Be a Better Lawyer hosted by Dina Cataldo: Recent Episodes
Dina Cataldo
How do high-achieving lawyers break through generations of being taught that we have to grind ourselves into the ground to get results for clients, build a successful business and create a life we love?
While law schools are busy teaching the rule of law, they’re slacking on teaching us how to be a better human to create for ourselves the success we thought we’d achieve after law school.
This podcast bridges the gap between law school and life.
Dina Cataldo is a life coach for lawyers and a full-time practicing lawyer who teaches law firm owners how to rewire their brain to increase productivity and decrease stress.
Get ready to take your life to a whole new level.
If you feel a wave of overwhelm before your week even begins, you may be surprised to hear that work itself isn’t what’s causing it.
Don’t worry — if you’ve believed work causes your stress, you’re not alone. I used to think that too.
Most lawyers assume their overwhelm is caused by the files, the emails, the clients, and the court dates. But let’s try something:
Imagine a file sitting on your co-worker’s desk.
Does that file stress you out? Does it make you feel overwhelmed?
No.
Why not?
Because the file isn’t the problem — it’s what you think about that file that creates your stress.
Overwhelm doesn’t come from the work. It comes from how you're thinking about the work.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m showing you how your thoughts program your emotional experience — and how to begin choosing thoughts that create calm, clarity, and focus instead.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How you’re programming your day-to-day experience with your thoughts alone
✅ The relationship between your thoughts and what you feel
✅ Why overwhelm is a pattern you can break
✅ How to reprogram your mind for more calm and focus
Listen in and start reclaiming control over your experience of your law practice and your life one thought at a time.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Feeling annoyed for a moment is normal.
But often what starts as a small irritation lingers throughout your day — and that lingering irritation costs you more time, energy, and peace than you realize.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I share:
✅ How irritation drains your time, focus, and mental clarity
✅ What’s actually fueling chronic annoyance (hint: it’s not other people)
✅ How to create peace without needing the world to match your preferences
✅ 3 questions that help you take responsibility for your emotions and feel more grounded
Learning to take charge of your thoughts and emotions is what separates a reactive day from a purposeful one.
You don’t have to wait for the world to change to feel more peace.
Listen in and learn how to create it from within.
RESOURCES Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
Vacations are meant to restore you — but for most lawyers, they feel anything but restorative.
🔹 You worry what clients or colleagues will think about you that you’re taking time off.
🔹 You worry about emails while laying on the beach.
🔹 You worry about coming back to a tidal wave of emails, tasks, and pressure to "catch up."
It’s no wonder you may not feel like you took a vacation at all.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I walk you through the 3 steps you must complete before you leave for a vacation, so your time away from the office actually does what it’s supposed to:
🔸 restore your energy,
🔸reset your nervous system, and
🔸help you come back clear and focused.
These 3 steps are simple—but powerful.
And they’re the key to taking a guilt-free vacation.
Let’s make time off feel like time off.
You deserve it.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
If you’d asked me years ago what my values were, I would’ve rattled off a list without much thought.
But when I looked at how I was living—how I was spending my time, where my energy was going—it told a different story.
That’s what this episode is about.
Values aren't just words we say we believe in. They're how we show up in our day-to-day life.
When our actions don’t align with the values we think we hold, something feels off. That's a sign that we’re living out of integrity with ourselves.
This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a client who wanted to do a reset.
She wanted to reconnect with what matters most and realign how she was showing up in her practice and her life.
So if you’re feeling that tug—that it’s time to take a closer look at how you're living and working—this episode of Be a Better Lawyer is for you.
You’ll learn how to:
- Look at your current values with honest awareness
- Identify whether you’re actually living them
- And begin the process of aligning your actions with what matters most
This conversation will help you reconnect with yourself and gain clarity on the kind of lawyer—and human—you want to be.
Let’s dive in.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
Do you worry about what your clients think of you?
Even if you think, “Not really,” what you’ll learn today about what your brain thinks about them may surprise you.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you’ll learn how your brain’s thoughts about your clients could be negatively impacting how much money you make in your practice and how you feel every day.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
YOUR MID-YEAR GOAL RESET IS HERE!
It's normal to move off course towards your goals. It takes focusing and refocusing on your goals to achieve them.
I've created Precision Planning for Law Firm Growth to help you regroup and refocus on your goals.
👉 Click here to get Precision Planning for Law Firm Growth and make this year the best (and most peaceful) year in the law yet.
INSIDE THIS EPISODE
Codependency isn’t a weakness.
It’s a way of relating to the world that we pick up subconsciously.
And it can negatively impact how your run your law practice if you’re not aware of what’s happening.
In this episode you'll learn the surprising impact of codependent tendencies and how to start dissolving those tendencies, so you can create a law practice you love.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
Time Peace for Lawyers is open for enrollment now.
👉 You can enroll here: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace
If you’re working long hours, putting out fires, and not making the traction you want to see in your law practice, listen to today’s episode.
Here’s the truth: it’s not your fault.
Your brain is designed to keep you safe, not successful.
It’s a supercomputer, following the exact code it’s been given—often without your conscious awareness. Unless you examine that code, you may be running outdated programming leading to procrastination, overthinking, or making decisions blocking the growth you want in your law practice.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How your brain confuses fiction and reality
- Five thoughts (“programs”) you’ll want to eliminate
- You’ll also learn how to intentionally brainwash yourself to create the life and law practice you want
This episode isn’t about Pollyanna positivity or ignoring challenges.
It’s about taking back the steering wheel from the survival-focused part of your mind—and learning how to lead your practice with calm, clarity, and intention.
If you want different results, you must learn to think differently.
Listen in to learn how.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Enroll in Time Peace for Lawyers™
Book a Strategy Session
Download the Busy's Lawyer's Guide
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
Stop drowning in work and start feeling in control of your law practice.
My signature coaching program, Time Peace for Lawyers™, teaches you the skills law school never did.
By the end of our 16 weeks together, you won’t just be a more effective lawyer — you’ll feel more like yourself.
💎 Doors are closing soon — join us inside Time Peace today. 💎
Join here 👉 https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace
If you feel like you’re constantly working with no time left for yourself or the life you want outside the law, this episode is for you.
You can have a thriving law practice and a life that feels like yours again.
In this episode, I share parts of my story — and Michelle’s.
Michelle is one of many lawyers who’ve gone through Time Peace for Lawyers™ and come out the other side feeling more like herself.
Not only did Michelle reconnect with her husband and start cooking nourishing meals again — she also noticed her work product improved!
Getting back to yourself doesn’t mean sacrificing your income or the quality of your work. It means practicing law in a way that’s sustainable, clear, and aligned with who you are.
Enrollment for Time Peace for Lawyers™ closes soon.
If you’re ready to stop overworking and start feeling like you again, get all the details here 👉 https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace
Personal power fuels your ability to manage yourself and create the life and law practice you most desire.
It allows you to do what you say you're going to do instead of be at the mercy of circumstances.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll discover how:
- personal power is lost
- personal power is gained, and
- how you can begin tapping into your personal power
The life of your dreams is on the other side of reclaiming your own personal power, so listen in.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Join Time Peace for Lawyers
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
If you've ever wondered, "Is now the right time to hire a coach?" listen in, because this episode of Be a Better Lawyer breaks down everything you need to know.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what coaching actually is (and isn’t), how to know if it’s time to get support, and how to make empowered decisions that aren’t driven by fear or other people’s opinions.
We’ll talk through:
- Why you’ll never feel totally “ready” to hire a coach — and why that’s not a problem
- The mindset shifts successful lawyers make to stop struggling
- How to evaluate whether coaching is a smart investment for you
- How to handle financial conversations with a partner from a place of clarity and decisiveness
Whether you’ve been thinking about coaching for a while or you’ve just started exploring it, this episode will give you a process to think about what you want.
🔗 Learn more about coaching by booking a Strategy Session with me at https://dinacataldo.com
📧 Want me to answer your question on the podcast? Email me: dina@dinacataldo.com
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I'm joined by special guest Christine Uri, an expert in AI governance, ESG, and making companies more profitable, sustainable and human-centric. We dive deep into the world of AI governance and what every lawyer needs to know as AI continues to shape the legal landscape.
Christine shares her insights from years of working in-house at a large energy company, where she held roles as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, and how that experience has shaped her understanding of AI governance. She also runs her own company, CURI Insights, where she advises general counsel on ESG and AI governance.
What You'll Learn Today:
- Why AI is already part of your work environment, whether you know it or not.
- The biggest risks with AI use in law firms and corporate settings, including data privacy and confidentiality.
- How to approach AI use with caution—especially when it comes to client information and sensitive data.
- Tips on setting AI policies that make sense for your practice or firm.
- How younger attorneys might fall into the trap of over-relying on AI-generated content without proper oversight.
- Practical strategies to balance innovation with caution, keeping your data safe and your practice compliant.
- Why AI literacy training is becoming essential for every legal team.
- The importance of understanding both state and federal regulations and how to proactively protect your firm.
Christine also talks about the evolving landscape of AI regulation, from the EU's AI Act to U.S. state-level legislation, and why lawyers should stay on top of these changes to protect themselves and their clients.
If you’re curious about how AI could impact your practice—or worried about the potential risks—you’ll want to listen in to this episode. Christine’s insights will help you think critically about integrating AI into your workflow without sacrificing quality or confidentiality.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
Feel stuck or like it's hard to change your old habits? In this episode, you'll learn how to take charge of your experience of life and create one that feels more aligned with what you really want.
I’ll share how I’ve navigated changes in my own life and the mindset shifts that have made the biggest difference. Whether it’s your practice, your relationships, or your personal goals, it all comes down to making intentional choices and being willing to try something different.
What You'll Learn:
- What it means to take ownership of your experience
- The importance of non-attachment and flexibility
- How to know if you're attached to your your experience and making life harder than it needs to be
If you want to have more power over the experiences you're having in your life, listen in.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
If distractions keep pulling you away from what really matters, listen in.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to take back your focus and feel more in control of your time and energy.
You'll Learn:
- The real reasons you get distracted (it’s not about lack of willpower!)
- How to spot your distraction patterns and interrupt them
- A simple challenge to start minimizing distractions this week
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by endless distractions or frustrated by your lack of focus, this episode will give you the tools you need to regain control.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
Making change in your life or law practice isn’t just about taking action — it’s about who you are being while taking action.
If you’re stuck in an endless cycle of overworking, second-guessing, or feeling frustrated that you’re not where you want to be, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’m diving deep into duality — the balance between action and stillness, confidence and doubt, control and surrender — and why embracing both sides of yourself is the key to transformation.
When you understand this universal principle, you’ll start seeing why change has felt so hard in the past and how to move forward with more ease, trust, and alignment.
What You’ll Learn: * Why forcing change leads to burnout and resistance * How embracing duality makes change feel easier * The role of mindset in shifting your career, productivity, and well-being * A practical way to align your actions with what you truly want
Making change isn’t about working harder.
It’s about understanding how to work with yourself, not against yourself.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Book a Strategy Session
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
Not addressing your fears will cost your law firm money.
It's okay if you have fear. That's a normal part of growing a business. What you don't want to do is ignore those fears and let them block your growth.
Growth is always on the other side of facing your fears.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn three common fears that get in the way of your growth and how to start addressing them head on.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Book a Strategy Session for a Law Firm Business Audit
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
How you think about what it means to be productive in your law practice can either move you closer towards accomplishing your goals or move you away from accomplishing them.
If you don’t have the skill of intentional productivity, you will make your life harder, feel more stressed, feel more pressure throughout your day, and ultimately, sabotage yourself from moving faster towards what you want to achieve.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’ll share with you how to overcome the typical approaches to productivity, so you can know:
- whether you’re unintentionally sabotaging yourself from achieving your goals
- What to look out for to ensure you stop following an unhealthy definition of productivity that so many lawyers tend to do
- How to strategize when it comes the biggest enemy to being productive: EMAILS
- ONE question to ask yourself daily that will help you take control of your productivity today and be a filter to become an intentional productivity powerhouse
Listen in to become a productivity powerhouse.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
No matter how good you are at managing your time, there are weeks that can have challenges that can make you feel like you have zero control of your life.
In this episode, I share with you:
- what it means to have sustainable resilience during your toughest weeks
- four questions to ask yourself to regroup and refocus on what's most important to you
- what to focus on when things get hard
Listen in to learn how to handle even the most challenging weeks.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com/workwithme
RESOURCES Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
Whether you own your own practice or work for someone else, you'll want to listen in to today's episode.
The systems for successful attorneys is more than using your case management software effectively.
It's about problem-solving the frustrations in your practice.
Most lawyers stay stuck in frustration because they don't take a time out and think through problems blocking them from creating a practice that runs smoothly.
Not you though because you found this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast. Lucky you!
In this episode, you'll:
👉 discover hidden areas of your practice that may need a system to run more effectively
👉 hear case studies to inspire you to take action
👉 know the questions you need to ask to prioritize systems that need your attention now
👉 get a step-by-step playbook to create the systems you need now
Listen in and be sure to download your Systems Playbook to take action.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
RESOURCES Download Your Step-by-Step Playbook for Creating Effective and Efficient Systems
Show notes
CONNECT WITH DINA
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.
Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.
Today on Be a Better Lawyer, I’m joined by Elena Deutsch, the founder of WILL—Women Interested in Leaving Law.
She helps women lawyers get clear on what they want, build confidence in their decisions, and take action without fear of releasing the golden handcuffs.
Maybe you’ve toyed with the idea of leaving the law entirely, or maybe you’re just considering shifting how or where you practice. Either way, you’ll want to listen in to hear what you need to know before making a big career move — and know the bumps you may experience along the way.
In this episode, we’re covering:
✔ The fears that hold lawyers back from making changes in their careers
✔ Why mindset is foundational if you want to make any kind of career shift
✔ How to start exploring your next steps—without throwing everything away overnight
✔ And more!
This conversation is packed with insights, so no matter where you are in your career, you’ll want to listen in.
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Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
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Every action and decision you make is either moving you closer to or further away from the life and law practice you want.
The key to taking the best actions and making the best decisions for yourself is self-management.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll:
✅ learn how following your inner guidance system can help you notice when you’re off track and make choices that align with your long-term goals
✅ understand self-compassion is essential to self-management
✅ be introduced to the 5-Year Plan, and
✅ get so much more!
If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in distractions or letting negative habits hold you back, this episode will help you self-manage effectively, so you can create the life and practice you want.
Want support implementing what you're learning on the podcast?
Book a Strategy Session with me at https://dinacataldo.com/strategysession, where we’ll map out your goals and develop a plan to help you achieve the future you deserve.
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Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
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This episode of Be a Better Lawyer will stretch your mind in the best way possible.
In this episode, we dive into the mindset you need to embody your dream self now so you can start achieving your goals with confidence and clarity.
I'm sharing with you:
✅ Key questions to ask yourself to accelerate change
✅ Why delusion is a powerful tool
✅ How to use an “anchor word” as a mindset shortcut
Tune in to learn how to unlock a higher level of confidence and embody the version of you who makes your dreams come true.
Want more support?
If you’re ready to expand your capabilities and build a more profitable, balanced practice, book a complimentary Strategy Session with me at dinacataldo.com/strategysession.
On your call, we'll clarify your goals, map out a plan for success, and explore how you can begin taking action on your dream life now.
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Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
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In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m sitting down with Darren Wurz, financial advisor and author of The Lawyer Millionaire, to talk about something many lawyers struggle with:
Money mindset.
We dig into the beliefs you might have about money — beliefs you probably don’t even realize are running the show — and how those beliefs are impacting your practice, your income, and your life.
Whether you’re over-giving your time, under-charging for your services, or avoiding looking at your numbers altogether, this episode is going to help you start shifting the way you think about money.
Here’s what you’ll take away from our conversation:
- The hidden “money scripts” you grew up with and how they might be affecting your decisions today
- Why so many lawyers undervalue their work and overgive — and how to break those habits
- A simple exercise to uncover the beliefs you have about money and start shifting them
- How to feel more confident raising your rates and valuing your services
- Why saving (even just a little) can create huge momentum—and how to get started if you’ve been avoiding it
Darren also shares actionable ways to explore your money mindset, including journaling prompts and even an interesting exercise with cash that’ll open your eyes to what’s going on beneath the surface.
Are You Ready to Rewrite Your Money Story When it Comes to Your Law Practice?
If this conversation hit home for you and you’re ready to stop undercharging, set boundaries, and build a thriving law practice, let’s work together.
In a Strategy Session, I’ll help you figure out exactly what you need to grow your law practice with ease and create a plan to move forward with more clarity and confidence.
👉 Click here to book your Strategy Session
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Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
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Preparing for trial is an art.
You need different perspectives to know what you need to win your trial or whether you should take your case to trial at all.
On this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’ve invited special guest Elizabeth Larrick who specializes in helping lawyers prepare their cases for the best possible result at trial.
Our conversation covers a range of topics including:
- Why gaining fresh perspectives on your case is critical—and how focus groups can give you an edge
- The surprising mistakes lawyers make when prerparing for trial
- How to strengthen your case and build your confidence in your case
- What mindset shifts can help you find more fun and ease in your work—yes, even when you’re under pressure.
Listen in to gain the confidence and perspective you need to make the best possible decisions for your case.
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You've got your goals set for the year, and now it's time to learn how to stay committed to your goals.
If you’ve ever struggled to follow through on your plans or felt overwhelmed by obstacles along the way, this episode is for you.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn:
✔️ Why constraint is your secret weapon for achieving goals
✔️ How to avoid the trap of “hustling harder” (and why working harder is a red flag 🚩)
✔️ The power of celebrating wins—even the small ones
✔️ Tips for creating the support system you need to succeed
Ready to stay committed to your goals to grow your practice without the hustle or overwhelm?
Listen in to this episode, and then book a Strategy Session with Dina.
👉 Book here: https://dinacataldo.com/strategysession
Let this be the year you go all in on your goals—and make them happen.
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👉 Download the Precision Planning Workbook I mention in this episode here:
https://dinacataldo.com/precisionplanning.
Whether you're looking to grow your law practice, reclaim your time, or create a more fulfilling life, I’m sharing three actionable strategies to help you move into the new year with clarity, focus, and confidence.
If you’re ready to leave old habits behind and embrace a new way of thinking, this episode will give you the tools to start strong and keep building momentum throughout the year.
What you'll learn in this episode of Be a Better Lawyer:
✅ How to uncover lessons from last year, so you can create a stronger 2025
✅ The mindset you need to change to help you along the way
✅ What you need to ask yourself throughout 2025 to move consistently towards your goals
Make 2025 your year! 🎉
Take the guesswork out of planning your most profitable year yet.
My Precision Planning Workbook and Workshop will guide you step-by-step in:
✔️ Evaluating your financials and identifying your most profitable areas ✔️ Developing intentional habits to achieve your goals ✔️ Prioritizing the actions that make the most sense to grow the way you want to ✔️ Tracking your progress and helping you pivot when needed
You’ll also learn how to handle setbacks and build a strategy that allows for rest and rejuvenation—because productivity doesn’t mean burning out.
👉 Download the Precision Planning Workbook I mentioned in this episode here:
https://dinacataldo.com/precisionplanning.
Show Notes: Embracing Your Perfection
If you’ve ever felt “not good enough” or caught yourself believing that you’re inherently flawed, this episode is for you.
I’m taking a deep, honest look at the idea of perfection—not as something to achieve, but as something you already hold within you.
We’ll explore the structures that taught us to question our worth, what it means to release these layers, and how to reconnect with your truest self.
In this episode, I’ll share:
- Why viewing yourself as “flawed” keeps you stuck in shame and struggle
- How questioning the institutions and beliefs you grew up with can help you find your own truth
- What it feels like to move from self-criticism to self-trust, and how that shift opens up new possibilities
- Simple ways to notice when you’re judging yourself and choose a more supportive approach
- How recognizing your innate perfection can help you create more peace, confidence, and fulfillment in every part of your life
If you’ve been holding onto the idea that you need to “fix” yourself to become good enough, it’s time to let that go.
Listen in and start embracing the perfection that’s been within you all along.
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Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
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Billing Contemporaneously isn’t just about knowing "how" to do it — it’s about what’s happening between your ears.
When you recognize that billing on time is a mental game, you can break free from the cycle of putting it off and stressing at the end of the month.
In this episode, you'll understand:
- Why billing contemporaneously is more about mindset than method
- How your beliefs can either drain your energy or help you follow through
- A simple exercise to identify unhelpful thoughts and intentionally replace them with more supportive ones
- How connecting billing to your bigger goals can transform it from a dreaded chore into a meaningful part of your day
- The importance of creating a Belief Plan to make billing feel easier and become more habitual
If billing feels like a dreaded chore, listen in.
You’ll walk away understanding that billing contemporaneously is a learnable skill, and that you have the power to make it a habit.
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There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
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👉 Doors close to Time Peace for Lawyers™ Friday, December 13th, 2024. Click here to learn more and enroll now.
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In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn how to 10x your time and money investments.
There are 9 mindsets and actions I take in every investment decision I make that have proven to be game-changers.
These 9 mindset and actions have helped me change my life and business, and I want you to have them in your back pocket too.
Listen in and use these tips to create the resourcefulness you need to create any result you want in your life.
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Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with Dina, and together you'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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Time Peace for Lawyers™ is now open for enrollment.
👉 Click here to get all the details and to enroll now before we close the doors on December 13th.
Or you can go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace
What if you had a step-by-step plan to completely change how you approach your life and law practice?
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m sharing why so many lawyers stay stuck in habits that don’t serve them—and how making intentional decisions, moment-by-moment, can transform your day-to-day life.
You’ll also hear about the powerful changes lawyers in Time Peace for Lawyers™ are making, and how you can start creating more calm, control, and energy in your life right now.
If you feel overwhelmed, rushed, or stuck in old patterns, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✔️Why the habits we don’t question hold us back from living the life we want
✔️ The right questions to ask yourself to set you up for success
✔️ How Time Peace for Lawyers™ helps lawyers feel less overwhelmed, more productive, and more in control of their practices
The January 2025 class of Time Peace for Lawyers™ is now open for enrollment.
In this 12-week group coaching program, I’ll walk you step by step through:
✔️ Creating systems to manage your time effectively
✔️ Building confidence to set and maintain boundaries
✔️ Mastering the art of prioritizing, so you can tackle what truly matters
✔️ Delegating effectively to free up your time and mental energy
✔️ Navigating difficult conversations with clarity and calm
✔️ And so much more!
You'll get all the support you need inside Time Peace with weekly live coaching sessions, bonus trainings, and access to our private Facebook community.
👉 Click here to get all the details and lenroll now or go to https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace
But hurry because the doors close on December 13th for the January 2025 class.
Let this be the moment you decide to create the life and practice you’ve always wanted.
👉 Click here to download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”
Or go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace to learn more about Time Peace for Lawyers™.
** The biggest cause of unhappiness is holding onto the past.
When you hold on to the past, you can't make space for something better.
Instead, you stay stuck replaying past mistakes and holding tightly to old habits that feel safe but ultimately don't serve you.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn why letting go is essential for growth and how you can start releasing what no longer serves you—whether it’s outdated habits, past failures, or relationships that drain your energy.
If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered why you can’t seem to make progress despite your best efforts, this episode is for you.
What you'll learn in this episode:
✔️ How holding onto the past limits your ability to create a better future
✔️ The surprising role self-judgment plays in keeping you stuck—and how to shift away from it
✔️ Key questions to ask yourself to identify what you need to release
Ready to take control of your time and let go of overwhelm?
Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™, my 12-week group coaching program designed to help you take control of your time and create peace in your practice.
Enrollment opens December 3, 2024, for the January 2025 class.
When you join the interest list, you’ll also get access to my free guide:
👉 3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now!).
This workbook walks you through actionable steps to stop time thieves and start making real progress today.
Head to https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace to download your guide and join the interest list.
Let this be the year you let go of what’s holding you back and make space for what truly matters.
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Book a Strategy Session with Dina, and together you'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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The secret to better planning is a mindset focused on possibility.
If you're overwhelmed by your endless to-do list or the idea of planning your week feels more like an extra chore than a solution, you need to listen to this episode.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m sharing the secret to better planning: one that helps you take control of your time and feel more confident that you can take on anything in your practice.
Here’s what you’ll get when you tune in today:
- The surprising reason planning feels so hard (and it’s not your fault)
- How your current mindset around planning and calendars is holding you back from having the life you want
- A powerful thought experiment to uncover hidden beliefs about planning
- Real-world examples of how lawyers change their lives using what you'll learn in this episode
If you’ve been thinking, “There has to be a better way,” this episode is for you.
Hit play and learn the secret to better planning.
👉 Don’t forget to grab my free guide: "3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now!)" at https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace
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Book a Strategy Session with Dina, and together you'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m sharing 5 tips to manage your energy during the holidays — so you can truly enjoy the season without feeling overwhelmed or burned out.
Whether you’re dealing with work deadlines, family obligations, or holiday prep, these tips will support you in staying grounded and focused on what matters most.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to calm holiday overwhelm
✔️ A counterintuitive tip that re-energizes you every time you do it
✔️ Strategies for handling family dynamics
✔️ And much more!
Let’s make this holiday season one where you feel calm, grounded, and energized.
Listen now for tips that can make a difference in how you approach the holidays!
And if you know someone who could use this guidance, I encourage you to share this episode with them. The more people who have these tips, the better the holidays will be for everyone.
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During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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Managing a team can be challenging, especially when balancing client demands, deadlines, and time constraints.
That’s why I'm thrilled to introduce Penny Zenker, a productivity expert, TEDx speaker, and author of “The Reset Mindset.”
Penny has extensive experience in coaching and business strategy, and today she’s here to share her insights on building effective, resilient teams.
We dive deep into strategies to create a strong team dynamic and set up leadership practices that foster trust, clarity, and accountability.
Here’s what you’ll learn today:
✔️ Why consistent, well-planned team meetings are crucial for alignment and productivity
✔️ How to prioritize and manage time effectively so you have more bandwidth to lead
✔️ The importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and team communication
✔️ Strategies for establishing clear processes and empowering your team to make decisions independently
Plus, Penny shares her “RESET” practice, which helps leaders step back, gain perspective, and realign to create meaningful results for themselves and their teams.
Whether you're leading a law practice or managing a growing team, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you lead with intention and create a more cohesive, effective team.
Listen now to learn how to become a more impactful leader.
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During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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If you want an expansive business and life, you must be constantly willing to upgrade it.
This requires taking a look at your current ways of thinking and being in the world and challenging them.
It’s not always easy to do.
We often fight the process making it harder for ourselves and creating a lot of struggle.
Today you’ll learn the signs you’re battling change right now and how to begin winning that battle.
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During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn how to build a book of business that aligns with your values and lifestyle.
I sat down with Heather Moulder, a former Big Law partner who build a multi-million dollar book of business.
Heather’s insights on creating a sustainable, fulfilling law practice will resonate with anyone who wants to grow their book of business without sacrificing their well-being.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to build a book of business witout burning out
Strategies for setting boundaries that protect your time and energy, allowing you to maintain balance while still growing your practice
Mindset shifts necessary to achieve sustainable growth that translate to better business development and client relationships
And so much more!
PLUS, we pose several questions that you must answer to make the changes you want in your life and your law practice.
They're sprinkled in, so you'll want to listen up.
Heather shared so many valuable insights on how to build a book of business that truly supports your life and goals.
Listen now to hear Heather's insights and begin implementing changes to build your own book of business.
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Book a Strategy Session with Dina, and together you'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m thrilled to introduce Dr. Katie Deming, a former radiation oncologist who now focuses on holistic healing approaches to cancer.
This year I had a cancer recurrence, and I worked with Katie to heal that recurrence holistically.
Dr. Deming shares insights into how to heal cancer holistically and how her own experiences led her to shift away from conventional medicine.
Dr. Deming’s expertise in integrating holistic practices provides a new perspective for anyone seeking to heal either with or without traditional medical practices.
Whether you're experiencing a health challenge right now, I encourage you to listen in because you'll learn how to take control of your health.
Her approach goes beyond just treating symptoms; it addresses the root causes of illness by calming the nervous system, detoxifying the body, nourishing on all levels, and aligning with yourself.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why focusing on the root causes of illness is crucial for long-term health
✔️ How a mindful lifestyle can help prevent chronic conditions and promote overall wellness ✔️ Practical ways to improve the quality of your water, food, and daily habits to support healing
✔️ and so much more!
Dr. Deming’s insights on healing cancer holistically will resonate with anyone who wants to take a proactive approach to their health.
Listen now to learn how to begin empowering yourself to take control of your health.
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You already know you can’t do it all, no matter how hard you try. So today, I’m sharing how to delegate effectively, more confidently, and you’ll learn how to do it in a way you can maintain quality control.
Delegation is one lever you have to help you create the time and financial abundance you want.
But I know a part of you thinks delegation is more hassle than it’s worth sometimes, right? Even those tasks you know should be delegated.
Maybe you’re thinking, “No one can do this as well as I can.”
True, and this keeps you stuck on the hamster wheel, spending hours each week doing work you shouldn’t be doing—work that keeps you from your zone of genius.
So how do you overcome this hurdle to growing your law practice?
