your benefit. **** The post #239: How Lawyers Get Clients appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #238: My Top 5 Legal Marketing Tips | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:22:55 | |
Post on LinkedIn. Speak at conferences. Write articles. You know all the things you could do to market, but HOW are you supposed to do it in a way that actually fits…. You? That is what we get into today. Because what I know is this: The lawyers who are the BEST legal marketers aren’t the most extroverted or the best 'salespeople.' They do 5 things differently. Listen to learn my Top 5 Legal Marketing Tips to uplevel your legal marketing while doing it uniquely as YOU (and sells without having to overtly "sell"). *** The post #238: My Top 5 Legal Marketing Tips appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #237: For the Lawyer Dads Who Want To Be Good Lawyers & Fathers | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:46:33 | |
There are a lot of resources out there for female lawyers (and especially, lawyer moms). But what about support and resources for lawyer dads? Listen to learn why lawyer dads need more support and (even better) where to go to get the support you need to be a great lawyer and father with today's special guest: Matthew Korn. *** The post #237: For the Lawyer Dads Who Want To Be Good Lawyers & Fathers appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #236: How To Maximize Legal Conference Attendance | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:27:08 | |
As part of your business development efforts, you attend legal conferences. But what are you getting out of them? Are you maximizing your attendance? Listen to learn my proven before, during and after blueprint for how to maximize attending any legal conference. Because otherwise, why even attend? *** The post #236: How To Maximize Legal Conference Attendance appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #235: Why Lawyers Are Meant To Lead (In A Complicated World) | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:32:15 | |
We live in interesting times (to say the least). Nuance seems to be forgotten. Complexity ignored. And there are little to no conversations being had (about things we need to be having conversations about as a society). For many of us, it's causing anxiety and stress. But what can you actually do about it? Will it make a difference? Listen to learn why lawyers are uniquely equipped to deal with these issues head-on and not just overcome, but lead. And to serve society in the best way we can. ***** The post #235: Why Lawyers Are Meant To Lead (In A Complicated World) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #234: Busy Doesn’t Mean You’re Financially Secure | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:08:14 | |
Full calendar. Lots of work. You’re hiring. Your new firm or practice seems to be doing well. Until you realize it actually isn’t. You’re in the red. How did this happen? Better yet, how can you ensure it doesn’t happen to you? Listen to find out how easily this can happen (and how to avoid it completely). *** The post #234: Busy Doesn’t Mean You’re Financially Secure appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #233: Life Isn’t Meant To Be Easy (Mindset Shift You Need) | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:09:02 | |
It's common to want life & law to feel easier. Listen to learn why it's important to make a mindset shift to accept that hard isn't bad (and can be fun). *** The post #233: Life Isn’t Meant To Be Easy (Mindset Shift You Need) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #232: Content Marketing 101 For Lawyers | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:49:12 | |
Learn why content marketing is a necessity in today's legal market, and the various ways in which to utilize content within your legal marketing. Inside of today's episode with content marketing expert, Stephanie Grober, you'll learn: - How to utilize LinkedIn effectively to become a thought leader, *** The post #232: Content Marketing 101 For Lawyers appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #231: Hitting Your Goals But Something Feels Off? [Reevaluate Your Values] | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:14:50 | |
You’ve been growing a small law firm - successfully. Consistently exceeding your goals, with plenty of recent momentum. Yet suddenly, you crash and feel like something isn't quite right. You're questioning the goals you were so excited about just a few months ago. What's going on? Short answer: it's time to reevaluate your values (and reprioritize them based on current needs and circumstances). Listen to today's episode to learn why this happens and how to use your values to guide you to the right place. Today's episode comes directly from a real-life situation (that comes up more than you'd think). Not only that, but I give practical steps for getting yourself on track (based on current needs and circumstances). *** The post #231: Hitting Your Goals But Something Feels Off? [Reevaluate Your Values] appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #230: What To Do When Told “Wait Your Turn” for Partnership | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:19:16 | |
You’re eligible for partnership, have been performing at a high level, and have been doing all the right things. You were even told you were on the path to partnership, and to expect it soon. But you weren't put up this past year. Instead, you were told to "wait your turn". What does that even mean? And what should you do next? Unfortunately, "wait your turn" can mean different things. And no matter what is meant by those who say it, you should never just "wait". It's time to get more proactive so that you can increase the chances that you won't hear this again. Listen to today's episode to find out what "wait you turn" can mean and how to take control, putting yourself in a better position for partnership the next go-round. *** The post #230: What To Do When Told “Wait Your Turn” for Partnership appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #229: From “You’re Not Partner Material” To Equity Partner (In Just 5 Years) | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:45:59 | |
