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You want - no, NEED - to increase your rates but worry about what your clients will think and how they'll react. You keep avoiding having the conversation. And you really don't want to lose anyone over this. Yet you still need to do it. Today you're going to learn how to increase your rates (and fees) without losing any clients or even making them angry.

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We keep talking about lawyer wellbeing. Most law firms have implemented employee wellness programs. And yet... the numbers don't seem to be changing. In fact, 70% of legal professionals still say that mental health is at a crisis level in this profession. Is there any good news to be had? And what - if anything - can be done about this? Today we get into both. Because yes, there IS some good news. And there are things that law firm...

You worked hard to plan, outline, practice and put slides together for a big speech... yet got zero new business out of it (and hardly any discussion). You spent weeks putting together the exact right presentation for a pitch (including all that branding work your marketing team insisted on) and still didn't get the work. What's going on? You're likely making some (very) common business presentation mistakes. Today, you'll learn my...

You know that your body language can help - or hurt - you when trying to persuade others. But are you aware that your color choices (within the clothing and/or jewelry you wear) can also have an impact? Join me and guest Kerry Heaps for a fascinating discussion around the power of color persuasion.

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Lawyer life can be exhausting, stressful and overwhelming while also feeling exciting, interesting and fun. But can you make it more of the latter and less of the former? Yes. Learn how in today's episode.

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I often hear from disillusioned attorneys who became lawyers so that they can make a real impact yet don't feel as if they're making a difference - whether through their work or within their lives.

Is that you, too?

Maybe you feel like your always busy, often rushed schedule gets in the way. Perhaps you worry about the direction the country (even the world) seems to be going culturally and/or politically. And maybe you look around ...

Do the demands of work, life and business make you feel distracted, unfocused and like you're always jumping from one thing to another (not really getting much done and always behind)? You know that at least part of the answer is to devote more time to your own wellbeing yet struggle to fit proper self-care activities into your day-to-day (things are always so busy). Today's episode was made specifically for you.

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One of the top complaints I hear from attorneys is how isolated they feel. They lack support, and mostly frame that in terms of firm/management support. But when you dig deeper, we usually find that the support they lack (and need most) is peer support.

Join me for a conversation with guest Rachel Clar around why attorney peer support is so crucial for:

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Ever struggle with how to properly balance between billable vs. nonbillable hours? You need to bill as much as possible so that you can meet your requirements and collect enough. But you can't NOT do nonbillable work (for a variety of reasons). How do you determine where to focus your nonbillable time? When does it make most sense to prioritize nonbillable work over billable work (and does that ever make sense)? And what IS the bes...

Do you ever struggle with how to skillfully manage young attorneys? This is something I hear about often (it's a real struggle for most of my partner and senior counsel clients). And it's honestly nothing new. We know that older generations tend to struggle to relate to - and then most effectively lead - younger generations (which is a big reason why leadership coaches like me exist). But is it getting even harder - as most senior ...

Does growing your business feel hard? Does it sometimes feel like you're never going to be able to grow your business the way you want? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're likely making some common business growth mistakes. Listen to learn about the 10 most common business growth mistakes most lawyers make when trying to grow their business and (most importantly) how to effectively address each one. Many of thes...

Marketing isn't something most lawyers embrace (at least, not immediately). And that's especially the case when it comes to digital marketing. But the truth is that, private practice attorneys can't afford not to pay attention to digital marketing (at least a little bit). Join me and guest Travis Hoechlin for an honest discussion around all things digital marketing for lawyers. You'll learn why not to ignore it, how to get started ...

How often do you wish you had more control... Over your time, your business, your life? If you're like most attorneys, you probably think (or even say) something to that effect daily. What if I told you that this isn't really what you want? Because control is based in fear (and also, is a lot of work). Listen to today's episode to discover why letting go of control is THE foundational answer to getting to the place you want to be.

For most lawyers, the practice of law is all-encompassing. Which is why so many lawyers suffer from higher-than-average rates of stress, anxiety, burnout and depression. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way. Join me for an insightful discussion with licensed counselor (and attorney) Bena Stock. Inside today's episode you'll learn how to overcome this all-encompassing nature (hint: it starts from within your own mind).

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Want to learn how to manage people more effectively? Don't make these common management mistakes. Not only does Heather cover the top management mistakes attorneys make but also how to avoid each one. Today's episode is full of practical ways to quickly improve your management skills.

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Succession planning isn't something most lawyers think about (and if they do, it's often only in the context of retirement). But it's so much more than that! And often something that needs to be addressed way before retirement. Join me and guest expert David Ernst for an insightful discussion around the benefits of succession planning, when to start thinking about it (as a law firm AND individual) and the situations where successio...

In today's must-listen episode, learn everything you need to know about how to draw boundaries. Inside you'll learn:
--> How to identify where you need stronger (and new) boundaries.
--> Ways to communicate your boundaries.
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--> How to enforce your boundaries when not followed.
--> Specific examples of good boundaries.

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Not entirely comfortable with the business-of-law? Feel overwhelmed when trying to figure out your firm/practice finances (never mind trying to project into the future so you can hire someone)? Today's episode is for you. Listen and learn how to create law firm profitability and run your firm as a true business from law firm Fractional CFO Leah Miller.

In today's episode, we get into:
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