In this episode you'll learn the 4 simple steps to delegate effectively in your law practice WITHOUT giving up quality control.
Listen in to get what you need to know to create the time freedom you're craving.
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You’ve achieved the accomplishments, the success, and the financial security, but something still feels “off.”
There’s this strange sense of emptiness, a craving for something more that you can’t quite put your finger on.
If that resonates, this episode is for you.
I’ll help you tune into the whispers of your heart—the ones you may unknowingly be drowning out.
In this episode, you’ll discover…
…the surprising ways society contributes to that feeling of unfulfillment
…how external noise and constant busyness silence your inner voice
…the small but powerful steps you can take to reconnect with yourself and create the wholeness you’re craving
At the end, I offer you some reflective questions to consider as you make decisions about how you want to move forward.
Listen in to begin creating the life you feel called to create.
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During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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If you're tired of trying to "do it all" and feel like your work isn’t translating into the success you want in your law practice, this episode of Be a Better Lawyer is for you.
You already know the obvious actions you need to take to move your practice forward, but you’re likely unaware of the more subtle behaviors that take root over the years.
We’re diving deep into common behaviors that can sabotage your success if they’re not counteracted.
I’ll break down these behaviors and show you how to overcome them, so you can reclaim your focus, boost productivity, and create sustainable success without sacrificing your well-being.
In this episode, you’ll:
- Discover 6 subtle behaviors that can sabotage your success
- Learn how to recognize patterns keeping you from seeing the progress you want to see
- Replace these patterns with strategies that help you make real progress
Listen in to get the strategies you need to create the success you want for yourself and your practice.
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During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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Just the thought of raising your rates might make your palms sweat.
Many lawyers hesitate to increase their fees, worrying about how clients will react or fearing it could negatively impact their practice.
Here’s the truth: you’re likely undercharging for the value you provide — and it’s costing you tens of thousands of dollars each year.
Over the life of your practice, that adds up to hundreds of thousands left on the table.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you’ll discover:
- The essential question most lawyers overlook about their practice
- How to know exactly when it’s time to raise your rates
- Proven strategies to confidently raise and communicate your rates — without discounting!
- How to determine when to remove or add a practice area
- And much more...
Raising and communicating your rates confidently is crucial to the financial health of your practice.
Every year you delay is revenue slipping away.
By the end of this episode, you’ll not only feel empowered to raise your rates, but you’ll also know how to communicate them seamlessly to your clients.
Whether you’re a seasoned attorney or just starting out, this one change will transform your business.
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I'm giving it to you straight when it comes to putting tasks off in your practice.
This is a recording of a LIVE Masterclass I hosted on September 26...but it's only up for 48 hours.
In this Masterclass you'll learn:
- 6 common myths (you probably believe) cause procrastination
- the true cause of procrastination, and what you can do about it
- the Follow-Through Formula to get you moving in your practice
- and more!
At the very end, you'll learn more about working with me and booking a Strategy Session.
You can book your Strategy Session with me at https://dinacataldo.com/strategysession
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In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, we dive into The Mindset of Successful Attorneys—and how small shifts in thinking can transform your life and your law practice.
Ever feel like you’re working harder than ever but not seeing the success you deserve?
Most driven lawyers think they just need to push through the pain of grueling hours and end the day feeling demoralized.
Demoralized because, despite all that effort, it feels like you've achieved so little.
Yes, you're making money, but your life feels out of control.
Without even realizing it, you may be blocking the success that’s yours for the taking.
The problem isn't that you aren't working hard enough.
The real problem is what's going on in your big beautiful brain. 🧠
Mindset is everything, my friend.
Success isn’t just about making money—it’s about creating a life of abundance and well-being.
And that kind of success requires a different way of thinking.
When you shift your mindset, opportunities open up in ways you never imagined.
You're better able to handle the most difficult problems and create solutions.
And you create a life you actually love living.
These simple yet powerful shifts I'm sharing are the solution to unlocking the success you’ve been working so hard for.
It's time to take control of your practice and your future.
Listen in and watch how shifting your mindset transforms everything for you.
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On today's episode of Be a Better Lawyer I'm sharing 6 sneaky time-wasters draining your energy and preventing you from growing your practice.
Time management is 25% planning and 75% mind management.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I'm sharing six sneaky time-wasters preventing you from taking control of your practice and your life.
I'm giving you the inside scoop into how your brain can sabotage you into spinning out instead of taking action on the needle-movers in your practice.
Listen in to learn the 6 sneaky time-wasters and the solutions you need to tackle them head on.
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During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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When was the last time you re-chose your life?
Did you know you could do that?
You can re-choose every aspect of your life.
Feel unfulfilled?
You can re-choose that.
Feel panicked?
You can re-choose that.
Feel like you don’t have a choice?
You can re-choose that too.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, I share how I’ve done these things and more in every area of my life and how you can too.
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Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with Dina, and together you'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers take control of their practice, find fulfillment and create a life they love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with Dina, and together you'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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Rejection is one of our biggest fears.
Just the thought of someone saying "No" to us can prevent us from asking for what we want and building the life and practice we want.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer podcast, I'm addressing three areas I see the fear of rejection come up a lot with my clients.
Left unaddressed, the fear of rejection can cripple you and make your life a shadow of what it could be.
Today we're talking about:
- selling your services
- raising rates
- asking for what you want
And I've thrown in a bit of relationship rejection examples as well for good measure.
Listen in to learn how to reframe rejection, so you can create the life and law practice you were meant to have.
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"Why do I snap at people so easily?"
In the Time Peace Sessions, I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions I get from lawyers.
You'll gain insight into why you do what you do, and what you can begin doing to make change now.
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"Why is it so hard to manage my time?"
In the Time Peace Sessions, I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions I get from lawyers.
You'll gain insight into why you do what you do, and what you can begin doing to make change now.
Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™:
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"Why do I work so hard?"
In the Time Peace Sessions, I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions I get from lawyers.
You'll gain insight into why you do what you do, and what you can begin doing to make change now.
Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™:
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"Why do I procrastinate?"
In the Time Peace Sessions, I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions I get from lawyers.
You'll gain insight into why you do what you do, and what you can begin doing to make change now.
Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™:
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"Why do I feel so behind?"
In the Time Peace Sessions, I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions I get from lawyers.
You'll gain insight into why you do what you do, and what you can begin doing to make change now.
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Ever tried something new and it felt impossible to accomplish?
In fact, maybe you tried the same thing over and over and over again, trying to get a new workout routine, trying to get your calendar in order, trying to do something new, and it just felt like it was an uphill battle.
So much so that you pretty much gave up and felt like a failure?
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I'm sharing my secrets to moving past failures and accomplishing my biggest desires in a way that didn't feel like I was white knuckling through life.
I didn't need more self-discipline.
What I needed was an entirely different way of thinking about how I was approaching these new things.
Want to know my secrets to doing big things like leaving my job and starting new habits like workout routines and calendar routines?
Keep listening.
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During your session, Dina will help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together.
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TODAY'S EPISODE
Ever wonder why it's so hard to create a new habit?
You're not imagining things.
Creating (and breaking) habits is both an art and a science.
Lawyers tend to underestimate 3 essential steps to creating a habit.
If any one of these 3 steps are skipped, it becomes an uphill battle creating a new habit.
I've noticed these 3 steps play a massive role in helping lawyers create habits that moved them out of overwhelm and feel more in control of their practices.
I'm sharing them with you in this episode.
Listen in to this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, and start creating better habits faster, my friend.
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TODAY'S EPISODE
Want to increase your net worth? This episode of Be a Better Lawyer is a must-listen.
I’d like to introduce you to Niraj Chhabra.
He’s the managing director of Sidebar Advisors and in a nutshell he helps lawyers navigate their finances. He’s going to tell you more about what he does in our conversation.
We really get into talking about money management and money mindset. Here’s just a taste of what we talk about:
- The difference between upper middle class mentality and wealth mentality
- The two biggest drivers of your long-term financial success
- Unique problems law firm owners face when it comes to finances
- What to do when you’re afraid to look at your budget, and
- Recommendations for your first steps to begin thinking about your finances if you’re just getting started
Sounds amazing, right?
Listen in, and feel more comfortable with money and thinking about the future of your finances.
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If you’re a lawyer who wears perfectionism like a badge of honor, this episode is a must-listen.
Perfectionism blocks us from doing our best work and prevents us from taking action on our goals.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
🔥 5 sneaky thoughts you may not know cause perfectionistic tendencies
🔥 How to know whether these sneaky thoughts are impacting your law practice right now
🔥 How to overcome these thoughts, so you can take action and be more productive
When you learn how to stop being a perfectionist, you’ll make your life and law practice so much easier.
Listen in to create the shift you need to take action on your goals.
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What do you want right now?
Is it to:
- write a book
- start a new workout
- start a business
- hire a coach
- grow your net worth
Are you taking action on it?
If you're not, it may be because you're waiting for courage.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I share what waiting for courage looks like and how you can begin taking action to live your most expansive and fulfilling life.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
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Book a Strategy Session here.
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If you feel isolated in your firm, you're not alone.
But what is isolation costing you in terms of your long-term happiness at your firm?
And what can you do about it?
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I share an experience I had, and the mindset that created it.
You can create a different experience at your firm when you implement what I'm sharing here today.
Listen in to create a better relationship with yourself and your firm.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
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Book a Strategy Session here.
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When I began following desires that seemed impossible to me, that's when my life changed for the better.
Today I'm inviting you to have unreasonable desires.
Desires you may not be verbalizing because your brain says, "That's not reasonable."
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn the questions and mindset you need to make room for unreasonable desires and take action.
Listen in and be inspired to go after your biggest, most unreasonable, desires.
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Washington-based estate planner Andrea Lauritzen is a powerhouse.
But she didn’t always see the power that she had inside herself.
She was a new partner who felt overwhelmed.
She’d tried a lot of things, but nothing seemed to be working.
That’s when she sought help and discovered coaching.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you’ll hear how Andrea went from waking up feeling like her day was out of her control to creating her day powerfully and intentionally.
This didn’t happen overnight.
It took tiny changes for her to create the life she wanted.
She’ll go into detail about these changes, and we break down how she did it step-by-step.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you’ll learn:
👉 the very first step she needed to take to begin getting the dominoes rolling to create the life she wanted
👉 what she shifted to become more conscious and present to her life
👉 how indecision and perfectionism short-changed herself and her ability to grow her practice area
👉 the mentality Andrea needed to cultivate to stop believing her brain’s lies that she couldn’t do what she wanted
👉 how she changed her relationship with networking from questioning whether she belonged in the room to enjoying it and using it to grow her practice
👉 and so much more!
Listen until the end because we both share several keys to changing your life and intentionally creating the life you want.
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Today I have a very special guest who’s sharing what it’s taken for her to become a happy lawyer.
Nancy Cogar is a long-time client, friend, and estate and elder law practitioner out of Tennessee.
This episode of Be a Better Lawyer spans a range of topics, and Nancy doesn’t hold back with the wisdom she’s acquired over the years.
In this episode she shares:
✨ The shifts she needed to make to live into the vision she had for her life and practice
✨ How she deals with adversarial lawyers
✨ What she needed to grow her self-confidence and become comfortable with growth
✨ 3 steps she took to curb the interruptions she experienced during the workday
✨ How she thinks about growing her business and hiring
Stay ‘til the end because Nancy drops some wisdom every lawyer needs to hear.
Grab your coffee, grab your notebook, and be prepared to take notes because Nancy offers a masterclass on how to become a happy lawyer.
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Setting intentional goals is the fastest way to create the lives and businesses we want.
So why do so many of us either not set goals or forget about them altogether soon after we set them?
You'll get the answer to that question and more in this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast.
Plus, I'm sharing:
✨ What a Goldilocks Goal is and how to set one
✨ How to talk yourself through goals even when your brain says it's impossible to achieve
✨ An exercise to help you think about what you want and create a goal for yourself
Listen in to stop avoiding goals like the plague and start pursuing them like a game.
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Ever wonder what it takes to have incredible inner strength?
To be unshakeable?
Today I’m sharing some of my favorite lessons that I’ve learned on becoming unshakeable in my life, law practice, and business.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you’ll learn:
🔥 4 lessons to become unshakeable in any situation
🔥 a surprising requirement to being unshakeable
🔥 questions to ask yourself to begin building your resilience today
This episode will help you take your life to a whole new level, my friend.
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This episode is for the lawyers dreaming of leaving their offices to start a new business.
A lot of new entrepreneurs don’t continue building their businesses because they believe three myths that can crumble your self-esteem if you don’t know what to look for.
Believing these myths can have you:
😫 self-sabotaging a good thing without thinking about long-term consequences
🤯 stuck in frustration
😮 believing you haven’t started the “right” business
I don’t want to see that happen to you!
If you feel called to start your own business, there’s a reason for that. Don’t ignore it.
You have a special gift you’re meant to offer the world.
Listen in to dispel these myths and feel more confident starting your new business.
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Last week I had a Coaching Open house where I talked about the subconscious mind and its influence over us and how we can begin reconditioning the subconscious to create the life and practice we want.
I shared a lot of stories about lawyers I’ve worked with, and my hope is those stories inspire you to make the change you may have been putting off.
If you want to watch the video version, you can watch it on YouTube. There’s a video player in the Show Notes below.
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Constraining what you do in your law practice and when you do it is a powerful tool to calm the overwhelm you may be feeling and accelerate progress towards your goals.
Today I’m sharing how to apply constraint in your practice, so you can achieve your goals faster.
In this episode you'll learn:
- what exactly constraint is in terms of achieving goals
- The power of constraint and the impact it will have on achieving your goals
- Why it doesn’t come naturally
- How to think about your priorities, so you can know what needs to be constrained
Whether your goal is to grow your practice or to make it feel more organized so you can thrive, listen in to learn about the power of constraint.
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If you're the kind of person who thinks you're the kind of person who just needs to work all the time, this episode of Be a Better Lawyer is for You.
In this episode, you'll learn:
👉 the questions I ask myself to become more focused
👉 practices to rejuvenate yourself mid-day
👉 the hidden benefit of giving yourself what you need (hint: it's the reason I can create so much content and trainings for lawyers)
Listen in to create more peace in your law practice and begin to enjoy your work and life more.
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If you feel bogged down by the day-to-day casework in your law practice, today's episode of Be a Better Lawyer is a must-listen.
When we don't devote even a small time to thinking big picture in our businesses, we aren't running the business. The business runs us.
In this episode, you'll discover how I think about my business that's helped me get a 10,000 foot view and think big picture.
It's helped me calm overwhelm and see opportunities for growth that I didn't have before.
Listen in and be inspired to think big picture in your law practice.
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Are you a Checklist Lawyer? If so, you're wasting time, energy, and creating frustration in your practice.
By necessity, lawyers work by a lot of checklists, but the Checklist Mentality is hurting lawyers more than helping.
In today's episode of Be A Better Lawyer, I'm sharing how being in a Checklist Mentality is stunting the growth of your practice and sapping you of time you need to focus on what matters most to you.
You'll learn 3 principles to help you break free of Checklist Mentality and intentionally take back your time and energy.
Then watch my free Masterclass called, "The Proven Path to Law Practice Peace." Click here to get instant access to the training.
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If you want to grow your law practice (or even simply survive it!), demanding energy has to go.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I'm sharing the concepts of Demanding and Expanding Energies.
One contracts you and your practice, and the other -- you guessed it -- helps you expand into the biggest version of you and what's possible.
Inside this episode, I'm sharing:
- How to know if you're in Demanding Energy and how it's negatively impacting your practice right now
- What Expanding Energy looks like in your life and law practice
- How to shift into Expanding Energy, so you can love your life
Listen in to gain awareness of what's holding you back from expanding, and learn what you can do to change.
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If you feel like your law practice is in chaos, listen into this episode. I'm sharing with you two of the most common mistakes I see my clients make, that I see other lawyers making, and I even make them myself from time-to-time.
I'm sharing:
- why so many lawyers feel like their practice is chaotic and don't know how to make change
- the number 1 problem I see implementing any time management system
- a resource you can turn to, so that you have step-by-step plan of how to manage your time moving forward
Listen in and begin to learn how to take charge of the chaos in your practice.
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Ever received an email from an opposing counsel and felt your chest tighten?
Or dreaded going to court because you knew opposing counsel was going to say or do something you considered unethical or devious?
Just about every lawyer has experienced this.
Not addressing the problem can cause procrastination, rumination, wasting time complaining to people about their behavior, over-drinking, over-eating, and losing sleep over interactions with a single opposing counsel.
We also can’t think as clearly, so simple solutions to problems are harder for our brain to find.
We can begin to think we’re not cut out for the law or litigation and doubt our abilities.
If we don’t know the root cause of these feelings, we can believe it’s the opposing counsel that’s causing them.
That’s a lot of power to give to someone on the other side of counsel table.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, learn how to handle difficult opposing counsel in a way that puts you in the driver's seat.
Diagnosing and solving next level problems in your law practice is the difference between feeling overwhelmed and calm.
It's the difference between feeling like you're drowning and enjoying your practice.
But our brains don't automatically see these next level problems and instead diagnose superficial problems.
The next level problem is the biggest domino to make change for you.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll:
- learn why our brains are usually oblivious to the next-level problem
- learn how to tell the difference between superficial and next-level problems
- get real-life case studies to see the difference understanding the next-level problem will make in the results you get for your law practice
Listen in to think differently about how you strategize your next move in your practice.
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This episode is for the lawyer who wants to continuously improve their life.
I'm sharing with you the top ten time and money investments I've made this year, and there's definitely several in here that are easy tweaks to improve your life a bit. And some that can be transformative.
As I reviewed some of my best investments in both time and money this year, I found some unexpected things.
One is that there's a link between the top 10 investments of time and money this year: they all helped me with my sense of well-being and my productivity.
Second, most of the investments I'll share with you have nothing to do with productivity, but they made me more productive anyway.
Why?
They increased the overall quality of my life, which in turn made me more productive. You'll learn why in this episode.
Third, a few of the investments I mention weren't even on my radar as something that could improve my life, but once I spent the time/money for it, it radically transformed an aspect of my life.
Listen in and choose one -- or all! -- of these investments to improve the quality of your life too.
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Almost every lawyer wants to know how to be more confident whether it's in the courtroom, on the phone with a client or in negotiations with opposing counsel.
But true confidence isn't what you think.
And to build confidence, it takes understanding your brain and its current habits of thinking before you can rewire it to be more confident.
In this episode you'll discover what it takes to feel truly confident no matter what challenges you're facing in your practice.
You'll learn:
- The difference between confidence and self-confidence
- One of the biggest problems I see with lawyers who want to feel more confident (it's not what you think)
- An exercise to help you uncover where you can boost your self-confidence and perform more confidently
PLUS, I've created a Self-Confidence Playbook that you can download and use hand-in-hand with this episode.
Listen in to become a more confident attorney no matter what area of law you practice.
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What does success mean to you?
Are you relying on what others think success is to define success for yourself?
And does your vision for success have one essential component:
Conscious well-being.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn:
- Why success hinges on you incorporating conscious well-being into your vision of success
- What external and internal markers of success are and which are most important
- How you can tell if you're making conscious well-being a priority
Listen in to learn what you need to incorporate conscious well-being into your success plan.
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Do you have a clear vision for the future of your life and law practice?
Many lawyers find themselves without a defined vision, making it challenging to navigate their personal and professional life.
In this podcast episode, we'll explore the transformative power of having a vision and how it can benefit your daily life and legal career.
Discover how a compelling vision:
🚀 Streamlines your to-do list
🚀 Attracts high-quality clients
🚀 Facilitates quicker decision-making
🚀 Boosts employee performance
Join me in this episode as we dive into the essential questions you need to ask yourself to design a compelling future for both your life and law practice.
Gain awareness of common obstacles that hinder lawyers from creating a vision and find inspiration from my own vision for the next three years.
PLUS, I created a download for you to create your own vision.
✨ Access your free guide: "Design Your Vision: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Designing a Life and Law Practice You Love"
Listen now to create a life and law practice that you can't wait to wake up for.
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You want to grow — personally and in your law practice.
You’re working your buns off, but it feels like you’ve hit a block.
You’re not sure how much harder you can work and ask yourself, “Shouldn’t it be easier?”
Yes, it should be easier, and it can be easier.
In today’s episode you’ll find out what you need to do to put your growth on the fast-track.
In this episode, you'll discover:
🚀 9 must-do action items to fast-track growth both personally and in your law practice
✨ what I needed to do first to accelerate growth in my life
🔥 how to approach these items, so it's doable and not overwhelming
Listen in to expand and accelerate your growth.
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Your money relationship determines the pace at which you can grow.
Our relationship with money is only as strong as our relationship with ourselves and our ability to handle uncomfortable emotions.
After listening to this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll know:
👉 why changing our relationship with money feels so hard
👉 how having a rocky relationship with money is negatively impacting your law practice
👉 what you need to do to heal your relationship with money
I'll also tell you more about a special Money Mindset Bonus I'm offering those who join me in my brand new course "Precision Planning for Law Firm Growth."
Listen in to heal your relationship with money.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.
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It's impossible to overstate the importance of intentional mindset when growing your law firm.
The state of our emotions determines our capabilities.
And our mindset determines the state of our emotions.
So when I help lawyers make decisions about their plan to grow their law firm growths, the biggest obstacle to making better decisions and implementing those better decisions isn’t time or money or ability to take action – because the people I work with are action-takers.
Their biggest obstacle is always mindset.
In this episode, I’m going to give you the most common mindset obstacles I see, give you what you need to know to see if these mindset obstacles are impacting your practice, and I’ll give you solutions to these obstacles.
You’ll learn:
✅ three common mindset mistakes that prevent law firm owners from making a plan to grow their practice
✅ the solutions to these mindset mistakes
✅ And if you're ready for more, I'm going to tell you about my new course “Precision Planning for Law Firm Growth: Your Step-by-Step Process to Create Your Most Profitable and Peaceful Year in the Law Yet”
Listen in to begin making the shifts you need in your mindset to grow your practice.
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During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
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You know how to plan and follow through.
But do you know how to create a container for yourself where you can be focused and secure that you will stay focused throughout your week?
In today's Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn 6 strategies that will uplevel your ability to perform even when you're having your most challenging weeks.
These are tried-and-true strategies I used as a criminal prosecutor and my clients use when they're in trial to stay focused on their goal and balance the other plates they're spinning.
They work.
Listen in to hear 6 counterintuitive high-performance strategies then download the checklist that accompanies this episode called, "20 High-Performance Strategies for Law's Busiest Weeks."
Click here to download the checklist. (A new window will open up.)
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.
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Today we’re going to smooth some rough edges causing you to waste time and money in your practice.
It's hard to see these areas on our own for four reasons:
Ignorance. You just don’t know what you don’t know. There’s no way to change something you haven’t even thought about changing.
Inertia. If you’ve been practicing any length of time, you’ve had mentors or someone who told you how to do things. And then you just kept doing them.
Isolation. You haven’t had exposure to new ideas or you haven’t had someone to talk through different areas of your practice, so you don’t even see there’s an issue.
Impulse. Maybe you try something new, and it works at first, but at the first sign of it not “working” you give up and go back to the old system. You really haven’t given the new way a chance or evaluated how it could be altered to make it work. Your first impulse is just to go back to the old habit.
So today I want to partner with you to shine a light on areas maybe you haven’t looked at before.
There are an infinite amount of areas we could talk about, but I’ve chosen three areas for today’s episode.
- How you track and follow up on leads
- Potential areas of your practice you can consolidate to save time and become more profitable
- How to move cases along faster in your practice
As we go along, I give you questions to ask yourself in your own practice, so even if your issues aren’t exactly like the ones I’m sharing in this episode, you can ask yourself how you can use this information to help you streamline your own practice.
Listen in to start smoothing those rough edges, getting your time back, and making your firm more profitable than ever before.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.
RESOURCES Get on the waitlist for the "Precision Planning for Law Firm Growth" course coming soon
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Releasing past history is a requirement for leveling up our lives.
All of us have old decisions and old ways of being that follow us around and weigh us down like rocks in a backpack.
But did you know you can learn to release the rocks, so you can go to the next level in your life?
It’s all about choice and awareness of what created the rocks in the first place.
Be prepared to feel lighter and level-up your life in this episode of Be a Better Lawyer.
And don't forget to download "The Level-Up Playbook"to give you a kickstart to making the change you want.
Click here to download it.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.
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Do you worry about what your clients think of you?
Even if you think, “Not really,” what you’ll learn today about what your brain thinks about them may surprise you.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you’ll learn how your brain’s thoughts about your clients could be negatively impacting how much money you make in your practice and how you feel every day.
You’ll also learn what to do about it.
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Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.
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"Think happy thoughts."
"Eliminate the negative and accentuate the positive."
"Have a stiff upper lip."
Society has told us that to feel bad is to be bad.
That we need to be "more positive."
What if that wasn't the way at all?
What if we just need better tools to navigate negative emotions?
In this episode you'll learn:
✅ what positivity is (and is NOT)
✅ what neuroplasticity is and what it means about your ability to change
✅ 3 steps to navigate work-related anxiety, stress and overwhelm
You don't need to think "happy thoughts" to feel better.
You just need to know what I'm sharing in this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.
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Do you consume or do you apply?
Our school system taught us to consume and regurgitate.
It didn't teach us to integrate.
So if you've growth up with this "in one ear and out the other" habit, you may be spending lots of time consuming and very little applying material you learn here or on other channels.
That's about to change.
In this episode, I'm sharing how you can use Be a Better Lawyer Podcast to change your life.
HINT: it's not by listening more. It's about reflecting on the materials in a different way.
I've also created "Your Be a Better Lawyer Podcast Treasure Map" to help you hone in on areas of your life and law practice you want to change.
You can get it here: https://dinacataldo.com/295
Listen in to begin using Be a Better Lawyer Podcast to its fullest potential in your life and law practice.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.
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Feel resentful of client work?
Think your clients aren't respecting you?
It may be because you need to set a boundary.
But boundaries can be confusing.
Not everything we think needs a boundary actually needs one.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn:
👉 what a boundary is (and isn't)
👉 how to set client boundaries and expectations
👉 what to ask yourself to uncover hidden areas where you're not setting client expectations in your practice
When you implement what you learn in this episode, you will love your practice 100% more, and you'll get back your peace of mind, more time, and even more money.
Listen in to love your life and your law practice more. And when you're done, tell me in the comments one takeaway you got from this episode.
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I help lawyers take control of their practice, find fulfillment and create a life they love.
Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.
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It's time to stop second-guessing yourself and start having your own back.
How much time do you spend second-guessing your decisions?
More than an hour? A day? A week? More?
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast you'll learn:
👉 how I address self-doubt and uncertainty to keep moving forward and stop looking back
👉 how to have your own back no matter the decision you make
👉 how to know the difference between making decisions from attachment and making high-quality decisions
Listen to this episode to gain the confidence you need to have your own back on every decision you make in your life and law practice.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast and take your practice to the next level.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.
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Whether you own your own practice or work for someone else, you'll want to listen in to today's episode.
The systems for successful attorneys is more than using your case management software effectively.
It's about problem-solving the frustrations in your practice.
Most lawyers stay stuck in frustration because they don't take a time out and think through the problems blocking them from creating a practice that runs smoothly.
Not you though because you found this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast. Lucky you!
In this episode, you'll:
👉 discover hidden areas of your practice that may need a system to run more effectively
👉 hear case studies that will inspire you to take action
👉 know the questions you need to ask to prioritize the systems that need your attention now
👉 get a step-by-step playbook to create the systems you need now
Listen in and be sure to download your Systems Playbook to take action.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
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Let's change the legal profession one lawyer at a time.
This episode is for the dreamers. The lawyers who want to go after big goals.
I've seen three challenges that lawyers face when trying to achieve goals, and today you're going to learn how to overcome each of them.
You'll learn exactly what each of these challenges are and how to apply the fix to them:
👉 Goal Avoidance,
👉 Goal Blindness, and
👉 Goal Rushing
I've gone through each of these phases, so I am intimately familiar with them.
You'll discover:
✅ the signs that you're in one of these challenging phases
✅ how to know which phase you're in
✅ the details about my special Half-Day Event happening this Saturday
Click here to learn more and register for the Event. You don't want to miss it!
Listen in to get inspiration to achieve your goals no matter what challenges you may face along the way.
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I help lawyers calm the overwhelm in their practice, find fulfillment and create a life (and practice) they love.
Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love. I'll show you how.
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Let's change the legal profession one lawyer at a time.
Today we're talking to Jacqueline Figueroa who will tell you how to increase billable hours AND have a life.
Jackie's not just an accomplished insurance defense attorney at a national firm billing 2400 hours a year.
She's also a dedicated parent, a marathon runner, and was promoted to partner at her firm.
When Jackie and I started working together, it was a very different story. She didn't think being a partner at her firm was even in the cards for her.
Jackie's will inspire you and give you actionable tips if you're feeling overwhelmed by the demands of the legal profession.
In this episode, Jacqueline spills the beans on how she:
- got out of overwhelm and learned how to increase her billing to calmly bill her firm's 2400 hours requirement while still making time for her passions and family
- navigates the challenges of harmonizing her career and personal life by implementing effective time management techniques
- emotionally regulates in a high-stress profession: Jacqueline reveals the impact it has had on her life both professionally and personally.