He was one of the highest billers in his firm. He was known for his legal and technical proficiency. He got stellar associate reviews. Yet he was told he wouldn't be promoted to partnership 9 years into his career (ever). Why? How can that possibly happen? What did he do? Listen to today's episode with my client and friend, Keith Rawlins, to learn: >>> Why partnership isn't just about how much you bill (or even how profitable you've been for your law firm). This one is a not-to-be-missed episode. ***** Show notes and recommended supplemental episodes can be found at: JOIN SUCCESS WITHOUT SACRIFICE HERE: The post #229: From “You’re Not Partner Material” To Equity Partner (In Just 5 Years) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #228: The Business Development Progress You Aren’t Counting (But Should Be) | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:25:57 | |
Most lawyers measure business development progress all wrong and it's costing them. Because before you see the new clients and/or the increase in revenues, you must see growth in other less obvious areas. Listen to learn what to measure and how to measure so that you'll know where you really are (and what's working/what's not working at an earlier stage). Recommended Supplemental Episodes/Resources: Episode 155: Attorney Marketing - Unlock "Why You?" Episode 204: How To Use LinkedIn for Networking Episode 196: How To Network With Friends for Business (Naturally) Episode 212: How To Ask for Referrals Confidently Get the Success Without Sacrifice Newsletter for Lawyers: The post #228: The Business Development Progress You Aren’t Counting (But Should Be) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #227: Want to Leave Your Law Firm But Can’t – Yet? | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:27:44 | |
You want to leave your law firm but can't yet (because you need more experience, want to get through a big deal/case, circumstances or another good reason). Listen to find out how to create a strategic plan for staying, tips for staying sane, and how to know it's time to leave (regardless of the plan). Recommended Supplemental Episodes: Episode 24: Setting Boundaries (Why They Lead to Success) Episode 93: This Isn't Who You Are (Lawyer Identity Crisis) Episode 14: Success & Balance As A Lawyer Episode 152: Choose Your Hard Success Without Sacrifice Newsletter for Lawyers: The post #227: Want to Leave Your Law Firm But Can’t – Yet? appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #226: Making Partner Changes Everything (Even Mentor Relationships) | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:29:19 | |
Making partner changes just about everything. One area of change that catches most lawyers off guard is the negative impact your promotion can have on some of your best relationships - especially those relationships with mentors who helped you get to where you are. Listen to today's Life & Law episode to learn: >>> The warning signs that your mentor/mentee relationship has changed, Recommended Supplemental Episodes: Episode 171: You're (Finally) A Law Firm Partner - What To Expect Episode 165: Maximize Your Mentor/Mentee Relationships Episode 140: How to Draw Boundaries Success Without Sacrifice Newsletter for Lawyers: The post #226: Making Partner Changes Everything (Even Mentor Relationships) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #225: There Are Many Ways to Meditate (Meditation Manual for Busy Lawyers) | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:56:29 | |
Have you thought about giving meditation a try, but stopped because you're not sure what, exactly, to do? Or have you tried meditation, and think it's not really a fit for you? Do you worry that you can't meditate because your mind wanders too often? Listen to today's Life & Law episode to learn why it's ok that your mind wanders, discover the benefits of meditation and get 10 different meditation practices (so you can play around with lots of options). There is no "one way" in which to meditate. There are many ways. And one of these is sure to be a good starting point for you. JOIN THE SELF-CARE CHALLENGE: The post #225: There Are Many Ways to Meditate (Meditation Manual for Busy Lawyers) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #224: From Lawyer To Leader (What It Takes To Be An Effective Leader) | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:50:03 | |
Join me and guest Allison Williams to learn what it takes to be an effective leader (not just a manager). Because your leadership style matters - for building the right team and culture. Today's episode will give you concrete guidance on how to start becoming a better leader and manager. Inside today's podcast, you'll learn: - The difference between managing and leading. For show notes and additional resources: The post #224: From Lawyer To Leader (What It Takes To Be An Effective Leader) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #223: Lawyers’ Guidebook To Executive Presence – Be An Inspiring & Influential Leader | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:32:16 | |
