I share a recording of a powerful workshop I conducted recently with a group of women lawyers, where the focus was on you as a leader in the new year. The end of the calendar year is the perfect time to look back on the wins you’ve had, the areas where you’ve struggled, and what you can apply going forward, and I guide you through this process in this episode. 

Learn a series of reflective exercises designed to help you envision your breakthrough year and who you need to be as a leader to make it happen. Discover the importance of celebrating your leadership wins from 2024, how to begin exploring the success strategies that have gotten you to where you are today, and a process for stretching your imagination to see what might be possible for you in 2025.

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What would it mean to you to have a breakthrough year in 2025? I predict that this coming year is going to be a breakthrough year for many of us, if that's what we choose, and this is a juicy question I’m excited to explore with you today as we approach the end of 2024.

I invite you to take a step back and assess what a breakthrough year means for you personally and professionally as you look toward 2025. I show you why experiencing a breakthrough is often about shifting gears rather than doing more or going faster, the signs that you may be poised for a breakthrough in the coming year, and my three-step process for designing your breakthrough year. 

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As a busy lawyer, it's easy to let important goals fall by the wayside in the face of constant demands on your time and attention. Having aspirations for greater leadership and feeling like those goals remain frustratingly out of reach is a common experience many lawyers resonate with. The good news is that, by implementing a few key strategies, you can learn to manage distractions and make consistent progress on your goals.

I explore the most common ways lawyers get distracted from their leadership goals, and share three powerful techniques that will help you step into leadership and achieve your goals. Learn what it means to lead yourself effectively, the importance of quietening your inner critic, and how to set boundaries that protect your time and energy. 

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As a high achiever, you probably set goals and hit them often. So the question then becomes, what’s next? You may be hardwired to always be looking for that next achievement, but if you’re endlessly chasing the thrill of those wins, you might find yourself stuck in a cycle of trying to capture that elusive feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment.

Learn how to identify what really lights you up, make aligned changes in your career and life, and embody a sense of purpose and satisfaction right now so you can cultivate more meaning in your life and legal practice.

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Making a lateral transition can be both exciting and daunting. You may be leaving behind familiar faces and routines for the promise of new opportunities and challenges. This is a fresh opportunity for you to be really intentional about how you set yourself up for success, and in this episode, I give you a roadmap for integrating into your new professional home with confidence.

Join me this week to learn my four-step framework for succeeding as a lateral hire. I break down the key areas to focus on in your first weeks and months on the job, share tips for making a positive first impression, and show you how to create a 30-60-90 day plan to guide your transition.

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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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