Hustle & Flow

This profession can be dangerous in ways of addiction, mental health issues and the unhealthy behaviors we start developing in law school. We don't want to talk about it, but as an industry, we need to, which is what I'm doing in this episode of the podcast.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• How easy it is to forget for legal professionals to forget the human side of things

• Why we really "bury our heads in the sand" and don't acknowledge these issues
• The reasons behind why certain types of behavior start in law school
• My thoughts on lawyers and drug use
• The stigma around mental health issues in lawyers – and why you need to reach out for support

LINKS:

www.TLAP.org *The Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/25

Have you ever seen someone that's successful in his or her chosen field, and wondered how that person becomes known as an "expert?" It may seem overwhelming to get started, but it is possible for you to be one too. Today I'm revealing the most effective and efficient ways you can start marketing yourself to become a recognized expert.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• The difference between a substantive expert and a marketing expert
• The best technique to become an expert in an area that's new to you
• The benefits of hiring another lawyer to mentor with pro bono work
• How to pitch yourself to a large publication

• What happens when you put yourself in front of enough people…
• Why you need to display all of your writing and speaking engagements on your website

LINKS:

www.HustleAndFlowPodcast.com/Nominate

Episode #7: The Rich Is in the Niche

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/24

Are you a workaholic? On today's episode, I'm revealing how you can identify if you are one and if you are indeed overextending yourself. I'll give some tips and tricks for how you can deal with the growing pains in your business, and how you can ensure that your self-care is always a top priority.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• What to do first when you are in a state of overwhelm after identifying your priorities
• Why you have to outsource after reaching a certain point

• Why putting yourself and your self-care on the back burner is not a solution
• Create new habits (to replace old ones)!
• What is an optimal time frame for creating a new habit?
• The reasons why hobbies are so beneficial to your life and business

LINKS:

http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/how-to-take-back-your-day/

https://www.facebook.com/HeatherJoyHubbard

https://www.instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard/

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/23

To celebrate the 4th of July (and the four-month anniversary of this podcast), today I'm replaying our most popular episode to date. On Episode #8, "Why Yes Means Saying No," I talked about knowing that when you commit to any one thing, you are also letting go of something else. I hope you enjoy, and next week I'll be back with a brand new episode!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• For every Yes, there is at least one No
• You need to give yourself permission to make better choices and decisions
• There's only a finite amount of time in each day, yet an infinite amount of ways to fill it
• How when it comes to our time, there is ALWAYS a trade-off
• How your self-care time, even it's just watching TV, matters…
• Where do you start when trying to gain awareness, and how does it relate to mindfulness?
• What happens when you're not engaged in, or passionate about, volunteering
• A way to gracefully say No, all while giving someone else a chance to do something
• Why I very rarely accept lunch invitations for the middle of the day
• Never say Yes on the spot! And much more!

LINKS:

Episode #3: How to Take Back Your Day

http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/survey/

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/22

In this episode, I show you why you need to create success on your own terms.

I have seen so many great associates struggle when they become partner because the rules have changed, and it's important to realize that what got you here will not get you there.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• How little practical experience we actually receive while in law school

• Why different levels of being a lawyer require different skill sets and rules
• Why you should be working with people only a few steps ahead of you
• The key things to consider in your firm when looking for success and promotions
• What is more important, billable hours or building your book of business
• Why you need to "play the game"

• The importance of setting aside time to work on your business development

LINKS:

www.LifeandLawInBalance.com

www.HustleAndFlowPodcast.com/Beta

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/21

No matter your business type, building your business is essential. For lawyers, we tend to stay in our legal box, but using standard business tools is how your business can thrive. In this episode, I talk about the importance of building your business and always asking for the sale.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• The importance of staying focused for better results
• Why don't we talk about sales funnels in the legal world
• The biggest mistake that a lawyers makes in business
• Why we really hate to sell ourselves
• How a thriving book of business can serve you
• What a funnel is and the different steps it has
• Ask for the business!

LINKS:

www.HustleandFlowPodcast.com/Beta

www.Salesforce.com (CRM)

www.ActiveCampaign.com

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/20

Today I'm talking about mindfulness, which is a way of life and living in the present moment. We tend to see and focus on what we want to, even if this isn't real or we're concentrating on primarily negative things. If you want to be less stressed, less anxious and ultimately happier though, you have to learn how to train your brain and that's what we're exploring in this episode.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• The history of mindfulness

• How to manage that "voice in your head" and recognize that it is not you
• Learn how easy it is to lose time when you and the voice in your head are playing out scenarios that could take place in the future
• How mindfulness and therapy can work together effectively
• What does it mean to be triggered and how do you step away from that?
• Mindfulness is not about being in a meditative state all the time, it is more about awareness
• How a formal practice like meditation can help your mind be more aware

LINKS:

http://www.mindfulnessinstitute.ca/mbsr/ (Jon Kabat Zinn MBSR)

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/19

On today's show, I'm revealing how to identify those key things that will either keep you stuck at your job or have you continuing to jump from job to job throughout your career. Every job has its issues, but it's your ability to handle them which will give you the best chance to thrive.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• The different types of behaviors that people repeat when they are not happy in their job
• How to identify what you want - and don't want
• Why we need to be careful not to jump to conclusions
• How to take ownership of what you can change
• Why it is important to ask for what you need!

Link:

http://www.thelanguageofjoy.com/careerclaritybeta

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/18

In this episode, I take a look at what often isn't talked about by lawyers: the pressures we face and how we often cope with them. Unfortunately, we tend to have to keep our personal lives to ourselves, as well as comparing ourselves to others. Today I reveal how all of these factors can quickly erode our self-confidence, and what we can do about this.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• How early students start to compare themselves against others with different backgrounds or higher-tiered school backgrounds
• How schools teaching you etiquette for the interview process can lead to an imposter syndrome
• Why attorneys suffer from higher levels of depression, alcohol abuse, and suicide
• Why lawyers tend to keep things to themselves and don't share their struggle with others
• Why we need to realize that no attorney is perfect and that we're all humans

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/17

On today's show, I'm talking about personality types and specifically how they affect people in the legal profession. I share four different types of personality tests that you can take, and reveal how each one has helped me grow and better understand myself on my own journey.

Things you will learn in this episode:

• What is the Myers Briggs personality test and the history behind it?
• My MBTI results and why I feel I was chosen for promotions in the male-dominated legal industry because of it
• How the Gallup StrengthsFinder and Capiler tests can help you embrace your strengths and improve your weaknesses at work
• Embarrassing results from my tests and why I hesitate to share them
• Why the VIA Survey is my favorite and helps you express yourself more authentically at work and home
• The key to finding the right personality tests for you

LINKS:

http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/

https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/

http://www.viacharacter.org/www/

https://www.calipercorp.com/

http://www.lawyerbrain.com/

StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/16