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You have clients, you're making money, and you want to expand. But how can you when you're already working as hard as ever? You can't. That's why I created Be a Better Lawyer Podcast. In this podcast you'll learn how to master the mental game as well as the strategy you need to thrive in the legal profession. We cover topics like: - Systems - Time management and billable hours - Boundaries with clients and employees - Overcoming anxiety - Stress management - Goal setting and accomplishment - ...
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Practicing law doesn't have to suck. Crafting a meaningful career is possible. Leaving the law doesn't have to be scary. That's why this show exists. You don't have to navigate through this profession and world as a Millennial lawyer alone. Join host, Nicole Abboud, former practicing attorney, leadership speaker and consultant, each week as she brings you conversations with lawyers, legal innovators, and leaders in the profession to help you in your journey to building a meaningful life and ...
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Diagnosing and solving next level problems in your law practice is the difference between feeling overwhelmed and calm. It's the difference between feeling like you're drowning and enjoying your practice. But our brains don't automatically see these next level problems and instead diagnose superficial problems. The next level problem is the biggest…
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This episode is for the lawyer who wants to continuously improve their life. I'm sharing with you the top ten time and money investments I've made this year, and there's definitely several in here that are easy tweaks to improve your life a bit. And some that can be transformative. As I reviewed some of my best investments in both time and money th…
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Almost every lawyer wants to know how to be more confident whether it's in the courtroom, on the phone with a client or in negotiations with opposing counsel. But true confidence isn't what you think. And to build confidence, it takes understanding your brain and its current habits of thinking before you can rewire it to be more confident. In this …
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What does success mean to you? Are you relying on what others think success is to define success for yourself? And does your vision for success have one essential component: Conscious well-being. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn: Why success hinges on you incorporating conscious well-being into your vision of success What externa…
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Do you have a clear vision for the future of your life and law practice? Many lawyers find themselves without a defined vision, making it challenging to navigate their personal and professional life. In this podcast episode, we'll explore the transformative power of having a vision and how it can benefit your daily life and legal career. Discover h…
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You want to grow — personally and in your law practice. You’re working your buns off, but it feels like you’ve hit a block. You’re not sure how much harder you can work and ask yourself, “Shouldn’t it be easier?” Yes, it should be easier, and it can be easier. In today’s episode you’ll find out what you need to do to put your growth on the fast-tra…
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Your money relationship determines the pace at which you can grow. Our relationship with money is only as strong as our relationship with ourselves and our ability to handle uncomfortable emotions. After listening to this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll know: 👉 why changing our relationship with money feels so hard 👉 how having a rocky relati…
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It's impossible to overstate the importance of intentional mindset when growing your law firm. The state of our emotions determines our capabilities. And our mindset determines the state of our emotions. So when I help lawyers make decisions about their plan to grow their law firm growths, the biggest obstacle to making better decisions and impleme…
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You know how to plan and follow through. But do you know how to create a container for yourself where you can be focused and secure that you will stay focused throughout your week? In today's Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn 6 strategies that will uplevel your ability to perform even when you're having your most challenging weeks. These are tried-a…
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Today we’re going to smooth some rough edges causing you to waste time and money in your practice. It's hard to see these areas on our own for four reasons: Ignorance. You just don’t know what you don’t know. There’s no way to change something you haven’t even thought about changing. Inertia. If you’ve been practicing any length of time, you’ve had…
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Releasing past history is a requirement for leveling up our lives. All of us have old decisions and old ways of being that follow us around and weigh us down like rocks in a backpack. But did you know you can learn to release the rocks, so you can go to the next level in your life? It’s all about choice and awareness of what created the rocks in th…
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Do you worry about what your clients think of you? Even if you think, “Not really,” what you’ll learn today about what your brain thinks about them may surprise you. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you’ll learn how your brain’s thoughts about your clients could be negatively impacting how much money you make in your practice and how you feel…
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"Think happy thoughts." "Eliminate the negative and accentuate the positive." "Have a stiff upper lip." Society has told us that to feel bad is to be bad. That we need to be "more positive." What if that wasn't the way at all? What if we just need better tools to navigate negative emotions? In this episode you'll learn: ✅ what positivity is (and is…
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Do you consume or do you apply? Our school system taught us to consume and regurgitate. It didn't teach us to integrate. So if you've growth up with this "in one ear and out the other" habit, you may be spending lots of time consuming and very little applying material you learn here or on other channels. That's about to change. In this episode, I'm…
