A few weeks ago, a good friend of mine suggested that I read a book by Robin Sharma entitled “The 5 a.m. Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.” So, I went online and checked out the description: “Legendary leadership and...
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5 Strategies for Boosting Confidence
In law, it can seem as though confidence is a professional requirement. There is an expectation that you will have the answers. It can also seem like everyone around you feels confident, and you are the odd one out. The feeling...
Imagine if the early years of legal practice were not so difficult…
As some of you may know, over the past year I’ve been working with associates to help them establish strong foundations for flourishing careers in law. This is part of my not-so-stealthy plan for helping transform legal...
The Power of Checking In
Have you ever thought, “Holy crap! How am I going to get all the work I have to do done?” Or, “What I have to do is so hard – how am I ever going to do it?” I’m guessing that at one point or another in your career, those thoughts...
Law Practice Transformation: Ten Fundamental Questions To Ask
Here is a common scenario for you: Simon is buckling under the pressure of an endless stream of emails, messages, and calls from disgruntled clients. Simon’s thoughts race. He worries about missing something important...
The Courage to Forgive Yourself
When I sat down to write this article, I just could not figure out what to write about. So, I began reading the list of inspirational quotes that I had compiled about resilience in the hope that they would help me overcome my...
Three Ways to Jumpstart Your Confidence
Editor’s note: I am delighted to have AMP – Associate Mentoring Plus coach Lora McInturf joining the writing team here at Attorney With A Life with this insightful first article about how to boosting confidence! Confidence...
Dealing with Your Inner Impostor
Editor’s note: I am delighted to have AMP (Associate Mentoring Plus) coach Rob DeToni joining the writing team here at Attorney With A Life with this insightful first article about handling imposter syndrome. Something...
How toxic is too toxic?
WARNING! ASSOCIATE BEWARE. I wish some law firms could come with a warning label. Here is an example of what I am implying… John worked at a firm with two partners who controlled every moment of his day. A six-day in the...
Navigating the Early Years of Practice
The first years of a lawyer’s career are some of the toughest. These years aren’t only an important time for honing legal skills, they are also essential for navigating into areas of practice and ultimately a firm or...