The Quiet Power of Consistency: Have You Recognized Your Invisible Progress?
As 2023 draws to a close AND as my 43rd year turns into a 44th, I cannot help but notice the double whammy of reflection - both in terms of the calendar year and this year around the sun. In one way, I did not "grow" at all, and yet, at the same time, I am grinning...
Podcasts
I have had the absolutely fantastic opportunity to be a guest on several podcasts throughout these last few years. Great hosts. Great conversations. Great questions! I have logged them below so you can give them a listen. I will be updating this page...
End of the Year Check-In-Still Thinking About Going Solo?
In November 2021, I asked you if you were ready to "Go Solo." Here I am, 2 years later, posing the same question. In the last 2 years, I have seen a massive wave of attorneys decide to hang their own shingle and make a go of it on their own. Why? The benefits are...
Go Beyond Your “Yes” People: your life depends on it
Let me start with what I mean about "yes" people. If you were following me back in the day, you may have already read the blog post about "yes" friends. (Give it a read here - I reread it this morning and all of it still rings 100% true to me - in fact - I just...
The Truth About Habit Formation
It is a long and winding road as a recovering workaholic. The path isn't always linear. Good habits don't always stick 24-7. When stress starts seeping in as you prep for trial, a case becomes difficult, or your meetings with others end with more discord than...
Divorcing? Make sure your “tribe” is right.
In my work as a divorce attorney (and now as a coach), I see how much a woman's "tribe" can make or break her. Would she be the woman who was surrounded by well-intentioned friends, telling her to "take him for everything he is worth?" "That he is no good." "That he...
Your Small Law Firm Needs This: Life Coaching Meets Consulting.
My business is expanding! In addition to coaching, I also offer consulting services to small law firms. What does that look like? Picture this. A small law firm has this great lawyer, but for one reason or another, she isn't living up to her full potential. She may...
Cheer Cherish Respect – Why Can’t Women have all 3?
For the past few days, I have been trying to figure out why the workshop I attended last week didn’t quite hit me right. I felt agitated, perhaps a little angry, perplexed, and like something was just “off.” Building Legos with my son a few mornings ago, it all...
2022. Even in Uncertainty, Your Future Requires Your Vision. 4 Areas to Focus on to Live the Life of your Dreams.
Note: This article will be published in a similar form in January 2022 in the Baltimore County Bar Association's publication, The Advocate. However, this is such an important topic, and I wanted to share it with all of you, especially this week as we enter the New...
2 Secret Sauce Ways to Be a Healthy Lawyer
I am often asked to speak on what makes a "healthy" lawyer. I tend to talk about various things or give my "Top 10 Tips," but I want to make it even simpler for you to follow. What 2 things can I tell you that will make everything else start to click in place? Can it...