Even if you don't need to bill 2400 hours a year or you have a flat rate model for your firm, you don't want to miss this episode.
Listen in because Jackie gives you what you need to help you calm the overwhelm and take control of your practice.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
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Let's change the legal profession one lawyer at a time.
Join us today as we sit down with the Alison Carr, a seasoned expert ready to spill the beans on unlocking the secrets to hiring an exceptional legal team for your law firm.
No more recruitment headaches – tune in and discover Alison's invaluable insights that will transform your hiring process, making it a breeze even if you've struggled in the past.
In today's episode, we explore how to hire an amazing team with special guest Alison Carr.
From hiring your very first assistant to expanding your team to propel your practice to its next level, we talk about it all.
I've brought in Alison Carr to talk everything hiring and firm culture.
She practices several areas of law including estate planning and administration, as well as farm and commercial real estate. She also happens to be a client.
While working with her, I observed that Alison has an amazing team she's created through trial and error.
I invited Alison onto the podcast to share her wisdom with you, and she was happy to come on and share her wisdom, so your journey to build your legal dream team can be easier.
This episode is for you if you're...
🔍 a solo practitioner playing with the idea of hiring your first assistant
🚀 ready to take your practice to new heights with additional people
💼 want to improve your office's culture
💡 want a competitive edge in hiring even if you can't pay as much as other lawyers in your city
We cover everything you need to know about hiring and firm culture including:
🔥 what you need to do BEFORE you send out your job posting to set you up for success
🔥 how to onboard a new employee
🔥 when to start looking for an employee
🔥 and more!
Building an exceptional legal team is a strategic investment in your practice's success.
Building an extraordinary legal team is an art and a science.
Alison has build a team she calls a family, and you can too.
Whether you're hiring your first assistant or expanding your practice, the decisions you make today shape the look and feel of your legal practice tomorrow.
Listen in to get what you need to create a firm culture you love.
Don't miss out; your dream legal team awaits!
Ever think consistency is hard?
That you can't seem to follow through?
Today, my friend and Master Life and Weight Loss Coach Cathy Council will change everything for you.
Cathy is about having it all.
Her business's tagline is, "Work out. Eat Cookies. Feel great. Look good naked."
She is an expert in the skills it takes to follow through to create the life and body she wants, and she's here to share her wealth of knowledge.
In today's episode of Be a Better Lawyer, Cathy and I are diving into these topics and more to help you get into action to have the life you want.
You'll learn:
👉 What consistency is and what it is NOT
👉 Why it's so difficult to be consistent
👉 The difference between consistency and follow through
👉 How to create a non-negotiable or minimum baseline plan to support you anywhere you want consistency
You can be consistent.
You can follow through.
This episode will help you.
Use this episode to get into action.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love. I'll show you how.
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If you feel in a rush to achieve your next goal, pause for a moment.
Are you enjoying the view from where you are right now?
Probably not.
And it's costing you your future and your peace of mind.
In this episode, you'll learn:
👉 What it takes to make achieving goals easier
👉 Questions to ask yourself about your goal before pursuing it
👉 Two choices you have when pursuing goals
This episode leads up to my 2024 Half-Day Event called:
YOUR FIRM'S BEST YEAR YET: Banish Overwhelm in Your Law Firm and Strategize Growth in 2024
Get on the waitlist.
Inside this event, you'll:
- set doable targets that stretch but don’t snap you
- use your planning like a crystal ball to see problems before they happen 🔮
- learn how to break down goals now, so they don’t overwhelm you in 2024
- get help prioritizing the right goals for you, so you’re making ones with the biggest impact on hitting your targets (that means less work for you)
You'll also get:
- A guide to help you
- brainstorm must-do activities to hit your targets,
- see obstacles in advance,
- strategize solutions and
- sketch out your year
- Support during the event so you can talk through your goals as you’re planning
- A copy of the replay if you can’t make it
- And more!
Click here to get on the waitlist and be the first to know when you get in the doors.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love. I'll show you how.
RESOURCES The Busy Lawyer's Ultimate Time Management Guide
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Today, you'll learn how to to craft your 2024 plan purposefully, so you can own your year in 2024 and create a life and law firm you love.
You’re going to want to grab a pen and paper, so you can take notes as you’re listening because this episode will help you prepare for 2024 — yes, the new year is almost here — and it will also help you prepare for my half-day even happening December 2nd called "YOUR FIRM'S BEST YEAR YET: Banish Overwhelm in Your Law Firm and Strategize Growth in 2024."
This is time you set aside for yourself to be intentional with how you approach 2024.
Click here to sign up for the waitlist, and I'll send you more details as we get closer.
On today’s episode, we’re going to use this as an opportunity to think about exactly where you want to focus your attention in 2024 for maximum effectiveness to truly create your best year yet.
You'll get:
👉 8 questions to ask yourself to help you get clarity on strategy and create an empowering mindset
👉 insight into what some of my clients are working on or have worked on in the past, so you can get ideas for what you want to do in your own practice next year
👉 a plan of action to get you prepared for the half day event happening on December 2nd.
So get out the notepad and pen, and let’s get started.
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If you feel frustrated, overwhelmed or hopeless to change any aspect of your law practice, listen to this episode.
I'm sharing what you need to make the change that feels so hard right now.
First, let me tell you something: you're not a bad lawyer or business owner. You simply haven't learned the skills I'm sharing in this episode.
Refining output -- the work you do for clients, how you manage employees and how you manage time -- are not skills taught to us in law school.
Refining output in your law practice requires learning both mindset and strategy to take charge of your practice.
After listening, you'll understand:
👉 what's causing your frustrations in the first place (hint: it's not what you think)
👉 the Three Principles you must master to end those frustrations
👉 how those principles work together in refining output in your law practice.
Listen in and be sure to register for my LIVE Masterclass:
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A common challenge humans face is the tendency to take on other people's roles and responsibilities.
Whether it's in the workplace or at home, it's easy to find yourself overwhelmed, frustrated, and even angry when you internalize the roles of others.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, I dive into how you can break this pattern and regain control over your life.
We talk:
✅ managing employees
✅ parenting
✅ and more
By maintaining boundaries and re-focusing on your responsibilities, you can reduce stress and improve your overall well-being.
This episode is a must-listen for more peace of mind.
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Sometimes growing your firm may feel like an uphill battle.
It doesn't have to feel that way.
In today's episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll discover:
👉 5 of the most common problems I see stunting the growth of law firms
👉 how to know if your firm is experiencing them
👉 solutions to help you move past these problems and grow with more ease
Grab your pen and some paper and take notes because you're going to hear some gems you'll want to put into practice.
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Today you'll get what you need to plan the growth of your law practice simply and sustainably in 2024.
You'll learn:
👉 How many goals you should have each year for maximum growth and minimum headache
👉 What kind of goals to prioritize
👉 What you need to do to make implementation as simple as possible
If you want help designing your plan and implementing it, you can get help in two ways:
1) Join the waitlist for Dina's December 2nd event called: "YOUR FIRM'S BEST YEAR YET: Banish Overwhelm in Your Law Firm and Strategize Growth in 2024"
Click here to get on the waitlist.
2) Get coached by Dina one-on-one.
Click here to learn more.
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Feel overwhelmed in your practice?
If so, you're not in Strategic Mindset.
You're in Checklist Mindset.
I was in Checklist Mindset for years, and you CAN get out of it.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn:
👉 why adopting a Strategic Mindset is essential if you want to grow your law practice
👉 the big differences between Strategic and Checklist Mentalities
👉 what lawyers who make the FASTEST change from a Checklist to a Strategic Mentality have in common
This episode is the first in several upcoming podcast trainings leading up to my half day online event happening on December 2nd.
It's called: "PLAN YOUR FIRM'S BEST YEAR YET: BANISH OVERWHELM IN YOUR LAW FIRM AND STRATEGIZE ITS GROWTH"
🌟 Click here to get on the waitlist.
When you think strategically about your law practice, you can think about its future and your own.
Listen in to this episode and join me December 2nd to strategize your next moves in 2024.
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Today you'll hear from Jim Fortin. He's is a leader in transformational coaching, and he's a big reason I coach lawyers.
This episode is for you if you're:
🫣 wondering why all the hard work you're doing isn't leading to a better life
😖 constantly thinking and feel like you have a busy brain
😱 worried that the stress you're feeling will lead to health issues
🥺 want a better life but don't know where to start
We talk about all these topics and more.
Learn how you can begin unwinding the subconscious programming driving what you're feeling.
You don't want to miss this episode.
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It's $97, but it's FREE if you sign up with my special code (DINA).
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You may be an amazing attorney bringing in tons of referrals.
But do you have control of the leads you bring in?
Whether you're building your own law practice or you're a partner bringing in business for your firm, today is a Masterclass in bringing in clients.
There are 7 blocks I see to lawyers building their business, and I want to help you tear them down, so you can build your business easier and more sustainably.
You'll learn the 7 common obstacles to bringing in business and what you can do to overcome these obstacles.
Grab a notebook, take notes, and dig in to this material.
It will help you take control of growing your practice.
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Last week we talked about how to become a powerful creator in your life.
This week, we're talking about a potent strategy to help yourself become that powerful creator both in your law practice and in your life: your words.
You may not pay attention to the words you use, but words reflect what you believe.
Words can open you up to possibilities and they can also limit your possibilities.
Listen in to this episode to learn:
✅ where you're limiting yourself in your law practice just by the words you use daily
✅ what language to use to help you become a more powerful creator in your life
✅ 3 easy steps to change your habitual language, so you can make the changes you want to see
✅ one question to ask yourself to get out of the "I have to" Box
This episode will give you a practical way to shift into possibility and creator mode.
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You get to intentionally design your life. But so often we let inertia prevent us from creating change.
In this episode, learn how to become a powerful creator in your life and your law practice and get inspired to take action to make the change you want.
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Panic isn't something lawyers like to talk about because it feels vulnerable to talk about.
Not only that, but feeling panicked can be paralyzing; we get a sense of overwhelm and don't know what to do to get out of it.
Panic clouds our thinking and decision-making abilities.
What if I told you that you have more power over it than you think?
Inside this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn:
- what causes panic
- what to do when you feel panic
- questions to ask yourself about the future of your law practice
Listen into this episode to help you regain a sense of calm and deliberate action in your practice.
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Today, you’ll learn the two key aspects of thought work most lawyers miss whether you’ve been doing this work for a while or are brand new to it.
These two aspects were what I was missing for the longest time.
Knowing the mindset basics we talked about in last week's episode helped me feel better, and I could see changes, but...
Bigger changes were waiting for me after I learned and implemented what I’m sharing here.
In this episode you'll learn:
✅ why 99% of people aren't doing what I talk about in this episode
✅ the two key aspects of mindset people skip
✅ two mistakes you may be making that are holding you back from the progress you want to see in your practice
Listen in and get what you need to add rocket fuel to the progress you may already be seeing with thought work.
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This is a Masterclass on Mindset that’s essential for anyone who’s a student of this work.
I decided to break this topic up into two parts.
These episodes work with each other so don’t skip this one if you think you know the material already.
In Part One of Mindset Essentials, you're going to learn:
👉 the difference between mindset and thought work
👉 how mindset determines your identity
👉 two common mistakes I see when people try to do thought work that hold them back from progress
In Part Two of Mindset Essentials, I’m sharing two key aspects of this work most lawyers miss whether they’ve been doing thought work for a while or are new to it.
Understanding these essentials will help you if you’re brand new to the podcast or if you’ve been listening for a while.
I know a lot of people come to Be a Better Lawyer Podcast knowing the Model from Brooke Castillo and the Life Coach School, which is where I got certified and Master Coach Certified.
My hope is that these episodes help you skip all the hard work I did trying to figure this out.
The fastest way to get better results is hiring a coach, and the second-best way is to understand and to study the concepts I’m sharing here.
These concepts are the difference between living a conscious life and an unconscious life.
They’re the difference between being present and living on autopilot.
One helps you create your results intentionally.
The other gets you unconscious results.
Listen in to get the mindset essentials you need to live a more conscious life.
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How does your law practice feel?
Hard? Scary?
Anxious? Nauseous?
Easy? Calm?
Peaceful? Joyful?
Pick one feeling that is the most predominant.
This feeling you have in your body right now comes from what you’re thinking about your law practice.
This feeling is the foundation you're building your law practice on.
Think of your law practice as a house.
The foundation of the house needs to be solid, steady and level.
If it’s not, the walls will be crooked or not stand up at all.
The roof will have gaps between it and the walls, so rain will leak inside the home.
The foundation makes the difference between a house that can be passed from generation to generation for hundreds of years versus a house that needs to be torn down next week.
That feeling you have when you think about your law firm is the foundation you’re building your law practice on.
Today you're going to learn what you need to ask yourself to create a vision and what you need to make that vision reality.
This episode is a slice of the new Masterclass I've created called:
🔥 Elevate Your Law Practice: Your Step-by-Step Mindset Reset for Sustainable Growth 🔥
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You do NOT need to tear your practice down to address the foundation. Your law practice is not like a house in that way.
You and your practice are a lot more flexible and malleable than a house.
What you'll learn today is how to begin laying the foundation for your dream law practice moving forward.
Listen in to begin elevating your law practice.
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When was the last time you felt resentful?
All of us have felt resentment before, but most of us don't know what to do about it.
Staying stuck in resentment prevents us from creating open lines of communication and asking for what we want.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn how to:
✅ notice when you're stuck in resentment (before it causes problems)
✅ get unstuck and find out what you want
✅ figure out what you want and ask for it
You don't have to stay stuck in resentment and frustration.
Listen to this episode to clear your head and take action to overcome resentment.
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Ever wonder why you're not making the progress you want to see in your law practice or your life?
You're a go-getter who works hard and gets things done.
So what's happening?
It could be because you're over-learning.
What's over-learning?
So glad you asked.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast:
✅ you'll learn what over-learning is, and how you can know if you’re doing it
✅ I’ll answer the question, “Isn’t learning more a good thing?” The answer is eye-opening (it was for me), and
✅ I’ll break down three paths to changing yourself from an over-learner to an action-taker
From there I'll give you questions to ask yourself to help you know what your next steps are right now.
Listen in to get the direction and inspiration you need to take action and create the law practice and life you want.
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Ever thought about changing up your appearance?
You think about wearing red lipstick, but you hear a voice telling you, “That’s too much.”
You want to wear a flashier suit, and you hear a voice asking, “What will people think?”
You consider changing your hairstyle or hair color, but a voice says, “Mmm, that’s probably not a great idea.”
Any of these sound familiar?
If your brain fights these seemingly small changes, imagine how hard it fights when you want to do something like:
😬 work 4 days a week instead of 6
😬 fire an employee
😬 raise your rates
😬 change jobs, or
😬 take on a new practice area.
This small voice is what we’re up against when we start making any sort of change.
We hit an Upper Limit of what our brain believes is possible for us.
In this episode, you'll:
✅ get awareness over when that voice will pop up
✅ why that voice in our head exists, and
✅ what you need to do to keep believing in your potential even when that voice pops up
Don't be taken hostage by this small voice.
Listen in to strengthen your belief in your potential.
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Today's Be a Better Lawyer is all about feeling good, my friend.
I'm sharing a tool I use with my clients to help them regulate their nervous system whenever they feel an emotion like stress, anxiety, overwhelm, shame, guilt, or any other unwanted emotion.
When you practice processing your emotions with this tool instead of avoiding or pushing them away, you'll be better able to access the part of your brain that problem-solves and takes calm, deliberate action.
One of the reasons I love the work I do is because I get to blend mindset with strategy.
Listen in to learn a mindset piece that will help you strategize your next move with more clarity and purpose.
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Chances are, if you’re here, you want change. You want to evolve and expand.
But in case you’re new to this podcast and aren’t sold on change, I want to ask you a question:
Are you happy with where you are right now?
I hope you are.
Even if you are though, do you want to change anything in your life?
Do you want to feel more organized, more present, more connected?
Do you want to grow your practice or grow your ability to play bigger in your life?
All of that requires evolution.
It requires NOT playing it safe.
It requires NOT living by default.
Change can feel hard though because playing it safe feels like the right thing to do because it feels…well, safe.
Change can feel like you’re looking down a cliff and someone is asking you to jump without a parachute.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn:
👉 what causes us to play it safe
👉 the most common fears I hear from lawyers on Strategy Sessions
👉 how to begin evolving
We only have one life on this planet.
Decide to live it the way you choose and not on default.
Listen in to start taking actionable steps towards your next evolution.
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What makes you significant?
Is it your accomplishments?
What other people think about you?
Or maybe, is it something else entirely?
We all want to feel significant, but I'm sharing the most helpful way to think about feeling significant, so you feel energized instead of depleted.
You'll learn:
✅ the different sources of significance
✅ the problem with seeking significance outside yourself
✅ how to fuel yourself with the feeling of significance no matter what your accomplishments or what other people think
When you learn the skill of creating significance from within, you'll have the confidence to take on anything.
Listen in to build this foundational skill.
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During our session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
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While I was a criminal prosecutor, I started building my coaching practice helping lawyers take control of their time and intentionally design a life they love.
When I started this business-building journey, I didn't realize how differently I'd need to think transitioning from working as a lawyer to thinking as an entrepreneur.
In today's episode, I share 6 lessons learned that made growing my business easier.
Apply these to your legal practice.
The legal profession doesn't teach lawyers how to be entrepreneurs.
When you build a book of business, it takes a completely new way of thinking to shift out of the worker bee mentality and into the business architect mentality.
I'll show you how in this episode of Be a Better lawyer.
Listen in and let's help you hit your goals with more ease.
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During our session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
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Today we're talking about how to use ChatGPT in your Law Practice.
ChatGPT can make your life easier, but there are some concerns you'll want to be aware of before you put it into practice.
In this episode we're covering:
✅ ChatGPT Basics
✅ How to use ChatGPT to create content for business development
✅ How to use ChatGPT for day-to-day tasks
✅ How ChatGPT can help newer lawyers
✅ The biggest concerns about ChatGPT and how it can impact your law practice
This episode is a bit different because I've formatted this as a training to show you exactly how to ask ChatGPT questions that will be of the biggest benefit to you in your law practice.
Listen in to start implementing ChatGPT in your law practice like a pro.
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Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll take your practice to the next level.
During our session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
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I love the idea of where we live, work and play being a temple, and I wanted to create an episode for you to get awareness around the places you spend time and how you feel in them.
When you do, it will powerfully impact your quality of life.
This is something I’m doing in each living and work areas I spend time in, so I can open up energy and brain space but also to take action on changing areas of my spaces that I’m less than satisfied with.
We can get used to the low hum of dissatisfaction in our lives and forget it’s even there. It feels normal to feel anxious, claustrophobic or unsettled in our own homes and offices.
The good news is, it doesn’t have to be your normal if you don’t want it to be.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast you'll:
👉 uncover emotional energy drains in your spaces whether at work, home, or in your car
👉 free up brain space, so you can focus and feel at peace in your spaces
👉 make a plan of action, so you don't feel overwhelmed
Listen in to create an emotional energy refresh that will powerfully impact your quality of life.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll take your practice to the next level.
During our session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
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A value is something we hold dear to us.
It’s part of an image of who we are and what we want to project to the world.
Most of us think we know what our values are, but if we take a closer look, a lot of our actions may prove otherwise.
We may find we're not living in alignment with the values we tell ourselves we have.
By the end of this episode, you’ll think differently about how you show up every day in your life and in your law practice.
This episode on values was inspired by a conversation I had with one of my clients.
She wanted to do a reset, so if you’re in that camp, or if you want to know if you’re living in alignment with your values, or if you're looking for places to uplevel your life, this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast is for you.
I’m going to walk you through how to:
- think about values
- determine what your values are currently, and
- think about what you want your values to be and begin embodying them
Listen in to gain new awareness about yourself, your beliefs and what you want in your future.
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Book a Strategy Session here.
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Do you know there's a problem with your assistant or associate but you keep putting off doing anything about it?
This is how you know you're avoiding:
👉 you don't make time for meetings with them, or
👉 you feel resentful and angry towards them but tell yourself, "There's nothing I can do," or
👉 you hope they'll magically get better over time
Sound familiar?
You may think that the problem is with the employee.
The actual problem is that you're ignoring your needs.
You're not creating the boundaries you need to make your practice run more smoothly.
The longer you put off addressing the issues with your employee, the more the problems snowball.
Then you'll be left with a larger problem within your practice on top of the work you're already doing.
This episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast will give you:
✅ a step-by-step framework to create new boundaries with employees even if you've never created them before
✅ an understanding of how our past histories can prevent us from communicating our needs clearly
✅ tips to create job descriptions that attract better-fit employees
✅ how NOT to think about boundaries
✅ and more
Whether you have an assistant or an associate, listen in to get help thinking through any problems you're having with them and create a communication plan to create better boundaries moving forward.
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Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll take your practice to the next level.
During our session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
Book a Strategy Session here.
You can create a life and law practice you love. I'll show you how.
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One of the things I hear most from lawyers is that they can't follow through.
They think the problem is they need more discipline or they're lazy.
But if you're driven to succeed that's definitely not the case.
There's a very different problem happening in our brain that we have little or no awareness of.
Once we do, it becomes much easier to build the muscle of follow through.
In this episode, we dive into:
- why you're having difficulty following through
- the steps to take when you want to follow through
- what you need to stop doing to follow through
You can build the muscle of follow through.
This episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast will get you well on your way.
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This is going to be a fun episode.
I’m a total marketing geek, and I loved learning about marketing while I was starting to grow my business.
A lot of lawyers I work with own their own practices or are partners who get their time under control, and then they want to focus on building their practice.
Where are you with this right now?
Maybe you’re thinking about using content to build your business too.
Or maybe you’re already seeing it, but you’re not seeing the results you’d hoped for.
You might even have tried it in the past but have up because you thought it took too much time with too little return.
Wherever you are in this process, this episode is for you.
One of the first thing to keep in mind is that content is about service. It’s a long game.
You serve without expectation.
That doesn't mean that you don’t invite people to a consult.
It means putting in the work for months and being willing to not see results.
In this episode you’ll learn:
-- What content is (you may be surprised)
-- Why publishing regular content helps you AND your potential clients
-- The mindset you need BEFORE you publish any content.
Mindset is essential and is the foundation you want to build your content on. So we’re going to spend some time here.
I’m also going to give you questions to get you started thinking about content to create for your potential clients.
Listen to this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast to begin using content to build your law practice and get inspiration to begin serving your people at a higher level.
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Register for my new Masterclass here: https://dinacataldo.com/takecontrol
It's called, "Why You Feel Behind (HINT: It's Not the Work): The 3-Step Method to Get More Done without Burning Out."
It's happening this Thursday, May 18th at 9am Pacific and 12pm Eastern.
Hope to see you there!
Have a goal or a task you've been putting off?
You've hit resistance.
Resistance is normal.
It’s even desirable because it tells you there’s a next level for you.
But if we don’t move though that resistance and into that next level, our results atrophy.
They stay the same.
We don’t get better.
We don’t get the life we want.
In this episode you’ll learn how to move through resistance, so you can prevent result atrophy.
You'll hear how I move through resistance when I have a goal or task I don't want to do and get a step-by-step process you can walk yourself through any time you have the same.
Listen in to hit your next level.
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Want to boost your productivity and well-being at the same time? You need to know the difference between productive shortcuts and wishful thinking.
We like shortcuts.
Shortcuts are supposed to use less of our resources than other -- more taxing -- ways of doing something.
But our brains can't always tell a productive shortcut from wishful thinking.
Not knowing the difference between a productive shortcut and wishful thinking will cost you time and resources in the long run.
That's why in this episode I'm sharing:
- 5 ways you can tell the difference between a productive shortcut and wishful thinking
- 3 examples of wishful thinking, so you’ll learn how to see if wishful thinking is running your law practice (it probably is in some areas, so you’ll want to hear these)
- tips to fuel your focus and well-being
You don’t have to waste time and energy feeling stuck.
This episode will help you get back your focus and well-being.
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If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your law practice, listen to this episode for a life reset.
A reset starts by knowing where you are right now. When I talk to lawyers, there are three places they start. I'll share those with you.
Once you know where you are, then you can take action.
Inside I'll also share resources for you to take that action.
Listen in and begin the process of creating more authority over your life and law practice.
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Want to start your own law practice?
Or maybe you want to start a business completely unrelated to the legal profession?
Before you do, listen in to this week's episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast to find out what you need to know.
I'm sharing what I learned starting a new business on top of my law practice and going out on my own.
If you listen to this episode and want help building you law practice or starting a non-law-related business, I can help you build the capacity to do it without over-working.
Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll talk about what it will look like to work together.
Click here to book a Strategy Session.
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If you're like a lot of lawyers I talk to, you want to plan your week, but you're not doing it.
Sound like you?
Then you'll want to listen in to this week's episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast.
I break down:
- why you're not planning your week
- what you need to know to start making a plan each week, and
- 4 steps you can take the next time you sit down to plan to make it easier
I work with my clients to help them unlearn the habits of a lifetime and begin making new habits that will help them make their lives and law practice easier.
If you want to do the same, book a Strategy Session with me.
I'll share the framework I use with my clients to help them get results and enjoy their lives again.
Click here to book a Strategy Session.
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If you're feeling disconnected from yourself or out of balance, you're not alone.
I've been there, and there are 5 questions that helped me see where I needed to become more balanced in my life.
Answer these questions, and you'll begin re-balancing your life whether it's personally or professionally.
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Diagnosing and solving the right problems in your law practice is the difference between feeling overwhelmed and calm.
It's the difference between feeling like you're drowning and enjoying your practice.
But our brains don't automatically see the true problem and instead diagnose superficial problems.
The true problem is the next-level problem that will be the biggest domino to make change.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll:
- learn why our brains are usually oblivious to the next-level problem
- learn how to tell the difference between superficial and next-level problems
- get real life case studies to see the difference understanding the next-level problem will make in the results you get for your law practice
This episode will help you think differently about how you strategize your next move in your practice.
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What do you think about yourself?
How you think about yourself is crucial because your thoughts about yourself forms your identity.
Identity informs whether we you or can't create the outcomes you want in your life.
Think you're bad with time? You will be.
Think you make bad money decisions. You'll make more of them.
Think you're bad at relationships. You definitely won't get better at them.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn:
- what an Identity Thought is and how it's formed
- how you can create a new identity
- my personal identity breakthroughs to inspire you to make your own
If you want to uplevel your identity, so you can create the life you want intentionally, listen in.
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One question lawyers ask me is, "How do I know I'm making the right decision?"
Seems like an important question, right?
Our decisions determine the quality of our life.
Each decision creates an outcome that either moves us forward or doesn't.
But this question ignores what we really need to look at when making decisions.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn:
- what a decision driver is, and what drives most people's decisions
- what NOT to rely on when making decisions
- the 3 frames I put around decisions to make ones that move my business and life forward
Listen in to make decisions that will move your life and law practice forward further and faster.
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Are you thinking or worrying? How do you know and how do you get into strategic thinking, so you can problem-solve better?
I answer these questions and more on today's episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast.
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Wondering what your next move is going to be?
Stay where you are? Go out on your own? Grow your practice?
I’ve designed this episode to give you a structure to decide your next move.
You can decide your next move in lots of different ways, but what I see is a lot of lawyers who don’t clear up what they want, so they don't know how to move into the next version of themselves.
It’s true of lawyers whether they work for someone else or have their own practice. As I walk you through this process, think about the questions I pose in a way that serves you.
You can get all the questions I pose in this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast in the show notes here.
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How can you be a better trial lawyer?
Meet Shannon Clark.
She's a patent litigation attorney who changed how she thought about trials, time management, and how she managed herself to uplevel the way she approached litigation.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, we cover a range of must-know topics like how to:
- manage your calendar as a trial attorney
- manage your associates for better retention
- think differently about "difficult" opposing counsel
- take vacation in a busy law practice
- and more
Listen in to get what you need to uplevel your own law practice no matter what kind of law you do.
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This episode is for the dreamers. Lawyers who dream about about something new, something different, something BIG.
Maybe it's changing the way you run your law practice. Maybe it's creating time to travel. Maybe it is the ability to create something completely new for you like writing a book or building your own business.
Are you taking action on it?
If not, the reason you're not taking action right now is because you don't believe in yourself.
That's okay, but it hasn't always been that way.
You used to have blind trust that you could do anything that you wanted, be anyone that you wanted. We were told we could do just about anything. And then the box started to close in, and our belief in our abilities shrunk.
This episode will inspire you to break through that box and create the life you want.
Listen in, and register for my new Masterclass for Lawyers:
How to Stop Procrastinating and Get a Ridiculous Amount Done without Dreading Your Work Day or Pulling All-Nighters: 3 Secrets to Consistently Getting Things Done without Using Pressure or Deadlines
You don't have to feel stuck where you are.
You can change.
I'll show you how in this Masterclass.
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Why we procrastinate isn't as simple as you may think.
Most lawyers think they procrastinate for three reasons:
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They're lazy
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They don't have enough willpower
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There's something wrong with them
If this is you, I have good news for you: none of these are true!
