Podcasts about happy lawyer

Philippos Aristotelous is a coaching extraordinaire from Cyprus! His clients include business executives, law firm leaders, and organizations looking to improve their overall operations. In addition to one-on-one and group coaching sessions, Philippos is an active public speaker and the author of two books: The MARVEL of Happiness and The MARVEL of Engagement. His coaching philosophy is holistic, as he works to adjust clients' mindsets and lifestyles to better suit their goals and needs. Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn 0:00 Preview - Conducting a Culture X-Ray 1:00 Introduction 2:18 Getting to Know Philippos 4:08 The “Happy Lawyer” Paradox 6:13 Philippos' Coaching Philosophy 10:43 Philippos' One-on-One Coaching 12:00 Philippos' Group Coaching 14:54 Conducting a Culture X-Ray 17:41 How Philippos Gets Clients 20:20 Reaching Clients on a Personal Level 23:14 Finding an Entry Point 25:57 What Philippos Does for Fun 27:40 Past Law Firm Clients 31:13 Wrapping Up We all need to strike a balance between the different facets of our responsibilities and well-being. Enter: Philippos. His work revolves around bringing happiness and fulfillment into clients' lives. If something seems off-balance in your professional life or your overall outlook, contact Philippos today to learn more about how his program can help you reach a greater level of satisfaction in all that you do. Speakers Featured in This Episode - Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing- Philippos Aristotelous of Philarist.com This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing. Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices. Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.  

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.   RESOURCES The Busy Lawyer's Ultimate Time Management Guide Show notes   WORK WITH ME 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.   CONNECT WITH ME 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 this podcast. 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.  

Welcome to an interview with the authors of Fair Shake: Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy, Naomi Cahn, June Carbone, and Nancy Levit. This book explains that the system that governs our economy—a winner-take-all economy—is the root cause of these myriad problems. The WTA economy self-selects for aggressive, cutthroat business tactics, which creates a feedback loop that sidelines women. The authors, three legal scholars, call this feedback loop “the triple bind”: if women don't compete on the same terms as men, they lose; if women do compete on the same terms as men, they're punished more harshly for their sharp elbows or actual misdeeds; and when women see that they can't win on the same terms as men, they take themselves out of the game (if they haven't been pushed out already). With odds like these stacked against them, it's no wonder women feel like, no matter how hard they work, they can't get ahead.   Naomi Cahn is the Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, as well as the Co-Director of the Family Law Center. Cahn is the author or editor of numerous books written for both academic and trade publishers, including Red Families v. Blue Families and Homeward Bound. In 2017, Cahn received the Harry Krause Lifetime Achievement in Family Law Award from the University of Illinois College of Law and in 2024 she was inducted into the Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame.    June Carbone is the Robina Chair of Law, Science and Technology at the University of Minnesota Law School. Previously she has served as the Edward A. Smith/Missouri Chair of Law, the Constitution and Society at the University of Missouri at Kansas City; and as the Associate Dean for Professional Development and Presidential Professor of Ethics and the Common Good at Santa Clara University School of Law. She has written From Partners to Parents and co-written Red Families v. Blue Families; Marriage Markets; and Family Law. She is a co-editor of the International Survey of Family Law.   Nancy Levit is the Associate Dean for Faculty and holds a Curator's Professorship at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law. Professor Levit has been voted Outstanding Professor of the Year five times by students and was profiled in Dean Michael Hunter Schwartz's book, What the Best Law Teachers Do. She has received the N.T. Veatch Award for Distinguished Research and Creative Activity and the Missouri Governor's Award for Teaching Excellence. She is the author of The Gender Line and co-author of Feminist Legal Theory; The Happy Lawyer; The Good Lawyer; and Jurisprudence—Classical and Contemporary.   Get Fair Shake here: https://rb.gy/r2q7rw   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 453, featuring an interview with the authors of Fair Shake: Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy, Naomi Cahn, June Carbone, and Nancy Levit. This book explains that the system that governs our economy—a winner-take-all economy—is the root cause of these myriad problems. The WTA economy self-selects for aggressive, cutthroat business tactics, which creates a feedback loop that sidelines women. The authors, three legal scholars, call this feedback loop “the triple bind”: if women don't compete on the same terms as men, they lose; if women do compete on the same terms as men, they're punished more harshly for their sharp elbows or actual misdeeds; and when women see that they can't win on the same terms as men, they take themselves out of the game (if they haven't been pushed out already). With odds like these stacked against them, it's no wonder women feel like, no matter how hard they work, they can't get ahead.   Naomi Cahn is the Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, as well as the Co-Director of the Family Law Center. Cahn is the author or editor of numerous books written for both academic and trade publishers, including Red Families v. Blue Families and Homeward Bound. In 2017, Cahn received the Harry Krause Lifetime Achievement in Family Law Award from the University of Illinois College of Law and in 2024 she was inducted into the Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame.    June Carbone is the Robina Chair of Law, Science and Technology at the University of Minnesota Law School. Previously she has served as the Edward A. Smith/Missouri Chair of Law, the Constitution and Society at the University of Missouri at Kansas City; and as the Associate Dean for Professional Development and Presidential Professor of Ethics and the Common Good at Santa Clara University School of Law. She has written From Partners to Parents and co-written Red Families v. Blue Families; Marriage Markets; and Family Law. She is a co-editor of the International Survey of Family Law.   Nancy Levit is the Associate Dean for Faculty and holds a Curator's Professorship at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law. Professor Levit has been voted Outstanding Professor of the Year five times by students and was profiled in Dean Michael Hunter Schwartz's book, What the Best Law Teachers Do. She has received the N.T. Veatch Award for Distinguished Research and Creative Activity and the Missouri Governor's Award for Teaching Excellence. She is the author of The Gender Line and co-author of Feminist Legal Theory; The Happy Lawyer; The Good Lawyer; and Jurisprudence—Classical and Contemporary.   Get Fair Shake here: https://rb.gy/r2q7rw   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

