People worry about what will happen to the economy after the Covid-19 lockdown. Some say there will be an economic depression. As attorneys, how does this affect us? Some of my coaching clients fear a downturn in business. As a coach for lawyers, I try to get them to focus on what could turn out…
Read MoreThe Weekend Retreat for Small Firm Lawyers – Solve The Procedure and Process Problems During my legal career there were times when I wished a weekend retreat existed where I could go and work with an attorney coach or consultant on the things in my law practice that I was struggling with. Usually they involved…
Read MoreWin like a European Soccer Team Have you ever noticed how hard European soccer teams celebrate when they score a goal? They go crazy. They celebrate like they’ve never done it before. They run around, hug their teammates, their coaches, and anyone they can get their hands on. I sometimes hear friends criticize this ritual. …
Read MoreEveryone loses professionally — at least occasionally. It’s a fact of life. Some lose a lot but are still considered big winners. Some who lose big also get big wins. They win big because they are committed and take big risks with big projects. Some take losing very personally. It’s hard. They beat themselves up.…
Read MoreHow Can An Attorney Coach Help Lawyers In Small Or Solo Firms? There are many ways an attorney coach can help lawyers in small and solo firms. Here are a few reasons on why you might need a coach : Identifying Problems And Solutions Like any business, small business owners and sole practitioners have systems and…
Read MoreBeing a litigator can be very stressful and time consuming. It’s not for everyone. In my experience, very few lawyers are suited to being true trial lawyers. It can be a very rewarding area of law, and can be a lot of fun. However, it can also be heartbreaking with extreme lows and an incredible…
Read MoreThe ability to focus intensely on a project, without interruption, until it is complete is critical to success. There have been particularly busy times when I have been overwhelmed and had difficulty focusing for long enough to get projects and tasks done. For example, I would start working on one project, and my mind would…
Read MoreDo you do what you say you are going to do? If you are honest with yourself, this is a question that takes some deep self-analysis. Do you eat the way you tell yourself you will eat, day after day? Do you make exceptions time and time again? Do you rationalize those exceptions to yourself?…
Read MoreIf you work in a small firm or solo practice it is likely that you don’t measure your performance. You may tell yourself that you are efficient and that you get a lot done because you are the boss and can cut right to the chase. You tell yourself that you “don’t need to measure…
Read MoreI am writing this article for busy lawyers, entrepreneurs and professionals so I don’t want to waste time beating around the bush; this article will be short and sweet. In one word the answer to why you need a coach is “ACCOUNTABILITY”. It is the one thing 99% of professionals can’t do on their own,…
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