Hustle & Flow

Boundaries can be used in your work life and your personal life. On today's episode, I'm going to talk to you about what boundaries are, why they can be so effective and how you begin applying them today.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• What boundaries are and the different types that exist
• Why I think that we aren't taught about boundaries when we are young
• Why children need to be taught boundaries now!
• Strategies for enforcing the boundaries you set up and why you need to do this
• And more!

Links:

LegalCareerClarity.com/FreeVideoSeries

HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Planner

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/55

Most of us give presentations in some form or fashion, and today I am revealing the strategies and techniques that I feel will allow you to give the best presentation possible. Regardless of where you're at, you can get to where you want to be by being present, intentional and structured with how you present to others.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• Why having a good presence is so important – and how not having this can distract your audience
• You don't need to stick to the podium - move around!
• How to manage the various audio devices you will be using
• Your talk will fall flat if you are not this…
• The way to lay the foundation for your big "takeaway" straight from the beginning
• Why you need to be intentional about your handouts and the information in them
• Strategies for structuring an effective closing

LINKS:

http://www.legalcareerclarity.com/ *Smart and Ready Quiz

http://www.toastmasters.org/

https://www.polleverywhere.com/

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/54

My guest today is Lynne Maureen Hurdle, a Conflict Resolution Specialist, facilitator and coach who helps develop and improve communication skills specifically around conflict. Lawyers do not usually have trouble with conflict in the courtroom but when it comes to personal conflict related to their career, we seem to stumble or have a harder time communicating around the conflict. On today's episode, Lynne and I talk about different situations where communication is lost in conflict and what you can do about it.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• Why being able to have a relationship with difficult conversations is so critical
• The reasons that conflict is really not only about resolution, but seeing a different perspective
• Why miscommunication happens so frequently in the online world
• How the mindset piece comes into play, along with learning the skillsets to better handle conflict
• How to prepare yourself for difficult conversations…
• The "right" way to engage in conflict!
• How holding on to resentment can cost you – in multiple ways

LINKS:

https://lynnemaureenhurdle.com/

http://www.buildleadershipcore.com/

https://www.facebook.com/theconflictcloser/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/53

Attorneys spend a lot of time developing business, however, this tends to land them in the "Friend Zone." Today I talk about how you can build relationships while still being able and comfortable to ask for the business.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• How to determine what type of relationship are you building with potential or future clients and why this matters
• Why there is nothing wrong with developing a relationship with the ultimate goal of helping someone
• How to avoid the "Friend Zone" while building the relationship
• The way to ask the right questions (at the right time) and what you should know about the other person to determine you are not in that "Friend Zone."

LINKS:

http://www.legalcareerclarity.com/

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/52

Do you have trouble shutting off your busy mind? In this episode, I discuss why we need to respond instead of reacting, and I reveal the times when you need meditation the most. Most importunately, I'm giving practical ways that you can start treating the symptoms of a busy mind (for the long term)!

Things you will learn in this episode:

• What's the difference between masking the symptoms of a busy mind and treating the underlying cause
• What happens with your mind's "flight or fight mode" when you're thinking about work versus real danger
• Ways to trigger your amygdala less
• The reason some people feel like they can't meditate
• Different techniques that could work for you in your own life!

LINKS:

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/your-brain-on-law/ *Episode 10

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/changing-your-mind/ *Episode 19

https://www.headspace.com/

https://www.calm.com/

https://www.insighttimer.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8rRzTtP7Tc *TED Talk by Sara Lazar (2011)

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/51

Do you struggle with how to approach billable hours, from a planning perspective? On today's episode, I want to help you understand how to approach things so that you have the best opportunity to hit your hours, without overwhelming yourself in the process.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• The disadvantages of the billable hour system
• My formula for well-balanced billable hours and what actions you need to take for it to work in your favor
• How to figure out your target, based on your own situation
• What firms don't tell you about the minimum billable hours
• How to organize your hours throughout the year and make adjustments monthly with fluctuations in hours
• When to say "No" to projects!

LINKS:

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/45-partnership-traps/

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/non-billable-purgatory/

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/50

On this episode, I am joined by Michelle Wimes, who is the Chief Diversity and Professional Development Office at Ogletree Deakins. Ogletree Deakins has designed and implemented programs and initiatives to really paint a picture of what it takes to be a successful attorney within their company. Michelle is here to give a fresh perspective on racial and gender equality in legal firms, and she shares how her company's initiatives are benefiting women and minorities in law.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• How diversity, inclusion and personal development came together at Ogletree Deakins to form the programs and initiatives

• Even though these measures are relatively new, why they have already seen great success with them

• How they were able to set up benchmarks and the budget for programs to assist in the success of their employees' personal development
• The traits and behaviors which may be unspoken cultural norms, that could lead to greater success for attorneys

LINKS:

https://ogletree.com/people/michelle-p-wimes

https://www.nalp.org/ * National Association of Legal Placement

http://www.pdclegal.org/ *Professional Development Consortium

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/49

Today I'm taking you behind the scenes and sharing with you a review of my 2017, complete with the wins as well as the lessons that I learned. I'll also be giving a sneak peek at what's ahead for me and my business in this new year. Revealing all of this information is a bit out of my comfort zone, but my hope is that what I have learned can help you too.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• My approach to business when I first started, versus what it looks like today
• What things I most like to do in my business – and those that aren't in my zone of genius

• What outsourcing has done for me, but there are still struggles for me when it comes to hiring
• The lesson I learned when I didn't follow my own intuition
• Trying to be perfect? Here's why it's really holding you back…
• My word of the year for 2018 and what it means to me!

LINKS:

https://www.facebook.com/HeatherJoyHubbard/

https://www.instagram.com/heatherjoyhubbard/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdXnaXzAp-1/?taken-by=heatherjoyhubbard (pic of Beyonce, for 2018 word of the year)

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/blueprint/

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/why-saying-yes-means-saying-no/ (#8)

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/41-running-empty/

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/46-creating-vision-board/

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/48

I recently finished my Life & Law Workshop and there were so many great lessons to be learned, but I noticed something. Many of the participants were having the same issues, so for today's episode, I wanted to give you the top 5 mistakes people make when creating their plans for the next year. What's getting in your way and keep you from accomplishing your goals? Being aware of these mistakes and taking action will help set you up for the best 2018 possible.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• Why most us, despite good intentions, aren't hitting our goals…
• When setting goals, consider both your personal and professional life
• You can be hopeful, but you also need to be realistic!

• Why focusing too much on your weaknesses will lead to failure (and the one question you should be asking yourself)
• What "honoring your calendar" means when it comes to goal achievement
• Willpower is not enough – you'll need this too!

LINKS:

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/2018plan *replay until January 10th

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/how-to-take-back-your-day/ (#3)

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/why-saying-yes-means-saying-no/ (#8)

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/time-management-tips-with-guest-cindy-sullivan/ (#33)

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/47

Have you ever heard people talk about doing a vision board, and wonder what that is and why they're doing it? I've been doing vision boards for many years, and in this episode, I'll be sharing my process for creating them as they can be a great way to achieve both your personal and professional goals.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• How a vision board can give you clarity for the future (and even act as a predictor of it)
• Why the magazines you use really won't matter and what to look for when reviewing the materials
• What supplies you'll need and how long the process will take
• How to decide on what to include on your board, and what to leave out
• How and where to display your vision board, and why this will be so important!

LINKS:

http://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/2018plan

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/46