Life & Law: Your Practice. Your Life. Your Terms.

#140: How To Draw Boundaries

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#139: Law Firm Profitability Secrets To Run Your Firm Like A Business

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not entirely comfortable with the business-of-law? Feel overwhelmed when trying to figure out your firm/practice finances (never mind trying to projec...

#138: What To Take Into The New Year

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, find out the 5 big lessons Heather learned from the past year. You'll learn: -- When to let go of controlling your outcome (and ot...

#137: How To Goal Set For Success (3 Tips)

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover my top 3 secrets for how to goal set for success. These are my best tips for setting goals that will challenge you (in a good way), help keep...

#136: How To Manage Your Money To Gain Financial Freedom

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel burdened by golden handcuffs? You make good money as a lawyer yet don't feel financially secure enough to move to a different firm, m...

#135: How To Be A Better Leader (& Lawyer)

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being successful as a lawyer requires more than just great lawyering. It includes being an effective leader. Join me and leadership coach Amy Gardner ...

#134: Lawyer Marketing 101: Your Marketing Mindset

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want your legal marketing to be more effective? Before honing in on your strategies or making any changes to them, take a look at something you're pro...

#133: How To Use Copy & Content To Build Trust Through Legal Marketing

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a way to build trust with potential clients before they ever hire you? In a word... Yes. How to do that? Through your copy and content. Join ...

#132: Why & How To Practice Gratitude (Life & Law On Rewind)

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard you should have a regular gratitude practice. Maybe you've even tried one. But how often do you really practice gratitude? Learn how to ...

#131: Self-Care Tips For Busy Lawyers

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having trouble fitting self-care into your ever-so-busy schedule? Join the club (this is one of the biggest complaints I hear from lawyers of all ages...

#130: Scale Your Law Practice (To Maximize Your ROI)

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lawyers often talk about wanting to scale their practices. But what does it mean to scale your law practice? And how should you go about doing it in a...

#129: How To Reclaim Your Time (In Just 5 Steps)

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Without fail, just about every lawyer I know struggles with getting enough done in the time you have. They don't just want more time but more control ...

#128: Your Real-Life Lawyer Case Studies

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, what you think you want isn’t what you actually want. But you can’t know that until you try it out. It's not a failure to do that. And ...

#127: Just Do It Your Way

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you ever find yourself worrying about what others might think and comparing yourself to others, today's episode is for you. Learn how to stop self-...

#126: You’re Ready When You Choose To Be

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a lawyer, it's common to have a fear of change. But it need not hold you back from achieving all the things you want (or embarking on a big change ...

#125: Increase Your Client Development ROI (By 30%+)

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want to grow your law practice but have trouble figuring out what to do and how to fit it into the limited time you have? Learn my 5-part business dev...

#124: Why Self-Care Isn’t Just About You (Lawyer Wellbeing)

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that lawyer wellbeing as a general rule isn't that great. And we've discussed many reasons why here on the podcast. Today, I'm covering a ...

#123: 1 Thing That Will Recharge You & Your Business

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not feeling as motivated as you once did about your practice (or even life)? Is the busy-ness of work draining you instead of supporting the life you ...

#122: Every Lawyer Should Let Go Of This 1 Belief

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most attorneys suffer from all-or-nothing thinking. Listen to today's podcast to discover how it leads to perfectionism, analysis paralysis and unfulf...

121: #1 Way To Grow Your Business (Any Lawyer Can Do)

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a private practice attorney who wants to grow your business, what's the #1 thing you should be doing? No matter whether you’re a 2nd year ...

#120: What To Do About The Lawyer Mental Health Crisis

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that... Lawyers are 3.6x more likely to suffer from depression than the average non-lawyer? More than half of all attorneys say they’re...

#119: Your Vision Vs. Real-Life (Avoiding The Lawyer Paradox)

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most lawyers start off with an energizing vision, wanting to make an impact. Why do so many of us - after following all the rules - end up unmotivated...

#118: Do You Money-Shame Yourself?

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever find yourself feeling embarrassed about how much money you make (and for wanting to make more)? It's called money-shaming, and it's common among ...

#117 Why You Need Business Systems

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What business systems do you utilize? You likely have some (maybe without even realizing they're actual systems). Before your eyes glaze over, stick ...

#116: Do You Have To Choose Between Money And Balance?

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a lawyer, do you believe you must choose between making money and having actual balance? Listen to today's episode to: -- Find out why it's not an ...

