Heather Moulder, J.D.
Recovering lawyer & lawyer coach
Professional success and personal happiness as a lawyer doesn’t have to be an either/or.
How I transformed from burned out to balanced (while building a multi-million dollar law practice I actually enjoyed).
You chose this profession so that you could make an impact and have a good life. By society’s standards you’re a success… So, why do you keep thinking “There’s got to be more than this“?
Having no time to work out, cook a decent meal or even schedule a plumber to fix your leaky faucet.
Frustrated that colleagues and peers (who aren’t even the best technical lawyers) are passing you by.
Worried that you can’t keep up the pace… How, exactly, are you expected get you/your practice to the next level?
Picking fights with your partner over insignificant things & snapping at your child for wanting to spend time with you.
Feeling pressured by overdemanding clients and colleagues to do work that isn’t a priority for you.
Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you could do to grow your business (which one(s) are best for you?).
You are not alone.
A whopping 74% of legal professionals say the profession has had a negative impact on their mental health. And more than 60% of surveyed attorneys report feeling overwhelmed and/or exhausted most of the time (with 50% reporting they lack a sense of accomplishment).
You time manage like a pro and have mastered just about every productivity hack there is… What, exactly, are you (and your peers) missing?
Hey there, I’m Heather Moulder.
Just a few years into my legal career, I was in that place too. Having wanted to be a lawyer since the age of 11, I was terrified of admitting to anyone how I felt. What would my peers think? Would my family understand?
But one night, after bursting into tears and complaining to my husband for the millionth time that year, he finally said… “Heather, you have a choice.”
I went to bed angry (it’s hard to admit that billing 80+ hours per week & sleeping just 4-5 hours per night – on the regular – is your fault). Thankfully, I woke up the next morning ready to accept the truth. I did have a choice.
What I learned from this experience is that true success – the kind that brings with it contentment, happiness and (dare I say) fulfillment – is created from the inside-out.
Fast-forward a few years and I was a partner in an AmLaw 100 law firm; successfully balancing a $1MM+ book of business (that eventually grew to into a multi-million dollar practice) with a fulfilling life.
It’s Time For A New Success Framework
Because – as evidenced by me and my clients – there is a better way. What you need is a success formula that’s tailored to your unique values, strengths, needs, and personality.
o1
Rewire
Use evidence-based tools to reframe your thinking and cultivate a growth mindset.
o2
Reconnect
Clearly define your values & tap into your strengths for a roadmap of what you want and how to get there.
o3
Realign.
Make intentional, values-based decisions about your law practice + life to live the life you actually want.
So, how did I end up here? Why leave law?
Two words: breast cancer.
I was only 38 at the time of diagnosis, with 2 young kids at home (ages 2 and 6). The cancer was aggressive; the prognosis wasn’t good. Thankfully, I beat the odds.
My cancer experience changed me. It even changed how I defined one of my values (service).
Although it certainly didn’t happen overnight, I eventually realized my success formula would work for anyone and felt called to help attorneys succeed in both law and life. So, I made the tough decision to trade in my thriving law practice to start this business.
My mission is simple. Whether you’re in private practice or in-house and regardless of how long you’ve been practicing, I am here to help you advocate for yourself as fiercely as you do for your clients.
Because you shouldn’t have to trade personal happiness for professional success (or vice versa). And anyone can build a thriving law practice (even if you’re introverted, like me!).
Leaving a successful law practice wasn’t easy.
I was worried it wasn’t the right choice, terrified I wouldn’t succeed. But after what I had been through, there was no way I was going to let fear stop me from trying. And I wanted to show my boys they have the power to create their own happiness. I want that for you, too.
You already have what it takes: Smart. Driven. Committed. All you need is help from an expert who has been in your shoes to guide you to figure out your answers.
Success Stories
Coaching with Heather is worth it. To make a mindset shift you need someone who is going to challenge your current way of thinking, and Heather does that. She tells the truth even when it’s not what you want to hear.
When I first came to Heather, I was having a hard time juggling work and family commitments while building my practice. My to-do list was overwhelming and I was frustrated that I was living in a way that didn’t match up with what was important to me.
Heather helped me understand that there isn’t a quick time management fix to becoming more balanced, everyone has to make trade-offs (that is life), and it is on me to decide what to prioritize and what to let go of. The key is to be intentional. Coaching with her taught me that priorities change over time and that boundaries are an essential part of prioritizing.