About Paul: Paul Karvanis is a recovering lawyer, an author, speaker, and coach. He practiced as a corporate lawyer for 12 years (in private practice, in-house, and government). He's been coaching for 6+ years and has created The Happy Lawyer project, where he has interviewed over 100 lawyers, determined the blueprint to being happy as a lawyer, and put it all into his new book The Happy Lawyer. https://www.linkedin.com/in/karvanis/ https://leaderrising.com/

In this episode, Clarissa Rayward, lawyer and founder of Happy Lawyer, Happy Life, shares her journey as a lawyer and business owner.  Clarissa's approach to decision-making and her commitment to personal growth serve as valuable lessons for professionals in any industry. She discusses the concept of being different and embracing creativity in a traditional field, and the challenges of identity as a business owner.  This interview explores Clarissa's recipe for achieving happiness and success: the significance of self-belief; managing mindset; setting boundaries; intentional decision-making; and the importance of finding joy in one's work. Enjoy! Tristan Listen to the Culture Is Everything Private Podcast at: cultureiseverything.co.

In this episode, Clarissa Rayward, lawyer and founder of Happy Lawyer, Happy Life, shares her journey as a lawyer and business owner.  Clarissa's approach to decision-making and her commitment to personal growth serve as valuable lessons for professionals in any industry. She discusses the concept of being different and embracing creativity in a traditional field, and the challenges of identity as a business owner.  This interview explores Clarissa's recipe for achieving happiness and success: the significance of self-belief; managing mindset; setting boundaries; intentional decision-making; and the importance of finding joy in one's work. Enjoy! Tristan Listen to the Culture Is Everything Private Podcast at: cultureiseverything.co.

Is your law career overwhelming you (and not in a good way)? Are you unhappy in your profession and looking for a change? Join us in this episode as we explore the next steps you need to take to choose or change your law career path and find genuine fulfillment as a lawyer. When you don't know exactly what you want out of your law career (or life in general), it can be difficult to choose which path to take or build your dream law practice. However, when you think deeply about what you want for yourself and your family, you can design a practice that supports your vision for life. That's why, on this episode of the Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg Goldfarb interviews Ben Glass; Founder, CEO, Trial Lawyer and ERISA Benefits Expert at BenGlassLaw. Ben's passion is to empower law firm owners like you to get clear on your career goals and give you the tools to start or transform your practice. Think of him as a coach for lawyers! If you believe (or want to believe) that you can have a successful and fulfilling law practice, Ben will help you get there. If he can do it with 9 children and 7 grandkids, you can do it, too! Join Gregg and Ben on Cut to the Chase as they discuss how to: - Discover what you want out of your law career. - Design a law practice that supports your vision and goals for life. - Avoid post-grad career traps and choose a lucrative career path that makes you happy. - Get to the root of your unhappiness as a lawyer (spoiler: it's usually not a money issue). - Gain entrepreneurial skills that make it easier to manage the responsibilities of starting a law firm. - Overcome the mindset blocks that are holding you back from being a successful entrepreneur. Remember, there are happy lawyers out there… and a happy lawyer is a better lawyer. It's time for you to become one of them! The resources mentioned in this episode are: - Connect with Ben Glass on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benglass. Contact Ben if you are a law firm owner looking for guidance in choosing or changing your career path. - Visit Ben's websites: https://www.benglasslaw.com and https://greatlegalmarketing.com  - Schedule a lunch meeting with Ben at www.lunchwithben.com to get 1:1 advice. - Listen to Ben's podcast, The Renegade Lawyer, to learn how to live a flourishing life in a universe of charming people. - Read Ben's book, “Live Life Big, a User's Guide”, (call for a free copy) to learn simple marketing strategies for small law firms. - Attend the 2023 GLM Summit, hosted by Great Legal Marketing, to reach the next level of growth in your law practice. To learn more about mass tort law cases and lawyer best practices, subscribe to the Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb.