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn the real reason why we procrastinate.
You'll learn:
- The three reasons we really procrastinate
- Why our brain actually promotes procrastination
- How you can start making change (without more willpower)
Want to learn the habits you need to stop procrastination for good?
Listen to this episode to begin changing your habits.
One more thing:
Join me for my latest Masterclass for Lawyers:
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This Masterclass will be a game-changer for you.
Make sure you register, and I'll see you there.
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Get the answers to your questions in this episode.
I'm answering:
"How to stop feeling anxiety about layoffs?"
"Why am I lazy?" (And how to get take action.)
"How do I make time to market my law practice?" (Or anything else for that matter.)
Listen in to get strategies to help you in each of these areas.
If you have questions and want the chance to have it answered on the podcast, DM me your questions on Instagram @dina.cataldo or email me at dina@dinacataldo.com
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If you don't have a Friday Wrap-Up Ritual for your law practice, you're missing out on the low hanging fruit that will move your practice forward and make your life easier.
Whether you own your own practice or work for a firm, listen to this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast.
Oh, and you don't need to have a calendar system to benefit from this.
You can use this Friday Wrap-Up Ritual all on its own to reap the benefits from it.
You'll learn:
✅ 3 questions you must ask yourself to make your practice easier in the long and short-term
✅ a review tip that will help you pick up hours and charges you may have missed
✅ a fail-safe method to make your week-end more enjoyable and your Mondays easier
This episode will change how you look at managing your energy and your time.
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What I see time and again with lawyers is that their thoughts about time determine how much money they’re capable of making. They top out unless they change how they think about time.
In this episode, you’ll learn the Time Mindset Blocks negatively impacting how much money you make, and learn how you can begin changing your time mindset, so you can expand your ability to make money.
You'll learn:
- the thought loop that keeps lawyers' income capped
- 3 time mindset issues that prevent billing
- how to change your mindset to make more money
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Kimberly Lopez has been an attorney in Big Law for 15 years.
During that time she's amassed wisdom that she's sharing with you in this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast.
You'll learn:
- productivity and time management tips for lawyers
- how she's changed since coaching with me
- how to discover your passions
- the one question to ask yourself while planning that makes life so much easier
Listen in to learn not only how to make your life easier, but how to make your life better.
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In today's episode, I walk you through the mindset it takes to hit your goals in 2023.
Grab your pen and notepad because this is the mindset training you need to make your goals reality.
You'll learn how to:
- integrate the lessons from 2022 even if you think successes were just plain luck
- become more present in your life and practice, so you can notice when your mindset is out of alignment with your goals
- make your life easier to reduce stress and anxiety
Plus, I'm introducing something brand new -- a Scheduling Strategy Call -- where you can get my eyes on your calendar to make 2023 that much better.
This episode will help you get your mind right, so you can confidently take action on your goals in 2023.
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Anxiety doesn't have to rule your life or impact your law practice.
First, know that what high-achieving/over-achieving lawyers tend to call anxiety is very general.
Most of the time what high functioning people experience as anxiety has a layer underneath it.
There’s another feeling your body feels, but anxiety is almost like the wallpaper being covered over the wall to hide what’s underneath.
Today we’re going to uncover what might be underneath anxiety you feel and you'll get steps to help you feel better.
Listen in to make your day easier.
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Are you feeling "blah?"
It's probably because you're not taking care of yourself.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn
- what to look out for, so you don't stay "blah"
- questions to ask yourself to have more fun
- nspiration for your next move (to get you out of "blah")
Taking care of yourself is the game-change you didn't know you needed.
Listen in to get out of the "Blahs."
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We're talking about how to think about billables to make it easier for you to hit your targets.
Even if you don't have a billable practice, listen in any way, because if you're dealing with numbers of any sort, revenue goals, or client numbers, you are going to have thoughts.
When we have thoughts, we can sometimes have some drama.
I want you to have a drama free practice. I want you to be able to look at your numbers instead of avoid them.
The numbers are important, but what’s even more important is what we make those numbers mean.
In this episode you’ll learn:
key thoughts to be aware of that are detrimental to hitting your billable targets
how to uncover what you’re making the numbers mean, and how that impacts your billable numbers
how to use some key indicators during your day as a crystal ball to predict how the numbers will go, so you can turn your day around and make it more likely you’ll hit your targets.
Listen in, and make your life easier.
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Ever sit at your desk thinking about what ifs?
What if you started your own practice?
What if you expanded your practice?
What if you made partner?
What if you started that blogging or podcast idea that’s been rolling around in the back of your mind?
This episode is for the dreamers.
The ambitious lawyers who have this nagging tug at their heart that they’re meant for more.
This episode is for lawyers who — even though they have this recurring dream — also aren’t taking action OR aren’t taking the action that produces BIG results.
Here's what you'll learn:
- how to uncover and get awareness of thoughts stopping you from taking action
- why our brains responds like it does with these thoughts
- how to dissolve these thoughts by understanding what they really are
- how to question these thoughts one-by-one, so when they pop up for you, you can counter them with the truth and take action
This last step is essential. It takes consistently showing up for yourself and questioning your thoughts.
This is the process of rewiring your brain to take action on your dreams.
If we don’t have what we want, we can change that by examining our current thinking and make changes to it.
Listen in to start learning what you need to do it.
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Talking to your spouse or other loved ones can feel vulnerable.
We want them to tell us that our idea is amazing and that we can do anything we put our mind to.
What happens when they don't?
We can shut down and stop pursuing our dreams altogether.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- how to prep for a conversation with loved ones about your dream
- what it means when they question your dream
- what you need to do to keep the fires of your dream burning
Listen in to get what you need to keep going after your desires.
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I'm sharing a fun conversation I had with Suzi Hixon. She interviewed me and two other lovely lawyers for her podcast Legally Blissed Conversations, and we talked about how high-achieving female attorneys push ourselves and tell ourselves we need to work harder.
This conversation is important whether you identify as male or female because we get so acclimated to the legal culture of grinding and burning ourselves out that we can’t always see another way.
There is another way, and each of us share what's made the difference in our lives and worked less while being more productive.
This episode highlights how attorneys are making a difference in their own practices, and we share some tips throughout the episode that will help you begin making that for yourself.
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A couple years ago a client gave me a testimonial that said, “Dina helps me focus on what I CAN do instead of focusing on what I CAN’T.”
This was such a perfect way to describe coaching and overcoming Focus Errors.
When lawyers come to me, they have Focus Errors. Over the years they’ve created the habit of focusing on what HASN’T happened yet instead of what WILL happen.
Another way of saying this is that they focus on past failures instead of future successes.
Or they focus on the results they HAVE versus the results they WANT.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- what a Focus Error is
- a few of the most common Focus Errors I see, and
- how you can begin shifting your focus to get the result you want
If you don’t have the result you want or feel overwhelmed, frustrated or stressed, chances are good you have a Focus Error.
The good news is, your focus doesn’t have to be perfect for you to make progress towards your goal. This isn’t a practice that requires perfection.
It just takes noticing what’s happening in your brain more and more, so you catch it faster and faster.
Listen in to begin shifting your Focus Errors and getting the results you want in your life and your law practice.
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Every thought we have either moves us closer to or further away from our the goals we have for our law practice.
In this episode, I'm sharing 5 (okay, really 7) thoughts that sabotage the way lawyers:
- approach their work
- show up for clients
- bill their work, and
- prioritize their time
This impacts how much money you make and ultimately how you feel when you show up in your practice day-to-day.
Listen in to make sure you don't let these common thoughts negatively impact your law practice.
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Imagine this:
You’re living the dream you used to have.
You own your own firm.
You’ve made partner.
Or you became a lawyer like you’d planned, and you feel trapped.
It feels really big and impossible to get out of.
People rely on you.
You’ve invested a lot of time, money and tears in your dream.
You built exactly what you’d planned to build.
You just thought you’d feel differently when you had it.
Each morning you wake up and dread going to work.
You want out, but you can’t see a path.
Maybe you do see a path, but when you think about it, you freeze up.
It feels like you're trapped.
Listen in to begin breaking free.
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The other day I was talking to a lawyer about what it meant to slow down her brain.
Thinking of slowing down felt scary to her.
She was working so hard and not seeing the progress she wanted.
She thought slowing down would mean she'd fall behind.
Here's what slowing down really means: Imagine you’re peddling a bicycle down the street as fast as you can.
You’re huffing and puffing trying to get to your destination.
Then you see me pull up in a Mercedes.
It’s got comfy seats, a GPS that gives directions, and it's even got a cupholder for coffee, so you can sit back and relax. I ask you if you want a ride.
But you tell me you can’t slow down to get in; you’re on a deadline.
Huh?
“But this car will get you where you’re going faster, you’ll enjoy the ride more, and you won’t break a sweat."
"Plus, it's got GPS, so you'll avoid all the traffic on the way there."
Still you say, "No. I can't slow down."
When we don't slow down to think clearly, we make our lives so much harder.
Listen in to get what you need to slow down while keeping your case load moving.
Then, book a call with me.
You'll get the guidance and support you need to get your workload (and life) under control. When you do, your life will feel so much easier.
I've got the Mercedes.
All you need to do is hop on in.
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I'm sharing 9 power moves to improve your law practice and life in this episode of Be a Better Lawyer.
Over this past year, I've paid attention to my clients' wins and my own wins.
You'll get the benefit of hearing the 9 most impactful strategies and decisions we made to improve our practices, our ability to hit goals, and to enjoy our personal lives more.
You'll learn:
- 3 changes you can make to improve your practice right now
- 3 shifts you can make to achieve your goals faster
- 3 ways to improve how you feel in your personal life
Plus, at the very end, I'm offering you a challenge to put this episode into action right now.
This is the perfect preparation for moving into the new year.
Listen in now to begin improving your law practice and your life.
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Meet Nancy Cogar: an elder and estate planning attorney as well as my client.
In this special episode we talk:
- learning to build her own practice w/o the overwhelm
- the turning point in her practice when she started making more money
- what's even more important to her than making money
- our least-favorite TV show + how it showed up in a coaching session
- her former life as a journalist + the major even that changed everything
- the biggest shocker for her in her business progress
Stay until the end because she shares two of her most powerful business nuggets last.
Listen in and be inspired to live life on your terms.
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Meet Gary Miles.
He’s a family lawyer and a coach.
On this episode, we talk:
- Gary's multiple lives as a lawyer
- the consequence of not going after our dreams, and
- how to go after what you want
Listen in to get inspired to take action on your own life.
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One of the most important things I work on with my clients is nervous system regulation.
It helps them feel better no matter what’s happening in their life or how anxious or overwhelmed they feel at work or at home.
It also helps them go after big goals with more ease when their sympathetic nervous system (the system that governs fight/flight responses) kicks in.
In this episode, you’ll learn
- what nervous system dysregulation is
- What causes nervous system dysregulation
- Why regulating our nervous systems is so important to living a healthy and more fulfilled life
- 6 techniques to help you regulate your nervous system
Listen in and learn why regulating your nervous system is essential to thriving in your legal practice.
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Today I want to introduce you to my new friend, Judith Gaton. She's smart, she's sassy, and she has a fashion sense.
Judith also happens to be a former managing partner turned style coach.
In our conversation, we talk exactly how she shifted from litigator to coach while practicing full time.
As you know, I made the same shift, and that means we talk time management, mind management, and trying new things.
We also talk about our first impression of coaching when we were introduced to it. It may not be what you'd expect.
And one of my favorite parts of this conversation is how you can show up as your most authentic self, even at the office or in court.
Listen in and be inspired to take action in your own life.
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How we talk to ourselves makes the difference between hitting our goals and missing them.
It also makes the difference between loving our life and making it as difficult as possible to love it.
In this episode, you'll learn how to talk to yourself when your brain tells you nothing is going the way it should.
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What's your relationship with money?
Like any good relationship, it takes connecting on a deep level.
Most people do not have a deep connection to money because we've never talked about it.
In today's episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, I've invited Rho Thomas to share her incredible story with you to inspire you to take action on bettering your relationship with money.
You'll hear the:
- money stories that we needed to overcome to leave our law jobs
- mindset blocks that prevent lawyers from making more money
- shifts you can make right now to change your relationship with money
Rho shares specific examples that will help you change the way you think about money.
Listen in and change your relationship with money for good.
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There's a difference between taking any action and taking massive action.
Not just any action will do.
But when we're poised to take massive action, our body rebels.
It goes into a fear response that stops most people in their tracks.
Not you though because you'll have this episode to fuel your desires.
If you've ever wanted to make more money in your practice, start a solo practice, or leave the law altogether, it takes managing your mind and nervous system to take the massive action required.
You'll learn how to do that in this episode.
Here's what else you'll learn.
- How to know when you're in action versus massive action
- The unexpected actions you're right now that result from a fear response
- The signals your body is in a fear response
- How to manage your nervous system to take massive action despite fear
We'll talk specific examples around invoicing, networking and more where you might not think the fear response is impacting your practice.
Learning how to take massive action towards your goals will change your life. This knowledge will make it easier for you to take the massive action you need to achieve exactly what you want.
Buckle in, and let's go.
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It only takes a text, post or a passing comment about the podcast to change someone's life.
Masculine and feminine lawyering styles are usually discussed as if they're at odds with each other.
In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll discover why they're not at odds.
They complement each other when balanced.
You'll learn:
- the difference between masculine and feminine energies in your law practice
- the problems with over-indexing in the masculine OR the feminine energies
- how to integrate them in your law practice right now
Listen in to strike a balance between the masculine and the feminine to create a practice you love.
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Time is power.
People with money buy time because time creates opportunities.
You can create opportunities to grow your business, connect with loved ones, generate new ideas, and live your life fully.
Join me for Time Management Coachapalooza where you'll learn to use your time masterfully.
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I'll coach you one-on-one, so you can learn how to master your time.
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Three beliefs are in the way of you feeling more peace-of-mind every day in your practice and in your life.
Not recognizing these beliefs and changing them is costing you your peace of mind.
Our peace-of-mind is everything, but we undervalue it. We think that it’s a “nice to have” rather than a “must have.”
Without peace of mind, we feel tense and everything feels harder.
What you’ll have in your life instead are a bunch of unspoken frustrations and irritations that eat away at your peace of mind.
There’s…
- deadlines you’re worrying about
- conversations that need to happen with clients and peers in your practice that are completely ignored
- Autopilot behaviors creating irritation without you knowing it (I'll share one I bet you're doing)
What most people do is stay stuck in the three beliefs making their lives harder. Not you though.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- the three beliefs that are making your life harder right now
- one belief that will make your life easier
- how uncovering my client's beliefs helped her find low-hanging fruit to give her more peace-of-mind
Listen in to take back your peace-of-mind and sense of control over your life.
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How do you feel when you hear the word "networking?"
If you're anything like me, you want to avoid anything has to do with networking.
What if I asked you if you wanted to get to know some people?
A little better?
When I changed how I framed networking, I learned that it could actually be fun.
In this episode, you'll:
- learn what it really means to network
- hear a few of my recent adventures in networking
- get a simple process you can use to meet more people
Networking doesn't have to feel like a chore.
Listen in, and I'll show you how to make it fun.
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Whatever results you have in your life right now were created because of a belief you had in yourself, your abilities, or what was possible.
You went to law school.
Presumably you believed that you'd make it through law school, pass the Bar, and get a job.
You'd only invest 6 figures in yourself ahead of time because you had that belief.
Even though there was no guarantee of getting any of that, you still invested.
You had to believe in yourself, your capabilities and what was possible.
If you didn't believe, you'd have said, "Nice try, Law School. I'm no sucker. I'm not giving you my money."
Instead, you believed you could create the results you wanted: a degree and a job.
Our results are only as good as the belief we have that we can create them.
Then why is it so hard to do things like:
- start a new practice or business
- manage your time, or
- build your book of business
It's because you haven't built your belief you can do those things.
That's okay.
Belief is a learnable skill, and I'm going to teach it to you.
I'm sharing what it takes to build up belief in yourself, your capabilities and what's possible, so you can create the results you want in your life.
You'll learn:
- your current baseline belief
- the current results it's creating for you
- how to shift your baseline belief step-by-step to get the results you want
Building up your baseline belief will give you the foundation you need to create the results you want in your life.
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If you're putting off the hard stuff in your practice or personal life, there's nothing wrong with you.
Your brain is working exactly as designed.
However, you may take issue with what it's doing because you're not doing the hard things you need to do to up-level your life.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- how our brain works
- why our brain was designed to put off the hard stuff, and
- how to override that design
Just because you haven't achieved the result you want doesn't mean you can't.
This episode will help you understand why you put off the hard stuff and fulfill your deepest desires.
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Vacations are supposed to be a delight.
For lawyers, they're fraught with worrying about what people think about us taking time off, thinking about work the entire time we're away, and then feeling frazzled the week we get back.
It hardly feels like we've taken a vacation at all.
In this episode, I'll walk you through the 3 phases you must complete before you go on any vacation.
These phases are tried-and-true and will help you truly recharge during your time away from the office.
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Have you ever felt really good about the progress you’re making and then get thrown a curve ball?
You have an emergency pop up and your well-laid plans for the week go out the window.
You got a review from a partner that wasn’t as glowing as you expected.
You missed your revenue goal this month even though you’d hit it month after month before.
If so, you may be thinking you’re moving backwards.
This is normal and not a problem.
The problem comes when we make it mean that we can't figure out how to solve for the curve ball.
In this episode you'll learn:
- What happens to your outcomes when you believe you're moving backwards
- How to recover from believing this thought
- Two superficial emotions that come up with this thought that aren't giving you the real problem
Focusing on moving backwards isn't going to get you the result you want.
Listen in to unravel this thought, so you can achieve your goals without self-sabotaging.
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If you struggle with time management or feel overwhelmed in the office, you'll want to listen to this episode.
When we stop thinking about time, we feel like we have more of it.
But how do you stop thinking about time?
Listen in to discover the 4 pieces of the puzzle that you need to take your mind off time and ditch the overwhelm.
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Big goals require big feelings.
It's normal to feel stretched beyond capacity when you're going after a big goal.
It doesn't feel possible in the moment.
I'm here to tell you it's 100% possible, but be prepared.
You must feel horrible along the way.
Life is 50/50.
50% sunshine and daisies.
50% feeling horrible.
You can't have one without the other.
Today's Be a Better Lawyer Podcast episode is all about feeling horrible, and how you can make it to the other side.
Buckle up.
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It's easy to feel helpless when things change.
The world feels out of our control.
What if you could take back your sense of control of any situation?
In this episode you'll learn:
- what we're socialized to believe about self-trust
- the difference between feeling powerful and self-trust
- how to trust yourself more
I'm also talking about a few things near and dear to my heart including the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and my experiences with breast cancer.
No matter what your stance on the issues, you'll want to listen in.
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If you want to build your business or are just thinking about building your book of business, this episode is for you.
As high-acheivers, we tend to overcomplicate what we need to do to attract clients. It's less about what we do than how we think about what we do.
In this episode you'll learn:
- the 3 simple steps you need to know to create clients
- the difference between being in and out of service
- the 4 parts of your client funnel
You'll also learn some of the mindset you need to implement these techniques.
Listen in and start building your book of business more simply.
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Belonging is the deep human need to feel accepted for who we are and to feel connected to those around us.
I've talked to many lawyers who've believed they didn't belong at their firm.
The more we think this poisonous thought, the more it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
We all want to know, "Do I belong here?"
But thinking this thought impairs your ability to feel like you belong and impacts how others perceive you within your firm.
In this episode you'll learn:
- The signs you may think you don't belong
- How to reconnect with yourself and create a deep sense of belonging
- How your sense of belonging may be impacting your career
It's not up to other people to make you feel like you belong. It's up to you to remind yourself that you belong and cultivate that sense of belonging.
When you do, you'll change the experience you're having at your workplace and your life.
Listen in to get what you need to change your experience for the better.
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Are you toughing it out in your practice or are you making things harder than they need to be?
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How to know whether you're toughing it out or making your life harder than it needs to be
- Questions to ask yourself to make your practice easier
- What creates burnout culture
Listen in to improve your law practice and begin making your life easier.
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Coaching has been around a while, and is gaining in popularity as people begin prioritizing their mental and emotional health.
CEOs and athletes all have coaches to perform at higher levels, and people recognize that coaching can help them achieve results faster and easier.
But if you've been listening a while and love the concepts you hear, this episode will help you decide if working with me is for you.
If you work with me already, you'll want to listen in because I share some of the mindset I take into my coaching relationships to get the most out of them.
In this episode, you'll learn
- whether coaching with me is right for you,
- some of work I do with my clients, and
- the mindset I take into my personal and business coaching relationships.
In my opinion, everyone should have a coach.
It’s essential to know why you're entering a coaching relationship and what you want to get out of it.
This episode will help you hone in on what you want.
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We tend to think something has gone wrong if we feel anxiety while thinking about a goal.
That we're doing something wrong or that we can't achieve it.
What if that wasn't true?
What if we could use anxiety to discover what we needed to achieve our goal with more ease?
We want things to feel good -- even easy -- before we take action.
But as long as we allow anxiety to run the show and prevent us from taking action, we're keeping ourselves small.
In this episode you'll learn what goal anxiety is, where it comes from, how to deal with it, and how to get the most mileage from this emotion.
Use anxiety to play bigger in your life. Play the long game instead of letting anxiety keep you stuck in the short game.
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Discover how to recognize and clear brain debris, so you can achieve what you want faster and with more ease.
You're invited to my brand New Masterclass for Lawyers.
It's called, "Your Next Evolution."
It's a reset button on your life.
If you've been pondering what your next move is whether it's the direction you want to take your law practice or your life, you need to be there.
Click here to save your seat.
This Masterclass will give you the mindset work and the action steps that you need to create the next version of you.
This is the work I had to do to transform my life.
You can get all the details right here.
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Save your spot for my New Evolution Masterclass.
If you're feeling called for something more, you don't want to miss this.
Even when we know there's something more we need to achieve in our life, our patterns prevent us from moving forward.
How can you follow that whisper when you don't have time?
How can you pursue your dream when you don't have clarity on the next steps?
In this New Masterclass, you'll get answers to your questions and begin breaking old belief patterning.
That belief patterning is preventing you from honoring that voice and taking action to live your most fulfilled and powerful life.
Click here to join me on June 2nd, 12pm Pacific/3pm Eastern for:
Your Next Evolution: How to Break Old Patterns, Hit Your Goals, and Become the Most Powerful Version of You
See you there!
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Want to infuse more fun into your work? Design your personal benefits package.
I'll walk you step-by-step through the pitfalls and strategies to help you design something both fun and doable.
Whether you work for yourself or have billables requirements, you'll want to listen in.
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There's a shadow side of gratitude. Gratitude can be a beautiful practice to help raise your emotional vibration, or it can become a block that prevents you from pursuing your desires.
After this episode, you'll know when gratitude is hurting you instead of helping you.
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Our relationships are our greatest teachers. They can also be emotionally triggering. Relationships don't just include the people in your life. We are in relationship with every aspect of our life. In this episode, learn how to see your blindspots, so that you can make the change you want to see in your life. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer's Guide Show notes CONNECT WITH ME
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If you are procrastinating on taking action on your dream, I want you to really listen to this episode, absorb it, and sit with what you are feeling when you think about your dream. There's a distinction between the fear we feel when there's true danger versus the kind of fear that can expand who we are as humans.
Too often we can't distinguish between the two because they feel similar in our bodies.
Listen in to learn how to take action towards your dream despite the feeling of fear, so you can stop procrastinating on your desires.
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Are you in the driver's seat or is your subconscious?
How can you tell?
Today you'll learn how to know if you're consciously in the driver's seat, and:
- what beliefs drive your actions
- how to unravel your stories, so you can take the wheel of your life
- what negativity bias is, and how it influences your brain
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No one teaches us how to see our beliefs, but this is the most important skill we can learn.
Our beliefs make up our life.
If we do or don't have something in our life, it's because of what we believe.
Changing anything in our life requires changing what we believe.
The problem is, our beliefs feel true, so we don't see them as beliefs.
We see them as facts.
If they're facts, they're unchangeable.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- the tools that will help you see your beliefs
- how to FEEL the difference between a thought and a belief
- a client case study that illustrates these concepts at work
This work will help you focus your brain, and love your life more.
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Ever want a life reset?
Most of us have but didn't know where to start.
Each of us has a different starting point depending on our current mindset.
In this episode, I'm breaking down three starting points I've seen with myself and my clients.
Each of these starting points is an archetype.
- The Grinder
- The Perfectionist
- The Cynic
You'll learn which archetype you most fit in right now, so you can decide which next steps you want to take for your life reset.
I'm also giving you a breakdown of those steps as well as resources you can dive into right now to start your reset.
We all need a life reset from time-to-time.
This episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast will give you what you need to do it.
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Ever try to start a new habit, then feel like a failure? It's not your fault.
Our brains weren't designed to automatically do what we think.
They have a default setting.
Once we understand how they work, then we can begin building the habits we want.
In this episode you'll learn:
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5 mindset pieces that will help you build your habit
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why your brain doesn't do what you tell it to
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the sneaky ways it can undermine your new habit
Use these new mindset principles to help give you the foundation you need for your new habit.
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I have a treat for you.
You'll hear a special masterclass I did breaking down time-wasting thought errors that are preventing you from not only being more productive at the office but preventing you from being happier.
You'll learn:
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- the signs that you're having thought errors
- how to overcome your thought errors
Listen in, and get exactly what you need to stop wasting time.
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There's a common denominator between lawyers who tell me that they don't have enough time, can't raise their rates right now, don't respect their boundaries, and don't believe they should go after what they want. They don't value themselves and what they want as much as they could. They don't love themselves more. I was in this situation as I was creating time and energy to grow my business on top of my career as a criminal prosecutor. In this episode, you'll learn: * the sneaky ways not loving ourselves shows up in our lives * the impact it has on your life * how you can begin loving yourself more
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When lawyers tell me their goals, there's 3 red flags I notice. These red flags perk up my ears because they tell me that they may be making their life harder (and less fulfilling) than it needs to be. In this episode, you'll learn:
-- 3 red flags when setting a goal that holds lawyers back from getting what they want,
-- how to recognize when you may be working from one of these reasons, and
-- how to start making the shift from hustle and grind energy to calm and committed energy to fuel your actions.
I'm going to talk about these red flags in terms of your ambition to grow your practice, make partner, go after any kind of promotion or start a new venture outside the law.
This applies to every desire we have though, so even if these topics don't light you up, ask yourself where you want something but you're not getting the outcome you want.
Use what I talk about here to build your awareness in that area, so you can make the changes you need to get the outcome you want.
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What's the sign to go after what you want?
A lightning strike?
The approval of the people around you?
The sign to go after what you want is actually a lot more subtle.
It's in the obstacles that temporarily block your path.
In this episode, you'll learn the signs that you are meant to keep going after your biggest and most impossible desires.
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Creating your process from confusion is how you problem-solve. All problems come down to us thinking more effectively about them instead of allowing our brains to be vague or confused. This is what it means to take 100% responsibility for our results. The good news is, we get to take charge of our lives with this work.
The bad news is, our brain is NOT going to want to do this work.
It's intense, and our brain likes the easy path it's already paved.
Do this work, and you'll solve your problems instead of feel like you're drowning in them.
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Resisting the process we decide upon can be difficult. We may be filled with uncertainty and not want to get started unless we know with 100% certainty that it will work. Unfortunately, that's not how successful people create success. They make educated guesses, then they get to work. They see where they may be resisting the process, then they decide that they're all in.
Listen in on what it takes to stop resisting the process and start taking action.
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Indulging in confusion prevents you from getting outcomes you want in your life whether it's in your relationships, your law practice, or your health. In this episode you'll learn the mindset tools to get out of confusion and create a process for getting the results you want.
This work will take place over the next few episodes, so be sure you're subscribed in your app where you're listening, so you don't miss a thing.
In this episode you'll learn:
- what it means to indulge in confusion
- why your brain likes to default to confusion
- how to know when you're indulging in confusion in any area of your life
- how to get out of confusion to get into problem-solving mode
This episode is essential listening because we're building on these concepts in the next two episodes.
Listen in, take notes, and if you're a client of mine: do this work, and bring your questions to our session, so we can do your high-level work.
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Connecting with intuition is not what we're taught to think it is. We're told intuition will tell us the right thing to do.
Intuition is actually the result of knowing what we want and taking actions consistent with our true desires.
Listen to this episode to begin developing that relationship.
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We tend to canonize the heroes in our life and hate on the villains in the story of our life.
We'll give our time, money, and energy to fueling our belief in the hero/villain stories that we have instead of seeing them for who they are: humans just like us.
See where this may be happening in your life and where you may be ruled by your misperceptions.
You have more power to change your behaviors than you think, but sometimes we allow ourselves to be ruled by our misperceptions.
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What do you choose to believe? And how is it impacting your capacity to have what you want?
No matter what you want -- to feel more in control of your practice or your life -- you'll want to listen in.
At the end of this episode, I pose 5 powerful questions to help you uncover beliefs that may be preventing you from going after what you want.
Don't let your current beliefs dictate your future.
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Codependency is a way of relating to the world that we pick up subconsciously.
If you're codependent, you probably don't even realize it because you've operated from that place since you were a child.
