THE BLOG
What do you really want?
This seems a simple question. But it is surprisingly hard to answer honestly.
We mean YOU. Not what your firm wants, not what your peers are chasing, not what you thou...
Navigating Change
Are you trying to change something in your work or broader life? Perhaps the way you manage or lead a team. The way you interact and develop your client relationships. Or perhaps...
Since our podcast episode interviewing Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh and David Love, Carla and I have continued to reflect on the relevance of reflective practice.
As lawyers, we often find ...
The Reflective Lawyer: Why Structured Self-Reflection is Your Secret Weapon for Professional Excellence
In a recent episode of The Thriving Lawyer podcast, we sat down with two leading experts in ref...
Why Every Lawyer Needs a Growth Mindset (And How to Develop One)
Many lawyers believe they already have a growth mindset. After all, we're trained to learn, adapt, and solve complex problems.
And i...
Why Every Lawyer Needs Coaching Skills (And It's Not Just for Managing Teams)
Most lawyers think coaching is something reserved for team leaders managing junior staff. And it is certainly true that c...
Recently, Carla, my partner in all things the Thriving Lawyer, attended the Uplift conference in New York, hosted by BetterUp. The conference focused on the intersection of AI and human potential. Thi...
As lawyers, we are so often doing really high priority, difficult work.
Work that is intellectually demanding. Often there is a lot of pressure. I've witnessed firsthand how the legal profession's ...
Title: Thriving as a Lawyer: Applying the PERMA Model for Success
In the high-pressure world of law, thriving goes beyond merely surviving the workload. The fundamental premise that underpins ever
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Its no secret that as lawyers, our success often comes with hidden costs. Languishing or worse. Burnout. Stress. Excessive work hours. Exhaustion.
There are certainly cultural issues in the pro...
In the fast-paced, demanding world of law, it can be easy for lawyers to become caught up in a whirlwind of expectations, both personal and professional. The quest for partnership, the chase for bil
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At the Thriving Lawyer, our fundamental mission to help lawyers thrive, not just survive. As lawyers, and in the rest of their lives.
Carla Ferraz and I recently launched the Thriving Lawyer as a ...