This week Tom discusses how to love the practice of law and strategies for being a happy lawyer. A lot of these strategies apply not just to law, but apply to any job that anyone's in, but they're things that especially affect professionals who work in a high stress career. Listen to the episode for tips on improving your lifestyle through 1. establishing your boundaries, 2. taking breaks, and 3. exercise and diet.

Paul Karvanis is a life coach, writer, blogger and a recovering lawyer. Paul is also working on the Happy Lawyer Project and is in the midst of writing the book The Happy Lawyer. Paul believes that happiness is available to all of us. For more information: leaderrising.comThe Happy Lawyer Signature Talk________Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness. Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and has been shortlisted by the 2023 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing.byb.li/podcast_applebyb.li/podcast_spotify To get in touch with Hara Allison:Magazine + Podcast: beneathyourbeautiful.orgPhotography: hara.photographyDesign: studioh-creative.com

In this episode of Legally Blissed Conversations, we are joined by Renata Musial, an attorney turned coach who discovered that the secret to having it all is simply deciding that you want it. Renata helps attorneys actually feel happy and not just look like they are on paper. Her coaching program helps female attorneys reach their fullest potential at work and home. Renata is also the founder of the podcast Happy Lawyer, where she works to help lawyers feel as good as their resume looks. Follow Renata: @happylawyercoach

New attorneys (maybe you?) are leaving firms (or daydreaming about it) in droves. Why? It's not because you're not making enough money. Or that you've got a high billable hour requirement. It' because of a lack of good mentorship. Last week, I talked to the senior attorneys responsible for this and taught them how to think like mentor so they could effectively start being a mentor. This week, I'm talking to the suffering new recruits who are struggling to work for people who don't teach, communicate, or offer a modicum of support. Your self-esteem has tanked, you're numbing with food/pot/alcohol/netflix, you're not showing up as the kick-ass-lawyer version of yourself that you know you can be, and you're scolling Linkedin seething with jealousy while you "like" your classmates' posts about their enviable jobs. "How the hell did I get here?" you might be asking yourself. Wait, before you jump ship, LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. I'm taking you through what to do if you're mentors suck or don't exist, how to stay in a job that isn't exactly your fave,  and how to make sure your next job situation is way way better.  This is a must-listen for new lawyers but also for anyone struggling in a bad-mentor-situation. And if you want to get some coaching on this, book a free session with me at www.renatamusial.com/freecoaching. _____ Happy Lawyer is a weekly podcast that will help you finally feel as good as your resume looks.  Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn!

Sweet comp packages, cushy offices with a view, catered lunches, fancy at-home work set ups? That's all nice but do you want to know what new attorneys really want? How to retain them and keep them really happy? Mentorship.  If you're a senior level attorney in charge of freshly minted attorneys or even just have them working at your firm, this is a MUST LISTEN episode.  And, if you want to get some free coaching, book a session with me www.renatamusial.com/freecoaching ------ Happy Lawyer is a weekly podcast that will help you finally feel as good as your resume looks.  Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn!  

Switching gears this week, I'm talking about a topic that is likely causing you a whole lot of stress: the mental load. What's that? It's all of the effort involved in managing your work, relationships, a family, and your household. It's  basically every little detail of every little (and not-so-little) damn thing you have to juggle in your head, throughout the day, everyday, to keep up with your responsibilities and all of the decisions associated with them. Today, we're talking about the mental load and how women can off load some of it onto their partner in a way that doesn't involve (that much) nagging or yelling and instead feels more fair. I recorded this episode for another podcast earlier this year, but it's really good and will be helpful for you in juggling your own work/life balance. Especially if you're struggling with little kids at home. I'm also sharing with you my favorite book on the topic, Fair Play by Eve Rodsky. If you don't have the book AND the Fair Play cards, order them immediately and schedule a date with your partner immediately. I'm even going to teach you how to them on board with helping more so you can nag less.  ________ Subscribe to Happy Lawyer wherever you listen to podcasts and follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn!

In this episode I speak with fellow coach Renata Musial. We discuss the Brain BS around perceived failure, the art of making big pivots in life, all or nothing thinking and the power of thought work . She also shares a tip at the end of the episode that can help you to manage your mind when you are about to do something you are dreading. Renata is the Happy Lawyer Coach. An attorney herself, she helps women in the profession to create harmony in their life and career while also making a lot more money. She is the host of "Happy Lawyer, “ a weekly podcast where she shares her insights and teaches coaching tools attorneys can use daily. Renata is a certified coach from The Life Coach School, a year-long iced-coffee drinker (but never pumpkin spice!) and a mom of three who lives in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. If you are interested in working with Renata, click on the links below.www.renatamusial.comhttp://www.instagram.com/happylawyercoachI also want to note that I make a reference to personal empowermenr month but I have since declared after a Covid pivot, that every month is personal empowerment month :) 

Earlier this year, at age 41, I was diagnosed with ADHD, and oh what a curious and relieving and wild ride it has been. In this episode, I'm taking you through my personal experience, why marriage counseling led me to get tested for ADHD, what symptoms I had been experiencing (without knowing what I was experiencing),  and what the diagnosis means to me now.  ----- Thanks for listening to Happy Lawyer, a weekly podcast that helps you feel as good as your resume looks.  If you're interested in joining The Rainmaker's Bootcamp mentioned in today's episode, grab your spot here. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn!  

