The Free Lawyer

We are joined today by Dina Cataldo, a lawyer and coach to highly successful lawyers who are seeking more in their life.  Dina shares her unique insights about: -How to avoid the bad habits in our law practice -The importance of self-awareness -The benefits of compassion and self-forgiveness -How to achieve "more" in our professional and personal lives -The benefits of seeking support when you are looking for greater success in your professional life This is an episode not to miss! Dina is on a mission to help lawyers live their most fulfilling lives. A California native, she's lived all over California and went to McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. She became a criminal prosecutor in Sacramento and for 15 years tried dozens of jury trials ranging from DUI to homicide and negotiated thousands of cases. After a breast cancer diagnosis at 29, Dina had an epiphany. If chemotherapy felt like a vacation, there was something definitely wrong with what she was experiencing as a lawyer. She didn't want to curb her ambition though, so she kept looking for that next thing that lit her up. She found it in coaching. Dina is certified by the Life Coach School and left her job as a district attorney to coach lawyers full time in January 2022. She helps lawyers manage their time and their mind, so they can live better. When she's not coaching, you can find her walking her dog Frankie, traveling, or playing in her garden. You can reach Dina here: Be a Better Lawyer Podcast: https://dinacataldo.com/podcast The Busy Lawyer's Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly: https://dinacataldo.com/busylawyer Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-cataldo/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/dina.cataldo Are any of you suffering from burnout and a difficulty in setting boundaries? If so, obtain my free tips on how to set boundaries and avoid burnout here: https://www.garymiles.net/burnout

Do you ever find that you expect a certain result, like winning your next trial, and when it does not happen you are crushed and disappointed? Or, alternatively, when you win that case you expected to win, do you not feel less gratitude for the successful result because you expected it? See, that is the problem with expectations. They can remove the  joy out of our life and create disappointment and frustration. In this episode, I explain what the problem is with unhealthy expectations, the types of expectations, and 7 tips on how to free ourselves from those unhealthy expectations. Let me know what you think! Are any of you suffering from burnout and a difficulty in setting boundaries? If so, obtain my free tips on how to set boundaries and avoid burnout here: https://www.garymiles.net/burnout

In Episode 38 of The Free Lawyer, we are joined by Terrell Turner, a dynamite CPA who provides specialized financial advice to law firms. Today Terrell shares his insights about: Your accounting should be a problem solver that provides proactive tips that help you effectively manage the financial side of your business A large part of fixing the financial issues is about working with the right accountant who is willing to go beyond the basics and really help you understand how to maximize your financial opportunities When it comes to understanding your financial reports, not all numbers are of equal importance so ask your accountant to help you focus on the top numbers that matter most to the challenges that you are trying to address Setting targets and developing workable strategies to achieve those targets are the best ways to reduce financial stress in your business Personal freedom is about making progress toward a goal that you personally choose You won't want to miss this episode!! Terrell Turner is the managing partner of a NYTimes recognized accounting firm, 40 Under 40 Black CPA and 40 under 40 NACVA that focuses on making accounting and finance less complicated for business owners and business leaders. He has spent 13+ years in various finance leadership roles with multiple Fortune 500 companies and also served ast he finance leader for a private equity-backed tech company. After years of helping large businesses grow and attracts millions of dollars year after year, Terrell decided to use all of his experience and insight to help small-medium sized businesses. Along with being a managing partner of his own firm, Terrell also leads an internationally trademarked media company called Business Talk Library. The media company creates and produces multiple podcasts, web-based business shows and on-demand training for entrepreneurs and business leaders. You can reach Terrell on LinkedIn @Terrell A Turner CPA and through is website, TLTurnergroup.com. Are any of you suffering from burnout and a difficulty in setting boundaries? If so, obtain my free tips on how to set boundaries and avoid burnout here: https://www.garymiles.net/burnout

Do you ever find that you fret over your past mistakes? Or, are very worried about making new mistakes? Are you ever extremely concerned about high expectations of your family or your colleagues? If so, you may be struggling with perfectionism. Perfectionism can create real problems for us, everything from procrastination to severe anxiety and stress. In this episode, I will explain what perfectionism is; talk about how it has affected me; discuss the signs and causes of perfectionism, explain the problems it creates, and give detailed steps on how to overcome it. Check it out! Are any of you suffering from burnout and a difficulty in setting boundaries? If so, obtain my free tips on how to set boundaries and avoid burnout here: https://www.garymiles.net/burnout

