In my career as a litigator, I traveled AT LEAST every other week for business. And, now that I’m coaching, I have found myself traveling nearly as much for client meetings, professional development, speaking engagements, and FUN! All my friends are turning 40 this year – so I’m spending a lot of time UP IN […]
There’s magic in a beautifully set table. . . Have you ever salivated over a table that even Martha Stewart would be proud to sit at? At this time of year, I find myself googling “DIY holiday table setting ideas” and gawking at the creativity of people using candles, pomegranates, squash, and pine cones to
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Your clients are the lifeblood of your business. While it’s easy to become consumed with winning and performing the work, it’s important to never stop nurturing the relationship at the center of it. Clients want to be seen and know that they matter to you. While it is ALWAYS a good time to show your
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“There is nothing that makes me happier than sitting around the dinner table and talking until the candles are burned down.” – Madeleine L’Engle, A Circle of Quiet This quote is me in a nutshell. I LOVE gathering people around a communal table for a meal. It doesn’t matter if it is pizza or filet
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Are you keeping track of your wins? I have a client – let’s call her Jill – who is a successful partner at an AmLaw 100 firm. She has a booming laugh, a happy marriage, and a thriving practice – as a service partner. She lived in fear that the partners she served would start
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“Trust is not a matter of technique, but of character; we are trusted because of our way of being, not because of our polished exteriors or our expertly crafted communications.” – Marsha Sinetar A lot of potential clients call me because they don’t like going to work – people are stressed out; there’s been a
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One really cool way to manage burnout is with job crafting. This allows you to do MORE of the stuff you love at work and LESS of the stuff that drives you crazy. Think of every task, client, role, or duty as a magnatile. Some of the tiles you like and the colors please you;
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Who knows how to run a great team meeting? It’s a critical skill. As an executive coach in Atlanta and a former law partner, I’ve been in my fair share of meetings. I’ve gone from feeling like everything was a total waste of time to feeling empowered with a proactive approach. What about you? How
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The key to abundance is meeting limited circumstances with unlimited thoughts. – Marianne Williamson Do you ever get jealous of other people’s success? Do you wish you had their job? Their title? Their car? Their purse? You don’t have to. There is enough for everyone. And, if there isn’t enough right now, we simply need
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I thought that if anyone knew how to improve productivity, it was me. I’ve been working from home full-time for just over a year. Working from home seemed like the answer to all my problems – until I had to do it. Then, I wasted precious time wondering what time OrangeTheory offered classes today, what
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