Finally, time to take action! In the last installment of this series on Becoming a Rainmaker, I'm helping you create your "WHO List." This "living" document will serve as a log of who know you and who you want to know. Start by building in a few minutes of time each week (15 min on a Friday, for example) to check in with this list, update it, add to it, make plans, it will start to become an easy way for you to level up your rainmaking game. I recommend using a Google Doc or Evernote or something that can be accessed via your mobile device and computer for those spur of the moment meetings, connects, or notes you may want to make!) Download the worksheet I talk about in the episode here. Download a copy of the WHO list template here. ____ And if you haven't already, please consider leaving a REVIEW for Happy Lawyer! 

Renata Musial, an attorney turned coach, teaches female attorneys how to go after their happiness - unapologetically. The owner of The Happy Lawyer Project spent years struggling to find happiness in her career despite ticking standard boxes guaranteed to bring joy. After an Adult ADHD diagnosis and realizing the power of the stories we tell ourselves, Renata mentors female attorneys to help them feel as good in life as they look on paper. Today, we get into how mindset and accountability work together to transform lives. We dive into limiting beliefs and the importance of following your own compass. What's in This Episode? Who is Renata Musial? Why is there a disconnect between the external success of female lawyers and internal distress? What is one of the first steps to having a happier life? What are common limiting beliefs and how can one get past them? Why is it important to understand the difference between confidence and self-confidence? Why is the concept of balance really a limiting belief in disguise? What role does accountability play in happiness? How has a diagnosis of adult ADHD changed Renata's perspective?

Why is it so hard to be a happy lawyer? It's no secret that being a lawyer is challenging. There are incredibly long nights, many deliverables, and for high achievers, it can become overwhelming. In fact, many lawyers struggle with their unhappiness in silence. Joining me for this conversation is Dannie De Novo. Dannie is a corporate attorney, an elite happiness coach, and an international speaker and bestselling author. After having battled depression and anxiety for most of her early life, Dannie set out on a course to learn what true happiness was for her and for the sake of her baby girl. Now, Dannie regularly appears on TV news and talk shows as an expert on creating happiness and purpose, combating loneliness and depression, and managing anxiety.   Dannie gives listeners actionable tips on: [3:30] Navigating mental health struggles from a young age and going in and out of institutions [14:10] Why driven, high achievers tend to be unhappier [17:30] Changes you can make in your life to find more fulfillment  [20:55] Tips for lawyers to get out of that mentally tough place [32:10] Dannie's book recommendation Resources mentioned in this episode: Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday Connect with Dannie here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn https://www.DannieDeNovo.com  Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com 

Why is it so hard to be a happy lawyer? It's no secret that being a lawyer is challenging. There are incredibly long nights, many deliverables, and for high achievers, it can become overwhelming. In fact, many lawyers struggle with their unhappiness in silence. Joining me for this conversation is Dannie De Novo. Dannie is a corporate attorney, an elite happiness coach, and an international speaker and bestselling author. After having battled depression and anxiety for most of her early life, Dannie set out on a course to learn what true happiness was for her and for the sake of her baby girl. Now, Dannie regularly appears on TV news and talk shows as an expert on creating happiness and purpose, combating loneliness and depression, and managing anxiety.   Dannie gives listeners actionable tips on: [3:30] Navigating mental health struggles from a young age and going in and out of institutions [14:10] Why driven, high achievers tend to be unhappier [17:30] Changes you can make in your life to find more fulfillment  [20:55] Tips for lawyers to get out of that mentally tough place [32:10] Dannie's book recommendation Resources mentioned in this episode: Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday Connect with Dannie here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn https://www.DannieDeNovo.com  Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com 

In today's episode, Emilie invites Charise Naifeh, Founder of Happy Law Mom and host of The Happy Lawyer podcast, to chat all about the benefits of working part-time and how to create a sustainable work arrangement that works for you.Related Links:Learn more about ChariseGrab a copy of Emilie's book, Bossed UpEp 363 How to Avoid Burnout and Create a Sustainable Work-life Balance Ep 136: Is Job-Sharing the Secret to True Work-Life Balance?Catch Emilie's interview on the Finding Brave podcast: Developing your Bossed-Up Identity and Losing the Martyrdom Learn more about HIRED, our 3-month job search accelerator Join the Courage Community on Facebook Join our LinkedIn GroupGot a career conundrum you want us to cover on the podcast? Call and leave us a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Why isn't businesa development a class in law school? Because it sure as hell is a part of what can make you a successful lawyer. Not just on paper, either. Bringing in your own clients helps you create exacty the kind of career you want to have: one with ideal clients, interesting subject matters, and let's not kid ourselves, more money. But the time to start thinking about business development isn't when you're on the partner-track, years into your career. It's something you want to start thinking about early and often.  In this three-part-series, I'm teaching you how to become a rainmaker. Why is business development so important (other than what it does for your firm), how does it help you build the career of your dreams, and how can you make it a lot less intimidating and a lot less "work?" __________ Happy Lawyer is a weekly podcast that will help you finally feel as good as your resume looks.  Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn!   