I didn't. And a surprising number of lawyers don't realize it either.
Codependency has some negative connotations for us because it feels like a weakness.
It's not a weakness.
It's actually your superpower if you gain awareness of it.
In this episode you'll learn whether you have codependent tendencies and how to start dissolving those tendencies to live more powerfully.
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We have our own personal ecosystem. Our body is an ecosystem that has needs.
What it needs to survive is pretty basic: food, water, shelter.
What it needs to thrive is a different story.
The reason I decided to coach lawyers is because I wanted to help lawyers move from survive mentality to thrive mentality.
For a lot of years, I was stuck in survive mentality. I was stressed out, I never seemed to have enough time, and I couldn't work hard enough or long enough hours to catch up.
My ecosystem was completely out of balance, so it's no surprise when I look back on those days. I wasn't eating well, exercising much at all, and I wasn't giving myself time to even think about what I wanted much less act on it.
Humans thrive when our personal ecosystem is in harmony.
To do that, we must address what's happening with the whole human and find out what it wants. Then we need to give those things to ourselves.
When we do, we're a different person. We feel more in control because we aren't in reactivity mode. We notice what we're feeling and what we're thinking. We take this way of being through our whole day whether we're at the office or at home.
Learn how to thrive in your practice and life in this episode.
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Any time we want something, we're going to encounter obstacles. It's how we think about them that determines whether we overcome them or not. Each obstacle is a game. Each game you play and win gets you one step closer to creating what you want. In this episode you'll learn how to
- think about obstacles in the way high performance athletes do,
- distinguish true obstacles from false ones,
- uncover your specific obstacles, so you can knock them down one-by-one, and
- overcome the biggest hurdle that you or any of us will face when it comes to creating a high-performance mindset.
I recommend listening to this episode a couple times. Just listening will help you make shifts.
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Have you been sitting on an idea and not taking action on it because it seems impossible?
This is the episode you'll want to listen to to begin making it happen.
And if you fall into the camps of having a ton of ideas you ruminate on or having zero ideas, you'll want to keep listening.
For those of you with a ton of ideas, I'm going to help you discover what you really want and take action.
And if you have zero ideas, and find yourself getting down on yourself because you think there's a right answer out there for you, this episode is going to help you begin thinking differently.
You have ideas, but chances are you're denying them air to breath. Ideas must be nurtured to help them grow into fruition. You're going to get a practice that will help you nurture your idea.
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Let's do some new year planning, shall we?
Read this BEFORE planning anything for next year.
Answer a few questions for yourself before you do any new year planning.
No matter where you are in your law journey, the answers to the questions I'm posing in this episode will help you plan where you focus your time and attention in the new year.
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When we go after a goal, or do anything new, our brain goes haywire.
It throws up the warning signs and tells us "It's hard," "I don't know how," or "I've never done it before."
None of that is a problem.
You'll learn the skills you need to overcome those thoughts, and more.
You'll also learn the skills you need to develop to create the successes you want in your life.
Ready? Let's go!
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In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn a few easy ways to simplify your practice that you've likely never considered.
When you think about simplification, you may think that means doing less. Yes, that's true.
But what most lawyers don't consider when simplifying their practice is that how they THINK about their work matters.
When you focus your attention on how you THINK about your practice, you'll create more time to do the things that have the biggest impact on your goals whether that's attracting more clients, increasing your billables, or clearing out old cases.
Simplifying your law practice will not only give you more time to take the most impactful actions in your practice, but it's gonna feel oh so good.
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Most lawyers waste a ton of time over-working.
Over-working happens when we're not focused on the most impactful actions in our practice.
When we're over-working, we feel pressured, overwhelmed and sometimes a bit confused.
We think we're doing everything we're "supposed" to be doing. So why aren't we making the progress we want to see.
When we're not focused on the most impactful actions that move the dial on our goal -- whether it's financial or something else -- we're wasting time and energy on busy work.
That means less energy spent on what really matters.
There are two essentials missing when we're over-working:
- moderated thoughts, and
- intentionality in our decision-making
These two essentials will boost your productivity and help you make the progress you want to see on your goals.
Listen in to learn how to moderate your thoughts and make decisions that are more intentional in your practice.
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Anxiety is a normal human emotion.
But when you want to do your best, most impactful work, it's not helpful.
Anxiety prevents you from serving clients at your highest level and -- if left unchecked -- prevents you from showing up the way you want to in your life.
What most people don't know is that we unconsciously fuel anxiety with our thoughts and behaviors. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn how to stop fueling your anxiety.
When you do, you'll take back control of your life and be the person you want to be for your clients, your loved ones, and (most importantly) yourself.
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In this episode you'll learn 5 indicators that you can expand your vision for yourself and your law practice.
I'll give you lots of examples along the way so you can get the awareness you need to begin stretching yourself into an expanded vision of yourself.
We can't expand our vision for ourselves when we're swimming in the proverbial water.
How do you know you're in the water?
Our choices tell us whether we're contracting like a turtle into its shell or expanding and moving ourselves forward towards a bigger vision for ourselves.
Those choices are reflections of what we think about:
- ourselves
- what we think people think of us
- what we think is possible for us
- what we think is expected of us
Dissolve those old beliefs and live into a bolder more expanded version of you.
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Asking for more money can be a touchy subject for some lawyers.
Money generally can be emotionally charged.
In this episode, you're going to learn some tools to help you reign in the emotions and start making decisions that are in alignment with how you want to live and what you want your practice to look like
Specifically, we're talking about raising rates.
Even if you're not a lawyer who owns your own practice, I want to offer to you that you do have the ability to raise your rates in other ways like asking for a raise or changing jobs, so this is an important episode for you to listen to.
We miss opportunities to allow money to flow to us when we get caught up in the mental drama about money and what we think about it.
In this episode, you'll learn how to clean some of the mental drama up and start making more money.
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On a scale from 1 to 10, how much do you believe that your services are valuable to your clients? Why?
This episode is for lawyers who want to build their confidence in their practice.
It's important that you believe in your bones the value of your services because that determines what you're willing to charge for them, how you talk to your potential clients about your services, what kind of clients you attract, and how happy you are in your practice.
When you implement what you learn in this episode, you'll:
- get better clients
- enjoy your work more
- have more time and energy
Our mindset determines our behaviors, and our behaviors determine our results in our practice, so it's important to point a critical eye at them, and that's EXACTLY what we're doing in today's episode.
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Whenever we judge someone, we want them to be different.
When we want someone to be different, we wish we could control them.
Who doesn't want to control all the people?
Wouldn't it be great if we could tell adults how to behave, and they would just do what we tell them to do?
It sounds horrible when I call it control, right?
We think we should be able to be annoyed, angry and shame other people -- including ourselves -- into taking different actions.
You can, if that's what you really want.
What I'm offering you here in this episode is a way for you to take back control of your time, energy and brainpower to use them in a way that is more impactful than staying stuck in anger, resentment or annoyance.
There's a much better way to get what we want in our lives when we keep our brain's resources, and I'm going to help you do that in this episode.
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Everything we have in our life is a reflection of what we believe.
If you're not making the progress you want to see on your goals, you may feel our of control.
Today I'm sharing 5 beliefs I needed to embrace to take control of my time and my life.
I also want to invite you to my Calendar Masterclass for Lawyers happening this upcoming Saturday.
We're taking a deep dive in the beliefs you need to take control of your calendar AND your life.
You'll learn why you're not making the traction you want on your goals, and you'll get the tools you need to start making change.
You can save your spot me here: https://dinacataldo.com/calendarmasterclass
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This podcast is for lawyers who feel a bit lost. They know they're meant for more, but they're not sure what.
It's a bit of a workshop to help you begin thinking differently, create a vision for your life, and create a strategic plan to begin moving forward on getting what you want.
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Our brain isn't great at predicting outcomes.
When we're faced with decisions or new circumstances, our brain goes directly to doubt and fear to keep us safe.
If we have doubt and fear, then we won't take any new action, which assures our safety.
If we don't manage our brains instead of them acting from default, we won't get closer to our goals.
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"How do I stop feeling behind?" is one of the most common questions I get asked by lawyers.
If you want to stop feeling behind, it starts with one secret: understanding how your mind works.
Once you understand how your mind works, then you can begin changing the habit that has you feeling behind.
The secret to how to stop feeling behind is great, but what if you could take this work deeper?
In this episode, I walk you step-by-step through how you can use this new understanding of your brain to impact ANY actions you're taking.
If you're not getting the results you want in your life, it's not because anything has gone wrong.
We weren't given a guide book to our brain when we we born.
This episode is the guide book you've been looking for.
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One of the issues that a lot of lawyers come to me with is they know that there's something tugging at them to do more than what they're currently doing, but they don't know where to start.
There's so many things that they want to do, they get overwhelmed.
In this podcast, I'm sharing an exercise to help you get clear and some mindset shifts to help you take action.
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Going after any goal that we've never achieved before requires us to become a different person.
We're becoming the person who has upleveled ourselves to accomplish it. I was thinking about how I've put myself in the position to achieve my goal of building a coaching business while working as a full time lawyer to the point where I could leave my law job.
I wanted to distill the top three shifts that I made for you and make them really actionable for any goal you're going after.
If you want to squeeze the goodness from this podcast, you'll want to go back and write out your answers to the questions I pose. Active learning is the most powerful learning.
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Chances are that if you're listening to this, you have something that gnaws at you. You may not know what it is, but there's something calling to you.
There's this voice telling you there's something more. Maybe you don't know what it is, and all you know is it doesn't feel good to ignore that part of you.
Or maybe you know exactly what it is, but you've been putting off taking action on it.
Today I want to shine a light on what you may be feeling and help you get some clarity on what's happening for you and develop the courage to take action on it.
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When I talk to lawyers, many tell me they want to feel more confident in themselves. Today I'm sharing with you what I've learned about how to be more self-confident. I was able to change how I showed up in my business and in my life.
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Let's talk brain management, my friend.
We don't get a booklet that tells us how to use our brains.
We hear the phrase "common sense" thrown around a lot, but if there were such a thing as common sense, wouldn't it be more common? Wouldn't everyone agree on what needs to get done in the world much less a project at work?
There's no such thing as common sense.
There's only thoughts that are in each of our brains.
Some of those brains are managed and some of those brains aren't.
Sometimes other people agree with our thoughts, sometimes they don't.
Things are easy in our life when they're going our way.
It's when things aren't going our way that we need to pay attention to our Brain Management.
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I want to invite you to join me next Saturday, August 28th 2021 for my Calendar Masterclass for Lawyers.
We're going to cover the three fundamentals no one teaches us in law school.
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In this bonus episode I'm going to:
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tell you the three fundamentals to managing our time that no one teaches us, and
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share with you what's possible for you when you embody these fundamentals
Releasing perfectionism isn't easy when you're a Type-A lawyer taught that perfectionism means you have it all together.
What no one tells us is that perfectionism is the reason so many of us are anxious, overwhelmed, and aren't creating what we want to in the world.
Today I'm unravelling the myth that perfectionism is something to be admired.
I'm sharing how perfectionism hindered me in the past, but more importantly, I'm sharing the signs that perfectionism may be stopping you from doing what you want in the world.
Some of the hints that you're stuck in perfectionism are:
- you wait to create what you want
- your brain comes up with excuses that feel like really smart "reasons" not to start
- you get into learning more where all you do is accumulate information and not take action
- you may notice yourself comparing yourself to others
- you may say things to yourself that you've tied your identity to like:
- "I'm just not the kind of person who (fill in the blank)...starts a business, leaves their job, writes a book."
- "I don't know how."
- "I don't have enough time. I'm always busy."
- "I'll do it later. Now isn't a good time."
- "I've never been able to do it before; this time won't be any different."
If any of this sounds like you, I'm going to teach you the skills you need to know for releasing perfectionism.
There's no time like the present to start.
Once you do, you'll be able to tackle anything and create the life you've only dreamed possible.
Truly, if I can do this, you can do this.
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Everything we believe about ourselves is a perception.
We create these perceptions based on what society has fed us including our family, friends, and even the other lawyers we work with in the office.
Once we deconstruct the perceptions we have of ourselves and others, we can decide exactly who we want to be in this world.
Ready to become a better lawyer?
Start with this episode.
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If we allow ourselves to be trapped in our circumstances, we won't take the actions we need to take to make the change we want.
Allowing possibility lets us have a tiny seed of a dream, and nurture it until we can build the capacity to have what we want.
Our ability to open up to possibility directly corresponds to our capacity to have what we want.
In this episode, you'll learn how to begin allowing yourself to open up to possibility and begin building the capacity to have what you want.
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Being a lawyer with big dreams and responsibilities can feel impossible. If we're not paying attention, we can drive ourselves into the ground feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted. Mental health is my #1 priority, and I'm sharing with you my favorite practices that keep me sane. Steal one or all of them to make your day easier.
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Picture your brain as your home. Do you like what you see?
In this episode, you'll learn what brain clutter is, and how it's impacting your practice and your life.
You'll also learn how you can de-clutter your brain to make room for more energy and more of what you love in your life.
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"You should feel better than you do."
It's easy to believe this lie in a world where we have curated social media feeds, so I'm breaking down a misconception that may be keeping you and a lot of others stuck. It's so prevalent, that you can't help but believe this until you see it.
Today you'll get awareness around how this misconception is preventing you from getting the results you want without you even knowing it, and how to solve for it to get better results.
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When we don't have committed energy, we give up too soon on our goals. When we don't have committed energy, we wish and dream, and when we don't get what we want on the timeline that we want or in the way we imagined it, we become frustrated and think we made the wrong decision. And beat ourselves up instead of taking action on our goals. When we don't have committed energy, we allow the fears that we made the wrong decision, that we don't know enough, that we're not doing enough, that we aren't enough to spin us in our head and revel in procrastination instead of committing to what we want and getting it. And some of us don't take action on our dreams at all because we haven't learned to generate committed energy. We've committed to what we wanted before. We just forget that we have the ability to create committed energy on purpose. In this episode I'm going to break down what committed energy is and is not. You'll also learn how to generate committed energy on demand.
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One thing that stalls us out the most in pursuing our dreams and achieving them is fear.
The problem isn't just that we're scared.
The problem is that fear drives our decisions, and we don't even know it's happening.
The clues are so subtle, we don't think fear is steering our decisions and actions.
Today you're going to learn the unexpected ways fear may be preventing you from achieving what you want.
You'll also get insight into how to override your fears.
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When you think about your debt, do you feel tight in your shoulders? If so, you're not alone. I used to be the same way, and I want to share with you how I unraveled my unhealthy thoughts about debt to create a healthier relationship with money, myself, and my business.
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Join me on June 17th for my new live Masterclass Focus 101 for Lawyers.
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On June 17th, I'm going to help you blow your mind with what you're capable of.
It's going to be my best Masterclass yet, so you don’t want to miss it.
You're going to come away with a deep understanding of where your attention has been directed and where it needs to go to create the practice and life you want.
No one tells us this stuff!!
It took me years to gain an understanding of what I needed to focus on; not just to be productive, but to begin fulfilling my deepest desires.
Change your focus, change your life.
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If you're feeling stuck in your practice or your life, you've probably made a lot of rules for yourself.
In this episode, we explore some of the rules we make up and how to begin questioning whether they're rules we want to live by.
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What's it like building a business and practicing mindset while being a full-time lawyer? My client Aman Costigan dishes all in this candid conversation.
Pay particular attention to a few areas we talk about because they're crucial to achieving any goal.
- Her experience learning how to make decisions while feeling uncertainty
- Learning how to have her own back after making a decision
- The value she places on service
- How she thinks about perfectionism
- How she moves away from hustle mode and comes into ease while working
- How she brought down walls in her brain to talk to the people in her orbit about her business
Here are some of the links we mention in the podcast:
Join Aman's yoga class on June 6th right here.
Beyond Yoga for Lawyers
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Today we're digging into some of the mental drama that keeps us stuck. The drama that keeps us making poor decisions or no decisions at all, the drama that keeps us overwhelmed and working too hard, and the drama that makes us feel plain bad. Once we clean this up, we can move forward into a bigger and better version of ourselves.
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Feel unfocussed?
You're not alone.
I used to feel that way too.
That's until I realized what I'm talking about in today's Be a Better Lawyer Podcast.
Today you'll learn:
- The new rules to live by to create a focused mindset
- What you need to know to create change
- How to dial into your inner compass to make better decisions
This podcast is from a mindset training I did several months ago that changed how lawyers understood what it meant to focus.
Focus isn't just about checking off a to-do list in record time.
Focus is about tuning in to the version of you that holds the vision for who you're becoming.
When we're tuned in, we make decisions in alignment with what we want, and it becomes second-nature to us.
You can create focus on demand.
It's not magic. It's mindset.
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Ever say to yourself you don't "have enough willpower"?
No matter how many times you tell yourself you're going to change, you don't.
The problem isn't having "enough" willpower.
The problem is that we've been taught the exact opposite of what we need to do to make change.
In this episode, you'll learn why willpower isn't the answer and what the real solution to making change stick.
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When we're deep in our problems, we deeply identify with how we feel.
We say, "I'm overwhelmed." "I'm busy."
Unfortunately, when we deeply identify as being the kind of person who's overwhelmed or stressed, we make it more difficult to change.
What if we could make change inevitable?
In this podcast, you'll learn two keys to making change in your life and in your legal practice inevitable.
I'm also sharing a story about how I made change inevitable in my life without even knowing it at the time.
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Us lawyers are taught to judge every case that comes our way. So how can we prevent these judgement from harming us in our day-to-day lives?
In this episode, you'll learn what judging others and yourself reveals to you and how to overcome these thoughts to create the practice and life that you want.
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There are two parts to having visionary capacity.
The first is the ability to have a vision.
The second is the ability to hold the vision.
A prerequisite to both of these is to calm the overwhelm that we feel.
Once we do, we open ourselves up to possibilities.
In this episode, you'll learn what it takes to have both elements of visionary capacity.
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Whether you bill hourly or you set packages for your clients, today is going to be an eye-opener. Ignoring the 8 billing mistakes I'm talking about today aren't just costing you money. They're costing you mental energy, time, and they're really symptoms of larger problems in your practice, which is how you think about yourself, your clients, your practice, and the value of the services you provide.
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Here's a very special bonus episode for you.
It's also your official invitation to Thursday's Masterclass for Lawyers: Calendar Management 101
Click here to get the link.
Is your focus trained on the right things for your life and your practice?
What we focus on expands, so it's important to know the difference.
Today we're taking a real-world look at how our focus -- when directed correctly towards our goals -- changes everything.
I'll walk you through real-life examples of how focus can both negatively and positively impact our progress towards what we want most.
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We need to shake up our belief systems, and this episode is going to do that for you. No doubt! If you've ever felt anxious about money or avoid looking at your finances, you'll want to listen to this episode a few times. The first time, your brain will probably want to shut off while it's hearing the new concepts I talk about. It's trying to numb out, so it doesn't feel any negative emotions. What I'm teaching today helped me move out of money scarcity. Even if you don't feel anxious about money, but you want to feel more abundant about money, this episode will give you insight into how you behave with money and what you think about money. It'll give you awareness of how you interact with it, and how that impacts your relationship with having even more of it. RESOURCES
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If you've ever had a sleepless night because your brain kept running even when you were exhausted from a long day at the office, listen up.
Ruminations don't have to ruin your sleep or cause you anxiety.
I'll tell you exactly what you can do to stop them, and get the sleep (and sanity) you need.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Exactly what is means to ruminate
- How ruminations interfere with our mental performance
- How to stop ruminations
- Tools you can use to sleep better when you're having ruminations
Use the tools I share in this podcast to not only get better sleep but to reduce the anxiety they can cause.
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When lawyers ask me how they can be happier in the law, they don't always like my answer, but they always come around.
Even the lawyers who think they're basically happy feel more fulfilled in their practice and their life once they learn the principles I'm covering in today's episode.
Becoming a happy lawyer or reducing stress isn't about finding your zen. It boils down to how our brain processes the world.
Buckle up for a wild ride inside our brain.
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Let's talk about getting what you want.
Sound like fun?
It's easy to feel good when we get what we want, right?
But what happens when we don't?
You'll want to listen in if you:
- have interactions with other humans
- want more time
- want to create better results in your life overall
This episode is courtesy of a lovely listener who offered up a great question in my DMs on Instagram. A big thank you to her.
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In the legal world, there's a myth floating around that you can't practice the law and have other interests.
Some lawyers judge other lawyers and believe they need to choose between their legal practice and having other interests.
Why?
These are false beliefs.
When we begin to unravel a few of the lies we've been fed in law firms and in law school, we begin to open up our mind to possibilities.
I'll share with you my personal experiences and what my clients are doing to show these false beliefs can be overcome.
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If you've tried thought work, but you're noticing that it's hard to believe the new thought you want, it's because you're having cognitive dissonance.
It's uncomfortable. Honestly, it feels like your brain will explode. It may even feel scary. That's a good thing. That means you're on the right track towards the change you want to make.
The first thing to know is that cognitive dissonance is not a problem.
It's a natural consequence of trying to change ourselves.
Today you'll learn how to overcome cognitive dissonance and move closer to achieving your goal.
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Using goals against ourselves is more common than you think. When we do, we sabotage the results we want to achieve, and we create a false sense of anxiety and urgency that feels horrible.
Today I'm walking you through the signs that you're using your goals against yourself, and I'll help you use goals the way they were meant to be used.
Accomplishing what you set out to do will be more enjoyable when you take this to heart.
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What's entitlement?
The "belief that one is deserving of or entitled to certain privileges."
Time entitlement is the belief that we're deserving of and entitled to more time.
I've experienced feeling time entitlement first hand, so know that I'm not calling you out. I'm talking to you today coming from so much love.
We do not have a right to more time than we have.
We are not entitled to a right to work all the hours we think we need to, and spend time with family, and do all the things that we need to to keep us sane.
We think we are.
We think that work should be different, our employees should be different, that our family/partner/friends should be different, that our lives should be different.
The truth: the only person that needs to be different in our lives is us.
We are the only one that needs to change to get out of time entitlement.
You already know what needs to change.
You already have those answers.
Prioritize, plan, implement the plan.
The problem isn't knowing what needs to change.
The problem is changing.
Today on the Be a Better Lawyer Podcast you'll learn:
- how you'll know if you're suffering from Time Entitlement
- what I needed to believe to stop my suffering
- 5 questions to ask yourself to start creating change for yourself
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If this is your first time listening, start with an earlier episode. This episode can be mind-bendy, and I want you to have a good foundation before you jump in.
What do you believe? About yourself? About your partner? About the world and how it works?
Today we're questioning all of it.
This is gonna be fun. Let's do this!
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Today we're diving into the Thought Models that create the best results.
If you've been listening for a while, you're likely familiar with the Model.
If not, I'll give you a crash course on the Model, which will help you take your life to the next level.
The Model is a simple way to understand exactly how our thoughts create the results in our lives.
Listen to this episode if you're frustrated that you're not achieving your goals faster or procrastinating, or if you simply feel overwhelmed in your day-to-day life.
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Want to feel better and be more effective at everything you do?
Even if you don't have a one-on-one life coach, you can coach yourself.
Nothing beats having someone call you on your B.S. every week like a personal coach will, but you'll learn the key to coaching yourself better in today's podcast.
We'll apply it to each of these areas, so you know exactly how to use it:
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decision-making
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relationships, and
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Overwhelm and feeling behind
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You know planning is important, but for some reason you keep putting it off.
Today I'm walking you through why you're not planning your week and show you exactly how you can begin.
In this episode I'll share with you 4 tips to help make it easier for you to plan.
I'll break down the mindset, so you can begin making the changes you need to become more productive.
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What if we could strengthen our brain, so that we could become more focused?
Spoiler alert: we can.
Today I'm sharing 6 tools [really 7 because I have a bonus one for you] that will help you strengthen your focus, so you can be more productive and stay focused on what you achieve in a day or in a year.
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When you're deciding between where you want to focus your time, energy and money to achieve a goal, a pro-con list isn't the way to go.
Understanding how your brain works when you're attempting to make choices and procrastinating on making choices is essential to making a decision that will create fulfillment.
In this podcast, I break down how to trust in yourself and in your decision.
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If you're a lawyer who wants to serve more clients, the most valuable skill you can cultivate is learning how to be with the feeling of discomfort.
It's what moves the needle in any goal you want to achieve whether it's growing your law practice, losing weight, stopping drinking, or writing a novel. If you learn how to invest in discomfort instead of avoid it, this skill will transform your life.
I'm going to give you 3 actionable steps you can use right now to help you through this process.
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If you haven't listened to last week's episode, I highly recommend you listen to it, but it's not strictly necessary.
This podcast will give you what you need to evaluate any result you're trying to achieve. Our brain's first response is to make judgment about what our results mean about us.
I'm walking you through a three step process that will help you remove the judgment and help you add fuel to the fire as you move towards achieving your goal.
Listen to last week's episode here.
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Ever wish you knew how to build a habit?
Find yourself not doing the things that you know will help you achieve your goals?
I'm walking you through a habit jump start process, so you can give your habit a jump start just like you'd jump your car to get it going after the battery dies.
It's going to take thinking on your part before you do anything, so be sure you grab a pen and paper. If you're driving, I have the second best way of taking notes: when you reach your destination, go to my website and read the transcript.
Let's do this!
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A lot of times when I'm talking with new clients, and I also know this from personal experience, they expect they'll be happy when...our practice is making more money, our partner acts differently, or we've achieved a goal.
When it doesn't happen the way we want it to, we feel anxiety, anger, stress, despair, or hurt. We get stuck in a loop of feeling this way.
Today you'll learn why you feel this way and how you can break this loop.
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What does it mean to have a breakthrough in your life?
What would it mean to you if you could create consistent breakthroughs?
I'm sharing how to have more consistent breakthroughs in your life, so you can become better at achieving your goals.
Building your practice doesn't have to feel overwhelming. In fact, to build it bigger and better, there are other emotions you'll need to connect with.
I'll tell you how in this episode.
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Having a tough time finding the time to work on business development?
You're not alone. I talk to a lot of lawyers who tell me the same thing.
Today I'm helping you think about your practice in a more conscious way, so you can focus on the priorities that will generate more clients and help your firm run more smoothly.
I'm going to give you some tough love here, but I'm also going to give you some mindset tools at the end of this episode to begin this process.
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Over the years, we develop #lawyerbrain: patterns of thinking that don't serve us.
If we let these patterns rule us, then we stay stuck.
Creating awareness around them gets us UNstuck.
Today I'm walking you through 5 common thoughts that lawyers think when building their practice that keeps them stuck at the same income and stress levels.
I'll show you how you can begin cracking the code to your lawyer brain to get unstuck.
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Creating success isn't a fluke.
When we focus on the container we create for ourself to create the success we want, we can narrow down where we spend our energy and where we give our attention.
I'll give you the exact questions to ask yourself to create your own container for success.
I'll also share with you the container I've created for myself to create a life where I'm a full time lawyer with a coaching practice and life.
Your success is inevitable. Let's get started.
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Lawyers and most Americans are taught to have an employee brain. We think there's a right way and a wrong way of doing things to become successful.
The legal profession encourages this, so it's understandable.
But if you want to build your own legal practice, the employee mindset is going to be devastating to your business.
You'll learn exactly what you need to know to see where the employee mindset is holding you back and how to shift into the entrepreneur mindset.
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A lot of us believe that inspiration strikes, we don’t control where inspiration comes from, and that it’s going to come from outside of us like a bolt of lightning. A muse will inspire us to write that blog post, social media post, book, article, or generate that big idea for your practice. Or, we think we’ll do something when we “feel like it.” Doesn’t that sound nice? As if when we feel like doing something means it should be done. This thinking that inspiration comes from outside of us and that we’ll suddenly feel like doing something when it’s the right time doesn’t serve us. In this episode you'll tap into your inspiration and build the legal practice you want using tools to help you rewire your brain. RESOURCES
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Today we're doing something a little different.
Take a walk with me as I answer a listener's question about working towards goals and creating the identity we need to create to overcome setbacks.
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1 problem I hear from lawyers? They can't get their brain to turn off. When they try to sleep, their brain runs through all the things they did wrong during the day or turns to the to-do list they have to get through tomorrow. When they're spending time with their partner, they're thinking about the office, their to-do list and feel like they have to check their e-mail to stay on top of work. And when they're trying to get focussed work done, their brain wants to go into overwhelm and tell them that they have a ton to do, so they better hurry up! When you’re a lawyer with your own practice, you can add on to all of these things keeping you up at night the worries of building your practice and paying employees. Let’s also not forget that right now, there’s a pandemic. Our brain has a LOT of thoughts about the world. You can probably see that not knowing how to rewire our Lawyer Brain is a huge problem costing us... ⇒ productivity ⇒ peace of mind ⇒ our relationships ⇒ and our sense of well-being But how do we do that when we have all of these thoughts running through our brain? I walk you through the process of how you can begin rewiring your lawyer brain to relax. RESOURCES
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In this episode you'll hear:
- One unexpected change that made the difference in my business and my clients' law practices (it's #6)
- How I managed my mind around the time I spent in my legal practice and my business (#1)
- a simple way to feel better about yourself (#3)
- a different way to think about networking for lawyers(#5)
- a tool to sleep better (#2)
Visit the show notes to get the resources mentioned.