Robert Hanna based in the UK, is the Founder & Managing Director of KC Partners, an innovative and world leading legal talent solutions and content creation firm focused on community. He specializes in helping aspiring and qualified legal professionals with their careers and to secure dream jobs with law firms & corporations across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East & US.  He brings his amazing insights to The Free Lawyer today, discussing: -The importance of placing just the right attorney with the perfect law firm -How to build lasting relationships in the legal profession -The challenges of stress and burnout and how to defeat them -The benefits of community in the new legal arena -How to maintain balance in today's world, to be successful, fulfilled and happy -The importance of wellness and mental health in our challenging profession Rob has been featured in numerous publications including the CIO TIMES as a Most Inspiring Leader and a Multi Award nominated Community-Maker. Through his entrepreneurial journey he has built and scaled multi-million-pound revenue generating sales teams and sits as a strategic advisor & investor to Recruitment & Legal Tech startups.  Rob is a super networker & active content creator. He the most followed legal recruiter and talent solutions expert across social media. Rob has advised LinkedIn on various new product roll outs and been ranked as a Top 100 Rising Star & Influencer. He regularly features in LinkedIn News & Hosts the LinkedIn Creators Audio Townhall. He is a Mentor, Speaker and Host of the world renowned Legally Speaking Podcast.  He is passionate about normalizing the conversation around mental health and promoting more diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Rob’s mission is to emulate the success of his grandfather who ran one of the most prominent law firms of his generation in the 1950s. He is actively disrupting the global recruitment industry, through embracing the digital and content fueled world we live in today to do good for the legal profession building a worldwide collaborative kind community!  Aside from all of that, Rob is proud first-time father to his daughter & parent to his miniature dachshund, Otto!  Contact Information: Mobile: +44 (0) 7843 233 525 Email: rhanna@kcpartners.co.uk Join Legally Speaking Discord Are any of you suffering from burnout and a difficulty in setting boundaries? If so, obtain my free tips on how to set boundaries and avoid burnout here: https://www.garymiles.net/burnout

Do you ever do this? You see someone who is really proficient, better than you, at something you want to achieve; and you begin comparing yourself to them. We want to be better in our profession, so it makes sense to compare ourselves to those who are the best, doesn’t it? How does that work out for you? In Episode 35 of The Free Lawyer, I will describe in detail the trouble with comparison and make tangible suggestions about how to avoid playing the comparison game. When we look inside of ourselves, understand our strengths and weaknesses, and plan for the future, we can achieve the success and personal freedom we want. Are any of you suffering from burnout and a difficulty in setting boundaries? If so, obtain my free tips on how to set boundaries and avoid burnout here: https://www.garymiles.net/burnout

Our guest today is the incredible Jennifer Aternino, a family mediator and divorce coach. If you are a family law attorney, a person encountering a family separation or custody matter, or a professional involved in the field, you will not want to miss this episode. Jennifer shares her insights about: -The biggest hurdles in the divorce process and how to manage them -Tools for helping clients manage the emotional roller-coaster -How to make the divorce process less contentious and more child-focused -How she can help lawyers with their client's emotional needs.  Jennifer is passionate about helping couples (with children) who are separating do so in an amicable and respectful way. She has obtained her Certification as a Professional Mediator. She is extremely child focused through all negotiations. Being a Divorce Coach, she is empathetic and determined to help her clients through this difficult process. She specializes in emotional support and putting things into perspective. She guides her clients through the difficulties. She helps manage the emotions and focuses her clients  on the practical issues of divorce - reducing the negative impact on you and your family. As a Parent Coach, and a divorced mother of two, she has worked very hard to research and establish the tools to help maintain and create a strong bond for single parents and their children. She has also received her Certification as a Youth Self Esteem Coach and as a Positive Discipline Parent and Teacher Educator. You can contact Jennifer through her website: http://www.mychildrenandme.com/ Are any of you suffering from burnout and a difficulty in setting boundaries? If so, obtain my free tips on how to set boundaries and avoid burnout here: https://www.garymiles.net/burnout

Do you ever feel that your fear of failing at something professionally hampers your success? Or causes you stress? Despite our confidence, many of us struggle with internal fears. Overwhelmingly, the most challenging and frequent fear is that of failure. We are so talented, so accomplished, yet often we have a mental thought that we will fail. That hampers our success. How do we manage that fear of failure? In Episode 33 of The Free Lawyer, I discuss four tangible tools for overcoming your fear of failure and achieving the success you deserve. Let me know what you think! Are any of you suffering from burnout and a difficulty in setting boundaries? If so, obtain my free tips on how to set boundaries and avoid burnout here: https://www.garymiles.net/burnout

Do you ever feel you work hard, have a great salary but can never get ahead financially? If so, this episode is for you.  Rho Thomas joins us today to share with us her wisdom about how to build financial freedom as a lawyer. Rho  is an attorney and financial coach who believes that true wealth is having control of your time. She helps lawyers master their personal finances to create freedom and choice in their lives. She also hosts the Wealthyesque podcast where she shares strategies each week for lawyers to improve their money mindset and manage their money to achieve true wealth. Rho shares her insights on; -The biggest financial hurdles attorneys' face today. -How to create a winning money mindset -How to eliminate our debt and build our net worth -Best tips for managing our money and our expenses -How to prioritize our finances and make our best personal choices -How to enjoy true financial freedom You can contact Rho here: https://www.rhothomas.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamrhothomas Are any of you suffering from burnout and a difficulty in setting boundaries? If so, obtain my free tips on how to set boundaries and avoid burnout here: https://www.garymiles.net/burnout

Last week we chatted about people pleasing, the signs of it, and how it can cause resentment, stress, anxiety, and the loss of authenticity.  Would you like to break free of that tendency to people please? If so, in Episode 31, I give you 10 tangible tips to overcome people pleasing. Let me know what you think! Are any of you suffering from burnout and a difficulty in setting boundaries? If so, obtain my free tips on how to set boundaries and avoid burnout here: https://www.garymiles.net/burnout