Your brain is not actually trying to kill you but her incessant need/desire/purpose to keep you alive is really messing with your flow. (When's the last time you ran into a bear or lion on your commute?) And that bad ass brain of yours is actually keeping you from doing/achieving/saying/being all the things you want to be doing/achieving/saying/being. Of course, we will never be able to totally shake the brain's primitive “wiring.” Not that we really want to. I sort of like that whole breathing-while-sleeping part). But what we don't need is our brain to keep us from taking risks at work, pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zones, making big plans for our life and career, etc.. In this episode, I'll be teaching you how to identify when your brain is being a huge bitch and what to do about it in those moments to remind yourself that it's nothing personal. ______ Happy Lawyer is a weekly podcast that will help you finally feel as good as your resume looks.  If you liked what you heard, can you do me a favor and LEAVE A REVIEW? It helps Apple and these fancy podcast players tell other lawyers about this. Plus, it tells me that you want me to keep recording

What's that you say? You're not exactly that happy? Don't worry, all of that is about to change. Welcome to Happy Lawyer, a weekly podcast that's going to help you finally feel as good as your resume looks. In this first episode, I'm introduing myself (Renata) and telling you what you can expect from this podcast. Dry humor, some F-bombs, no-BS-conversation, and actionable tools to help you get over your own shit. You're a smart woman, you've just been handling so much on your own, that shit is old and tiring. Let me help unburden you a little bit. Help make things feel a little lighter. And a whole lot better.  This is a podcast for any woman in the legal profession, from those just getting started to those crushing it as partner (or at least wanting to do so).  Thanks for being here.

I can't say that I'm that good of a story teller, except when it comes to selling myself a load of bullshit… about myself. All of a sudden I'm spinning Shakespearean sonnets about how incompetent I am as a mother and wife because I suck at laundry and planning birthday parties, how much of life I wasted going to law school only to have practiced for only a handful of years, and how pathetic my LinkedIn resume must look to the rest of the world. On an on and on, these stories are mostly the same with modified details. The thing is, these stories? They are just that. Made up fantasies that have very little factual basis. And yet I've spent a majority of my life living as though they were truth. This episode is all about the stories I've been telling myself, the stories you are telling yourself, and why we all just need to quit it with the damn stories, already. After listening, try today's "coaching assignment" by writing out the story you have been telling yourself about something in your life. Remember, a story is just a series of thoughts that you're making about something that's going on in your life. Why you can't lose weight. Why that job or relationship didn't work out. Why you are so overwhelmed and don't have time. Then, ask yourself this series of questions: "What am I thinking about this?" "What am I making that thought mean?" "How does that make me feel?"  "Is that thought helpful to me? Why am I choosing that?"  "Can I choose a thought that would serve me better? What might that be?" ______ Happy Lawyer is a weekly podcast that will help you finally feel as good as your resume looks.  If you liked what you heard, can you do me a favor and LEAVE A REVIEW? It helps Apple and these fancy podcast players tell other lawyers about this. Plus, it tells me that you want me to keep recording

On the show this week Mike sat down with the one and only Clarissa Rayward, law firm owner, podcaster, author and known as the Happy Family lawyer! As well as being the host for the last 6 years of the Happy Lawyer, Happy Life podcast Clarissa is also the Owner of Brisbane Family Law Center, an accredited Family Law Specialist, Mediator, Collaborative Lawyer & all-around superhuman. Over the past 15 years, Clarissa has worked with thousands of families during separation and divorce. She specializes in assisting her clients in experiencing a dignified divorce - staying away from the Court process and finding sustainable agreements for the future. Clarissa published her first book, Splitsville: How to Separate, Stay Out of Court and Stay Friends in 2015 (4.6-star review on Amazon) Launched her podcast in 2016 the Happy Lawyer, Happy Life Happy Lawyer Happy Life: How to Be Happy in Law and in Life published in 2017 Provides webinars and teaches courses to lawyers  

"Happy lawyer" is not an oxymoron, although I know that sometimes you might feel like a moron for having chosen this as a profession. You are TIRED of all the bs that apparently comes with climbing the ladder to success and you want out. Except, well, it's complicated. And, honestly, you don't really want out, but you do want it to feel a little easier, a little less heavy. You want to feel as good as your resume looks. You want to look forward to Monday as much as you do Friday. You want to lose your shit a little less at your kids when you come home and you want to actually enjoy the amazing things you've worked so hard to have in your life, with people you love. I'm Renata and I was a very unhappy lawyer. I am making it my mission to be the coach that I needed fifteen years ago. To help you harness power you already have in a way that feels so easy. Or at least it will, eventually. Happy Lawyer is a weekly podcast that will help you finally feel as good as your resume looks.  Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn!