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How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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If you're feeling stuck in any area of your life, you have self-doubt.
Of course you do. If you've never done something before, it's normal to have self-doubt.
On today's podcast, you'll learn:
- What self-doubt is EXACTLY
- Where it comes from
- How it shows up where you least expect it
- 3 steps to overriding self-doubt
Find everything I mentioned in the podcast in the show notes.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Race car drivers must have an intense focus to get to their destination. When they practice how to refocus over and over, they become better at ignoring the temptation to look anywhere else than to their next place on the road to their destination.
As entrepreneurs, we need the same intense focus, but too often we find ourself getting side-tracked.
Today you'll learn how to begin training your brain to become more focused, which will help you get to your destination faster and with fewer bumps along the way.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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We have blind spots in every area of our life, but there are 5 blind spots lawyers tend to have when it comes to their businesses.
This podcast is a mini-training to help you see those blind spots and work on them.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- 5 blind spots lawyers have when thinking about their practice
- one mistake almost all of us make when handing over the reins of our business to an employee
- how to trust yourself more
- how your business is connected with other areas of your life (and what to do about it)
Once you begin creating awareness in these blind spots, you can address them and make them a thing of the past.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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There are certain thoughts that are useless. As soon as we think them - if we don’t do any conscious work to get out of them - we'll be stuck where we've always been. We won’t make any progress in building a legal practice, improving relationships, and we're definitely not going to achieve any goal we have. Today on the podcast, you'll learn: * how our brain chemistry changes how we respond to the world * the 4 categories of inert thoughts * the exact thoughts you want to look out for daily (we all have had them) * practical strategies to retrain your brain to get you out of these inert thoughts and into action
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Poor 2020. It showed up with so much promise. Oprah started doing a 2020 Vision Tour to celebrate it, then everything went downhill. Everywhere I turn I hear people badmouthing 2020. Like its 2020’s fault that there’s a pandemic, a heat wave in northern CA, huge fires across our state, protests over racial injustice and so much more. I was joking with someone that it’s like turning to your friend and blaming them for everything bad that’s happened to you in the last year. So not fair. So I want to give 2020 a reboot. Really, I want to give you a reboot. I’ve been doing this in my own life, and it’s helped to keep me on track for what I want to create this year even when I don’t feel like it. This can be a year of amazing deep personal growth, or you can just write it off as a year you want to drink your way through. Instead of allowing your brain to revel in consuming social media and news, you can make something meaningful for yourself. In this podcast we’re going to reboot our 2020 by refreshing our goals. I walk you through simple process to select ONE impactful goal to get you through the rest of the year.
I’m going to tell you exactly the questions to ask yourself and the shifts you’ll need to make for a reboot in any area of your life.
Then we’re going to make a game plan to take action even when you don’t feel like doing what you’ve planned.
Once you're done here, you can continue doing the work in my free Masterclass. You can access it in the show notes.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Feeling a bit disconnected lately?
You're not the only one.
A lot of changes and distractions are adding to the list of reasons you have for not reconnecting with yourself.
Lawyers are especially prone to working to disconnect because of our high-achiever tendencies, but we work on the wrong things when we do...
Once you learn these tools, you'll find yourself taking more productive actions that will help you get closer to your goals.
I walk you through:
- the feelings that create disconnection in the first place
- questions you can ask yourself to flip the script on your disconnected feelings
- how to refocus your brain on what you want
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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What are the right questions to ask yourself to get your brain thinking up better solutions to your problems?
Today I'm explaining the difference between a good question and a bad question and test driving some questions you can use in your own life.
Get inspired to create the solutions you need to move forward in today's episode.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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As lawyers, often we live by the quote, "The beatings will continue until morale improves."
Today, you're going to learn a simple shift that will change:
- how you manage your calendar
- how you take action on things you're procrastinating on
- what you decide is important to you
- the boundaries you make for yourself
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
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You might think the difference between people who get massive amounts of work accomplished and those who don't is that they're super-human.
Nope.
We just think differently.
Today I walk you through a study of handling distractions to stay committed to what you planned to get done without stressing out about it.
When you apply what you learn to your day, you're going to be shocked at how much more you accomplish in a day without the mind drama.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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What we focus on expands. Each time we focus on what we don't want in our life, we create more of it.
The stories we tell ourselves are made up of thoughts.
When we focus on thoughts that don't serve us, we're preventing ourselves from creating the life we want.
Know that your thoughts are optional.
Listen in to learn more.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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This is it, my friends. This is the podcast episode that is going to change everything for you.
If you just start paying attention to what I'm going to talk about here today, you will change your relationship with your life.
Does that sound exciting? I'm excited.
I want you to know that if you experience shame about how much you get done during your week, or don't get done during your week, you are not alone.
I talk to so many lawyers who just feel like they should be doing more like they are wasting their time. Don't let this be you!
Today we're talking:
Why diving into our relationship with our calendar can help us understand our relationship with our life
How our thoughts about our calendar fuel our day, our week, and our goals
About Thought Errors. You'll learn what they are and where they pop up daily
I'm giving you 3 questions to ask yourself to level up how you use your calendar to increase your productivity and happiness
Sounds magical?
It is!
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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If you feel stuck or unsatisfied with anything in your life, then you'll want to listen in.
Our beliefs aren't always true, and the ones we don't see may prevent us from achieving what we truly want.
Today you'll learn:
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why uncovering hidden thoughts is important if you want to change anything in your life
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what a belief is
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how to uncover thoughts that you may not know you have that are hindering your progress
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how to change a belief that isn't serving you
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to be the first to know when next week's episode it ready for you.
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Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Today we're talking about one of the most important things you can do for yourself: play.
In today's episode you'll learn:
- Why play is so important (it's probably not the reason you think)
- How play generates productivity
- What is NOT play
- Some ideas on what you can do to play more
- How to incorporate play in your busy schedule
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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I called this episode “Racist Thoughts” because it places the finger on the issue. Our thoughts. Our thoughts are informed by the world around us and our past. Unless we decide that we are going to intentionally direct our thoughts, then nothing changes. But the first step to create change is awareness. Today we talk about: * What is a thought * Where thoughts comes from * Where racist thoughts come from * An easy way we can become a better ally to Black people in the legal profession * How we can un-learn racist thoughts * Unseen barriers to entry to conversations and opportunities * 3 racist thoughts that you may not see
I've included resources for continuing to educate yourself in the show notes.
Today we're talking about how you're sabotaging your momentum towards your dreams daily. These are sneaky things that pop up when we least expect it. I’ll walk you through 5 ways I’ve seen myself and clients sabotage hard-won momentum in their lives and in their legal practices. #5 is the MOST important practice you must do, so listen until the end. I explain why our brain does this and how we can use our brain to take back control. RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Let's talk about pain. Specifically, what we can create on the other side of pain.
Today you'll learn:
- The difference between a productive and unproductive emotion
- How to process emotions
- Where emotions come from
- How to create the emotion you want, so that you can create what you want in the world
- The most productive emotions
I've linked to more resources to process pain in the show notes.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Fire gone out of your law practice?
Maybe you find yourself worrying and stressing more than enjoying what you're doing.
Or maybe you find yourself grinding through the business side of your practice, and you feel stuck trying to be both the technician and the business strategist.
I want to introduce you to the concept of the Manual.
We have Manuals for every one and every thing in our lives. If we're not careful, we'll let it run us, and our mind. When we do that, it can spell disaster for our relationships -- including the relationship we have with our law practice.
Listen in to find out how you can change everything for yourself and your law practice.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Working hard but not making traction towards your goals? This episode is for you.
Today you'll learn:
- the difference between taking passive action and taking massive action
- how the stories your tell yourself are preventing achieving your goal
- how to know whether you're taking massive action
- a process you can use to move into taking massive action today
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
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How much do you trust yourself to follow through on what you say you're going to do?
Do you trust yourself to make good choices?
Do you trust yourself to make good choices not only for the present moment, but for your future self? The one who has already achieved your goals?
The theme of trust or the lack of trust pops up a lot when I coach lawyers. The typical non-lawyer might think that we have it all together, that we of course trust ourselves to accomplish what we have in life so far.
I see a different side of things. When I talk to lawyers, I see lawyers who have taught themselves not to trust themselves by how they behave in the world. No matter how much they can accomplish, they don't quite feel like they can trust themselves to do what they say that they're going to do.
The good news is that if you don't trust yourself, you can change that.
Trusting yourself is a learnable skill and today I'm going to walk you through the process of how to begin trusting yourself. These are some of the same that I teach my coaching clients step-by-step and I guide them through it in whatever endeavor that they're trying to reach for.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The ONE emotion you must practice if you want to follow through with your commitments.
- The 9 steps I've learned to follow through on my goals. I use these any time I have a new goal.
- One thing I recommend you DO NOT do when you're trying to follow through on a goal.
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Every day, we create results for ourselves. But how often do we step back and ask ourselves what thoughts helped us create those results?
Today, I break down the process to understand how we each create (or fail to create) our desired results.
Once we understand how our brain works, it's then a matter of systematically chipping away at the thoughts that don't serve us to achieve what we want most.
In this episode, we cover:
- The Motivational Triad
- The Model/Thought Cycle
- How to do thought work
- Buffering/Procrastination
- How to Process Emotion
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What I'm going to teach you about using your calendar and getting things done is going to be different than you've probably heard anywhere else.
Today we're talking about concepts counterintuitive to someone who's a workaholic. Like say...a lawyer.
Does it feel wrong for you to think about how you can love yourself more and get more done? Good because that's cognitive dissonance.
That feeling means your brain is already starting to put different connections together. And I can hear you thinking, well, that sounds nice, but doesn't that mean scheduling massages and making it to the gym regularly?
Who has time for that? Right? And how do we do all of that and still get everything done that we need to get done at the office?
Listen in to hear how thinking differently will help you create more of what you want in your life and less of what you don't.
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There are 8 lies that permeate our lives from childhood to adulthood. If we don't recognize them for what they are, they'll hold us back from achieving our goals.
They're insidious because they "feel" true. They only feel that way because we've been told them for so long.
Listen in to begin designing your life to create what you want rather than continue living a life you were told you were supposed to have.
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It’s episode 100 y’all! If you’re listening to this podcast when it comes out, it’s my birthday! I’m turning 40. My hope is that this episode inspires you to check in with yourself. Maybe get clear on what’s most important to you. I do have a birthday wish. Would you leave a review for Be a Better Lawyer Podcast on Apple Podcasts? It would mean a lot to me because that’s how podcasts are more discoverable on Apple Podcast. Thank you to everyone who’s left a review for the podcast. It means a lot to me because I know Apple doesn’t make it the easiest thing to do. Here’s a review from Edward 2075: He says, “I started listening to the podcast a few months ago. I found the topics and information useful. Dina comes across approachable and sincere. She is speaking from experience. What I also like about it is there are no overly complicated theories on how to deal with topics presented. The podcast references life strategies directed sometimes specifically to lawyers, but it can be applied to anyone with a busy lifestyle. I highly recommend making it a regular part of your day. “Love your podcast!” Thanks so much, Edward. When I hear things like that it helps me see that I’m on the right track because that’s exactly how I want to come across. If you haven’t left a review, my birthday request - I mean, how can you refuse a birthday request, right?? - is that you head over to your Apple App or go to the desktop version at dinacataldo.com/apple to leave a review. More about this episode: Cutting down the lessons I’ve learned up until this point isn’t easy. I wanted to come up with the most profound things I’ve learned, but those aren’t always the most impactful. They’re interesting, but maybe not impactful in a day to day way. What I’ve done here is cut these 10 lessons into lessons on how to move through life easier and not to make life so hard. They mean something a little different to me, and I’ll explain about that in this episode. RESOURCES
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This is the podcast you’ve been waiting for, my friend! Joy seems so darn elusive sometimes, doesn’t it? Only because we haven’t practiced it. Today you'll learn: * how to get connected to your feelings * a simple exercise about feelings to get more of the feelings you want * the one question I ask myself to get out of worry
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So I was going to keep this a three part series, but then I saw one more problem pop up that I see so often with coaching clients and myself, that I knew it would be helpful to work through. Especially right now. We’re talking about looking for worst case scenario. We waste so much time practicing catastrophe -- all the what ifs and what could happens. Our brain has a tendency to spend a lot of time in the past and in the future. But when we think about the future, we don’t always show a rosy picture. Today you'll learn: * The ironic result of thinking about the worst-case scenario * 4 specific ways we catastrophize in our lives * The best question to ask yourself when you notice you're going to worst-case scenario
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What do you think is keeping you back from achieving your goals? Is it what's happening in the world? It might actually be about how you think about your goal. Today you're going to learn the super secret thoughts that keep us from achieving ambitions. We don't see them because we think they're facts, and then we fail ahead of time. We don't even give ourselves a fair chance at getting what we want most. The thoughts we have create emotions, and when we act in the world, we act from those emotions. We never make our most productive decisions from the unhelpful emotions. We have to learn to practice the helpful emotions and thoughts that create them before we can consistently be productive in our lives. When I’m coaching people, I hear these a lot, so I don’t want you to feel that you’re bad or wrong for thinking these thoughts. There’s nothing shameful about them. On this episode of Be a Better Lawyer you'll learn * Why our brains default to confusion and it's up to us to take charge * The sneaky thoughts we have that sabotage our goals * What thoughts we can think to reach our goals * The secret to moving away from your self-sabotaging thoughts
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This is the perfect time to rethink what you want and how you’re approaching how you make it happen with every decision you make. If you’re listening to this episode after the Covid-19 pandemic passes, this is the perfect podcast for you to start with me. I’m going to cover some of the basics of how our brain is wired, and how we teach our brain to do what we want it to do. It’s not a one and done fix. It’s a practice, as the title of this podcast suggests. In this moment, our habits have been flipped upside down. While some people are saying that they can’t go to the gym, others are telling me that they’re making more yoga practices now that they’re online and more convenient for them to attend while still others are telling me that they’ve taken up running. Some people are loving working from home while others are struggling. What I’m offering is that everything that comes up in your life -- the feelings and reactions you have right now are — are ones you’ve practiced over and over again. This podcast is part of a three part series I'm doing on emotions and rewiring your brain to achieve your goals. RESOURCES
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My podcast on Brene Brown is one of my most popular. Her message is particularly relevant given the times we're in.
Brene -- I feel like I can call her Brene because I feel like we could totally be friends -- is a soulful storyteller who firmly grounds her stories in data she collects. Her wisdom on vulnerability and relationships will leave you wanting to devour all of her books and listen to all of her TED Talks.
I've linked to everything I mention - including her most popular books - in the show notes.
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As lawyers, most people think we have it all together.
Fear and anxiety during times of crisis are normal, but there's a better way.
Today you'll learn:
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Where anxiety comes from
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How to dissolve anxiety in our bodies
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The concrete steps we can take to begin processing emotions
You can get more resources for staying grounded in the show notes.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Now, more than ever, it's important to manage your mind.
Times like these is what life coaching was meant for.
Today I'm walking you through the Thought Cycle and explaining why your brain is going insane right now.
It's okay. You've got this.
I've linked to resources for your legal practice in the show notes, so you can continue to connect with clients and grow your practice even in the time of Covid-19.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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We're talking about your business today, your practice, your baby, the one thing in the world you can't live without. (Let's be honest, it's your obsession.)
What if someone made you give it away? Would you? What if someone said, you could no longer do what you loved most?
Would you revolt or would you submit. My guess is, if you're here then that you love what you do. In fact, you're always looking for better ways to approach your business and your life.
Today, we're talking about what will happen if you choose that you and your business are not seen or heard.
Learn more on how to be seen and be heard in the show notes at www.dinacataldo.com/92
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How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Everything in our life is a reflection of our identity - of who we believe we are.
Everything we struggle with is a reflection of our identity.
These can negatively impact our business.
The good news we can change our identity.
Today we're talking about:
- How your identity may be holding you back from growing your firm
- What our identity is made up of
- Why our identity is so important
- How you can begin shifting your identity to show up in a bigger and better way in your practice (and your life)
RESOURCES
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How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Why do we wait to make change in our life until we're hit with a crisis?
Don't let fear get in the way of creating the change you know you want.
Don't wait for your relationship to get better, your business to become more successful or your health to improve in time.
And don't tell yourself you'll do it when you "have the time."
The time is now.
You can read the transcript and see other show notes here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/90
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Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Success leaves clues, my friend.
I wanted to do this podcast because for a long time I didn't really actively search for people who inspired me to be a better human.
Yes, there were always examples of women in my life that I could look up to, but I wasn't thinking consciously about how the women playing incredibly big games in their lives approached their lives and when I discovered women like the ones I'm going to talk with you about today, I discovered that there was a world of possibilities that I had closed myself off to.
At the very end of this podcast, I'm going to share with you what all these women have in common. It's like a checklist for you to follow to get what you want in life.
My hope is that I share a little something today that inspires you to up your game in an area of your life. Maybe you have a new motivational podcast or an Instagram account to follow as a result and something I say or they say, we'll hit you just right.
It's going to hit you in a way that hopefully will inspire you to take action like you never have before. One of the things that each of these women have in common that I'll tell you right now is that they take care of themselves and they manage their time better than 99% of the population and I am all about managing time and reducing overwhelm and stress in our lives.
If you find yourself saying, "I wish I had more time," or you tell yourself that you'd "get to that project, if you had some more time," then it's time you downloaded the busy lawyers quick start guide to getting five hours back each week.
If you want to play bigger in your life just like these women have that I'm going to talk about download that guide. Not only will you have more time, but you will also feel better about how you move through your day and you can get it free by clicking here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/89
There you can also learn more about the women leaders I'm speaking about: Sarah Blakely, CEO of Spanx; Selena Soo, CEO of Impacting Millions; Amy Porterfield, host of the Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast; and Brooke Castillo, host of the Life Coach School podcast.
Stay until the end to learn the recipe that each of these women leaders followed to create achieve their goals.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Today I’m sharing with you the obstacles I faced starting a business - and they’re not things like getting a permit or license or learning hot do things — these are mental struggles that largely go unseen by others. If you don’t have your own practice, you may have experienced these on a more subdued level. If you don’t address them, then you’re doomed to repeat the same patterns. But if you have these issues and you don’t address them when you have a business, your business won’t take off. You simply can’t get things done. You procrastinate and do nothing and you’ll take your business down with you. Or you’ll become so burned out by stressing your body that you’ll self-destruct. When you’re listening to these, see if any of them resonate with you. If they do, then you know where your work is. There may be several of these areas that you relate to. I would start with the one that resonates the most with you and ask yourself where you can self-coach yourself or seek help with coaching. Or talk it out with someone you trust. These aren’t necessarily topics of conversation you want to talk about with someone you don’t trust or with someone who won’t respond supportively. These are touchy topics that can cut to the core of who we think we are as human beings. Our identity. RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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The foundation for what we believe and think today is conditioned when we’re young by those around us. A lot of these beliefs can be false and outdated. Today we're going to break down what some of these obsolete beliefs are and begin learning how to move past them. Once these beliefs are shed, you can move forward into the life that you know you're meant to have. RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Today I’m sharing some of the most impactful advice I’ve received from mentors. These are all great reminders, so that we continue to play big in our lives and in our businesses. The more we take this wisdom to heart, the more of an impact we can make in our world. RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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This episode is more than about talking about the 9 social media mistakes costing lawyers money. I created this episode in the hopes to promote connection with yourself or your firm with your client. I believe that each of us is on this planet to serve. If you do not connect with people, you cannot serve at your highest level. In today's podcast, you'll learn: * the key to creating connection * how to improve your performance on social media algorithms * my pet peeve that I see in a lot of social media sites * examples of the best social media connectors out there * pitfalls to avoid when it comes to social media platforms * the ONE thing you must do if you're not getting engagement
Once you begin implementing the antidotes to these mistakes, you'll find yourself connecting more meaningfully with your ideal clients. RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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We don’t evolve by sitting still. We have to get in motion.
There’s no amount of “thinking about” getting started or waiting until you’re ready. You have to get started and see where life takes you. We often confuse not being perfect with failure, but the only real failure is not deciding to take action. It’s waiting until we think the time is right. And of course, it never is. No regrets, people! How many people are you helping when you wait to put your work out into the world? Absolutely zero. We’re gonna talk more about how to work through this in today's episode. So listen in. You can get more in the show notes here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/84 RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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There's one belief you need to change everything in your life. It may sound too good to be true, but there's no way around it. These 4 words that I'm sharing with you are fundamental to creating what we want in our life whether it's personally or professionally. It could be that you just want to feel better about yourself or the situation you're in. This concept is exactly what we all need to take to heart in order to create the results we want in our lives. Fair warning: just because this is a simple concept doesn't mean it's easy to implement. It's something that takes awareness and practice. RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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The thing about habits is that we don’t even notice that we do them. They’re embedded in our brain, and we do them on autopilot. I created this episode to shine some light in these areas and give you some insight into why you may not be creating the results you want in your life or in your legal practice. Each of these habits is one that I’ve struggled with at some point in my life, so I speak from experience here. And each of these habits impacts how your legal practice will continue to take shape, so if you’re interested in growing your practice — which I assume you are if you’re listening to this — then I invite you to ask yourself how each of these habits may apply in your life. Then you can take steps to make the change you need most. To access everything we talk about in this episode, go to: https://www.dinacataldo.com/82 RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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How big were you willing to fail this year? And how well did you fail? These have become new ways for me to think this year. That it’s good to fail. In fact the only way we can grow is to fail over and over again. It sounds obvious when we say it, but how often do we take it to heart? Instead we most often choose to beat ourselves up for failing or we give up one goal for another, so we don’t have to look at how we failed in one area of our lives. We’re going to explore how you can get into a resourceful state BEFORE you begin looking at those failures. Once we get into this resourceful state, we’re better able to be objective and become incredibly intentional about how we want to shift our focus in the upcoming year. Listen in to the show to hear how we can use our failures more intentionally, so we can achieve our goals. RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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Driven to succeed? If you’re reading this, you likely are. The dark side of having drive may be having an addiction to success. That you get tunnel vision and you create success in one area of your life to the detriment of everything else in your life. Today I’m introducing you to a guest who’s gone through the ups and downs of this drive to succeed. She shares a personal story that I know moms and hopeful moms will relate to. And she lets us in on her a few of her tactics to help her curb her drive to succeed in her business, so that her family doesn’t suffer. Before we talk to her, I want to let you in on a little secret. I used to have an addiction to my work to the exclusion of all else. But it wasn’t until I learned to create time for myself that I understood what was and was not serving me in my life and what I needed to prioritize in my day to day life to become a more efficient (and let’s face it, a whole lot better) at being a lawyer. You can learn more about Maria in the show notes. RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
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This is the time of year where we reflect on what we’re grateful for. It’s also the time of year where we can look forward to next year and see how we can create a truly amazing new year. We can make it whatever we want it to be. So while you’re in the hustle and bustle of the end of this year, I want to encourage you to set aside time to plan your next year. Today we’re going to talk about what you can brainstorm and plan to serve your clients in the next year and maybe even encourage some referrals in the process. And whether you’re a lawyer or any other profession, what I’m sharing will be valuable not only in the amount of time it will save you but in the amount of love you’ll get back from your clients. This is how you begin forming relationships with clients instead of just having transactions with them. You can look at what we’re going to talk about today and what you’ll plan for them as gratitude in advance. You’re giving them a big thank you even before your future clients have decided to work with you and before they’ve decided to refer you to a friend. So when you’re brainstorming, I want you to fill yourself up with that feeling of thankfulness that they’ve decided to trust you with their estate plan, their liberty, their divorce proceedings. Whatever it is, I want you to have a running thought of gratitude in the background. There’s no stress or overwhelm here. We’re doing this out of a place of fun. You can learn more about everything I talk about in this episode at https://www.dinacataldo.com/79
Do you have a calendar? If so, do you use it every day?
If you're like me, you're a lawyer taking on multiple responsibilities. If you're a lawyer with your own firm or solo practitioner, then you have more to do that just make court appearances or work on case matters. You're also dealing with management issues and more.
And your commitments at the office just scratch the surface, right? There's the grocery shopping and all the little personal commitments that come with having family and friends.
All of these commitments take time. When we don't manage our time effectively, we have a running commentary in our head about how we "don't have time" and we say things like "I'm overwhelmed."
But what if you could use your calendar (correctly) to help you feel better?
What would you do with the extra time that you get just by using your calendar in a better way?
Today I'm sharing 3 tips that will help you take back your time and show you how you can use your calendar to get that time (and your life) back. (I also tucked in a 4th bonus tip at the very end.)
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I didn’t want to create a podcast that advocated for everyone to stop drinking. I’m not going to tell you to pour out your wine and your liquor, so don’t worry. This is my thought process about giving anything up that's not serving our larger ambitions and how drinking was really just one more thing I used in my life to avoid my thoughts and my feelings. It was one more thing holding me back from living bigger and better in my life. We talk a lot about alcohol and substance abuse in the legal profession, so lawyers will understand where I'm coming from.
If you're interested in learning more about coaching and how it can help you give up what doesn't serve you in your life, schedule a free 45 minute Strategy Session with me to learn more. You can do that here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/personalcoaching
You can read the transcript of this episode in the show note here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/77
You may not realize the time and energy wasted on unintentional thoughts. When we don't take the time to create awareness and become intentional with our thoughts, we're creating a recipe for disaster in our lives.
Take a few moments to listen to this episode and begin understanding the power of intentional thinking.
Ready to get intentional with your thinking? Learn how you can work with me here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/work-with-dina/
We often hold on to something - a business, a relationship, a choice - far longer than we need to. We feel that we've invested time, energy and money, so we should keep at it.
But that isn't always the right decision?
What's the difference between giving up and letting go?
Can you let go of what doesn't serve you?
Can you tell the difference between giving up on yourself and letting go of something that no longer fits in your life plan?
We begin answering all of these questions in today's episode.
You can learn more in the show notes at https://www.dinacataldo.com/75
Looking to let go of more of what doesn't serve you? Join me in the 10 Day Lawyer Life Detox. You can learn more about it here:https://www.dinacataldo.com/detox
Anger seems like a good thing until...it's not.
In today's episode you'll learn how to create better results in your life after you've recognize how the emotion of anger is working in your life -- maybe without you even recognizing it. * Why is it important to understand this emotion?
* What's the difference between useful anger and the kind that keeps us from seeing reality?
* How do we use anger, so that we can begin making the decisions that will propel us in a better direction?
* How can you create the awareness you need to make a change?
We answer these questions and more in this episode of Soul Roadmap Podcast. Lawyers, if you're ready to truly transform your life, I invite you to learn more about my Coaching Experience. It's a one-of-a-kind program that may be exactly what you need. Learn more by clicking here:https://www.dinacataldo.com/experience
Wouldn't it be great to make anything you wanted a reality with a snap of your fingers?
Unfortunately, it's not quite as easy as that for those of us who need a mindset shift.
I have a strategy for you if you're dreaming big, but your dream hasn't become a reality...yet.
It's a step-by-step mindset shift for achieving anything you can imagine.
Sound too good to be true?
It is. It's hard work. There's no snap your fingers and make it so. If you're asking yourself, "How can I reach my goals," "How can I change my mindset," or anything else goal-related, you'll want to listen to this episode to begin creating the shifts you need to create more of what you want in your life.
You can get a step-by-step summary of this strategy in the Mindset Shift Quickie Checklist that you can download here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/73
Alexis Katz is not your typical lawyer.
She graduated from Georgetown Law. Built multiple million dollar businesses. Went bankrupt. Then rebuilt her legal practice to enhance the lives of other lawyers and their clients to become financially prosperous once again.
Only this time, she's cultivated happiness along the way.
How did she change her mindset to go from bankrupt to abundant? What did she learn she needed to do differently to create abundance and happiness?
Alexis shares the keys to cultivating a success mindset in our conversation in this episode of Soul Roadmap Podcast.
She doesn't hold back in her interview with me, and she shares things that may make other people uncomfortable. But she knows that part of her purpose is sharing what she's learned so others can learn from her.
Take a listen to her journey, and be sure to go to the show notes to grab the free resources mentioned: https://www.dinacataldo.com/72
Are you happy being you?
Today I talk to Kendra Q. Dodd, and we cover a lot of ground. All of what we talk about has one aim: making a breakthrough in your life.
We cover: * Self-acceptance * The question that’s challenging for successful people to answer and why it’s so hard for them to answer it. * What it takes to truly make a breakthrough in your life * Obstacles we create for ourselves * Creating a different path for ourselves * Building awareness in our lives where we're making unhealthy choices
You can learn more about Kendra in the show notes here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/71
Lawyers, begin transforming your life with with this free program you can get here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/transform
Creating awareness around our thoughts and feelings is essential for achieving our goals without the stress.
Today I'm sharing something to pay attention to when you're working towards a goal with intention. It makes the difference between creating more stress in our lives unintentionally and creating a goal with confidence and ease with intention. Which one sounds more fun to you?
If you want to go even deeper into this work, I'd love to be a guide on your journey.