Executive presence is often misunderstood as polish, performance, or playing by outdated rules. It can feel like pressure to become someone you’re not. But real presence isn’t about fitting a mold; it’s about confidence, composure, communication, and emotional intelligence – all grounded in authenticity. Listen to today's episode to: --> Discover how mindset shapes executive presence. The post #223: Lawyers’ Guidebook To Executive Presence – Be An Inspiring & Influential Leader appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #222: Looking Back to Move Forward | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:27:51 | |
Join Heather to learn the big lessons she learned in 2025 that will help her (and you) to move forward more intentionally and fruitfully in 2026. The post #222: Looking Back to Move Forward appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #221: What You Need to Know To Achieve Your Goals [Rewind Episode] | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:21:06 | |
No matter how hard you work, you are never guaranteed to achieve your goals. But you can up the odds of goal achievement. Listen in on one of my early Life & Law Episodes to learn how to up your odds for achieving goals that truly matter. The post #221: What You Need to Know To Achieve Your Goals [Rewind Episode] appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #220: Increase Productivity, Decrease Stress (With This Surprising Strategy) [Rewind Episode] | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:30:59 | |
Tired of feeling stressed, tired and overwhelmed? Want to be more productive and efficient? [Don't we all?] In today's rewind episode from the early days, learn the simple yet surprising strategy that will increase productivity, decrease stress. The post #220: Increase Productivity, Decrease Stress (With This Surprising Strategy) [Rewind Episode] appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #219: Be A Wealthy Lawyer | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:44:30 | |
Too many lawyers (who make great money) somehow don't end up with much wealth. Why is that, and how can you ensure that you don't fall into the most common wealth traps? Listen to today's episode with guest (and financial planner) Jeffery Lamont to get the answers you need to be a wealthy lawyer, not just a lawyer who makes great money yet doesn't amass a lot of wealth. The post #219: Be A Wealthy Lawyer appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #218: The Reality of Lawyer Training (Who Should Do It, What To Do) | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:20:39 | |
Today, we address two questions I get asked all the time: Who should be training young associates (senior associates, partners or both)? And how can you possibly fit that in (what with your billable hour requirements, need to develop business, client management and so on)? Listen find out who should be training young associates and for tips on how to do it in a way where you get the best ROI. The post #218: The Reality of Lawyer Training (Who Should Do It, What To Do) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #217: The Real Reason You Aren’t Achieving Your Business Goals | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:22:46 | |
You have a business plan for growth that you've been taking regular action on. Despite that, you're not achieving your goals (and truth be told, you're not getting anywhere near the results you want given how much you're doing). Why is that? Today on the podcast, I'm covering the most common missing link that causes this issue and (best of all) how to fix it. Because next year, you deserve to slay those goals. The post #217: The Real Reason You Aren’t Achieving Your Business Goals appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #216: The Real Truth About Lawyer Stress (Rewind Episode) | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:29:06 | |
Are high levels of stress just part of the job? Is it the "nature of the beast" (as they say)? Spoiler: no. Listen to this reply of one of my first episodes to discover: - The science of stress, The post #216: The Real Truth About Lawyer Stress (Rewind Episode) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #215: You’re Losing Billable Hours (How To Recapture Them) | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:49:27 | |
How many billable hours are you losing each week, month, and (gasp) year because you aren't tracking your time contemporaneously? Do you often write your time down (not reporting all the time spent working)? You're losing billable hours (you really shouldn't be losing at all). And you recapture those hours by: (1) shifting your mentality around billing (and what's even billable, plus why), (2) tracking your time contemporaneously, and (3) discovering the art of writing a good narrative (showing the value provided to the client). The how-to of all of the above (and more) is covered in today's episode with Molly Kremer (aka "The Billing Coach"). Join us for an insightful conversation that will help you stop losing so many billable hours and instead recapture them. The post #215: You’re Losing Billable Hours (How To Recapture Them) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #214: What Do Law Firms Really Want To See (Before Promoting You To Partner)? | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:20:37 | |
What do law firms really want to see from you to get promoted to partnership? How much expertise do you need in your practice area? Do you need to be running deals (or mostly, getting the work done at a high level)? And what about business development (what do they truly expect)? I get asked these questions a lot (including recently from a senior counsel attorney hoping to get promoted within the next 2 years). Listen to today's episode for the answers. The post #214: What Do Law Firms Really Want To See (Before Promoting You To Partner)? appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #213: Business Networking Framework for Lawyers | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:24:18 | |