Just like your kiddos, this podcast is taking a little summer vaca! I'm determined to conquer the insatiable snack dragon (why are they all so damn hungry!?) and actually read all those books I've accumalted on my kindle. Also, I'm telling you more about Happy Lawyer Coaching and wtf it's all about.  Do you know a bad ass female lawyer that would like me? I'd love for you to introduce her to me on Instagram! I'm @happylawyercoach over there and will be kicking off a new podcast directly at lawyers, very soon! Don't be a stranger. Email me sometime would ya? hello@renatabmusial.com Keep chatting on IG @therenatamusial too! I'll see you in September! 

Have you ever wondered what made happy people happy? And what about what made unhappy people unhappy? Truth be told, I've wondered it a lot. I've had good reason to. Over the 12 years of my legal career, I've spent quite a lot of time unhappy. I didn't want this to be my life. So I committed to coaching and to Leader Rising. I've been making progress. But some time in 2021, I had a big idea. I was going to write a book. A book that would help lawyers everywhere get happier, so that they didn't need to go down my deep rabbit hole to get there. And thus was born my dream of the Happy Lawyer book. As of the time of writing, I have completed 75 interviews of lawyers - happy lawyers, miserable lawyers, and lawyers in between. Some have been in private practice, others in-house, and a few had left law altogether. I pulled out patterns from among the happy lawyers and miserable lawyers. And I've taken these patterns, mixed them with my ~500 hours of coaching clients, as well as with my own life experience and the wisdom I've taken from many of the top personal improvement books, and I've created …. (I hope you're doing a drumroll over there

Are you happy? Most attorneys do not have a reputation for being happy. What can you do to increase your happiness level? Join our chat with Carl Ficks on this episode of Exhibit (A)ttorney to find out what you can do to find out!

Today's guest is Kristen Corpion, founder of CORPLaw, an innovative firm providing a space for lawyers to focus on their happiness. Kristen is also a legal advocate, a law school professor, and a mentor. In this episode, Kristen sits down with the team to discuss the need for lawyers to work on their mental health, common challenges faced by startups in the legal realm, and her tactics for making her business stand out in a sea of law firms.  “We can't innovate when we're unhappy with what we're doing in our lives.” -Kristen Corpion

Burnout is never innocuous but sometimes it can have much bigger health implications. Catherine Shearer is a personal injury attorney who from the outside had everything together. On the inside, however, it was a different story. Listen in to hear her burnout tale and what it took for her to get out of the deep dark pit.  Catherine was killing it in her career. She was on every committee, took on every extra responsibility, and was rising through the ranks of her practice. But she was burning the candle at both ends and never felt like she could take a breath.  Soon it was apparent that there was something truly wrong. She had no energy and she couldn't focus. She went to the doctor, and after months of testing, it was determined that she had Hashimoto's disease.  She took great care to change her lifestyle and finally asked for the help that she needed. Now she's still practicing but with the support she needs. She also started the Happy Lawyer Podcast to have conversations and share her wisdom and advice with other female lawyers.  The number of female attorneys who leave the profession rather than ask for the help they need is staggering. She's hoping to combat that by giving them the tools to ask for the support that will help them keep going. “Slowly and surely I was burning the candle at both ends and I couldn't really stay above water anymore.” Catherine Shearer   In this episode: [01:53] Welcome to the show, Catherine! [02:50] She shares her burnout story. [04:14] What burnout looked like from the outside. [05:34] Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder was one of the catalysts for change. [09:12] She believes a eureka moment caused a change. [10:28] Catherine discusses those who were instrumental in helping her make changes. [13:28] She talks about the accommodations she has made for herself. [16:50] Listen as she shares about The Happy Lawyer Podcast. [20:03] Thank you so much for being on the show!   Links and Resources  Connect with Catherine: The Happy Lawyer The Happy Lawyer Podcast LinkedIn 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

3 Steps to Being a Happy Lawyer   In this week's episode, I had a great discussion with Catherine Shearer, a Canadian lawyer who runs the Happy Lawyer Podcast. She is an experienced Lawyer with a demonstrated history of working in injury, medical malpractice, and disability law. What's really exciting about Catherine is she's an advocate for women and children, believing firmly in advocating for the rights, both inside, inside, and outside of the litigation context. On the Happy Lawyer Podcast, Catherine illuminates issues of mental health, attrition, and the advancement of women. The Happy Lawyer Podcast was created to have a platform where lawyers can learn about how others have overcome obstacles to find happiness in the practice of law. This is exciting because, of course, often we, as lawyers, don't realize that we can be happy and a lawyer at the same time. In our discussion, Catherine highlighted the 3 steps to being that happy lawyer: Love what you do. Have a certain level of autonomy at your job. Look at your values and know what makes you the best version of yourself. In this Episode: Catherine Shearer, our Guest Speaker for today [00:00:27] Know more about Catherine's 3-step formula to being a happy lawyer [00:02:11] Step 1: Love what you do [00:04:37] Step 2: Have some autonomy over your schedule [00:07:48] Step 3: Do self-reflection, look at your values [00:18:34]   Resources: Website: https://www.thehappylawyer.ca/ Podcast: The Happy Lawyer Podcast

