Are you experiencing any of the classic time management problems in your practice? Do you dread what’s on your calendar and how it makes you feel? Is procrastination a prevalent issue for you? Do you feel doubtful about your ability to make aligned decisions when it comes to your schedule?

 

While there is a variety of tools and strategies you can implement to try to curb challenging time management behaviors, I’m taking a different approach in this week’s episode. I’m exploring time management through the lens of confidence because the truth is, without examining your lack of self-confidence, you will continue to take self-defeating actions as they relate to your time.

 

If you’re anything like me, you might find yourself struggling with feelings of impatience this summer. This time of year means many of us are trying to get just as much done with less time, and whether this is showing up for you in your professional life or at home with your kids, exercising patience may be challenging right now.

 

Impatience can be an incredibly helpful tool that acts as a great motivator in certain situations. Sometimes, it’s the push you need to get the results you want. However, if you’re noticing a recurring sense of restlessness, anxiety, and discomfort around tasks in your work and personal life, it may be time to explore how to manage your experience of impatience. 

 

Have you ever found yourself in a place where you’ve worked extremely hard to get where you thought you wanted to be, only to feel like you’ve somehow ended up on the wrong path?

 

Maybe you know your position is a coveted one, and other people would line up to be presented with that opportunity, but you can’t help but question it. Perhaps you try to imagine a happy future, and you just can’t see it. Is something else calling to you, and yet, when you allow yourself to follow that thread, it seems reckless to throw away everything you’ve worked for up to this point?

 

There’s something so magnetic about a comeback story, isn’t there? When we see someone experience success, fall from grace, and then find the tenacity, will, and resilience to rise back up to the top, it’s almost ingrained in our DNA as humans to be drawn to that kind of journey.

 

Life is full of setbacks and comebacks. Whether it’s losing a case, making a mistake on a file, or a deal going sideways, there are all sorts of ways your practice will present setbacks that feel devastating. However, the great news is that every setback is an opportunity for an epic comeback, and this week, I’m walking you through all the necessary ingredients for a comeback that has you thriving moving forward.

 

You may not see yourself as a leader right now, and I invite you to question that this week. I was inspired by the first group of women who recently completed my six-month group coaching and mastermind program, all of whom have emerged as confident leaders. I have witnessed the power that stepping into leadership can offer both at work and in other aspects of life.

 

If you currently don’t see yourself as a leader, you are definitely not alone. There are various internal and environmental factors that can make it challenging for us to envision ourselves in a leadership role. Whether you have had models of leadership that you don’t relate to or you simply can’t see the value you could contribute as a leader, the essence of this episode is about why questioning this assumption matters.

 

The topic of transitions, and specifically the transition of leaving your job, is a delicate one. Many lawyers have reached out to me for help with this exact conundrum, and while some ultimately make the transition and leave their jobs, others choose not to. My goal this week is to provide a framework that will help you make this decision for yourself.

 

You might find yourself in a position where, overall, things are good in your professional life. You enjoy the people you work with, are well-compensated, feel your work is interesting, and there are a number of features about your career that you love. At the same time, you might feel troubled about something not seeming quite right, and if this resonates, you’re in the right place.

 

Can you relate to being in an environment that exacerbates your perfectionism? Do you see the unicorn-like prototype of lawyers who are the highest billers, always getting it right the first time and excelling on all levels, and find yourself trying to measure up against them?

 

Perfectionism tends to be a recurring theme among high-achieving professionals. In a culture that highly esteems perfection, there are often standards and expectations that go beyond what is realistically achievable or practical within the legal framework. If you have a sense that perfectionism is hindering you from pursuing what you truly desire, you’ve come to the right place.

 

We all resonate with a lack of motivation at one point or another, whether that’s professionally or outside of work. You’ve probably done your own research on how to find motivation and tried common strategies like setting smaller goals, taking breaks, or keeping to a regular schedule. If these tips haven’t proven to be effective for you, you’re in the right place.

 

We often unconsciously engage in and become reliant on sources of motivation that simply aren’t sustainable. Maybe you think you need passion to sustain you through a task, depend on fear to fuel you, or perhaps you’re hooked on feeling busy to stay motivated. These go-to strategies might provide short spurts of motivation, but the reality is they aren’t long-lasting.

 

How can you find work you love? What kind of career would ignite your passion? Many individuals find themselves asking these questions, which frequently arise in the coaching conversations I have with my clients.

 

Whether you’ve reached a plateau in your career, lost engagement with your current work, or are searching for something to reignite your passion in your professional life, this experience is particularly common among lawyers. There are several reasons why finding work you love can be challenging. If you’re unsure why you’re grappling with this question or how to transform your passions into a career, listen in for valuable insights.

 

New Year’s Resolutions have a monopoly as the ultimate goal-setting time of the year. With all the festivities that come along with the end of one year and the start of another, many of us set goals and work hard through the winter months for the promise of summer, but have you ever considered the value of a mid-year recalibration to assess how you want to spend the rest of 2023?

 

What kind of reset, recalibration, or revamping can you do midyear to set yourself up for success in the next six months? Summer and everything it has to offer is probably taking up much of your headspace right now, but I want to offer that time invested now in examining how you want the rest of the year to unfold can have big payoffs.