Overwhelmed by the demands of your law practice? Struggling to find time to grow your firm while balancing client work, deadlines, and your personal life? Be a Better Lawyer is the go-to podcast for busy lawyers who want to increase productivity, manage their time more effectively, and build a successful practice without sacrificing their well-being. Hosted by Master Coach and former criminal prosecutor Dina Cataldo, this podcast dives deep into actionable strategies to help you overcome ove ...
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Feeling buried under work or like youāll never catch up? Listen up! I'm sharing why overwhelm isnāt the enemy ā it can actually be one of your greatest teachers. Youāll learn: ā
4 reasons overwhelm is a gift ā
how lawyers like you are transforming overwhelm into growth ā
mindset shifts that will help you create confidence and clarity Want to apply ā¦
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This One Thing Will Give You the Perspective You Need
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34:59Today we're talking about a topic most people avoid because it's uncomfortable for them to talk about. The benefit of facing this uncomfortable topic directly? When you do, it becomes your greatest advisor; your clearest guide for how to live your life. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, Youāll discover: ā
the perspective shift that immā¦
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#381: The Biggest Myth Keeping Lawyers Behind
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41:43Ever feel like youāre behind in your law practice? Maybe youāve told yourself you just need more discipline, or that if you could work harder and do more, youād finally get ahead. This mindset is what I call the Myth of More. Itās one of the biggest traps for overwhelmed lawyers. The Myth of More runs deep in the legal profession, keeping attorneysā¦
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380: The #1 Reason Lawyers Are Unhappy (Itās Not What You Think)
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38:54Want to apply what you're learning on the podcast? Imagine implementing what you learn here in an organized and consistent way. What kind of an impact will that have on your law practice and your life? Decide that today is the day you make the changes you want to see in your practice and book a complimentary Strategy Session with Dina. š Click hereā¦
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How often do you pay attention to the words you speak? Your words reveal where you're holding yourself back, and they will reveal your next level if you listen carefully. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I share how one lawyer's words revealed his thoughts about his rates and why he was having a difficult time raising them. If you notice yourā¦
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š Register for my new workshop here: https://dinacataldo.com/frustratedlawyer __________ If your law practice feels like a whirlwind -- emails, court deadlines, interruptions -- listen in to today's episode. In this episode, youāll learn: ā
How to consciously choose peace over the storm How to tell the difference between peace and comfort (and why ā¦
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Closing consults may seem like a gift some lawyers have and some donāt, but today youāll learn 6 keys to closing more consults. These 6 keys wonāt leave you feeling salesy and slimy. Youāll feel in integrity at all times and serve your potential client better than ever. These skills are learnable ā and they will transform your consults. After this ā¦
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In this episode, Iām unpacking a pattern I see so many lawyers fall into: chasing success. For most of us, success is defined by the message we receive from our culture. Those success markers are usually money, status and possessions. External markers of success wonāt give you what youāre really looking for. Success isnāt something you achieve. It'ā¦
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374: Stop Putting Out Fires and Be Calmer and Happier with Special Guest Kara Brinster
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50:32Do you feel like your hair is on fire daily in your law practice? š„ Youāre not alone. Kara Brinster felt the same way. Between her family law practice, her role as a stateās attorney, parenting, and managing a household -- Karaās plate was full. Fast forward 10 months, Karaās practice feels calmer, and sheās so much happier. Not because she has lesā¦
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You may be friendly, responsive, and great in consults. But that doesnāt mean youāre creating a seamless client experience that builds trust and encourages referrals. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, Iām walking you through common glitches in a clientās experience and how to solve for them. Iām also breaking down the costly mistakes lawyers mā¦
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If you feel a wave of overwhelm before your week even begins, you may be surprised to hear that work itself isnāt whatās causing it. Donāt worry ā if youāve believed work causes your stress, youāre 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 letāsā¦
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Feeling annoyed for a moment is normal. But often what starts as a small irritation lingers throughout your day ā and that lingering irritation costs you more time, energy, and peace than you realize. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I share: ā
How irritation drains your time, focus, and mental clarity ā
Whatās actually fueling chronic annoyaā¦
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370: Best of...How to Take a Guilt-Free Vacation
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29:56Vacations are meant to restore you ā but for most lawyers, they feel anything but restorative. š¹ You worry what clients or colleagues will think about you that youāre taking time off. š¹ You worry about emails while laying on the beach. š¹ You worry about coming back to a tidal wave of emails, tasks, and pressure to "catch up." Itās no wonder you mayā¦
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If youād asked me years ago what my values were, I wouldāve rattled off a list without much thought. But when I looked at how I was livingāhow I was spending my time, where my energy was goingāit told a different story. Thatās 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. Wā¦
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368: Best Of...What Your Clients Think of You
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30:45Do you worry about what your clients think of you? Even if you think, āNot really,ā what youāll learn today about what your brain thinks about them may surprise you. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, youāll learn how your brainās thoughts about your clients could be negatively impacting how much money you make in your practice and how you feelā¦
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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. š Click here to get Precision Planning for Law Firm Growth and make this year the best (and most peaceā¦
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Time Peace for Lawyers is open for enrollment now. š You can enroll here: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace ********* If youāre working long hours, putting out fires, and not making the traction you want to see in your law practice, listen to todayās episode. Hereās the truth: itās not your fault. Your brain is designed to keep you safe, not succesā¦
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Stop drowning in work and start feeling in control of your law practice. My signature coaching program, Time Peace for Lawyersā¢, teaches you the skills law school never did. By the end of our 16 weeks together, you wonāt just be a more effective lawyer ā youāll feel more like yourself. š Doors are closing soon ā join us inside Time Peace today. š Jā¦
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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 yoā¦
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363: When is the Right Time to Hire a Coach?
