Business, Leadership & Wellbeing for Lawyers: Life & Law

Although partner compensation reviews are similar to a normal year-end review, there are added nuances that need special consideration. Plus, it's your chance to make your case for the value you bring to your firm (and get paid for it accordingly).

In today's episode we're covering overall strategy considerations, my top preparation tips and what to highlight (and NOT ignore) when preparing for your annual partner compensation review.

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Join me for a powerful interview with guest Likky Lavji for a discussion around how to identify and navigate through your blind spots. Here's what we're covering:

- What blind spots really are.

Today's episode is an important one... if you want to have a fulfilling and happy life. So, be sure to listen.

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Want to make it easier to build your book of business? Pick a solid niche. Niching down will make it easier to market your practice, network and sell.

And – contrary to popular belief – it won’t limit you.

Listen to today’s episode to learn the benefits of choosing a niche for your practice, how it makes client development easier (not harder) and how to go about choosing the right niche.

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Impostor syndrome is more common than you think - especially among high achievers (and even in men). Which is why we're tackling that today. Listen in to learn what impostor syndrome is, common symptoms and (most importantly) how to overcome it.

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What is business development? Does it include… marketing, branding, and/or selling? What about networking? And how do these fit into an effective business development plan?

Today, we’re answering all of the questions above. Because business development is a must-do for private practice lawyers who want a thriving practice and (most importantly) control over your practice.

Today you'll learn:

- What your #1 goal should be (hint: it’s NOT about getting more clients).

- The WHAT and WHY of legal marketing, and why marketing is only one small piece of business development.

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There’s a self-care crisis in the legal profession... and it’s so unnecessary. That’s why today we’re talking about why you need to put yourself first (instead of putting your clients, firm or even your family first).

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There’s a right (and wrong) way to prepare for your annual review. And if you’re serious about your long-term professional development (regardless of whether you want to stay where you are or move on), then it’s important to prepare properly.

Because contrary to popular belief, your annual review isn’t just about putting your best foot forward. It’s not even primarily about that. It's actually about ensuring that you’re continually developing as a lawyer, manager and leader.

Here's what you'll learn in today's episode:

- The importance of proper planning and evaluation (before you even look at your employer’s evaluation form).

- Why you shouldn’t ignore mistakes (and how focusing on them can actually help you).

- The exact questions to ask yourself when reviewing your accomplishments, efforts and (yes) failures of the past year.

- What to do moving forward to make this process even easier in the years ahead.

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It's okay to feel fear, but it need not hold you back. In this episode, you'll learn common ways fear holds lawyers back and how to overcome it so that you can do the things you truly want.

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Discover 3 easy tools for stress-free living that will quickly help help calm your mind whenever you feel stressed.

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