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TRP 211: Well Being for Rainmakers with Kathy Richardson

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In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Kathy Richardson, legal recruiter and well-being advocate, about the importance of mental, emotional, and physical well-being for rainmakers. Kathy shares insights from her experience working with lawyers and professionals who face intense pressure to perform, explaining that success in business development is directly tied to personal well-being. She emphasizes that professionals often neglect their health—mentally, emotionally, physically, financially, and even spiritually—while chasing career success, leading to burnout, dissatisfaction, and decreased effectiveness.

Key topics include how well-being affects business performance, the dangers of "grind culture" and overwork, and the signs professionals should watch for that indicate their well-being is suffering—such as dreading Monday mornings or feeling constantly drained. Kathy shares practical self-care strategies, including daily meditation, mindful work environments, and maintaining strong social connections to create balance. She also discusses how professionals can align their career choices with their personal happiness and how firms can support inclusion, belonging, and well-being initiatives. Additionally, Kathy introduces her lawyer wellness retreats, which combine yoga, meditation, and career coaching to help professionals reset and refocus. This episode provides actionable steps for professionals looking to protect their well-being while excelling in business development.

Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/

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Kathryn Holt Richardson is an award-winning legal recruiter and Founder of HR Legal Search, a national search firm based in Austin recognized by Texas Lawyer as a Texas Best Legal Recruiting Firm since 2011. Kathy specializes in placing law firm partners and groups. She also supports office openings and mergers. She has successfully placed hundreds of lawyers across the country including NYC, DC, LA, Chicago and the Bay area. She is also successfully retained by companies to find in-house talent at every level including General Counsel.

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This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link:

https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-holt-richardson-6111a62/

https://www.hrlegalsearch.com/about/kathryn-richardson/

https://www.hrlegalsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Fall2021-Featured-Article-Kathy-Richardson.pdf

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In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Kathy Richardson, legal recruiter and well-being advocate, about the importance of mental, emotional, and physical well-being for rainmakers. Kathy shares insights from her experience working with lawyers and professionals who face intense pressure to perform, explaining that success in business development is directly tied to personal well-being. She emphasizes that professionals often neglect their health—mentally, emotionally, physically, financially, and even spiritually—while chasing career success, leading to burnout, dissatisfaction, and decreased effectiveness.

Key topics include how well-being affects business performance, the dangers of "grind culture" and overwork, and the signs professionals should watch for that indicate their well-being is suffering—such as dreading Monday mornings or feeling constantly drained. Kathy shares practical self-care strategies, including daily meditation, mindful work environments, and maintaining strong social connections to create balance. She also discusses how professionals can align their career choices with their personal happiness and how firms can support inclusion, belonging, and well-being initiatives. Additionally, Kathy introduces her lawyer wellness retreats, which combine yoga, meditation, and career coaching to help professionals reset and refocus. This episode provides actionable steps for professionals looking to protect their well-being while excelling in business development.

Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/

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Kathryn Holt Richardson is an award-winning legal recruiter and Founder of HR Legal Search, a national search firm based in Austin recognized by Texas Lawyer as a Texas Best Legal Recruiting Firm since 2011. Kathy specializes in placing law firm partners and groups. She also supports office openings and mergers. She has successfully placed hundreds of lawyers across the country including NYC, DC, LA, Chicago and the Bay area. She is also successfully retained by companies to find in-house talent at every level including General Counsel.

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This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link:

https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-holt-richardson-6111a62/

https://www.hrlegalsearch.com/about/kathryn-richardson/

https://www.hrlegalsearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Fall2021-Featured-Article-Kathy-Richardson.pdf

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