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36:43If 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, Iām pulling back the curtain on what coaching actually is (and isnāt), how to know if itās time to get support, and how to make empowered decisions that arenāt driven by feā¦
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362: The Future of AI and the Law with Christine Uri
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1:00:27In 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 yearā¦
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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. Iāll share how Iāve navigated changes in my own life and the mindset shifts that have made the biggest difference. Whether itās your practice, your relaā¦
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If distractions keep pulling you away from what really matters, listen in. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, youāll 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 (itās not about lack of willpower!) How to spot your distraction pattā¦
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Making change in your life or law practice isnāt just about taking action ā itās about who you are being while taking action. If youāre stuck in an endless cycle of overworking, second-guessing, or feeling frustrated that youāre not where you want to be, this episode is for you. In this episode, Iām diving deep into duality ā the balance between acā¦
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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 tā¦
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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 donāt have the skill of intentional productivity, you will make your life harder, feel more stressed, feel more pressure throughout your day, and ultimately, sabotage yoā¦
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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 whā¦
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355: Best of BBL: The Systems for Successful Attorneys
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56:22Whether 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 ā¦
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354: Leaving the Law with Special Guest Elena Deutsch
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56:23Today on Be a Better Lawyer, Iām joined by Elena Deutsch, the founder of WILLāWomen 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 youāve toyed with the idea of leaving the law entirely, or maybe youāre just coā¦
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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: ā
learn how following your inner guidance system can help you notice when youāre oā¦
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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: ā
Key questions to ask yourself to accelerate change ā
Why delusion is a powerful tool ā
How to ā¦
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351: Reset Your Money Beliefs with Special Guest Darren Wurz
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57:27In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, Iām 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 ā beliefs you probably donāt even realize are running the show ā and how those beliefs are impacting yā¦
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350: The Art of Trial Preparation with Elizabeth Larrick
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54:34Preparing 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, Iāve invited special guest Elizabeth Larrick who specializes in helping lawyers prepare their cases for the best possible result at trial. Our conversatioā¦
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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 youāve 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: āļø Why constraint is your secret weapon for achieving goals āļø ā¦
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š 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, Iām sharing three actionable strategies to help you move into the new year with clarity, focus, and confidence. If youāre ready tā¦
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Show Notes: Embracing Your Perfection If youāve ever felt ānot good enoughā or caught yourself believing that youāre inherently flawed, this episode is for you. Iām taking a deep, honest look at the idea of perfectionānot as something to achieve, but as something you already hold within you. Weāll explore the structures that taught us to question oā¦
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346: The Mental Game of Billing Contemporaneously
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28:06Billing Contemporaneously isnāt just about knowing "how" to do it ā itās about whatās 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 mindseā¦
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345: How to 10X Your Time & Money Investments
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40:08š Doors close to Time Peace for Lawyers⢠Friday, December 13th, 2024. Click here to learn more and enroll now. Or go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace. ********* 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 prā¦
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Time Peace for Lawyers⢠is now open for enrollment. š 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, ā¦
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š Click here to download the Guide ā3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)ā Or go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace to learn more about Time Peace for Lawyersā¢. ****** 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. Insteā¦
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š Click here to download the Guide ā3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)ā Or go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace to learn more about Time Peace for Lawyersā¢. *** 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 ā¦
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341: 5 Tips to Manage Your Energy During the Holidays
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19:08š Click here to download the Guide ā3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)ā Or go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, Iām sharing 5 tips to manage your energy during the holidays ā so you can truly enjoy the season without feeling overwhelmed or burned out. Whether yoā¦
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340: The Key to Effective Team Management with Penny Zenker
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49:24š Click here to download the Guide ā3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)ā Or go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace to learn more about Time Peace for Lawyersā¢. --- Managing a team can be challenging, especially when balancing client demands, deadlines, and time constraints. Thatās why I'm thrilled to inā¦
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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. Itās not always easy to do. We often fight the process making it harder for ourselves and creating a lot of struggle. Today youāll learn the signs youāre ā¦
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338: How to Build a Book of Business (without Burning Out) with Special Guest Heather Moulder
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57:46Work with Dina privately to grow your practice without feeling overwhelmed. Sign up for a Strategy Session today: š Schedule a Strategy Session 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-miā¦
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337: Healing Cancer Holistically with Dr. Katie Deming
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1:01:13In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, Iām 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 ā¦
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336: 4 Steps to Delegate Effectively and Simply
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22:39You already know you canāt do it all, no matter how hard you try. So today, Iām sharing how to delegate effectively, more confidently, and youāll 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 mā¦
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Youāve achieved the accomplishments, the success, and the financial security, but something still feels āoff.ā Thereās this strange sense of emptiness, a craving for something more that you canāt quite put your finger on. If that resonates, this episode is for you. Iāll help you tune into the whispers of your heartāthe ones you may unknowingly be dā¦
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334: 6 Behaviors Sabotaging Your Law Practice's Success
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44:34Register for Dina's latest Masterclass: š Unlock Productivity: 5 (Counterintuitive) Strategies to 10x Your Productivity Work with Dina one-on-one. Learn more here: š Schedule a Strategy Session If you're tired of trying to "do it all" and feel like your work isnāt translating into the success you want in your law practice, this episode of Be a Bettā¦
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333: Confidently Raise and Communicate Your Rates
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51:32Register for Dina's latest Masterclass: š Unlock Productivity: 5 Essential Strategies to 10x Productivity without Rushing Through Your Day Work with Dina one-on-one. Your first step is booking a Strategy Session: š Schedule a Strategy Session Just the thought of raising your rates might make your palms sweat. Many lawyers hesitate to increase theirā¦
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