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Feel resentful of client work? Think your clients aren't respecting you? It may be because you need to set a boundary. But boundaries can be confusing. Not everything we think needs a boundary actually needs one. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn: 👉 what a boundary is (and isn't) 👉 how to set client boundaries and expectat…
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It's time to stop second-guessing yourself and start having your own back. How much time do you spend second-guessing your decisions? More than an hour? A day? A week? More? In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast you'll learn: 👉 how I address self-doubt and uncertainty to keep moving forward and stop looking back 👉 how to have your own back …
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Whether you own your own practice or work for someone else, you'll want to listen in to today's episode. The systems for successful attorneys is more than using your case management software effectively. It's about problem-solving the frustrations in your practice. Most lawyers stay stuck in frustration because they don't take a time out and think …
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This episode is for the dreamers. The lawyers who want to go after big goals. I've seen three challenges that lawyers face when trying to achieve goals, and today you're going to learn how to overcome each of them. You'll learn exactly what each of these challenges are and how to apply the fix to them: 👉 Goal Avoidance, 👉 Goal Blindness, and 👉 Goal…
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Today we're talking to Jacqueline Figueroa who will tell you how to increase billable hours AND have a life. Jackie's not just an accomplished insurance defense attorney at a national firm billing 2400 hours a year. She's also a dedicated parent, a marathon runner, and was promoted to partner at her firm. When Jackie and I started working together,…
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Join us today as we sit down with the Alison Carr, a seasoned expert ready to spill the beans on unlocking the secrets to hiring an exceptional legal team for your law firm. No more recruitment headaches – tune in and discover Alison's invaluable insights that will transform your hiring process, making it a breeze even if you've struggled in the pa…
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Ever think consistency is hard? That you can't seem to follow through? Today, my friend and Master Life and Weight Loss Coach Cathy Council will change everything for you. Cathy is about having it all. Her business's tagline is, "Work out. Eat Cookies. Feel great. Look good naked." She is an expert in the skills it takes to follow through to create…
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If you feel in a rush to achieve your next goal, pause for a moment. Are you enjoying the view from where you are right now? Probably not. And it's costing you your future and your peace of mind. In this episode, you'll learn: 👉 What it takes to make achieving goals easier 👉 Questions to ask yourself about your goal before pursuing it 👉 Two choices…
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Today, you'll learn how to to craft your 2024 plan purposefully, so you can own your year in 2024 and create a life and law firm you love. You’re going to want to grab a pen and paper, so you can take notes as you’re listening because this episode will help you prepare for 2024 — yes, the new year is almost here — and it will also help you prepare …
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If you feel frustrated, overwhelmed or hopeless to change any aspect of your law practice, listen to this episode. I'm sharing what you need to make the change that feels so hard right now. First, let me tell you something: you're not a bad lawyer or business owner. You simply haven't learned the skills I'm sharing in this episode. Refining output …
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A common challenge humans face is the tendency to take on other people's roles and responsibilities. Whether it's in the workplace or at home, it's easy to find yourself overwhelmed, frustrated, and even angry when you internalize the roles of others. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, I dive into how you can break this pattern and rega…
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Sometimes growing your firm may feel like an uphill battle. It doesn't have to feel that way. In today's episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll discover: 👉 5 of the most common problems I see stunting the growth of law firms 👉 how to know if your firm is experiencing them 👉 solutions to help you move past these problems and grow with more ea…
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Today you'll get what you need to plan the growth of your law practice simply and sustainably in 2024. You'll learn: 👉 How many goals you should have each year for maximum growth and minimum headache 👉 What kind of goals to prioritize 👉 What you need to do to make implementation as simple as possible If you want help designing your plan and impleme…
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Feel overwhelmed in your practice? If so, you're not in Strategic Mindset. You're in Checklist Mindset. I was in Checklist Mindset for years, and you CAN get out of it. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn: 👉 why adopting a Strategic Mindset is essential if you want to grow your law practice 👉 the big differences between Stra…
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Today you'll hear from Jim Fortin. He's is a leader in transformational coaching, and he's a big reason I coach lawyers. This episode is for you if you're: 🫣 wondering why all the hard work you're doing isn't leading to a better life 😖 constantly thinking and feel like you have a busy brain 😱 worried that the stress you're feeling will lead to heal…
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You may be an amazing attorney bringing in tons of referrals. But do you have control of the leads you bring in? Whether you're building your own law practice or you're a partner bringing in business for your firm, today is a Masterclass in bringing in clients. There are 7 blocks I see to lawyers building their business, and I want to help you tear…
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Last week we talked about how to become a powerful creator in your life. This week, we're talking about a potent strategy to help yourself become that powerful creator both in your law practice and in your life: your words. You may not pay attention to the words you use, but words reflect what you believe. Words can open you up to possibilities and…
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You get to intentionally design your life. But so often we let inertia prevent us from creating change. In this episode, learn how to become a powerful creator in your life and your law practice and get inspired to take action to make the change you want. WORK WITH ME I help lawyers take control of their practice, find fulfillment and create a life…