Thanks to our work together, I’m finally going in the direction I want to go.
Heather gave me everything I wanted, and more!
The thing I love most about Heather are her concrete business strategies that keep your values in mind coupled with mindset coaching for effective stress management.
Heather is a gift to the legal profession.
I’ve been blown away by Heather’s insight into her client’s personalities and what they need, when. She knows how to challenge me to do more without overwhelm.
For any attorney who wants to increase business while also feeling more confident about running a business and/or leading a team, Heather will get you there.
Thanks to Heather, I am the happiest I have ever been in my legal career.
When I came to Heather, I was looking for an experienced coach and business/operations strategist who could help sharpen my skills and create more structure around my business goals while also coaching me to be my best as a business owner, manager and mother. She checked all the boxes: coach, mother, lawyer who grew her own business, and entrepreneur with an understanding of finance (and law firm finance).
I was initially concerned that coaching would put me into a circle of aimless questions, leaving me to second-guess myself. That’s not how it works with Heather. She asks the right questions, listening carefully to responses so as to properly frame the next question in a way that guides you to make your own choices. And then she provides tactile suggestions and advice based on experience.
Knowing I have Heather on my team, I feel safe taking the risks I need to take to grow my business.
Thank you, Heather, for helping me recognize how my mind works inside-out.
Heather helped me assemble the jigsaw puzzle of my thoughts in a way that made sense so that I could put them into practice. She is quite versed in breaking down thought patterns and using great analogies with actual steps to resolve issues.
Thanks to Heather, I discovered that the solutions were already in my mind and have confidence in my ability to run a business.
Tired of feeling like you’re all over the place? Work with Heather. Her targeted coaching will help you uncover your answers.
Heather’s cut-to-the-chase, no-nonsense approach helped me quickly get to the root of why I was struggling (not just address symptoms) so that I could act on my outside-of-the-box ideas.
I now feel more in control and am doing more of what I love to do (which doesn’t even feel like work).
Heather is perfect for working parents struggling to do it all who want tangible solutions for creating a more balanced life. She has a special talent for making people’s lives better!
When I first came to Heather, I didn’t know how to say no and my inner voice had become very unkind.
Heather quickly identified the root causes for why I felt so stressed and gave me practical strategies to overcome them. The #1 thing I learned from Heather is how to say no without feeling guilty about it.
I’m now able to carve out time for myself, relax with my family and still work full-time.
Thinking of working with Heather? Do it.
You won’t regret it and it’s totally worth it. Heather is intentional, laser-focused and nurturing at the same time.
Heather is deeply insightful and empathetic, making her an extremely valuable partner in the process for figuring out your right answers.
Heather helped me to understand that balance is a daily practice, i.e., making real choices daily, weekly, and monthly, not an elusive destination.
Heather found the right calling. I’m sure she was a great attorney but she has a true gift with coaching.
When I came to Heather, I wanted to identify the most effective client development strategies that play to my strengths. Boastful self-promotion and heavy-handed sales tactics are not my style. I was drawn to her experience as a Big Law Partner. She gets the challenges of balancing business development, running a successful practice and maintaining a personal life.
Heather understands that client development is not a one-size-fits-all model. Her highly individualized business development approach delivers. She helped me find, and laser focus on, the business development techniques that play to my strengths and fit my personality.
Thanks to our work together, I increased originations by close to 30% in one year (and continue to grow from there) and am more confident about asking for business.
Heather will get you and your law practice to the next level without losing yourself in the process.
After working with Heather individually and through her mastermind, the results speak for themselves… a more than 20x return on investment.
Heather will push you but in a way that doesn’t feel like a drill sergeant. Instead, she motivates you to take small, actionable steps.
Heather gets to know you as a person and lawyer, catering her advice to your interests and strengths.
Heather built a successful practice when she was in private practice. I cannot overstate the value Heather brings because she has done this herself.
Most business development coaches give you a formulaic or generic “plan”. That’s not the case with Heather. She takes the time to learn how you think, your strengths and weaknesses, and what you most need help with so as to tailor her advice to fit you and your needs.
Heather will work with you on mindset as well as the practical. She will dive in deep to help you figure out what you’re feeling and how to channel that energy into positive action. And she will also focus on practical things like how to respond to a request from a potential client or your best networking strategy for a specific event.
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