Ep #192: How to Prepare for Your Law Firm Job Search (Job Transition Masterclass Part 1 of 3)

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | How to Prepare for Your Law Firm Job Search (Job Transition Masterclass Part 1 of 3)

Are you a lawyer considering a job change to a different law firm? If so, you’re in the right place! In this episode, I kick off a three-part masterclass on successfully navigating job transitions as a lawyer.

 

Before diving into the mechanics of securing a new position, I emphasize the importance of doing the pre-work to prepare yourself mentally and strategically for the transition process. I share a step-by-step approach to gain clarity on your values, goals, and ideal role to guide your search.

 

Ep #191: Productivity Tips for Perfectionists

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Productivity Tips for Perfectionists

Do you ever feel like your quest for perfection is holding you back from being as productive as you’d like to be? You’re not alone. As a lawyer, the drive to deliver flawless work is ingrained in us from day one. But at what cost?

 

In this episode, I dive into the perfectionist’s dilemma – the constant tug-of-war between excellence and efficiency. I share relatable examples of how perfectionism can slow you down, from taking on too much to procrastinating and spending too long on tasks.

 

Ep #190: Less Stress, More Done

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Less Stress, More Done

Do you ever feel like stress and productivity are inextricably linked in your law practice? That the only way to get more done is to endure more stress? What if there was a way to decouple stress from your workload and accomplish more with greater ease?

 

In this episode, I share a powerful three-step process to help you reduce stress while increasing your productivity. By shifting your mindset and approach, you can transform how you manage the inevitable challenges and pressures of practicing law.

 

Ep #189: Gratitude, Courage, and Growth in the New Year

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Gratitude, Courage and Growth in the New Year

Can you believe it’s already 2025? As we kick off a brand new year, I take a moment to express my gratitude for everyone and everything I experienced in 2024 and share some thoughts on how we can approach this year with a growth mindset to reach new heights.

 

In this episode, I reflect on the importance of appreciating the people and experiences that have shaped us, both personally and professionally. I also explore how embracing discomfort and challenging ourselves to step outside our comfort zones can lead to incredible growth and transformation in the coming months and beyond.

 

Ep #188: Your Year, in a Word

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Your Year, in a Word

Have you chosen your word of the year yet? This process usually involves choosing one word you aspire to live toward in the year ahead. But what if, instead of just picking an aspirational word, you also selected a companion word? This twist on a popular New Year’s tradition could be the counterintuitive key to achieving your goals in 2025.

 

In reflecting on my past words of the year, I’ve experienced firsthand how having an aspirational word along with a companion word representing the discomfort required to achieve that aspiration creates real guidance for how to pursue and achieve your goals. That’s why I’ve decided to reshare an episode from this time last year, detailing this process in action.

 

Ep #187: Leadership for Women Lawyers in 2025

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Leadership for Women Lawyers in 2025

Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level in 2025? Do you have a vision of who you want to be as a leader next year, and what that might involve? 

 

This week, 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. 

 

Ep #186: Designing Your Breakthrough Year

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Designing Your Breakthrough Year

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.

 

You may be sensing that you’re on the cusp of a breakthrough. Perhaps you know it’s time for a change, that you’re prepared to do things differently, and there may be opportunities you’ve already spotted in your practice and personal life where you’re ready to make a shift. Or maybe you have a sense that something’s coming, something’s going to be different, but you don’t quite know yet what that looks like.

 

Ep #185: The Art of Focus: Achieve Your Leadership Goals Despite Distractions

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | The Art of Focus: Achieve Your Leadership Goals Despite Distractions

Do you ever set a big leadership goal for yourself with the best of intentions, only to find yourself getting sidetracked when it comes time to actually pursue it?

 

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.

 

Ep #184: Finding Greater Fulfillment in 2025

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Finding Greater Fulfillment in 2025

Do you ever feel like there has to be something more, even when you’ve achieved all your goals? You have the job, the clients, the life you always dreamed of, and yet, deep down, you lack a sense of true fulfillment. If this resonates with you, you’re in the right place.

 

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.

 

Ep #183: How to Succeed as a Lateral Hire

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | How to Succeed as a Lateral Hire

What does it take to be a successful lateral hire? How do you hit the ground running and set yourself up for success in your new role? If you’re considering leaving one law firm for another, chances are you have a ton of questions about how to effectively integrate into a new firm, and I’ve got you covered this week.

 

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.