You know networking is necessary to grow your book of business. But how do you know where to go and who to target? Today, you learn the answers to these questions. Inside of today's episode, we cover: - How to identify the right people to network with (that you already know). The post #213: Business Networking Framework for Lawyers appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #212: How to Ask for Referrals Confidently (& Be Successful) | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:26:13 | |
You know someone in a personal context, who you think could be a great referral partner. But how can you possibly ask them when you’ve never once talked business? Would it be too pushy to ask? How do you even begin that conversation? You’ve been introduced to a potential referral partner by a colleague, and have lunch scheduled for today. You’ve never met and have only traded a few niceties via email. How do you say the obvious without being that person (the what’s-in-it-for me slick salesman that makes you cringe)? Listen to today's episode to find how to ask for referrals naturally, confidently (and of course) successfully. **** The post #212: How to Ask for Referrals Confidently (& Be Successful) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #211: Math vs. Mindset: Why Lawyers Need To Identify The Cause | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:11:28 | |
When revenues dip, billables drop, or client intake slows, most lawyers assume the fix is to do more (of whatever you've been doing). But what if the problem is what you've been doing (or how you've been approaching it)? Doing more of what you’ve been doing won’t fix a thing. Before quickly stepping into action, take a moment to identify whether the problem is a math problem or a mindset problem. Because the “fix” will be quite different, depending on the root cause. Today's episode will help you get clear around the difference between a math vs. mindset problem so that you can more quickly identify the root cause and fix what's ailing you. *** The post #211: Math vs. Mindset: Why Lawyers Need To Identify The Cause appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #210: Case Study On Growing Your Book (Even As A Busy Mom) | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:57:15 | |
The most common complaint I hear from lawyers working to grow their business? Lack of time. Which is why I brought on today's guest. Learn how to be more strategic when growing your book of business so that you optimize your business development ROI and improve your results (even as a busy mom, like today's special guest). The post #210: Case Study On Growing Your Book (Even As A Busy Mom) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #209: Beyond Work-Life Balance (Navigating Big Law Realities & Partnership with Emily Logan Stedman) | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:56:53 | |
Join me for an insightful conversation with Emily Logan Stedman, lawyer well-being advocate and Big Law partner. Inside of today's interview, Emily shares candid insights on lawyer mental health, the challenges of becoming (and transitioning to) partner, and how to build a sustainable law practice without burning out. Listen now for a realistic, transparent, and supportive perspective on how to succeed in both law and life. The post #209: Beyond Work-Life Balance (Navigating Big Law Realities & Partnership with Emily Logan Stedman) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #208: Strategic Legal Marketing (To Uplevel Your Reach & Clients) | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:28:54 | |
One of my newsletter subscribers asked how to strategically choose their marketing activities. After all, there are a lot out there (many of which could work for anyone). How do you know which ones would be best for you (now)? Another subscriber asked about ways to expand reach with high-end clients (without being salesy). Although these questions are separate (and were asked by two different people), they’re interconnected. Because strategic legal marketing is what uplevels both reach and clients (while narrowing down the options so that you can do what's best for you). Today, we're covering: >>> What strategic legal marketing is. *** ELEVATE Business Development Mastermind: The post #208: Strategic Legal Marketing (To Uplevel Your Reach & Clients) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #207: Want to Do Something Else (& Not Practice Law)? | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:38:15 | |
Have you ever thought about doing something else? To NOT use your law degree? Maybe you want to start your own business. Or leave the working world for a time. Yet you don't because... What if you decide it's a mistake? What if you can't come back? What then? We get into this with today's guest and her refreshing mindset around leaving law (and then coming back into the practice after being out of it for a while). *** Success Without Sacrifice Newsletter: The post #207: Want to Do Something Else (& Not Practice Law)? appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #206: Top Prioritization Methods for Lawyers (When Everything Feels Like A Priority) | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:32:45 | |