If you're a lawyer, the Lawyer's Soul Roadmap is open for enrollment for a short time.This is your opportunity to get more awareness in your life and create more of what you love in it. Click here to learn more: https://www.dinacataldo.com/join I also offer one-on-one coaching for anyone interested in personal growth at an accelerated pace. Click here to schedule a free 45 minute strategy session to see if working together is a good fit: https://www.dinacataldo.com/personalcoaching
Goal setting doesn't have to be drudgery. Chances are you've achieved a lot following someone else's plan...graduating law school, completing graduate school, finding a high-powered career...but what happens when it's up to you to set new goals? Are you trying and failing? And when you fail, do you give up because you expect perfection out of the gate?
In this special bonus episode I walk you through how I have set my most recent goals and stayed committed to them. I also share with you what it takes to achieve any goal you set your mind on.
If you want to go even deeper into this work, I'd love to be a guide on your journey.
If you're a lawyer, the Lawyer's Soul Roadmap is open for enrollment for a short time. This is your opportunity to get more awareness in your life and create more of what you love in it. Click here to learn more: https://www.dinacataldo.com/join
I also offer one-on-one coaching for anyone interested in personal growth at an accelerated pace. Click here to schedule a free 45 minute strategy session to see if working together is a good fit: https://www.dinacataldo.com/personalcoaching
What exactly does it mean to be coached? What happens when you're coached? What do you talk about during a coaching call? How can coaching work for me? What if I don't know what to talk about? How can I create lasting change?
I answer all these questions -- and more -- in today's episode.
Lawyers, I go deeper into the thought processes we talk about in today's episode in my free Masterclass for Lawyers. You can register here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/masterclass
If you're ready to coach with me in a group setting, you can join me in the Lawyer's Soul Roadmap here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/join
Or you can coach with me one on one here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/personalcoaching
The mindset shifts I'm sharing with you today are not something that we're taught. I came by these chance through accidental experiment rather than through intention. Now that I can create change intentionally, it comes much more easily when I want it.
Maybe you’re looking to change your diet, your workout routines, your business planning, or do something else entirely. Whatever your goal, these mindset shift will serve you well.
Once you apply these shifts — in any area of your life — you can make the change you want most.
I'm sharing with you both the right way (aka the easier way) and the wrong way (aka the hard — really impossible way) to make lasting change and I'm going to share my experiences with both of those paths so you don't have to make the same mistakes I did.
Before we get started, if you're a lawyer and this kind of work intrigues you, if you’re interested in performing better in every area of your life, then I invite you to join me for my free masterclass for lawyers.
You can join the Masterclass for Lawyers here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/masterclass
You can read the show notes here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/68
In this BONUS episode of Soul Roadmap Podcast, I'm sharing with you why I created the Lawyer's Soul Roadmap and how I designed it for maximum effect on people's lives -- specifically, on the lives of lawyers.
As I began creating big shifts in my life, I realized that I could help others do the same. Here I'm sharing my step-by-step process in this group coaching program.
If you're ready to create lasting change, click here to join: https://www.dinacataldo.com/join
I held onto these 5 beliefs we're talking about today for too long and they prevented me from growing as a human, creating more ease in my legal practice, and from really just living my best life. I'm sharing them with you, so you don't make the same mistakes. While these were my personal beliefs, they're beliefs that a lot of us hold onto unconsciously.
When you hear them, ask yourself where they may show up in your life in different ways. And if you see them, I want to remind you to have compassion for yourself. I used to beat myself up when I thought there was something wrong with me, and that doesn't help create change - it just creates shame. To create change, we simply have to notice to create awareness around that issue without judgment. Doing that interrupts the habitual neuropathways that your brain has created between that thought and the feeling you have when you have that thought. This is the first step to changing your thoughts. I want to make sure you join my new LIVE Masterclass for Lawyers in September. I’m sharing with you "7 (Non-Techy) Secrets to a Smoother Legal Practice (and finally banishing that overwhelmed anxious feeling)."
You can join this Masterclass for Lawyers at https://www.dinacataldo.com/masterclass
We have a path set out before us for a lot of our life. If we want to be a lawyer, we have a clear path: get good grades, do some activities, go to undergrad, take the LSAT, get into a law school, pass the bar, become a lawyer.
What happens when there isn't a clear path?
What do we need to see to create something out of thin air?
Whether you have a solo firm or want to lose weight, what we talk about today applies to you.
In fact, you've been using these concepts all your life, but you likely haven't been using them consciously.
You're already successful by any other person's standards. Imagine what you could do if you put these concepts to use consciously.
I'm also sharing my new free Masterclass for Lawyers: "7 Secrets to a Smoother Legal Practice (and banishing the overwhelmed anxious feeling."
This is an opportunity to get some of my best tips for making your life easier and to ask your questions. I'll also talk about my upcoming group coaching program, "The Lawyer's Soul Roadmap."
Join the free Masterclass for Lawyers here:https://www.dinacataldo.com/Masterclass
Feel anxious or overwhelmed? Take a moment to listen to this episode.
This episode goes hand in hand with Episode 64 where we talked about interpretations.
Today we talk about:
- The cumulative effect of meditation
- What it means if you meditate
- Why we can't stop our brain
- I walk you through a quick, easy and effective meditation you can do anywhere
- The question I ask when I start my meditation
- I give you a challenge this week
Get your free guided meditations here:https://www.dinacataldo.com/65
P.S. Lawyers, be sure to keep an eye out for the Lawyer's Soul Roadmap to get an in depth training on meditation and visualization to reach your goals.
Today we're making sense of thoughts we believe are the problem. It's actually the interpretations that we make that are the problem. Our interpretations influence everything we do, so it's important that we recognize what we're doing and make the chances we need in our thought processes to make decisions from a clear point of view.
The free guide that accompanies this episode can be found at https://www.dinacataldo.com/64.
My guest today is an emotional eating disorder and digestive expert.
She's the founder of AmberApproved where she supports professional women in achieving optimal health through mindful eating, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food,
Join my chat with Amber Romaniuk today and learn more about her and links to everything we talk about in the show here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/63
Lawyer listeners:are you ready to uplevel your life? Join me on a two week transformation. Download your free guide with training links here:https://www.dinacataldo.com/transform
Whether you're a lawyer or other driven professional, I encourage you to sign up for a free 45 strategy session to discover whether working 1:1 is the right move. Click here to learn more: https://www.dinacataldo.com/personalcoaching
Perfectionism blocks us from finding out who we really are…of becoming who we really are…because we don’t allow ourselves to see what we’re truly made of.
My guest today is a recovering perfectionist who shares his experiences overcoming his own blocks.
Travis Baird is a mindful business coach, speaker, and founder of Mindful Productive where he helps ambitious professionals to get the clarity, confidence, and control they need to do their best work without burnout or overwhelm.
In the same vein as my recent podcasts themed around evolution, I want to let you lawyers know about a free training I created for you.
If you’re on the way to burnout or feel overwhelmed, this free training may be just what you need.
I call it, “Lawyer, Transform Your Life.” It’s a compilation of some of my best trainings, and I send you several emails over the course of two weeks to move you through this free transformational program. You can get this transformational program and learn more about Travis Baird in the show notes at www.dinacataldo.com/62
Isn’t it amazing what we’re capable of? We can create incredible goals — crazy goals — and make them happen. But sometimes we can let a setback hold us back from fulfilling our potential. This episode is about how we can evolve ourselves to make the crazy goals happen.
WARNING: Reaching your goals will require you to get uncomfortable. If you're ready, let's do this!
I created a free mini training as a companion to this episode. You can access it by going to the show notes here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/61
One of the most crippling thoughts is, “I don’t have enough time.’ If you’re saying you don’t have enough time, you’re not taking 100% responsibility. And when we’re not taking 100% responsibility for our lives, then we’re always going to be the victim. Even worse, you’re never going to achieve the results you want to create in your life. It’s not about not having enough time, it’s about how you want to show up in your life. The real issue isn’t whether you have enough time to do what you want to do.
Today we're going to talk about the mental traps we fall into when we say we don't have "enough" of anything.
Learn how to make life easier and create more success in your life plus grab the free meditation downloads I mention in the show notes here:
https://www.dinacataldo.com/60
If you’re reading this, you’re a doer who feels guilty when you’re not getting “all the things” done in your practice, your business, or in your personal life. THIS is the episode you need to hear to start getting your life back on track. My guest today is Kole Whitty. She's sharing how at 26 her body was rebelling against her, and she had to figure out what was going on.
Kole Whitty is a Bio Integration Specialist and Trauma Release Expert who teaches the importance of understanding the unique language your body speaks.
Our bodies experiences everything we've ever gone through, and it remembers those experiences just like our brain does.
Kole helps you listen to those subtle cues our body is giving us. Then she teaches you what your body trying to tell you, so you can optimize it for the performance you need.
We had a fascinating conversation about...
- how the body can be used to change the mind
- how we can improve our performance at work
- one of the FIRST signs to notice whether you’re in your body in the present moment
- a quick trick to gain more energy during your day
- and many more ways to start changing our lives RIGHT NOW
Now, if you’re feelings pretty good about where you’re at physically, then you’ll still want to listen to our conversation because we talk about how you can make the practices you’re already doing that much more powerful.
You can get the resources we talk about in the show notes here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/59 P.S. I want to share with you something special that’s coming up… I know that when we ask better questions, we come up with better answers. One of the questions I use to create results in my coaching clients’ lives is, “What would it look like if it were easier?” This leads them to discover ways they never thought of before to begin redesigning their lives to make them easier. So for the next couple months, I’m going to be doing some special free videos JUST on making your life easier. These will be strategies to make your busy life simpler….and they’re all free. If you’re overwhelmed with your inbox, your clients, or you feel pulled in a million directions, you’ll want to watch these videos and implement the strategies that will help you. I’ll be giving you some free tools along the way to help you out as well. To make sure you don’t miss these life-changing videos, head over to https://www.dinacataldo.com/ and sign up for any of my free coaching guides. Then you’ll be signed up for my emails and won’t miss a single one. I’m really excited about these. These are strategies I’ve implemented over the years, and they’ve been HUGE in helping me redesign my life to feel more ease every…single…day. Be sure to sign up for emails here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/
Stephanie Hanna is a lawyer and the founder of the Other 85 where she teaches lawyers how to build relationships in their practice.
Whether you're a lawyer or not, you'll want to hear what Stephanie has to say about the best practices in networking.
Stephanie shares with us how she helps lawyers create meaningful relationships while networking and remove some of the awkwardness from networking.
I'm also sharing a recent story about networking at an event that may put your mind at ease when it comes to networking at events.
We talk both internal and external networking in this episode, so you don't want to miss what she shares. (And if you don't know the difference, definitely tune in!)
Once you've listened, tag @StephanietheOther85 and @Dina.Cataldo in your Instastory and let us know your big takeaway.
You can learn more about networking here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/58
Today we're talking about something that may bring you joy or get your stomach in a twist: art.
If you're in a twist, it may be because you're a perfectionist. Or maybe you had someone tell you that art wasn't worth your time.
Let me put you at ease.
You don't need to be an artist to take action on what we talk about today, you don't need to draw a single thing, and it doesn't take a lot of time.
My guest in this episode shares how she used this technique to discover her true self, and you can do it too.
You can learn more about Tracy Nunez and get links to everything we talk about here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/57
If you’re anything like me, you’re going to hear a lot of yourself in Michael O'Brien's story. I was taught to value the grind of hard work, and it took huge life events for each of us - which we talk about during our conversation - to shake things up in our lives for the better. Not only does he share an inspiring story - which he gets in to detail about in our conversation and even more so in his book "Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and in Life” - but he shares some practical tools that each of us can implement right now to make our lives better. We talk about the mindset shifts that he had to make to re-design his life, and how you can use these same tools in your life to change your identity and create the life you're meant for. I’ll link to his book in the show notes at https://www.dinacataldo.com/56 - All proceeds go to World Bicycle Relief mobilizing people through the power of bicycles. They help people all over the globe bridge the distance in rural areas to get to more educational, economic and healthcare opportunities. Michael and I would both love it if you could tag us on instagram in your stories - maybe take a pic of you listening to the podcast. You can tag us @michaelobrienshift and @dina.cataldo
We all think we have a personality type, right?
We actually have several, and we can use them to leverage how to succeed - however we define that word - and bring awareness to where we need to do our most important work on ourselves.
Today I'm talking to Charlena Smith. She's the founder of Optio, a matched and Guided Accountability™ framework that empowers women to live their best, most inspired lives. Optio encourages and equips women to discover their purpose, design their own blueprint, then define their goals in alignment with that purpose to see up to a 97% increase in successful goal completion. She is a self-proclaimed workaholic in recovery. After a near-death experience during pregnancy, she discovered that she had to make some changes. She made a decision to find purposeful and fulfilling work for herself, not based on external expectations. Preach, right? When you listen to what she has to say, I know you’ll have moments where you’ll think, “Oh, that’s so me,” or “I totally do that.” I know I did. When we do that, it helps us bring awareness to the great things about ourselves but also those areas of our lives that we may stand to do a little work on.
Be sure to take a pic of you listening and tag me on Instagram @dina.cataldo
You can also find links to everything we talk about in the show notes right here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/55
In today's episode we talk about...
- How to discover if we're settling
- The 3 levels of care and how to determine how caring we are to ourselves
- Speaking up for what we want and need
- How to reduce negative self-talk
- What it means to say the transformation is in the transaction
I walk you step by step through all the questions I ask and give you space to answer them in the free workbook for this episode. You can get it here; https://www.dinacataldo.com/54
If you’re on this path of growth, and you want guidance or support, I coach people just like you on this work one-on-one. I have some coaching spaces available, and I’ll link to how you can work with me in the show notes at this link. I offer a free 45 minute discovery call to answer your questions and share with you how you can work with me in this coaching sessions to create more space to do this work.
You can learn how to schedule your free 45 minute discovery call here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/54
Coaching is amazing, and coaching in my own life has helped me expand in ways I didn’t know possible. It’s so interesting to me that coaching is a requirement for CEOs and athletes under high pressure to perform, but professionals like doctors and lawyers and more don’t actively seek it out. So I want you to know that I’m here for you.
Have you ever said "yes," when you really wanted to say "no?"
Have you ever felt angry and resentful at someone, but you couldn't figure out why?
Maybe you just didn't know how to get someone to respect your wishes despite what you thought were clear messages about what you want.
Today we're talking about a small segment of what it means to have boundaries.
Boundaries is a HUGE topic, but what we usually think about when we talk about boundaries is the dividing line between how we want to be treated and how we actually are treated.
I talk to Tiffany Nguyen, a personal coach, who shares her personal stories involving recognizing and outlining boundaries for others to respect and us to uphold.
Tiffany Nguyen is a spiritual life coach who helps busy professionals and sensitive, high-achievers reconnect with their truths and live authentically. She combines practicality and spiritual wisdom to guide people towards clarity and confidence in who they are, leading them to inner peace and happiness.
Tiffany holds a Doctor of Pharmacy and is a student of Tibetan Meditation Master, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.
You're going to love our chat today.
Find links to what we talk about in this podcast here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/53
Today we're talking about chronic stress and the toll it takes on our bodies and our brains daily. My guest today is Sharon Holand who's a functional nutritionist and healthcare disruptor. She specializes in helping people understand how their bodies interact with food and medicine because our bodies all respond differently to them. She learned this the hard way as she shares in today's podcast.
She's also sharing some easy tips and long term strategies to reduce chronic stress, so you can become more focused and feel more energized daily.
You can learn more about Sharon Holand and everything we talk about in the show notes at https://www.dinacataldo.com/52
Be sure to subscribe, rate and review if you haven't already. You can do that at https://www.dinacataldo.com/itunes
Thank you, and I'll talk to you soon!
XO
Dina
P.S. Are you a lawyer? Are you ready to take your life and your practice to the next level? Be sure to check out the 10 Day Lawyer Life Detox and other coaching programs I offer to help you create more time and reduce stress in your day. Learn more at https://www.dinacataldo.com/workwithdina
There's so much to do that it feels overwhelming sometimes. I get it.
We don't have control of everything that happens in our life or at the office, but we can control some things.
If you're a lawyer, i think you'll appreciate this episode in particular.
I've discovered 9 secrets that help me get more done at the office with less stress. When I consistently do these 9 things, I feel more at ease and feel incredibly productive.
Pay special attention to the last secret because this is probably the most important secret of all!
To help you bring more awareness to your habits, I've created a free tracker for you. It's called the Accountability Roadmap.
You can get it (as well as all the links I mention in the podcast) right here.
Today we’re talking about what I'm calling the Mirror Practice. I’m sharing how we can use our life as a mirror to begin making change. This practice is about understanding that our surroundings reflect our beliefs and using that information to make change in our lives. The first step to changing your life, the first step to deciding that something’s got to give, the first step to understanding why you’re getting the results you’re getting in your life is this practice. Even if you’re already on your way to cleaning up your mind, making better decisions for yourself and basically feel like you’re on the right track in life, you’re going to want to do this practice to get a better understanding of why you do what you do and where you can begin making tweaks. Once you see this, you can’t unsee it. So that you don’t have to take notes, I’m breaking down what we talk about today in a freebie for you.You can get your hands on it right here. I’ve also created space in this free PDF, so that you can begin this practice on your own. Get your free workbook here.
The other day I had a friend approach me and tell me that they want to do something big in this world and make an impact, but they hold themselves back because they don’t feel that they know something well enough to share — to be valuable enough for others — and they didn’t like they way they looked, so she didn’t want to put herself out there for all to see. First of all, I feel blessed that people feel comfortable opening up like this to me. Second of all, I hear these same things all the time, and it’s even what I’ve said to myself in the past. These are common insecurities when it comes to our knowledge and our looks. * I don’t know enough. I’m not enough. * Who am I to do dream big? To make it happen? * What if people judge me and they find me lacking? * Which really means: what if they’re right about me not being good enough?
If you have a big dream, wouldn’t it be amazing if you could feel that you could build the competencies to create the life you want instead of settling for what you have now because you don’t feel good enough in one way or another? You can build the competency to become a better leader, coach, lawyer, doctor, business owner, you name it. You can. I’m going to share with you how I’m doing it right now in my life, and how I’ve done it in the past to move past these insecurities.
After you've listened to this episode, come join me at https://www.dinacataldo.com/49 and tell me: What’s ONE thing you can do to build the capacity to have what you want?
I want to hear from you.
You have a dream. It's a goal so big that you know you must do it.
But every time you think you're going to make progress on it, you hit a setback.
You don't have time. You'll get to it tomorrow. What's the point? People won't like it. It's not perfect yet, so I'm not going to send it out into the world.
In today's episode, I teach you a trick I use to get out of inertia to reach your goals.
Eckhart Tolle is known as an author and a spiritual teacher, but I’m not approaching this podcast from that specific angle. I’m going to share with you how he actually breaks down how our brain works and how, when we apply what he teaches, we can reduce stress. If you’ve been following a long with my podcasts, then you have a foundation for what we’re talking about. Even if you don’t, I’ll break down some of his lessons that will help you reduce overwhelm in your own life with some simple practices you can try every day.
I'll link to the foundational podcasts and some of Eckhart Tolle's online interviews with Oprah in the show notes. I also want to make a quick announcement about something I'm excited to share: First, if you’re a lawyer, then I’ve opened the 10 Day Lawyer Life Detox. For less than a cup of coffee a day, you can revamp your life and clear out old habits to make change in your life. Second, whether you’re a lawyer or not, I have a few one-on-one coaching spots available right now. If you’ve been thinking about doing something big, but you’ve been procrastinating, then this may be for you. When I began seeking mentors to help me on my path, I discovered that they helped me get there faster than I possibly could on my own. There’s something about someone acting as your mirror to help you work through limiting beliefs to get you where you want to go. You can learn more about the resources mentioned in the show as well as how you can work with me in the show notes right here.
When I whittled down these "12 Simple Phrases to Powerfully Impact Your Life," I thought about which words and questions I used most to shift the way I thought. Which words did I use to remind myself of how I wanted to live daily whether it's as a lawyer, a coach, an entrepreneur or a yogi?
These 12 powerful yet simple phrases are ones that I turn to over and over again. They're the ones I've made little notes for on my computer monitor to remind me of how I want to think. They're the ones that have been gently tapped into my brain with repetition, so that they would impact my thoughts and eventually my actions.
In today's episode you'll hear: * How I teach my brain, and the brains of my coaching clients, how to make their life easier instantly * Why it's so important to separate our identity from our thoughts, and how we can do that with using one easy phrase * The funny way I remind myself to take 100% responsibility for my actions * Phrases that instantly calm me when I use them (I think it's the cure for perfectionism) * How to sleep better by using this phrase to eliminate compulsive thinking when I'm trying to sleep
I'm a word nerd, so I am in love with this episode. I also want to give you another way to get your word fix. You can get your free 99 Mantras Audio training and PDF list of phrases you can incorporate into your life. It only takes one phrase that resonates with you to shift your thinking, so I highly recommend downloading it. You can get your free training here.
I also link to everything I mention in the podcast in the show notes right here.
Thanks for listening!
What if you could leverage the talents you already have to improve your performance in areas of your life that were, "meh"?
Today we’re rounding out a three part series focussed on doing just that. You'll learn how to supercharge our superpowers in areas of our life where we have those blindspots. I don’t think that any conversation about leveraging our strengths is complete without mentioning a couple people: Todd Herman and Beyonce Knowles. What do these two people have in common? They both used a technique that Todd Herman has dubbed, “The Alter Ego Effect.”
I'll share with you what that means in today's show.
Also, be sure to head over to the show notes to grab your free quickie worksheet to “Jump Start Your Superpower” that will give you a taste of what it means to implement what you’ve learned in this series of podcasts.
You can get that here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/45
This is part two of a three part podcast series on discovering and boosting our superpowers to create the ultimate impact on our lives.I’m treating this series as short lessons that you can implement right away, so if you haven’t listened to part 1, I highly suggest you take a listen to that episode before you dive in. I’ll link to it in the show notes along with a quickie download I’ve created for you to help you jump start your superpowers. You can get that at https://www.dinacataldo.com/44. In that download I’ve create a short list of questions to ask yourself, so that you can improve your life by leveraging the talents you already possess.
Last week we discovered an unusual place to find your superpower, and today, we’re going to uncover blindspots in our life where we don’t use our superpowers. What is a superpower? It’s a learned skill or a talent that we’ve cultivated over time that makes it seem like we do something with ease. For instance, you may have the ability to connect quickly with people or articulate complex concepts simply. Maybe you have the ability to confront difficult situations in your life or you have the ability to find the best in people. We can have more than one superpower. But we may not use it equally throughout our life. That’s where this training comes in.
Download the free quickie worksheet to help you through this process at https://www.dinacataldo.com/44
Today is the first of three episodes where we explore our strengths. Today we're talking about finding superpowers in unusual places in addition to everything we know we're good at.
DM me with your favorite superpower @Dina.Cataldo on Instagram, and I may give you a shout out in the next couple episodes!
Law offices aren't known for trying to make life easier on their associates. In fact, scare tactics and condescension seem to be par for the course when it comes to getting attorneys to work harder and longer.
Let me introduce you to Nina Kaufman. She helps companies boost their productivity while creating a more attractive work environment for employees. This leads to better retention rates for employees because they're happier employees.
Why can't we incorporate the kind of thinking Bay Area companies, like the ones Nina works with, into how law firms run their firms?
The answer is: we can.
Nina breaks down where those at the top can discover how they can reach their goals without sacrificing the happiness of employees.
Learn more about Nina's company in the show notes at dinacataldo.com/42
P.S. If you haven't joined the free masterclass for lawyers, go to dinacataldo.com/42 to sign up for the last spots!
Even if you’re not a lawyer, or new in your profession, you’ll want to tune in because this episode is relevant for anyone at any stage of their career. These are things that we may not pay attention to because we've been on autopilot for so long. This topic is linked with stress. Stress is as the heart of a lot of the underperformance issues we see. A lot of us believe that we work well under pressure, but really it’s a habit that we’ve created. We have to undo this habit in order to perform better. Science tells us stress is bad for our body, but it also tells us it’s bad for our mind. We’ve learned that increased stress actually negatively impacts our ability to focus on the task at hand. It interferes with our sleep, and it makes us irritable to the point where our relationships may suffer. Today I’m focussing on the beliefs that I wish I had when I was a young attorney. These are things that I wish I understood, and now that I do, I can take on even more assignments and manage my relationships better. I want to remind you about the free online masterclass for lawyers I’m doing right now. It actually is right on point with today’s podcast. If you want to dive deeper into better ways to manage stress while being productive, then I encourage you to sign up for this free masterclass while it’s available. It’s called “5 Secrets to Finding Ease and Creating Boundaries While Making Your Billable Hours.” I'm going to show you how you can make the ultimate shift from feeling stretched too thin, stressed and overwhelmed, to finding ease and intentionally designing the life you want without sacrificing your work product. This is only going to be happening for a limited time, so be sure to secure your spot today. You can register at dinacataldo.com/masterclass
Before we get started, I want you to know that I’ve created a free live masterclass for lawyers called “5 Secrets to Finding Ease and Creating Boundaries While Making Your Billable Hours.” I'm going to show you how you can make the ultimate shift from feeling stretched too thin, stressed and overwhelmed, to finding ease and intentionally designing the life you want without sacrificing your work product. I’m also going to be offering the opportunity to get something special from me for those of you who join me LIVE. This is only going to be happening for a limited time, so be sure to save your spot right away. You can register at dinacataldo.com/masterclass
------- Today on the podcast I want to talk to you about a phrase that we use as a shield, and it's contributing to our feelings of stress and overwhelm in our lives every time we use it. I used to use it all the time until I realized how it was making me feel… My bet is you either use it or hear it all the time too. Eliminating this phrase will help bring awareness to the words you're using and begin a domino effect of awareness and change in other parts of your life.
Less stress sound amazing? Listen in.
How do we overcome fear to live bigger? Today I get to share Tyler J McCall with you. He’s so relatable that I wanted him to come on this show. His business is really translating that vulnerability -- human-ness -- into online marketing using Instagram.
But he's oh, so much more... We’re talking about working through fears. The fear of change, of judgment, of not being good enough are tops on most of our lists. So how do we get past those fears to create something bigger than we ever dreamed? Tyler tells us his journey today. In this episode of Soul Roadmap, we talk about: * The trap high-achievers fall into * His BIG business goal this year and busting through resistance * What hitting a goal really means * The scariest thing he knows about himself * Moving past the stories we tell ourselves that hold us back * How he deals with critics
In the show notes, there are a few things waiting for you.Get them here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/39
The first is a free PDF called "Dream Sheet." It’s a starting point for you if you’re ready to take a good look at your life as it is and you’re ready to explore how it can be even better.
I'm also linking to everything we walk about in this episode INCLUDING the free Instagram Marketing Roadmap he's created for you.
You can get them both here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/39
I’ve created a little something for you to follow along with in the podcast or to do on your own. I’m calling it the “Create your Roadmap” exercise because these questions really are foundational. When we’re thinking about investing in ourselves, we better know the result we want to see.
“Create Your Roadmap” is a free PDF that walks you through some of the most important questions I pose to you in this episode, and I give you space to write down your answers.
You can grab it at https://www.dinacataldo.com/38 Ask yourself, do you invest in yourself? Sure you have, but what do you do on a regular basis? What are you committed to? This is a topic that I never considered until a few years ago. I’d, of course, invested in myself over the years with both time and money. But I didn’t recognize how failing to invest in myself impacted my day to day life, my relationships with others, my work performance, and my general personal growth. It’s easy to stop investing in ourselves when we feel like we have it all. We have the career, the car, the house, the relationship. What else is there? Then something happens that shakes that foundation, and we recognize that the foundation wasn’t all that sturdy after all. There was a lot more we needed to invest in ourselves to create a foundation for all of those things we take for granted.
Get everything I talk about in this episode in the show notes at https://www.dinacataldo.com/38
Let's talk about why you can't meditate. * I can't sit still * I don't have time * I don't know how * I can't get my brain to stop thinking * I don't think meditating is for me
I've been there too. I've experienced every single one of these thoughts. And now I meditate regularly.
What changed? I'm telling you in today's podcast and showing you how meditation can drastically improve your performance at work and in life.
You can also get 5 free (and short) meditations I've created just for you. They're designed to give you a flavor for the different styles of meditations out there. Yes, there's more than one style. And yes, even lawyers can meditate.
You can get your free meditations here in the show notes.
Do you think about the content you consume daily?
Each day we're bombarded by messages from people. These messages influence how we think and feel and in turn influence how we act in this world.
That means, what other people say is impacting the results we see in our life!
It's time to take control over what we take into our minds and create our life with intention.
This is the first step to mastering your mind.
After you listen to this episode, I want you to invest your time in listening to training I created for you directly related to what we’re going to talk about today. The training I created is 99 Affirmations. It’s 40 minutes and will help you clean up the thoughts in your brain by bringing you more awareness to them and giving you thoughts to counteract them. Get the free training and PDF in the show notes at:https://www.dinacataldo.com/36
Coaching and therapy are both investments in your mental health. We invest so much in our homes and cars, but we invest so little in our well-being. I love this topic because we're really talking about self-care at its best.
Be sure to grab the free PDF on questions to ask and what to look for in a coach in the show notes: https://www.dinacataldo.com/35
Here's some context for this episode, so you know where I'm coming from.
