The Free Lawyer

Do you want to be both successful and happy as a lawyer? This is an episode not to be missed. Lara Quie (pronounced Queen - without the “n”) is a connector of people and has been a business development and marketing professional in the legal industry in Singapore for the past eight years. Lara shares some amazing insights about: -The importance of connecting with clients and prospects on a personal level -How to build our personal brand -How to grow your book of business to be truly successful -The benefits of choosing your own path in the legal profession that satisfies you -How to set boundaries, maintain your own scheduling freedom and prevent burnout -The need to practice self-care, have a hobby, sleep well and take care of yourself A graduate of Oxford University, Lara was originally a BigLaw antitrust attorney in London before became a Montessori teacher, entrepreneur, head of sales and executive coach. She has lived in Asia for ten years and is currently the Head of Business Development, Asia Pacific at Twenty Essex, a leading international barristers’ chambers. In her spare time, Lara is an executive coach for lawyers and is the host of the popular Legal Genie Podcast. Lara is a wife and mother of three wonderful daughters and two unruly sausage dogs. 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

Are you someone who would prefer to stick to your habits and well known routines? Or, do you have a passion for learning new things? Are you someone who believes you were given certain traits and talents that are fundamentally unchangeable? That you have the skills you have, and can use them, but are not able to develop new ones? Or, do you believe you can grow, change, learn and develop? That is the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. For us to succeed as we really want, it is important that we develop a growth mindset. In Episode 45 of The Free Lawyer, I will describe what is a fixed mindset; what is a growth mindset; and 8 steps we can take to develop the growth mindset that we need to be as successful and fulfilled as we deserve. 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

Today's guest on The Free Lawyer is Ravit Rose. Ravit is passionate about making the divorce process more effective and less stressful. She shares: -What she learned from her personal journey through the divorce process -How to best manage the emotions while divorcing -What makes a family lawyer truly exceptional -The importance of being a compassionate problem solver as an attorney handling divorce cases -The benefits of being self-aware, mindful and not reactive Ravit Rose has survived and thrived her decade long nasty divorce. After having spent over $100k in legal fees, she finally understood the "divorce game". She summarizes the root cause of this problem in one sentence: "We don't know how to marry and we certainly don't know how to divorce either." Since Ravit saw the bright light at the end of this tunnel, her life purpose shifted towards helping parents avoid ending up broke & broken. She wants parents to learn how to stop their emotions from sabotaging the family. As the founder of Divorce by Rose, she's replacing the outdated status quo with a fresh, balanced system. When parents join this community app anonymously, they access 24/7 instant support & solutions from specialized coaches. The various types of coaches are trained to assist parents in making the logical & methodical decision to either stay married or get divorced and then, help them figure out their next steps with coping strategies and realistic solutions. Ravit shines when she sees families from far and wide moving FORWARD in life. She can be reached at info@ravitrose.com and through her website, www.divorcebyrose.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

Did you ever consider trying something new, and tell yourself that you were not smart enough or good enough? Did you ever have an opportunity to speak, or present, or try a new opportunity, but tell yourself you would not succeed? So often we struggle with limiting beliefs. We tell ourselves a story to make an excuse as to why we should not try something new. We are afraid of failing, so we use our limiting beliefs as a protection. The trouble is that our limiting beliefs prevent us from accomplishing our goals and dreams. They also stop us from being as fulfilled and happy as we want. They can be overcome. In Episode 43 of The Free Lawyer, I will describe what a limiting belief is, give examples of some of the frequent ones, discuss their causes, and most importantly give you tangible tools to overcome your own limiting beliefs. 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

So excited that Brittany Leonard joins The Free Lawyer today. Brittany is a dynamite young attorney who has created a life in the legal profession that is fulfilling and satisfying. She is passionate about lifting the legal profession and helping other lawyers find a life they truly love.  We discuss: -How she found true joy and satisfaction in her legal career -The biggest problems lawyers are facing today -The importance of reflection and evaluation in choosing what you really want in your life. -Her top 5 tips for young lawyers today -The importance of wellness and self-care in a stressful profession Brittany is General Counsel  at Civix where she manages a multinational company and its subsidiaries.  Her passion is seeing businesses thrive and helping facilitate those successes. She provides legal advice and strategic leadership on all things related to the company from tech deployment, employment relations to data privacy and M&A transactions and everything in between.   You can follow her journey on LinkedIn where she was recently nominated a top 35 Legal Influencer:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-leonard-b3a7b2a4/ 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

Have you ever said something that in hindsight you absolutely wish you had not,and each day it bothers you that you said it? Or, have you ever made a decision not to pursue something, and then deeply regretted that you did not give it an opportunity? Regret is a powerful emotion that, if not resolved, can  destroy our happiness and limit our success. In this episode, I will explain what regret is, how it affects us, and how we can overcome it. 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

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