Ep #264: Permission to Tear it All Down and Rebuild

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Permission to Tear it All Down and Rebuild

Do you feel like your current practice or role no longer fits, but you aren’t sure how to move forward? Sometimes your work can feel reactive, incoherent, or like it’s been stitched together in ways that no longer serve you. This episode offers permission to pause, reflect, and explore how you could rebuild aspects of your practice so that it aligns with what matters most to you.

I share practical questions and strategies to help you identify what’s working, what you want to keep, and what you might choose to redesign from scratch. We discuss how to take stock of clients, colleagues, daily tasks, and the structure of your work, and how to imagine a practice that better suits your goals, your style, and your energy. You’ll hear how stepping back and examining your current situation can help clarify the simplest path toward a more fulfilling approach.

 

Ep #263: Productivity, Boundaries and Accommodations: Practical Tips for Lawyers with ADHD with Stephanie Sutherland

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Productivity, Boundaries and Accommodations: Practical Tips for Lawyers with ADHD with Stephanie Sutherland

What if the strategies that help you be more productive are not about working harder, but about recognizing how your brain works? Lawyers with ADHD often face challenges that are easy to misunderstand, both by others and by themselves. Yet many of the same traits that create difficulties can also contribute to success in legal practice when they are understood and supported.

In this episode, I speak with lawyer Stephanie Sutherland about her experience being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and how that diagnosis changed the way she viewed herself and her work. Stephanie shares practical insights about motivation, procrastination, time management, docketing, boundaries, accommodations, and the realities of practicing law with ADHD.

 

Ep #262: Better Than an App: Reclaiming Human-Centered Productivity

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Better Than an App: Reclaiming Human-Centered Productivity

Do you find yourself struggling to get the most out of your day, even with all the tools and apps available? In this episode, we explore human-centered approaches to productivity that help you work intentionally, navigate your tasks, and maintain clarity and focus throughout your day.

We dive into key strategies that enhance how you organize your work, manage energy, and interact with other humans. You’ll hear actionable insights for making intentional decisions about tasks, prioritizing what matters, and using your natural attention patterns to work smarter. These approaches highlight how human-centered methods complement technology, giving you more sustainable results.

 

Ep #261: Lawyer Success Frameworks, Part 3 of 3: Leadership and Confidence

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Lawyer Success Frameworks, Part 3 of 3: Leadership and Confidence

Do you ever feel held back by self-doubt when stepping into leadership roles? In this episode, we explore the third part of the Lawyer Success Frameworks series: leadership and confidence. I focus on strategies around self-concept, building confidence, and leadership communication that support lawyers in navigating the responsibilities of leading themselves and others.

We cover common barriers that can limit leadership effectiveness, including imposter syndrome, confidence challenges, and difficulties in communication. I share practical approaches to strengthen self-perception, enhance confidence, and engage in leadership behaviors that are aligned with professional goals. By looking at both internal beliefs and external actions, you’ll gain insights into leading more intentionally in your work.

 

Ep #260: Lawyer Success Frameworks, Part 2 of 3: Career Strategy and Clarity

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Lawyer Success Frameworks, Part 2 of 3: Career Strategy and Clarity

Are you feeling stuck in your legal career, unsure whether you need a small shift or a bigger strategic change? In part two of this three-part Lawyer Success Frameworks series, I explore how to create greater career clarity so you can move forward with more confidence and intention. Whether you are questioning your current role, planning for long-term growth, or simply wanting to feel more aligned in your practice, this episode will help you start identifying what comes next.

Career strategy begins with understanding what you truly want, where your strengths lie, and what type of professional environment will best support your goals. In this episode, I break down the key pillars of career clarity, from setting your internal GPS to evaluating your ideal context and creating a practical strategy for meaningful progress. This work is about moving beyond drift or indecision and taking a more deliberate role in shaping your future.

 

Ep #259: Lawyer Success Frameworks, Part 1 of 3: Time Management and Control

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Lawyer Success Frameworks, Part 1 of 3: Time Management and Control

Are you trying to create more control over your time while navigating the many demands of your legal career? As a lawyer, time management can feel especially challenging when shifting priorities, urgent responsibilities, and unpredictability shape so much of your day. In this first episode of a three-part series, I share foundational coaching wisdom on time management and how greater control begins with the way you approach your time.

Creating more control requires more than simply getting organized or working harder. I explore the systems, habits, and decision-making patterns that influence how you manage your day, and how intentional shifts can help you move toward greater clarity, consistency, and effectiveness.

 

Ep #258: Trust-Building Networking Skills with Madeleine Natale

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Trust-Building Networking Skills with Madeleine Natale

How do you approach networking when you want it to feel genuine, not forced? As a lawyer, you know how important relationships are, yet many networking interactions can feel transactional or awkward. In this episode, we explore a more intentional approach to networking that helps you build meaningful connections without feeling like you are performing or trying to impress.

In this conversation with Madeleine Natale, we look at how small shifts in the way you communicate can improve the quality of your interactions. We talk about the role of curiosity, the types of questions that open up stronger conversations, and how to move away from surface-level exchanges. You will hear how to approach networking in a way that feels more natural and aligned with how you want to show up.

 

Ep #257: Strategic Boundaries: Little No, Big Yes

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Strategic Boundaries: Little No, Big Yes

What if setting a boundary was not about saying no, but about protecting something that truly matters? As a lawyer, you are constantly managing competing demands, and it can feel easier to say yes in the moment than to risk discomfort. But over time, those small decisions can leave you overextended, reactive, and disconnected from the work and life you actually want.

In this episode, I offer a different way to think about boundaries, one that shifts the focus away from restriction and toward intention. I explore why boundaries can feel so difficult to implement, especially when they come from a desire to be helpful and supportive. You will hear how boundaries show up in your work, your relationships, and even the expectations you set for yourself, and how your current approach may be shaping your experience more than you realize.

 

Ep #256: 3 Conversation Patterns That Undermine Connection (And What to Do Instead)

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | 3 Conversation Patterns That Undermine Connection (And What to Do Instead)

What if the way you are communicating is quietly undermining connection? As a lawyer, your day is filled with conversations, yet certain patterns can create distance without you realizing it. These patterns are often subtle, but they can shape how your communication lands and how your interactions unfold.

In this episode, I explore three conversation patterns that can weaken connection. I walk through how these show up and the effect they can have on your conversations. You may start to notice where these tendencies are present in your own communication and how they influence your interactions.

 

Ep #255: Chaos v Control: 4 Time Management Essentials for Lawyers in Private Practice

The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers with Paula Price | Chaos v Control: 4 Time Management Essentials for Lawyers in Private Practice

Do you feel like your time is constantly slipping out of your control, even when you are trying to stay organized? As a lawyer in private practice, your days are often shaped by competing demands, urgent requests, and shifting priorities. It can feel difficult to create consistency when your work is inherently unpredictable.

In this episode, I explore how to think about time management in a way that allows you to stay focused and effective, even when your schedule is not fully within your control. I walk through four essential elements that support better time management in private practice. You will hear how to approach your time with more intention, how to make more intentional choices about your time, and how to reduce the mental load that comes from constantly reacting to what is in front of you.