From a coaching perspective, I coach people, I have lots of friends who are coaches, and I've immersed myself in the coaching field whether it's through books, live events or digital courses.
From a therapeutic perspective, I've never gone to therapy, but I've read hundreds of psychological and psychiatric reports and have spoken to no fewer than a hundred people who've gone through therapy while in my position as a prosecutor in criminal cases and as the designated attorney of record in specialized civil proceedings involving the District Attorney's Office.
In my view, these are both helping professions, and I have deep respect for both coaching and therapy practitioners because they're both able to help people in different capacities.
You can learn more about learning what to look for when hiring a coach here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/35
This episode is more than about creating a more harmonious blended family. It's about communication. How can we communicate when it's an emotional situation? How can we think about the situation differently, so we can reach a better result?
In today's Soul Roadmap Podcast, Tuniscia Okeke discusses her recently released book, "EMPOWERED STEPMOTHER: Grow, Glow and Thrive Harmoniously In Your Blended Family." She also shares some of the trials she's endured as a step-mother navigating a bumpy relationship with her husband's ex.
Find all the links we mention including a link to her book in the Show Notes at: https://www.dinacataldo.com/34
Each of us is taught beliefs as a child. These beliefs become ingrained in us whether they’re true or not. They saturate everything we do and say. Today we’re diving into our beliefs around success. No matter your profession or aspirations, this podcast is a must listen if you want to begin seeing your beliefs for what they are and begin changing them to serve your goals. The difference between great lawyers and mediocre lawyers comes down to what they believe. In today’s podcast, we explore what beliefs about success each of us have and how we can craft our beliefs to serve us. What makes a great lawyer, doctor, or entrepreneur are the thoughts that we think. Learn how to change your beliefs, so you can design the life you want.
Show notes: https://www.dinacataldo.com/33
“I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become.”
– Carl Jung
I love the energy surrounding New Years because it open up the possibility for a lot of people to make change in their life.
We know that most people don’t continue on with their New Year resolution, and the reason for that is that they haven’t worked on chancing their inner identity. They may want to exercise, but they’re still inside the person who doesn’t exercise. They may want to work less, but they’re still a workaholic at heart.
Then there’s the people who generate energy from an intense desire who make the change, and they make it last past the first few weeks of the new year.
The good news is, we can learn to generate that intense desire to make the changes that are most important to us.
In this podcast I’m going to walk you through this thought process to create a resolution that sticks this year and generate that intense desire you actually need to create the results you want. I’m also going to share with you a tool that will help you with this after you’ve listened to this episode. You can get it here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/32
ATTENTION LAWYERS:
I’m holding the first ever 10 Day Lawyer Life Detox online starting January 1st, and it’s totally free. If you’re listening to this any time before or between January 1 and January 10.
You can join here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/detox2019
Leading up to it, I’ll send you some free goodies to help you in the new year, and I’m going to give out prizes to those most involved in this 10 day detox.
We’re going to touch on clearing out our physical spaces, our finances, our relationships, our mental spaces, and more. I know you’re busy, so these will be broken down into short 20-30 minute tasks each day. It’s designed to help you see possibilities. It’ll be uncomfortable because there will be change involved, so I’ll be there to support you every day along the way.
Join free here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/detox2019
We don't talk about this a lot, but it's true: it can be more difficult to make quality friends after 30. Why? A lot of it's in our head, but there's some actions you can take to make it easier too.
I'm sharing the secrets no one shares to making friends after 30. I was inspired to record this after hearing Nicole Walters share her thoughts on making friends. My story is a bit different, so I wanted to share my point of view.
I'm single, and I don't have kids, which automatically kicks me out of two big friend-making groups: couples who double date and mom play dates. I'm sharing my tips on creating new quality friendships. Maybe you'll find that you have an amazing friend-in-the-making if you just do this one thing I'll tell you in the podcast.
Once you know these secrets, it's really not that hard.
BONUS: Stay tuned after the episode is over to get a mini-training on how words impact us daily. I've also included a free PDF and Audio training called 99 Mantras that dives even deeper into how we can use words to change the results we see in our lives. You can grab it in the show notes here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/31
I'm excited to share today's guest with you. Ryan Francis is a teacher turned life coach. With his experience handling difficult situations and emotions, he has some relatable tips on how to become present to the difficult emotions that bubble up in our lives and how we can manage those emotions to better handle situations in our lives.
We can create a measured and intentional responses no matter the circumstances, and Ryan shares some of his personal stories to make this real for us. He shows us how when we create priorities of values, we create guidelines in which we can make the choices we need to make. When we make these choices consciously, we then impact the responses of the people around us.
I very much appreciate Ryan being willing to go down the rabbit hole with me. We have a fun -- and at times intense -- conversation about emotions leading us into how we can create the reality we want.
Get the link to the free audio training on mantras and find all the links we mention in the podcast in the show notes at: https://www.dinacataldo.com/30
What does it mean to be abundant?
How can we become abundant in any area of our lives?
Why is it so hard to get what we want sometimes?
Why does it seem like there’s never enough of the good stuff we desire?
I'm happy to welcome back Candice Thomas to Soul Roadmap podcast because she's here to answer these questions and to teach us how we can cultivate abundance in every area of our lives.
You may remember her from way back in Episode #3 when she shared with us how to cultivate our intuition.
If you haven't listened to Episode #3, I highly recommend you listen to that episode first to give you a proper introduction to Candice and get the foundation that you need for this episode. She also defines a lot of the words she uses in this episode there.
Candice is an intuitive advisor for entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders who feel called to make an impact on the world doing the work they love. She shows them how to use their own intuition to attract the partnerships, the clients, and opportunities that help them consistently increase their business income, know exactly what to pitch to studio executives to get projects developed, and heal and strengthen relationships between partners, family, and friends. Candice believes that every person has the ability to create the life they desire.
We geek out about comic books for a bit, so bear with us while we get that out of the way.
After we finished recording, we got to talking even more, and we just had to hit record one more time to make sure we added these nuggets to the podcast for you. Be sure to listen until the end to hear what Candice has to say about getting what you want more of in your life and how synchronicities can give you a clue that something good is coming. I’ve linked to two special things I’ve created for you in the show notes at https://www.dinacataldo.com/29
First, I’ve linked to a 5-pack of guided meditations to help you find a meditation that feels good to you.
Second, I’ve linked to 99 mantras, which will give you some inspiration on how you can incorporate abundant thinking into your life as well as provide you with inspiration for the chanting meditation that Candice talks about in this episode.
You can get them both for free at https://www.dinacataldo.com/29
Brene Brown is a researcher storyteller. She’s incredibly honest about her personal failings and discoveries while doing her research on shame and vulnerability. She’s been called to speak in front of large groups of people — including groups of people not known for sharing their feelings like 350 SWAT team officers, parole officers and prison guards — BECAUSE she’s willing to be so vulnerable with her own struggles with what she’s learned about shame and vulnerability. She makes it clear that doing the work is a lifetime practice, and it’s not easy. It’s courageous work. It’s the work we don’t want to do because it feels uncomfortable. But once we do it, we find the keys to better relationships with other people and ourselves. And then she’s written several books that are New York Times Best Sellers like The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Braving the Wilderness and including her latest book Dare to Lead. I’ve linked to all of them in the show notes. There are 8 concepts I want to highlight in today’s episode that I hope will help bring awareness to your every day understanding of these topics and how they show up in our lives daily. I understand from my own experience that wrestling with some of these topics is uncomfortable, and I want you to know that I work through these every single day. She doesn’t talk about the easy stuff. Doing the hard stuff brings the biggest payoff in life.
Go the the show notes to learn more about Brene Brown also get the link to a free audio I've created for you where I share 99 of my favorite affirmations I use to bring ease to my hectic day: https://www.dinacataldo.com/28
If you're anything like me, you're always looking for areas of your life where you can improve.
When you're a control freak like us high-achievers, you likely also have people pleasing behaviors. Today I'm breaking down how to know if you're a people pleaser and how to stop.
A few years ago, I noticed a lot of people pleasing habits in myself. Not to say they haven’t been there my whole life, it’s just that I began noticing them. And once you've created these habits, it starts a whole chain of events that can be difficult to unravel. You may have created whole relationships in which you behave in certain ways, and now your partner or co-workers expect you to behave in that way. Unraveling these behaviors takes work, and you may think lawyers don’t have people pleasing problems because they’re tough as nails and don’t have feelings. At least that’s the stereotype non-lawyers like to talk about around me until they find out I’m a lawyer. Then they always say, “but you don’t seem like a lawyer. You’re so nice.” (Just wait until you see me in the courtroom, buddy.) It was actually annoying for me to see these people pleasing behaviors in myself because I thought, “Wow, I’m so accomplished in these areas in my life and yet I was completely oblivious to what was going on in my relationships with partners and family for years.”
Here's what's helped me move through these people pleasing behaviors, and they'll help you too.
Get info on how to get help from me working through these behaviors as well as a free affirmations PDF in the show notes here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/27 Affirmations (I also call them mantras) help build awareness around what's holding us back and help build the foundation to move us forward. I've created a 45 minute audio to accompany them that you'll also get free at the website.
How do you show up in your life every day? Do you feel like you’re at your best? That you’re contributing the way that you’re meant to? Do you feel like you’re making the decisions and shifts that you need to make to live the life you really want?
Jim Fortin leads Transformational Coaching which changes your thought process fundamentally. After taking his group coaching course, I’ve made bigger leaps of faith in my life this year than I have in quite some time. I talk more about what I’ve learned from him in the podcast.
Every one of us needs a coach. Having someone draw out your thoughts with questions and really hear the words you’re using is transformational. A coach acts as a mirror and allow you to see where you may be holding yourself back, where your thoughts aren’t serving you, as well as other blind spots.
Bringing light to these areas is necessary to make positive change. That's why I'm so lit up by the opportunity to coach people in my own practice.
Be sure to find links to Jim's free training and my free meditations in the show notes here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/26
This episode is about my breast cancer story, but it’s more than that. It’s meant to help anyone facing a health crisis and anyone who has a family member going through something similar. I talk about questions you may want to ask your doctors, blind spots in my life I discovered that you may have too, and figuring things out along the way. My hope is that my story will give you some food for thought and maybe a little inspiration if you’re going through something similar. At 29 years old, I was entering the most intense time of my young legal career. Just 3 years out of law school, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the same time, two other young women I came up in my office were diagnosed with cancer as well. All of us were at the same stages of our careers, and each of us had a different journey. When I talk to people facing a breast cancer diagnosis, I tell them that it’s the best thing that ever happened to me. It sounds strange, but it’s true. Chemotherapy was the vacation I needed to take a moment and think about what I really wanted and see what actions I was and wasn’t taking to get there. We rarely take the time to sit back and design our lives. I certainly hadn’t done that. I’d worked hard throughout high school, college, law school, and then as a trial attorney. I had lots of ideas of what I “should” do, and what I “should” want. But I didn’t sit with myself to think it through. Chemo was the first time I’d had the opportunity to do so. In this episode of Soul Roadmap, I take you through what I learned about myself and how I began reprioritizing my life. I’ve created a resources list below of resources I depended on, and some that I wish I had at the time.
Here's the link to the show notes: https://www.dinacataldo.com/25 Please contact me with any questions you have. You can find me in the Soul Roadmap Facebook Group or you can DM me on Instagram @dina.cataldo.
Today’s episode may bring back flashbacks for those of us who went to law school. But this episode isn’t just for the lawyers out there. It's for everyone who’s felt confused or weren’t sure they were living the life they were meant to lead. If you know anyone considering law school, you may want to share today’s podcast with them. It will give them food for thought when considering where…or whether…they go to law school. My guest today is Tavish Williams. She's a lawyer and the author of the blog the Bright Side of the Sun where she coaches career driven women through stress, overwhelm, and establishing better self-care routines. Her story is one about a woman navigating the world — and not just where her travels took her. It’s a story of navigating expectations, disappointments, the stresses a legal career can create, and finding a way through It all that worked for her. We talk about everything from the lack of diversity in law school, her experience in the legal world, our perception of failure, as well as her 6 tips for reducing stress in our lives and increasing productivity. One of those tips is one I’ve talked about in depth in episode 22. It's one of the pivotal self-care strategies Tavish talks about. Spoiler alert: it’s journaling. I’m including a free guide in the show notes that walks you step-by-step through my journaling process and gives you some templates to make it easy to start now. You can get that in the show notes here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/24
Are you smart, successful and hot but still can't find love?
Do you ask yourself: am I intimidating? Are all the good men taken? How can I find time to date when I'm so busy?
My guest today debunks dating myths and will set you on the path to finding love.
Raeeka Yaghmai is the founder and CEO of Dating with Confidence™, a certified life coach and a dating and relationship expert for single women. She helps savvy, smart, and high-achieving single women who have created success in many areas of their lives (but not in their love lives) to stop the repeating patterns of dating the wrong guys, connect to their self-worth and value to feel confident and sexy so that they can attract quality relationship-ready men, and finally create the love lives they desire. She's Iranian-American, so she also specializes in helping Eastern and Middle Eastern women navigate dating in Western culture. Raeeka coaches women virtually by phone or Skype all around the world through private sessions, group classes, and do-it-yourself online courses. She’s been featured in Your Tango, Blog Talk Radio, Bustle, Elite Daily, and more. She’s also a professional opera singer. How awesome is that? She talks about her experience in the classical musical industry, which was fascinating to me because many of her experiences mirrored my own as well as the experience of lawyers I’ve talked with about relationships.
You can learn more about here in the show notes here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/23
Looking for quick wins and fast personal growth?
This journaling technique I'm teaching in today's podcast is great if you don’t have access to a coach who can talk you through your patterns. The only way we can change our lives is if we see our patterns.
If you’re not into journaling, this episode may just change your ways.
Are you a high-achiever who doesn't have time for journaling? That’s okay because this is a quickie practice. You can write this down just before you write your grocery list. It’s designed to be quick. And you can take what you love and leave the rest behind.
I'm outlining this step by step practice and have included a PDF version for you to download in the show notes. You can get your journal pages here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/22
Where did I get this from? Years of inconsistent journaling, weeks of time spent at personal development events, thousands of hours reading self-help books, and hundreds of hours of coaching with some amazing people. Plus my experience as a lawyer who wants to know that I’m seeing results and not wasting my time with fluff.
The few minutes you take for yourself each morning or evening when you do this will be worth it though. You’ll notice more about yourself than you ever could when you follow this practice.
This simple technique will be uncomfortable at first. Our reptilian brain doesn’t like change. It thinks it’s protecting us by keeping us in our safe space. But the discomfort means we’re growing. Just remember that when your brain rebels and says, “No, I’ll take a break from journaling today.” Just dismiss that voice and start writing. You won’t regret it.
You may want to tweak this to your own liking, but these are the elements of my journaling practice, and each piece serves a different function as I’ll explain in today's podcast.
You can get the free journaling guide in the show notes at https://www.dinacataldo.com/22
Jennifer L. Scott is giving you tips on the art of living well today. She transformed her experience during her study abroad program in Paris into three New York Times bestselling books that are not only entertaining but give lessons on how we can each live our lives with a bit more ease and connection. You can find all the links to her books and websites we talk about are in the show notes including a free Morning Roadmap. The Morning Roadmap is essential if you want to create space in your life to begin incorporating anything new.
It’s also another way to begin creating more ease in your life in addition to what you’ll learn in this podcast. Show Notes: https://www.dinacataldo.com/21
Jennifer L. Scott is the international bestselling author of Lessons from Madame Chic, At Home with Madame Chic and Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic. She’s also the creator of the popular blog The Daily Connoisseur where she shares more advice about living life well. She is a contributing writer for Huffington Post Style and has been featured on CNN, BBC, Vanity Fair, Newsweek, and many other outlets.
Learn more about Jennifer and her books here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/21
Today I'm talking about three things you must do to create excellence in any of your pursuits.
These three shifts are the same shifts that artists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and parents must make to become the very best at what they do. You can do them too to reach your goals.
Another one of the tools that's helping me reach my goals is meditation. I've created 5 free (and short) meditations that I've linked to in the show notes.
You can get them here:
https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode20
Today we're talking about 7 Steps to Discovering (and Eliminating) Our Self-Sabotaging Behaviors.
What is self-sabotage? It’s when we create problems for ourself to interfere with our own goals. We ALL do it, so you're not alone.
Maybe you have a goal to be in a committed relationship, but you get into multiple relationships to complicate your personal life, so that you can never truly commit to one person. There’s a reason you do this. You feel like you don’t deserve to be happy or you picked up the belief somewhere during your life that you’re “bad” at relationships and internalized it. When you do this, you cut yourself off from ever being truly happy because no relationship feels fulfilling to you. Another example of self-sabotage is when you have amazing results in your career or business, then you hit a snag or you’re not moving as fast as you think you should be, so then you become unfocussed or completely give up. Of course when you do either of these things, you’re not going to get stellar results.
I'll walk you step by step today on how to discover your self-sabotaging behaviors and eliminate them.
If you’re ready to start working through the patterns you saw after today’s episode, or if you need someone to help guide you to see self-sabotaging patterns, then my 16 week program starting October 1st is for you. Go to https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode19 and click on the free 30 minute Discovery Call link to see if the program is a good fit.
Link to the show notes: https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode19
Our words reflect what we believe and determine what we get in life. Life doesn’t just happen to us. We create the results we receive.
If we’re committed to reducing stress and to changing negative feelings into positive ones, then we need to commit to becoming aware of everything we do including the words we use.
When we step back to see what words we're using, and how they impact our world, we can make the important incremental changes that will make the difference in the results we see in our lives.
I'll show you how to create this change in today's episode.
You can learn more about building awareness in key areas of your life and begin designing your life with intention by going to https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode18. There you can set up a free 30 minute discovery call with me to see if my new 16 week program starting October 1st is right for you.
You can also DM on Instagram to get the link @Dina.Cataldo
Today we're talking about a topic that we must be aware of if we want to live life better. It's called buffering. What is buffering? My definition is that it’s a temporary fix to a negative emotion. It creates a false sense of happiness that leads to a negative consequence. Examples of buffering can include: overworking, overexercising, overeating, jumping from relationship to relationship, reaching for our phone over and over, excessive shopping, bingewatching Netflix. In this episode I’m going to walk you through more examples, how to figure out if you’re buffering, and what you can do about it.
You can get all the free resources mentioned at: https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode17 So yesterday, I had a really difficult conversation with someone who was at one point extremely important in my life. It was one of those conversations that’s heart wrenching, but you know you have to have it. And I thought about how difficult, or even impossible, it would have been for me to have this conversation even three years ago, and that in part has to do with what I’m going to talk to you about today. Being aware of my buffering behaviors really helped me stay present in this painful conversation and stay true to the boundaries I needed to create for myself with this person. Reflecting on the way I handled our talk, I can still see where there’s room for improvement, I’m not perfect. But I think I did a pretty darn good job navigating it. And I learned a lot for the next time I have a difficult conversation with someone. Which I hope isn’t for a long time because they’re pretty exhausting.
Learn more about how to work through buffering habits here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode17
Today we’re about goals and goal setting. We’re talking to the creator of the 90x Goal Planner. You know I’m all about goals. I wouldn’t be doing anything I’m doing - lawyering, podcasting, coaching, without having goals. But how can we move through our fear surrounding goals, and just do it? I first mentioned 90x back in episode #11 - How to Snap Out of Procrastination So You Can Reach Your Goals. The reason I talked about it is because it helps you become more engaged in your goal planning rather than passively calendaring your to do list. And if you’ve heard me in my Facebook Lives in Soul Roadmap’s Facebook Group, then you know I’m fond of saying, “The more engaged you are, the more committed you become."
Alon David is the Southern California based creator and founder of 90x. The 90x Goal Planner is a self-coaching system planner that combines the best of all planners to propel you towards reaching your goals. He was very generous and is offering a 25% discount on all 90x products on his website. Use the code Dina25 at checkout. I’ll link to his website in the show notes too. Today we’re talking about * How we can create goals that make us grow.
* How he got into goal planning in the first place.
* Breaking down goals to reduce fear surrounding big goals.
* How he started a 6 figure business from nothing in one year using the goal setting system he created.
* Other areas in your life where you can use goal setting.
You can read more here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode16
This episode may be a bit controversial, but it's a topic we need to have more conversations about. We’re talking about our relationship with alcohol, and you’ll want to listen in whether you’ve struggled with alcohol or not because this episode is about more than alcohol. This episode is about creating a better relationship to ourselves.
You can find all the links we mention in the show at: https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode15 My guest today has been featured in featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Elite Daily and Mind Body Green, and she has a unique view on alcohol consumption that you may not have heard before. Before I introduce you to her, I want to let you know that I want to hear from you. This episode may bring up some topics and emotions, and I want to know what they are. You can reach me @dina.cataldo on Instagram. You can also join Soul Roadmap’s Facebook Group. This topic especially interests me because of my own experiences with alcohol and substance abuse within the legal profession. A 2016 New York Times article states: One in three practicing lawyers are problem drinkers, based on the volume and frequency of alcohol consumed, 28 percent suffer from depression, and 19 percent show symptoms of anxiety, according to the study, which involved 12,825 licensed, employed lawyers in 19 states around the country. We seem to have black and white perspective on alcohol abuse - you’re either an addict or you don’t have a problem. If you have a “problem” with alcohol, then you’re considered an addict. But life isn’t black and white, and why don’t we ever hear there’s a middle ground between complete sobriety and calling yourself an alcoholic in our culture? My guest today offers a fresh perspective. Caitlin Padgett is the Amazon best-selling author of Drink Less Be More: How to have a great night (and life) without getting wasted and a certified coach for successful women who struggle with alcohol. At the age of 29, Caitlin’s work-hard / play-hard lifestyle started taking its toll. She realized she was drinking herself to sleep almost every night and blacking out every weekend. Thirsty for alternatives to mainstream treatment, Caitlin combined her background in psychology, nutrition, fitness, harm reduction and holistic health to craft an unconventional approach to help women find freedom from alcohol, on their own terms. She tells you about her story of over drinking and recognizing that she wanted to make change. The challenges to making change when alcohol is everywhere. And why she felt it was overkill to totally eliminate alcohol from her life and call herself an alcoholic.
Time - we all want more of it. If you’re listening to this, you’re likely a hard-working person, and sometimes you may feel burnt out or overwhelmed. You don’t have to feel this way. Why is it so difficult for us to ask for help when we need it? Sometimes we say it’s the money - we don’t have enough of it. Maybe we think we can do it better or faster than anyone, so we don’t want to hand a task over to someone else. Or maybe you’re like me, and felt guilty hiring someone to do something for you. Today we’re going to bust through these detrimental mindsets, and discover what we need to do to make the time we want in our lives. My guest today is in the business of giving you your time back, and we talk about how she has worked through these very same issues and helped her clients to do so too. Trivinia Barber is the founder of Priority VA - a boutique, virtual assistant agency. You’ll want to listen in if you’re curious about the mindset of an owner of a million dollar company grown over just a few short years. You’ll also want to listen in if you feel that you don’t know if you can start your own business because you have too many responsibilities. No more excuses! My guest today started her business while raising and adopting 4 children with her husband. And you’ll also want to hear her morning routine, which helped her lose a great amount of weight after she spent the last few years building her business and putting her health last. It’s pretty amazing. She’s worked with the biggest names in the online business space including Amy Porterfield, Todd Herman, and John Lee Dumas. Trivinia mentions some great resources in the interview that will help you make time, including a guide to get you thinking about what you can outsource in your business and personal life.
You can get all those resources here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode14
This episode could just as easily have been called “How to Know if You’ve Found Your Calling” because you may have a wonderful job or career, and be uncertain about whether you want to continue moving in the same direction you have for years. Maybe you feel stuck right now, and you’re not sure whether you’ve made the right move to get where you are. You've done all the things you were "supposed" to do, but something doesn't feel right. If any of this sounds like you, then you’ll want to listen to the three techniques I’m sharing with you today to figure out if you’re living your calling. I have some specific beliefs on this that inform what I’m going to share with you, and I’ll share those with you too.
You can get all the links I mention in the podcast here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/
Tony Robbins is one of a kind. Presidents have sought his counsel, leaders of industry have given him unprecedented access to their lives and mindset tips, and he has made it his mission to positively impact others. He's also that informercial guy from the 1980s and 1990s. Whatever your impression of him, I encourage you to listen today because he has opened my mind and helped me change my life for the better. Listen in as I share 7 lessons I've learned from Tony Robbins and how you can apply them to your life too.
You can access the links mentioned in this podcast at https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode12
Is procrastination normal? Why do we procrastinate? How do I stop procrastinating? I answer these questions, help you to recognize procrastination, talk about the psychology of procrastination, and I give you 5 steps to snap out of procrastination faster.
You can get any of the free resources I mention in the podcast here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode11
I'm walking you step-by-step through the 5 things you can do to create a morning routine that will transform your life. One of the things that held me back from creating the life I wanted was not being intentional about how I wake up and what I did first thing in the morning. I'm sharing what I've learned with you here. Getting intentional about what you do in the morning will set your day up for success and transform your life.
To make this even easier for you, I've included a free guide that walks you through each step. You can grab the Morning Roadmap at https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode10
Have you ever told yourself that you're not living your dream for any of these reasons: * I have a full-time job * I'm too busy to think about it * I don't have any money * I have kids * I don't know how to... * My family is holding me back * I'm too young or too old
Kristin crushes these excuses and tells it like it is. At only 24 years old, Kristin digs deep and shares her personal goals and struggles as a full-time mom running multiple businesses and aiming to be debt free with her husband who's equally ambitious.
Kristin shares * Her secrets to keeping her household running as a full time mom, wife, and entrepreneur with multiple businesses
* How she realized that she was flirting with her business instead of dating it, and what she did to change
* Kristin's tips for moms starting a business
* Her mission to help fellow entrepreneurial moms
Quotes I love from this episode:
"In order for me to get where I need to be, I've got to have faith that it's going to happen." "You have to find the balance between hustle and faith." "In order for you to receive what you want, you need to know the destination." "Get started. Right now. Today."
Carollyne Corner detects what's holding her clients back in business and in life. Today she shares with us how we can detect our own roadblocks to success in business and relationships, and how we can bust through them to create more happiness in whatever we do. She also shares how her intuition has brought her amazing gifts in her life. Go to the website to get meditations to help give you clarity and work through your blocks.
dinacataldo.com/episode8
Lawyers and non-lawyers alike: listen up! You'll want to hear how one habit can help you change your life. Lexlee Overton is my guest today on Soul Roadmap. Lexlee is a lawyer who coaches lawyers to use mindset tools to not only become better at their job but to become better people in the world. Whether you're a lawyer or not, you need to hear what Lexlee has to say about mindset and how a single habit can make you more productive and live life better.
Show notes: https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode7
We get to dip our toes into the Japanese culture today! Our guest, Erin Niimi Longhurst is an author, food blogger, and social media strategist for charities. She's also half-Japanese and half-English, and she was steeped in both cultures as a child.
Her new book, Japonisme, explains some of the timeless treasures of the Japanese culture and explains step-by-step how we can incorporate traditional practices into our every day lives. These practices reduce stress and increase overall happiness daily.
Her book is sprinkled with Japanese words and their definitions. If you're a word nerd like I am, you'll love to hear some of these concepts explained. We talk about some of them in the podcast.
Oh, and if you're a tea lover like I am, you'll definitely want to hear our conversation about traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
Special thanks to Erin Niimi Longhurst for taking the time to chat with me despite feeling under the weather. She's definitely a pro
Marion Bacol Uba and Dina Cataldo talk about Marion's struggles with depression after a childhood of sexual abuse. She discusses attempted suicide, and how she coped with her trauma until a near death experience shook her to her foundation. Marian tells us four ways she found to cope with her trauma to finally thrive and how she helps others do the same.
Dina Cataldo and Lyena Strelkoff talk about Lyena's amazing transformation after losing the use of her legs in a hiking accident. She talks about how to face a challenge head on and avoid 4 instinctual reactions we have to challenges in our lives. We talk lawyers, the difference between being in control and in command, faux positivity, and more...
Candice Thomas is an intuitive coach who's helped entrepreneur clients create real monetary results. One topic Candice and I talk about in this episode of Soul Roadmap is discovering that even though she had everything she was taught that she was supposed to have - the house, the car, the great job - she had to learn to trust herself and trust that her intuition was telling her.
She explains how we use intuition daily and how we can cultivate it to serve us better. She also walks us through an exercise that will help us make an even bigger impact on boosting our intuition.
Today we’re talking to Sylvia Salcedo whose experience spans both Western and Eastern medicine. We had a lot to talk about between her experiences with infertility and miscarriages to my experience with cancer. She’s going to share techniques each of us can use. You’ll want to hear what she has to say about how we’re impacting our health with habits we may not be aware of. She’s also going to share a technique to help us build more awareness around what’s going on in our lives that may be causing stress.
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Welcome to the first episode of Soul Roadmap where you're hear interviews and mini-lessons on tools & strategies to take action and live your best life. Today we're talking money! Guest Dina Isola tells us how to talk to aging parents about finances, how to get our own in order and more.
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