Clarissa Rayward is an Accredited Family Law Specialist, Mediator, Collaborative Lawyer & Podcaster, Author, Speaker at Happy Lawyer Happy LifeEpisode TopicsDay in the life of Clarissa RaywardWhat type of marketing has worked best for her law firm. We talk about social media marketing...SEO...Google Ads...having a great website...and more...Her Instagram marketing strategy...and why it's a bit different from what many law firms are doing...How everything fits together...from her work at Brisbane Family Law Centre...to the empire she's built at Happy Lawyer Happy life...the strategy behind everything...If you want an open, honest and fun conversation about how Clarissa approaches marketing & business...you should get a tonne of value out of this episode.Free law firm marketing plan:https://legalsites.com.au/law-firm-marketing-plan-free-download/Melissa Rayward Linkshttps://www.thehappyfamilylawyer.com/https://www.bflc.com.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissaraywardhttps://www.instagram.com/thehappyfamilylawyer

Learn the foundation for a happy legal career using a process that is simple and powerful. Samorn Selim, who has coached over 1000 clients to achieve land dream jobs, be promoted to leadership positions, and develop a book of business, is here to help you no matter where you are in your career.

In this new episode of the divorce series, I have the privilege of interviewing Clarissa Rayward. She is the Director of Brisbane Family Law Centre as well as a podcaster, author, business coach and speaker. It is evident that she loves people and has fun working and doing what she does best. Her motivation comes from her desire to make a difference in the world and to bring about social justice. At an earlier stage of almost letting go of her practice, Clarissa journeyed down a path of discovering the psychology behind happiness and positivity. Tune in to find out the five key things mentioned in her book “Happy Lawyer, Happy Life – How to be happy in Law and in Life” that will give you the best chance of happiness as you navigate between work and relationships. You cannot take emotions out of family law but you can begin to learn and practice the technique of differentiating empathy versus sympathy. Clarissa reminds us to never forget the beautiful and good things, and if you are thinking of pursuing law or are at a crossroad to start your own firm, just do it! You can reach out to Clarissa Rayward through the following platforms: Email: hello@happylawyerhappylife.com Website: www.happylawyerhappylife.com Podcast: www.thehappyfamilylawyer.com/podcast Webinar replay: https://youtu.be/K-5BU3PooJc Books: “Happy Lawyer Happy Life- How to be happy in Law and in Life” https://bit.ly/2Hnry1R “Splitsville - How to separate, stay out of Court and stay friends” https://bit.ly/3klRWrc

This episode is an introduction to the Happy Lawyer Podcast which is aimed at illuminating issues that lawyers face such as extreme stress, burnout, depression, attrition rates  and the advancement of women in law.  You will learn about some of the saddening statistics about mental health, attrition, and advancement of women in law.   You will hear a little bit about my story, how I went from seriously considering leaving law to  loving my job. You will also learn more about the direction of this podcast, which is to interview other lawyers, lawyers who left law,and successful business people on how they overcame the challenges they faced to find happiness in their career and life.  The Happy Lawyer Podcast is designed to provide you with tools to help you navigate the often rough waters of being a lawyer.  

Thinking about starting a podcast? There are a few things you should consider first, and it may not be what you're thinking. Welcome to Should I Start A Podcast where each week Ronsley Vaz, with the help of a star-studded entrepreneurial guest lineup, explores why you should start a podcast; build an audience, and how to keep them hungry for more.  If you're at the very beginning of your podcast journey and don't know where to begin, then this episode is for you. On this episode of Should I Start a Podcast, we hear Clarissa Rayward's talk at the We Are Podcast conference. Clarissa is a divorce lawyer and recently started a podcast called Happy Lawyer, Happy Life. She originally wanted to start a podcast a few years ago, but the concept she had then just didn't feel right.  It took Clarissa about three years to figure out what she wanted to talk about on her podcast, but once she did, everything else fell into place. In this episode, Clarissa gives new podcasters, and those thinking about starting a podcast, great insights into what sort of questions you should ask yourself first. All her great tips should give you everything you need to start the planning process to start a podcast. Also within this episode: Why Clarissa started a blog The statistics of lawyers and depression Why it's ok to not be happy all the time Why you need a plan to start a podcast The benefits of podcast sponsors How to pursue sponsors before your podcast begins The two questions every potential podcaster should answer How being more mindful can bring you more happiness How having a podcast can open more doors for your business Links: The Happy Family Lawyer Website Clarissa on LinkedIn Happy Lawyer Happy Life Clarissa on Instagram Clarissa on Twitter

In this week's episode of the ‘Happy Lawyer Happy Life Podcast' I had the pleasure of interviewing Hannah Daley a family lawyer with a side love of all things singing, dancing and musical theatre!  I first met Hannah a few year's ago when she joined the cast for my last charity Pantomime (that is a […] The post Episode 154 – From Musical Theatre to Happy Lawyer with Hannah Daley appeared first on The Happy Family Lawyer.

