The “Gratitude Gap” keeps many attorneys stuck in a cycle of striving. This story shows what happens when you stop to acknowledge how far you’ve already come.
Command, Don’t Demand: The Communication Shift Law Firm Leaders Need Now
From Pressure to Presence: What Happens When Leaders Stop Demanding
What if the biggest leadership breakthrough wasn’t in getting louder—but in getting clearer?
In the world of law firm leadership, power often masquerades as pressure. High expectations are seen as synonymous with excellence. But there’s a subtle, profound distinction between demanding excellence and commanding it—and one managing partner recently made that shift.
Here’s how…
Leading Through Upheaval: How Coaching Helped a Law Firm CEO Find His Ground
Leadership isn’t tested when things are easy. It’s tested in the storm.
A founder and managing partner of a multi-million-dollar plaintiffs’ firm recently found himself navigating one of the most turbulent seasons of his career. In the span of days, he made the difficult decision to let go of multiple team members, including his highest grossing attorney. He wrestled with ethical obligations that led to the filing of bar complaints. He shouldered client communications during an unexpected transition and was suddenly pulled back into the day-to-day legal work he had long since delegated.
It was a lot. And yet, he didn’t just survive the chaos—he led through it. Coaching helped him do that.
The High-Achiever’s Dilemma: Avoiding Burnout Without Sacrificing Success
One firm leader, deep in a high-stakes and unexpected transition, realized that while he was handling the operational chaos, his own well-being had become an afterthought. Another client, facing rapid growth, struggled with the tension between wanting to lead strategically and defaulting to doing everything themselves.
The good news? Burnout isn’t inevitable. Here’s what these clients (and many others) are learning to do differently…
3 Key Steps to Creating a Champion’s Mindset
In a commencement speech Roger Federer gave at Dartmouth in June 2024, he shared an unsurprising statistic: he won 80% of his matches. Makes total sense for the GOAT. He shared something else, though, that people don’t necessarily equate with being the greatest tennis player ever: Roger won only 54% of the total points he has played as a professional. That means he “failed” 46% of the time.
Here’s what Roger said…
Mastering the Art of Letting Go: How Law Firm Leaders Can Delegate Effectively
Back in the day, when I started my law firm I leaned into doing more than I ought to have—client work, marketing, networking, admin work, everything. It was a different story when I started my coaching business because I had learned to let go, focus on the things I was good at and that moved the needle for my business, that I truly experienced the power of leveraging my team. Delegation is about creating time and space for what only you can do: lead, strategize, and envision the future.
In this post, I’ll break down the four levels of delegation and, more importantly, how you can embrace the pinnacle—**Designing**—to achieve growth and freedom.
Let’s start with the mental roadblocks. If you’ve ever hesitated to delegate, chances are one of these is to blame…
Case Study: How One Law Firm CEO Broke Through Limiting Beliefs With Executive Coaching.
“When you challenged my thinking by asking why I was thinking so small, it hurt.” Is this statement positive or negative?
One of the many reasons to work with me as your executive coach is to gain a fresh perspective—a perspective that challenges you to see when you’re holding yourself back from reaching your full potential. The saying goes: You can’t read the ingredients on the cereal box from the inside. In other words, you often can’t recognize the limits of your mindset when you’re “in it.” A recent coaching session with a law firm CEO offered a vivid reminder of this truth.
Case Study: Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel
I coach high-achieving attorneys around the globe. One of the best ways to ensure my clients continue to grow and avoid stagnation is to empower them to think differently about success, stagnation, and comfort. Leveraging the power and clarity of a Likert scale, we explore their current state. When my clients reach an 8, 9, or 😅 10 out of 10 on the scale, it’s time to add some spice 🌶️ to the mix. I’ll break down a discussion from a recent coaching session to demonstrate what I mean and how my client was able to move forward.
Mastery vs. Performance Orientation: The Key Mindset Shift for Lawyers Seeking Sustainable Success
In the high-stakes world of law, particularly for litigators, the mindset you bring to the table can be the difference between thriving in your career and burning out. The debate between performance and mastery orientation isn't just for athletes—it's crucial for legal professionals as well. In this post, I’ll explore the profound impact of these two mindsets and why adopting a mastery orientation can lead to sustainable success.