You’re closing a deal or in the middle of a case that’s dominating your time, when suddenly a colleague barges into your office needing your expertise. Right after that, your biggest client calls with an “emergency” (that might not be a true emergency but does need to get done soon, and they’re your biggest client, after all). And you’ve already blocked off the afternoon to take your son to get his school physical. How do you manage all of this? Deep breath. Today, we are covering: >>> The top prioritization methods for determining what to do, when. *** Join the Success Without Sacrifice Anti-Hustle Lawyer Newsletter Community: The post #206: Top Prioritization Methods for Lawyers (When Everything Feels Like A Priority) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #205: Why You Aren’t A Rainmaker (Yet) | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:16:20 | |
Think you can't be a rainmaker because you're not outgoing enough or aren't interesting enough? Want to be a rainmaker, but think it's something for later, when you've got more experience, have more time, or just down the road when you're more ready? These thoughts are the real reason you're not yet a rainmaker. And today we dive deep into why they're holding you back and how to overcome them. Because anyone can be a rainmaker, even you, without becoming someone you're not. **** Learn more about ELEVATE Business Development Mastermind: The post #205: Why You Aren’t A Rainmaker (Yet) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #204: How To Use LinkedIn for Networking (Effectively) | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:30:46 | |
How do you use LinkedIn? If you're like most lawyers, you're probably using it to check out what other people are doing (and maybe repost a colleagues post or make an announcement every so often). Which means you're losing out. Because LinkedIn is more than typical social media. It's also a powerful networking platform for building relationships and having meaningful conversations. Listen to today's episode to learn my step-by-step framework for how to use LinkedIn for networking, and why it's a powerful tool for growing the law practice you want (sustainably). *** ELEVATE Business Development Mastermind: The post #204: How To Use LinkedIn for Networking (Effectively) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #203: Lawyers, You Have A Responsibility | 27 May 2025 | 00:20:30 | |
A lot is going on in the world, and within our country, that’s unsettling (to say the least). Some of this is even impacting lawyers and law firms. Before going any further, the answer to your question is… Yes, I’m going “there”. But note: it’s probably not quite what you think. We keep saying we need better political leaders. But what if our political leaders aren’t the real problem? And what if we attorneys could be a guiding force for much-needed change? I believe we not only can be, but should be a guiding force. Because we lawyers have a responsibility - not just to speak up but to hold ourselves to higher standards and walk the talk. The post #203: Lawyers, You Have A Responsibility appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #202: Law Firm Politics (How To Navigate Common Scenarios) | 20 May 2025 | 00:21:41 | |
Let’s talk about law firm politics—The unspoken stuff that affects your compensation, your promotions, and your power inside the firm. Truth: learning how to navigate certain sticky, political situations is a necessity if you want to move up. But that doesn't mean you must sell your soul to "play the game", either. Listen to today's Life & Law Podcast episode to learn how to effectively advocate for yourself (while playing the so-called "political game") with clarity, confidence, and integrity. The post #202: Law Firm Politics (How To Navigate Common Scenarios) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #201: Legal Marketing Tips (You Haven’t Heard Before) | 13 May 2025 | 00:55:24 | |
Join me and special guest Janet Falk for legal marketing tips you likely haven't heard before. Inside of today's episode, you'll learn: - How to rethink the buyer's journey (and why it's more about confirmation than anything), Janet has a wealth of experience from which to learn (so do yourself a favor and listen now). The post #201: Legal Marketing Tips (You Haven’t Heard Before) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #200: Lateral Partner Moves: What Every Law Firm Partner Needs To Know | 06 May 2025 | 00:22:52 | |
A warning before making a lateral partner move: Most law firms are better at selling the dream than they are at delivering it. That isn't because they're misrepresenting anything, but more about the fact that most lawyers and law firms aren't great at: - Setting clear expectations, That doesn't mean you can't make a lateral move! On the contrary, it can be one of the best decisions for you and your law practice. But before making a lateral move, listen to today's podcast to learn everything you'll want to ask, consider, and analyze. Because the last thing you want is to trade one set of untenable problems for another set (that could be even worse). The post #200: Lateral Partner Moves: What Every Law Firm Partner Needs To Know appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||
| #199: The Psychology of Sales: What Lawyers Need To Know | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:36:37 | |
Do you know why people buy any product or service (including your legal services)? Psychology. We narrow down, make initial gut decisions and convince ourselves through emotions. Feelings (not rational thinking). Yes, we use rational decision-making later in the game - but that comes last. This is why it's important to understand the psychology of sales. Join me to learn about 3 sales psychology principles, and how to utilize them in your marketing, networking, and selling of legal services (ethically and effectively). This is not about manipulation. It’s about meeting people where they are. The post #199: The Psychology of Sales: What Lawyers Need To Know appeared first on Life and Law Podcast. | |||