How I Learned To…
Master the work-life-business-of-law juggling act (and become a happily successful lawyer).
YOU BECAME A LAWYER TO MAKE AN IMPACT & CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANTED. THANKS TO YOUR MAKE-IT-HAPPEN WORK ETHIC, BY SOCIETY’S STANDARDS, YOU’RE A SUCCESS!
And yet you can’t help but think… There’s got to be more than this.
Having no time to workout, cook a decent meal or even schedule a plumber to fix your leaky bathroom faucet.
Secretly questioning whether “success” is worth it (uncertain what you want it to mean at this stage of your career and life).
Feeling like you must say “yes” to an over-demanding client or colleague (even though it means longer nights doing work you don’t even want to be doing).
Snapping at your child & picking fights with your partner (over truly insignificant things).
Worrying that you can’t keep up this pace… How, exactly, will you be able to get yourself and your practice to the next level?
Feeling intimidated by all the things you could be doing to grow your business, uncertain which strategies are best for you (and frustrated that less-than-stellar lawyers are passing you up).
You time manage like a pro, and have mastered every productivity trick there is. And not to toot your own horn but you’re a stellar lawyer. What, exactly, are you missing?
More than 50% of private practice lawyers report feeling stressed and/or anxious most of the time. A whopping 74% of surveyed attorneys say the profession has had a negative impact on their mental health.
Yep, that was me (for years). And because I was worried about what others might think (I’d wanted to be a lawyer since the age of 10!), I pushed through while telling myself it’s the nature of the beast.
Until the night my husband (upon hearing me complain for the millionth time) finally said… “Heather, you have a choice.”
I didn’t want to admit that billing 80+ hours per week & sleeping just 4-5 hours per night was my own fault, and went to bed angry.
But I woke up the next morning (begrudgingly) thinking… “He’s right.”
It was time to rewire my mentality (and habits), reconnect to what I valued and realign around what was most important to me (instead of all the things others wanted from and for me).
This was the starting point for what I call my Inside-Out Success Formula (Rewire + Reconnect + Realign).
Fast-forward a few years and I was a partner in an AmLaw 100 firm; successfully balancing a $1MM+ book of business (that eventually grew to over $2.5MM) with a fulfilling life.
So… How did I get here?
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.
But this experience changed me. It even changed how I defined one of my values (service). Although it certainly didn’t happen overnight, I eventually realized it was time to leave law behind.
I traded in my thriving law practice to start this business.
My mission is simple
Whether you’re in private practice or in-house, I am here to help you advocate for yourself as fiercely as you do for your clients so that you can fearlessly create the legal practice you want.
Because you are not destined for high stress, anxiety and burnout. And anyone can build a thriving law practice (even if you’re introverted, like me!).
Leaving a successful career behind wasn’t easy. I was worried it wasn’t the right choice, terrified it wouldn’t work.
But after what I had been through, no way was I going to allow fear to stop me.
And I wanted to show my boys that they have the power to create their own happiness.
P.S. I want that for you too.
You already have what it takes…
Smart. Driven. Committed.
You just need help from an expert who understands your situation and can guide you to figure out your answers.
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Here’s what clients have to say
Thanks to Heather, I am the happiest I have ever been in my 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. Her questions TRULY guide me every step of the way to being decisive and confident in my decisions. She is a curious and attentive listener – I never feel alone.
I love that even when Heather consults, she first asks questions and listens intently before giving any advice. I’m learning a boatload about listening and asking questions from Heather, which is making me a better lawyer/counselor and manager.
Heather gave me everything I wanted, and more!
The thing I love most about Heather is how she gives concrete business strategies (that keep your values in mind) coupled with mindset coaching for how to manage stress.
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.
Heather found the right calling. I’m sure she was a great attorney but she has a true gift with coaching.
Her highly individualized 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 am more confident about asking for business.
Insightful and astute, Heather is in the right business.
Thanks to Heather, I am more self-aware and able to reframe my thoughts so that I can adjust plans when needed and take the right actions to effectively reach my goals.
I recommend Heather to anyone wanting strategic career advice and accountability. Everyone needs a Heather in their lives!
Heather has a special talent for making people’s lives better.
When I first came to Heather, I didn’t know how to say no. 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. I’m now able to carve out time for myself, relax with my family and still work full-time.
Heather is perfect for working atttorney parents struggling to do it all who want tangible solutions for creating a balanced life.
If you’re someone who agonizes over the same issue again and again, Heather will put you on a fast-track out of that overthinking mindset.
Heather was able to pull things out of me that I’d never before put into words and provided me with a framework for solving my own problems (while giving me gentle nudges to keep me on track).
Working with her empowered me to align my decisions with my priorities without feeling guilty about it. It helps that Heather lives her life this way too.
Heather has a laser-focused ability to quickly get to the heart of the problem so that you can create a new, simple path forward.
Anyone ready for change and willing to try a new approach will get tremendous, life-changing benefits from working with Heather.
Thinking of working with Heather? Do it. It’s totally worth it.
Working with Heather, I’ve learned I can only control myself. This was a big “aha” that has enabled me to slow down, say no when I need to and check in regularly with myself so that I can be my best.
Heather goes above and beyond for her clients.
Heather’s secret weapon is her combo-pack of practical, step-by-step business guidance tailored to your needs plus mindset coaching for staying motivated.
I’ve worked with a lot of coaches and consultants – Heather is one of the best. She gets how we lawyers think and has experienced the ups and downs of being a lawyer.
Heather taught me how to ask myself the right questions to get from problem to solution.
When I first started working with Heather, I had lost the passion and drive I once had for my work. I didn’t perceive that I was living a meaningful life. Coaching with Heather gave me the confidence to effectively communicate why I was the best fit for a big promotion at work (that I got). I’m now genuinely looking forward to how my future plays out.
One of Heather’s super-skills is knowing which questions to ask that will uncover the solutions you’re looking for.
Heather is direct, honest and no-nonsense. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re all over the place, work with her! Her targeted approach will help you uncover your answers.
Thanks to my work with Heather, I am able to do more of what I love to do (which doesn’t even feel like work).