#115: What Law Firms Can Do Differently To Unlock Attorney Potential

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Law firms often get a bad wrap - some well-earned, some not. In my experience most law firms want their attorneys to be successful. The problem? They ...

#114: Business Plan Basics For Lawyers

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the business plan basics you need to know to start and build a long-term sustainable law practice. Inside today's episode, you'll learn: -- Why ...

#113: Here’s What To Know About Starting Your Own Law Firm

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about starting your own law firm? Wanting to build your own practice? Listen to today's interview with (now) two-time guest Elise Buie (owner...

#112: What Does Freedom Mean To You?

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Freedom is a value many hold dear. But it comes with a price... discomfort, choice, and responsibility to name a few. And sometimes, this value can cl...

#111: Can You Fit Your Practice Into Your Ideal Life?

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if I said you can fit your practice - a thriving one at that - into the life you want (instead of trying to cram a "life" into the mix because yo...

#110: 10 Ways Lawyers Sabotage Sales

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a private practice lawyer who wants your own book of business, you must learn how to sell effectively. Unfortunately, most lawyers make some...

#109: Achieving Freedom As A Lawyer (Lawyer Happiness Secrets)

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk lawyer happiness. Specifically, how you can be a happy lawyer while also being successful. Join me for an insightful discussion with guest ...

#108: The Challenges Of Remote Work

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The benefits of being able to work remotely are often discussed without any mention of the challenges. And rest assured, there ARE challenges. Today, ...

#107: How To Be Content In Life & Law

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel envious of those who seem to always be at peace, content in who they are and how they're showing up? Even when things aren't going as planne...

#106: What Is Coaching? A Coaching Roundtable Discussion.

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I often get questions from attorneys who aren't clear about what coaching can do and how it works. Which is why, when asked to join a coaches discussi...

#105: Why Care About SEO?

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why care about SEO as a private practice attorney? Join me & guest Annette Choti (host of Legal Marketing Lounge podcast and founder of LawQuill) to l...

#104: Feel Better Starting Now (By Focusing On This One Thing)

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Surveys show that a majority of attorneys feel stressed and/or anxious most or all of the time. If that's you, listen up because today you'll learn ho...

#103: No-Stress Success & The 4-Day Work Week

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me and guest Patrick Patino for an insightful conversation about how to enjoy success without stress (even enjoy a four day work week as a practi...

#102: No Choice? Think Again

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you find yourself saying and/or thinking… I have no choice. There’s only one option. It's the only way. You probably think this way w...

#101: How To Figure Out Who You Are

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know who you really are? Maybe you once knew but forgot. Or perhaps you never knew. This is a common phenomenon amongst attorneys. Because it's...

#100 What Cancer Taught Me

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You might find this strange but breast cancer was a blessing in many ways. Although I wouldn’t wish it on anyone (and would be happy to have not had...

#99: What Law School Leaves Out

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Law school teaches you how to think like a lawyer. Which is helpful but not enough. Join me for an honest conversation with JurisConsult Institute fou...

#98: How Are You Positioning Yourself?

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How are you positioning yourself at work? Do you even know? And why does your positioning matter? Listen to today's episode to learn what positioning ...

#97: LinkedIn Lawyer Marketing

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You're probably on LinkedIn. Perhaps you use it to connect with peers, clients and colleagues. And for occasional firm marketing posts. But are you ma...

#96: Stop Your Wandering Mind, Be Present

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having trouble with a wandering mind? Do you often find yourself: -- Thinking about all the things you need to get done when in the middle of a conver...

#95: Can Lawyers Be Happy?

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible for you to be successful and happy as a lawyer? Sometimes it feels like that's not possible. Join me and guest Rosanne Prim for an insi...

#94: Your Need To Know (2022 Life Lessons)

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Heather to learn the BIG lessons learned during 2022, including: == The need to continually check in with yourself. == Why simplicity is the key ...

#93: This Isn’t Who You Are (Lawyer Identity Crisis)

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Too many lawyers think that being a lawyer is WHO they are (even though it isn’t). And then they suddenly find themselves in the midst of a lawyer ...

#92: What To Do When You Can’t Get What You Want

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you realize you can’t get what you want? Maybe you have a revenue goal that you’re clearly not going to meet. Or a colleague g...

#91: Are You Ready To Go Big (In Goal-Setting)?

