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363: When is the Right Time to Hire a Coach?

Release Date: 04/17/2025

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo

YOUR MID-YEAR GOAL RESET IS HERE! It's normal to move off course towards your goals. It takes focusing and refocusing on your goals to achieve them. I've created Precision Planning for Law Firm Growth to help you regroup and refocus on your goals. 👉 and make this year the best (and most peaceful) year in the law yet. INSIDE THIS EPISODE Codependency isn’t a weakness. It’s a way of relating to the world that we pick up subconsciously. And it can negatively impact how your run your law practice if you’re not aware of what’s happening. In this episode you'll learn the...

366: Is Your Brain Holding You Back?

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo

Time Peace for Lawyers is open for enrollment now. 👉 You can enroll here: ********* If you’re working long hours, putting out fires, and not making the traction you want to see in your law practice, listen to today’s episode. Here’s the truth: it’s not your fault. Your brain is designed to keep you safe, not successful. It’s a supercomputer, following the exact code it’s been given—often without your conscious awareness. Unless you examine that code, you may be running outdated programming leading to procrastination, overthinking, or making decisions blocking the growth...

365: Being Yourself Again

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo

Stop drowning in work and start feeling in control of your law practice. My signature coaching program, Time Peace for Lawyers™, teaches you the skills law school never did. By the end of our 16 weeks together, you won’t just be a more effective lawyer — you’ll feel more like yourself. 💎 Doors are closing soon — . 💎 Join here 👉 ********* If you feel like you’re constantly working with no time left for yourself or the life you want outside the law, this episode is for you. You can have a thriving law practice and a life that feels like yours again. In...

364: Reclaiming Personal Power

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo

Personal power fuels your ability to manage yourself and create the life and law practice you most desire. It allows you to do what you say you're going to do instead of be at the mercy of circumstances. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll discover how: personal power is lost personal power is gained, and how you can begin tapping into your personal power The life of your dreams is on the other side of reclaiming your own personal power, so 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...

363: When is the Right Time to Hire a Coach?

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo

If you've ever wondered, "Is now the right time to hire a coach?" listen in, because this episode of Be a Better Lawyer breaks down everything you need to know. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what coaching actually is (and isn’t), how to know if it’s time to get support, and how to make empowered decisions that aren’t driven by fear or other people’s opinions. We’ll talk through: Why you’ll never feel totally “ready” to hire a coach — and why that’s not a problem The mindset shifts successful lawyers make to stop struggling How to evaluate whether...

362: The Future of AI and the Law with Christine Uri

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo

In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I'm joined by special guest Christine Uri, an expert in AI governance, ESG, and making companies more profitable, sustainable and human-centric. We dive deep into the world of AI governance and what every lawyer needs to know as AI continues to shape the legal landscape. Christine shares her insights from years of working in-house at a large energy company, where she held roles as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, and how that experience has shaped her understanding of AI governance. She also runs her own company, CURI Insights, where...

361: Taking Charge of Your Experience

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo

Feel stuck or like it's hard to change your old habits? In this episode, you'll learn how to take charge of your experience of life and create one that feels more aligned with what you really want. I’ll share how I’ve navigated changes in my own life and the mindset shifts that have made the biggest difference. Whether it’s your practice, your relationships, or your personal goals, it all comes down to making intentional choices and being willing to try something different. What You'll Learn: What it means to take ownership of your experience The importance of non-attachment and...

360: Dissolving Distractions

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo

If distractions keep pulling you away from what really matters, listen in. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to take back your focus and feel more in control of your time and energy. You'll Learn: The real reasons you get distracted (it’s not about lack of willpower!) How to spot your distraction patterns and interrupt them A simple challenge to start minimizing distractions this week If you've ever felt overwhelmed by endless distractions or frustrated by your lack of focus, this episode will give you the tools you need to regain...

359: Why Your Duality Unlocks Change

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo

Making change in your life or law practice isn’t just about taking action — it’s about who you are being while taking action. If you’re stuck in an endless cycle of overworking, second-guessing, or feeling frustrated that you’re not where you want to be, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m diving deep into duality — the balance between action and stillness, confidence and doubt, control and surrender — and why embracing both sides of yourself is the key to transformation. When you understand this universal principle, you’ll start seeing why change has felt so hard...

358: 3 Fears Costing Your Firm Money

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo

Not addressing your fears will cost your law firm money. It's okay if you have fear. That's a normal part of growing a business. What you don't want to do is ignore those fears and let them block your growth. Growth is always on the other side of facing your fears. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn three common fears that get in the way of your growth and how to start addressing them head on. 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...

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If you've ever wondered, "Is now the right time to hire a coach?" listen in, because this episode of Be a Better Lawyer breaks down everything you need to know.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what coaching actually is (and isn’t), how to know if it’s time to get support, and how to make empowered decisions that aren’t driven by fear or other people’s opinions.

We’ll talk through:

Why you’ll never feel totally “ready” to hire a coach — and why that’s not a problem
The mindset shifts successful lawyers make to stop struggling
How to evaluate whether coaching is a smart investment for you
How to handle financial conversations with a partner from a place of clarity and decisiveness

Whether you’ve been thinking about coaching for a while or you’ve just started exploring it, this episode will give you a process to think about what you want.

🔗 Learn more about coaching by booking a Strategy Session with me at https://dinacataldo.com

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