Okeoma Moronu, JD of The Happy Lawyer Project The Life of Lawyers vs Doctors Have you ever wondered how different the professions of Lawyers and Doctors have, especially for women? Today I chat with Okeoma Moronu, JD who is the host of the Happy Lawyer Project. Okeoma is a lawyer and the host of The Happy Lawyer Project Podcast. Okeoma and I talk about the realities of our own professions, and provide insight into the realities of life as a JD/MD, being a mom, a woman in our chosen professions. Okeoma graduated from Columbia University School of Law with her J.D. and an LL.M. in International Criminal Law from the University of Amsterdam. Upon graduation she joined the Global Securities group at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP working in both their New York and Singapore offices. She later lateralled to Baker Botts LLP before landing her current position as in-house counsel at an aviation company based in Dallas.  If you want to listen to her show, you can find it at TheHappyLawyerProject.com. Today, you will learn: How to get into the profession of being an MD/JD - education, qualification, licensing, internship, entrance exams Student loans and starting salary structure Lifestyle and work/life balance Salary ranges and fee structure Maternity/Paternity leave The mindset needed to thrive in each profession Follow us at #HippocraticHoliday on instagram! Thank you for listening to the Hippocratic Hustle! I know that time is your most valuable resource so I really appreciate you spending some of it with me. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it! If you'd like to help me improve and grow the podcast, send your suggestions to Carrie@HippocraticHustle.com Lastly, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, so you won't miss an episode!

Sarah-Nada Arfa is a joyful lawyer who shares how she injected more happiness into her career. She tells her career story from growing up in North Africa, high school in France, educated in London, and a career spent in Luxembourg. We chat about working internationally, being a happy woman in the office, and how a life-threatening illness was her wake up call!   Grab my Ultimate Guide to Kickstarting Your Career at Cool.CareerKickstartAcademy.com!

In this episode, I chat with Clarissa Rayward about challenging your industry's conventions and why doing so will set you apart from the rest. Clarissa is the director of the Brisbane Family Law Centre and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and is focused on supporting her clients through their divorce and separation without the need for them to go to Court. She is passionate about education and in 2013 launched her blog - The Happy Family Lawyer sharing her knowledge on separation and divorce to assist families at this difficult time. Clarissa has been a finalist in the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in Brisbane during 2012, 2013 and 2014. Her unique approach to business and to the needs of separating families has ensured that the Brisbane Family Law Centre is a leader in this field. In this episode, we chat about: • The development of the Happy Lawyer personal brand • The role her natural creativity has played in business development • The value of becoming known for something • Creating a comfortable space for clients going through a difficult time • Niching • Avoiding burnout • Why dentists need a personal brand You can find Clarissa Rayward at: http://www.bflc.com.au http://www.thehappyfamilylawyer.com/

In today's Episode, I speak to my friend and fellow lawyer Okeoma Moronu about being a happy lawyer. She is a corporate lawyer and mother who recently launched The Happy Lawyer Project Podcast. We discuss managing her corporate lawyer career since becoming a mother and how she has found her happy place as a lawyer. Check out the show notes at lightboxcoaching.com/epsiode15 It would be great if you could take a minute to leave a review on i-tunes so that more women just like you can hear the show and join in the conversation. Click to view: show page on Awesound

Angela Sloan CEO and founder of Sloan Financial Group, has dedicated herself to helping her clients secure their financial affairs. She specializes in income tax planning and managed money, conservative investments, she has expanded her practice to include estate planning, long-term care insurance, Medicare supplements  Henry Lee is the Happy Lawyer. His practice involves labor law, fighting for employees who were subjected to discrimination, harassment and not paid properly.  As a lawyer he focuses on helping "victims become Victors."  The Happy part was discovered through a series of family health crises and learning that happiness is a choice that starts with appreciating the smallest and sometimes most ignored parts of everyday life Perry Marshall one of the world's most expensive and sought-after business consultants. He has launched two online revolutions. In Pay Per Click advertising, he pioneered many of today's best practices and wrote the world's best selling book on internet advertising, The Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords.More recently, he's applied the 80/20 Principle to more facets of business than any other author, being the first to expand on 80/20 as an infinite fractal law of nature For more information go to MoneyForLunch.com. Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Need help with your business? Contact Bert Martinez. Have Bert Martinez speak at your event!