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Panic isn't something lawyers like to talk about because it feels vulnerable to talk about. Not only that, but feeling panicked can be paralyzing; we get a sense of overwhelm and don't know what to do to get out of it. Panic clouds our thinking and decision-making abilities. What if I told you that you have more power over it than you think? Inside…
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Today, you’ll learn the two key aspects of thought work most lawyers miss whether you’ve been doing this work for a while or are brand new to it. These two aspects were what I was missing for the longest time. Knowing the mindset basics we talked about in last week's episode helped me feel better, and I could see changes, but... Bigger changes were…
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This is a Masterclass on Mindset that’s essential for anyone who’s a student of this work. I decided to break this topic up into two parts. These episodes work with each other so don’t skip this one if you think you know the material already. In Part One of Mindset Essentials, you're going to learn: 👉 the difference between mindset and thought work…
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How does your law practice feel? Hard? Scary? Anxious? Nauseous? Easy? Calm? Peaceful? Joyful? Pick one feeling that is the most predominant. This feeling you have in your body right now comes from what you’re thinking about your law practice. This feeling is the foundation you're building your law practice on. Think of your law practice as a house…
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When was the last time you felt resentful? All of us have felt resentment before, but most of us don't know what to do about it. Staying stuck in resentment prevents us from creating open lines of communication and asking for what we want. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn how to: ✅ notice when you're stuck in resentment (…
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Ever wonder why you're not making the progress you want to see in your law practice or your life? You're a go-getter who works hard and gets things done. So what's happening? It could be because you're over-learning. What's over-learning? So glad you asked. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast: ✅ you'll learn what over-learning is, and how…
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Ever thought about changing up your appearance? You think about wearing red lipstick, but you hear a voice telling you, “That’s too much.” You want to wear a flashier suit, and you hear a voice asking, “What will people think?” You consider changing your hairstyle or hair color, but a voice says, “Mmm, that’s probably not a great idea.” Any of thes…
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Today's Be a Better Lawyer is all about feeling good, my friend. I'm sharing a tool I use with my clients to help them regulate their nervous system whenever they feel an emotion like stress, anxiety, overwhelm, shame, guilt, or any other unwanted emotion. When you practice processing your emotions with this tool instead of avoiding or pushing them…
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Chances are, if you’re here, you want change. You want to evolve and expand. But in case you’re new to this podcast and aren’t sold on change, I want to ask you a question: Are you happy with where you are right now? I hope you are. Even if you are though, do you want to change anything in your life? Do you want to feel more organized, more present…
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What makes you significant? Is it your accomplishments? What other people think about you? Or maybe, is it something else entirely? We all want to feel significant, but I'm sharing the most helpful way to think about feeling significant, so you feel energized instead of depleted. You'll learn: ✅ the different sources of significance ✅ the problem w…
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While I was a criminal prosecutor, I started building my coaching practice helping lawyers take control of their time and intentionally design a life they love. When I started this business-building journey, I didn't realize how differently I'd need to think transitioning from working as a lawyer to thinking as an entrepreneur. In today's episode, …
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Today we're talking about how to use ChatGPT in your Law Practice. ChatGPT can make your life easier, but there are some concerns you'll want to be aware of before you put it into practice. In this episode we're covering: ✅ ChatGPT Basics ✅ How to use ChatGPT to create content for business development ✅ How to use ChatGPT for day-to-day tasks ✅ How…
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I love the idea of where we live, work and play being a temple, and I wanted to create an episode for you to get awareness around the places you spend time and how you feel in them. When you do, it will powerfully impact your quality of life. This is something I’m doing in each living and work areas I spend time in, so I can open up energy and brai…
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A value is something we hold dear to us. It’s part of an image of who we are and what we want to project to the world. Most of us think we know what our values are, but if we take a closer look, a lot of our actions may prove otherwise. We may find we're not living in alignment with the values we tell ourselves we have. By the end of this episode, …
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Do you know there's a problem with your assistant or associate but you keep putting off doing anything about it? This is how you know you're avoiding: 👉 you don't make time for meetings with them, or 👉 you feel resentful and angry towards them but tell yourself, "There's nothing I can do," or 👉 you hope they'll magically get better over time Sound …
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One of the things I hear most from lawyers is that they can't follow through. They think the problem is they need more discipline or they're lazy. But if you're driven to succeed that's definitely not the case. There's a very different problem happening in our brain that we have little or no awareness of. Once we do, it becomes much easier to build…
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This is going to be a fun episode. I’m a total marketing geek, and I loved learning about marketing while I was starting to grow my business. A lot of lawyers I work with own their own practices or are partners who get their time under control, and then they want to focus on building their practice. Where are you with this right now? Maybe you’re t…
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