354: Leaving the Law with Special Guest Elena Deutsch
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Release Date: 02/13/2025
383: 4 Reasons Overwhelm is Your Friend
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Feeling buried under work or like you’ll never catch up? Listen up! I'm sharing why overwhelm isn’t the enemy — it can actually be one of your greatest teachers. You’ll learn: ✅ 4 reasons overwhelm is a gift ✅ how lawyers like you are transforming overwhelm into growth ✅ mindset shifts that will help you create confidence and clarity Want to apply what you're learning on the podcast? Imagine implementing what you learn here in an organized and consistent way. What kind of an impact will that have on your law practice and your life? Decide that today is the day you make the...
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This One Thing Will Give You the Perspective You Need
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Today we're talking about a topic most people avoid because it's uncomfortable for them to talk about. The benefit of facing this uncomfortable topic directly? When you do, it becomes your greatest advisor; your clearest guide for how to live your life. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, You’ll discover: ✅ the perspective shift that immediately puts your priorities into focus ✅ how to move from fear of what others think to living a path with heart ✅ the practice that helps you follow through on commitments to yourself ✅ wisdom from those who've come face-to-face...
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#381: The Biggest Myth Keeping Lawyers Behind
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Ever feel like you’re behind in your law practice? Maybe you’ve told yourself you just need more discipline, or that if you could work harder and do more, you’d finally get ahead. This mindset is what I call the Myth of More. It’s one of the biggest traps for overwhelmed lawyers. The Myth of More runs deep in the legal profession, keeping attorneys stuck in long hours, constant stress, and feeling like they can never catch up. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you’ll learn: ✅ How the Myth of More sabotages lawyer productivity and fuels burnout ✅ Why “doing more”...
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380: The #1 Reason Lawyers Are Unhappy (It’s Not What You Think)
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Want to apply what you're learning on the podcast? Imagine implementing what you learn here in an organized and consistent way. What kind of an impact will that have on your law practice and your life? Decide that today is the day you make the changes you want to see in your practice and book a complimentary Strategy Session with Dina. 👉 WORK WITH DINA Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love. Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast. There are two ways to work with her: 1) In her...
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Your Words Reveal Your Next Level
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How often do you pay attention to the words you speak? Your words reveal where you're holding yourself back, and they will reveal your next level if you listen carefully. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I share how one lawyer's words revealed his thoughts about his rates and why he was having a difficult time raising them. If you notice yourself holding yourself back from taking actions towards your goals, pay attention to how you talk about your goal and the actions you need to take to achieve it. Your words will reveal what you need to take yourself to the next level. Want to apply...
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378: Peace in the Storm
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👉 Register for my new workshop here: __________ If your law practice feels like a whirlwind -- emails, court deadlines, interruptions -- listen in to today's episode. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to consciously choose peace over the storm How to tell the difference between peace and comfort (and why it matters) ✅ Why lawyers often stay stuck in frustration and overwhelm, even when they want more calm ✅ How to access the part of you that already knows the right decision to make for yourself This episode is about reconnecting with yourself and knowing how to make choices for...
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6 Keys to Closing More Consults
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Closing consults may seem like a gift some lawyers have and some don’t, but today you’ll learn 6 keys to closing more consults. These 6 keys won’t leave you feeling salesy and slimy. You’ll feel in integrity at all times and serve your potential client better than ever. These skills are learnable — and they will transform your consults. After this episode, you’ll ✅ Feel more confident in consults ✅ Know exactly how to answer tough questions ✅ Learn how to stop undercharging out of fear Listen in to begin closing more consults today. Want to apply what you're...
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375: Chasing Success
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In this episode, I’m unpacking a pattern I see so many lawyers fall into: chasing success. For most of us, success is defined by the message we receive from our culture. Those success markers are usually money, status and possessions. External markers of success won’t give you what you’re really looking for. Success isn’t something you achieve. It's who you are. It's your birthright. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn: ✅ The emotional cost of chasing success ✅ Why you'll never have enough if you believe you need to prove you're successful ✅ Why feeling...
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374: Stop Putting Out Fires and Be Calmer and Happier with Special Guest Kara Brinster
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Do you feel like your hair is on fire daily in your law practice? 🔥 You’re not alone. Kara Brinster felt the same way. Between her family law practice, her role as a state’s attorney, parenting, and managing a household -- Kara’s plate was full. Fast forward 10 months, Kara’s practice feels calmer, and she’s so much happier. Not because she has less work—but because she learned the skills to support the life she actually wants. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, my special guest Kara Brinster shares: 📆Why she no longer holds every task and deadline in her head...
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373: What Your Clients (Really) Want
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You may be friendly, responsive, and great in consults. But that doesn’t mean you’re creating a seamless client experience that builds trust and encourages referrals. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m walking you through common glitches in a client’s experience and how to solve for them. I’m also breaking down the costly mistakes lawyers make that unintentionally erode client trust, and how you can upgrade your internal systems to counteract these issues in your firm. Giving clients what they really want – a seamless experience – isn’t about doing more, but about...
info_outlineToday on Be a Better Lawyer, I’m joined by Elena Deutsch, the founder of WILL—Women Interested in Leaving Law.
She helps women lawyers get clear on what they want, build confidence in their decisions, and take action without fear of releasing the golden handcuffs.
Maybe you’ve toyed with the idea of leaving the law entirely, or maybe you’re just considering shifting how or where you practice. Either way, you’ll want to listen in to hear what you need to know before making a big career move — and know the bumps you may experience along the way.
In this episode, we’re covering:
✔ The fears that hold lawyers back from making changes in their careers
✔ Why mindset is foundational if you want to make any kind of career shift
✔ How to start exploring your next steps—without throwing everything away overnight
✔ And more!
This conversation is packed with insights, so no matter where you are in your career, you’ll want to listen in.
WORK WITH DINA
Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.
Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
There are two ways to work with her:
1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and
2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.
Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com
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