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever find yourself dreaming about all the things you want to achieve yet doubting you’ll ever get there? Maybe the problem starts when you’re goal...

#90: Recession-Proof Your Legal Marketing Strategies

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You want to grow your business but there’s a recession on the horizon, and you’re worried about how that will impact your practice. Should you cha...

#89: 3 Common Business Development Challenges (& How To Overcome Them)

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's be real: it's hard to devote time to business development. And there's no guaranty your business development efforts will pay off, making it eve...

#88: Why Is Resiliency So Important?

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I often talk about resiliency. Specifically, stress resilience. But what does that mean and why is resiliency important (especially for us lawyers)? G...

#87 Helping You To Be Grateful

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since this week is Thanksgiving here in the United States, I wanted to make today's episode a practical one. Where you get specific examples of how to...

#86: You’re Not The Only One (Lawyer Depression & Burnout)

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lawyer depression and burnout is too common. And in my experience, the pandemic has made it even worse - and it's not okay. I don't have all the answe...

#85: #1 Way To Prevent Holiday Stress

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dread holiday gatherings? You're not alone, as they're a leading cause for holiday stress. Want to learn how to prevent holiday stress by learn...

#84: Yes, You Can Meditate (Meditation For Lawyers)

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You understand why meditation for lawyers is a good thing. And yet... you can't shut off your brain long enough to meditate and think it's just not fo...

#83: What To Do When Feeling Overwhelmed

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re heading into the holiday season. Which for many of us lawyers (sadly) means… - More pressure. - Mental exhaustion. - Total overwhelm. Inste...

#82: Why Thought Leadership Is Important

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thought leadership is an important component to business development you don’t want to overlook. Which - if you're a private practice lawyer - you l...

#81: How Your Mindset Impacts Business Growth

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What mindsets have you cultivated? Do you know? This is important because your mindset impacts everything you do… from what you choose to do, how yo...

#80 Success On Your Terms With Suzi Hixon

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join me and fellow attorney Suzi Hixon (host of the Legally Blissed Conversations podcast) in this inspiring interview to learn: - why success on your...

#79: My #1 Success Strategy

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn my #1 success strategy for achieving all you want in BOTH law and life. *** Want unyielding support to get to YOUR next level of success + impac...

#78: You Can Sell With Confidence

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you fumble your words when asking for business? Does selling feel awkward – even pushy? It’s time to learn how to sell with confidence and grac...

#77: Hard Work Isn’t Enough (Success Tip)

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The work-hard-to-succeed myth is strong within our culture. And yes, I called it a myth. Because hard work isn’t enough. Sometimes it’s just not i...

#76: Increase Revenues, Time & Freedom With Systems

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to increase revenues for your law practice without spending more time working? How about saving yourself time while you’re at it (and increasin...

#75: 3 Big Myths Making You Miserable

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe in work life balance? What about having it all? Do you think that success requires sacrifice? Before answering, dig deep and ask whethe...

#74: Lawyer Leadership Within Virtual Law Firms

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn top lawyer leadership lessons from guest Elise Buie (law firm owner and host of Maximum Mom podcast), including why good leadership is a must wh...

#73 Managing Emotions Effectively (3 Tips)

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leading with charged emotions is never helpful. You want to be more balanced so that you can think creatively, stay calm under pressure and be a more ...

#72: Judicial Discrimination & Cleaning Up The Judiciary

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for a candid yet also inspirational discussion with Aliza Shatzman about judicial discrimination & the changes needed within our judiciary. Al...

#71: Your Path To Partnership (How To Make Partner)

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in becoming a law firm partner? Not sure, and want to know what it takes? In this episode, we’re covering everything you need to know to ...

#70: A Recovering Lawyer’s Journey Into Podcasting

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is podcasting for lawyers just another legal marketing gimmick? What would you use it for (and what would you even talk about)? Isn't podcasting too t...

#69: 3 Common Mindset Blocks (Making Everything Harder)

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you sometimes have trouble achieving goals? Not able to commit time to the things you want? Feel like you’re not getting far enough fast enough? ...

#68: Navigating Today’s Legal Job Market

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re in the hunt for a new associate you know how crazy-competitive the legal job market is right now. There’s a lot of work and not enough a...

#67: Leaving Law Behind (My Story)

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After last week’s episode, I thought it important to share my own story about leaving law behind. Not just for those of you who might be considering...

#66: Not Sure If You Want To Practice Law Anymore?

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an unhappy lawyer trying to figure out if you're just unhappy in your current law firm or position versus being unhappy with practicing law al...

#65: Becoming Infinitely More With Amy Conway-Hatcher

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is with Amy Conway-Hatcher, author of Infinitely More. I’ve long wanted Amy on this podcast and am excited to share her insight an...

#64: What Is Emotional Intelligence?

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You here the phrase often enough. But do you actually know the answer to the question… What is emotional intelligence? And why on earth is it so imp...

#63: Speak With Presence, Connect With Your Audience

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how to speak with presence in any presentation (whether to a client, in a large group presentation, virtually or in-person)? So that you ...

#62: How To Be A Highly Valued Associate

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for any associate who wants to be highly valued within your firm. So that you can get promoted, be paid well and more. Please note tha...

#61: Why You Get To Choose Your Path (with Davina Frederick of The Wealthy Woman Lawyer Podcast)

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking episode, you’ll gain insight and wisdom from guest Davina Frederick (host of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer Podcast). We talk ab...

#60: How To Stop Overthinking Hard Choices, Be More Decisive

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of overthinking decisions? This episode is for you. Learn how to stop overthinking and be more decisive. Because the truth is that most lawyers ...

#59: Rethinking How You Perceive Time

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us think of time as finite and fleeting. And so we end up cramming too many things into the time we have (often with things that aren’t even...

#58: The #1 Question To Ask Yourself Every Day

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re covering the #1 question to ask yourself every day that will help you embrace change and make courageous decisions. So that you can fulf...

#57: Are You Curious Enough?

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had a conversation with a dear friend a month or so back who's incredibly successful but admitted he's bored. Which got me thinking about all the l...

#56: How To Choose To Be Happy

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could choose to be happy? I’ve got some good news… you CAN. You might be thinking that’s not possible. After all, l...

#55: Creating Your Own Success With Allison Stewart (From Women In Law On The Record Podcast)

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about how to take control of your career and create success at work (even as a young associate) with guest Allison Stewart, host...

#54: Want To Increase Your Influence At Work?

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to make a bigger impact through your work while increasing fulfillment and happiness? You’ll want to increase the influence you have at work. B...

#53: Why You Need To Work In & On Your Business

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the difference between working IN your business and working ON your business? If not, you need to. Regardless of whether you’re in priva...

#52: Regain Your Sense Of Purpose

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most lawyers choose this noble profession for a reason… there’s real purpose (even passion) behind that choice. And yet statistics show that a maj...

#51: 5 Mindset Shifts To Be Unstoppable

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your mindset is your foundation to the success you have. It's what determines how hard you try, whether you keep going after failures (or give up), wh...

#50: What I Learned Last Year (To Supercharge Your 2022 Success)

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Success doesn't come without making (more than) a few mistakes. Which is why I'm sharing the top 5 lessons I learned this past year throughout my stru...

#49: How To Get What You Want This Year

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Once you've set and planned your goals for the year, how do you increase your odds of making what you want a reality? In today's episode of the Life &...

#48: How To Plan To Succeed

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join me and guest Sarah Light for a practical discussion (full of actionable tips) around how to plan to succeed in the year ahead. You'll learn (amon...

#47: A Goal-Planning System (To Achieve What You Want)

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You've taken time to intentionally set your goals for the year but... what should your next steps be? How do you stay committed, focused and motivated...

#46: Give Yourself Permission

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We end the year (and begin the new one) with inspiration for how to go all-in on YOU in the year ahead. Because the truth is you don't need anyone els...

#45: Don’t Set A New Year’s Resolution (Do This Instead)

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that most people have given up on their New Year's resolution by mid-February (and a majority before then)? But that doesn't mean you sho...

#44: My #1 Secret Ingredient To Accomplish Your Goals

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To achieve your goals, it's important to take some time with your goal planning process. So that you set the right goals and think about what you need...

#43: Avoid These 5 Goal-Setting Mistakes

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the time of year to start thinking about your goals for next year. But before doing that, be sure NOT to make some common goal-setting mistakes...

#42: Do This To Reduce Holiday Stress (Self-Care During The Holidays)

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Holiday stress is common. And, thanks to the year-end rush of closings and collection drives, is often worse for lawyers. Which is why it's so importa...

#41: #1 Daily Habit For Happiness (Gratitude)

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the transformative power of a regular gratitude practice. In this episode you'll learn: (1) the science-backed benefits of a regular grati...