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Overwhelmed by the demands of your law practice? Struggling to find time to grow your firm while balancing client work, deadlines, and your personal life? Be a Better Lawyer is the go-to podcast for busy lawyers who want to increase productivity, manage their time more effectively, and build a successful practice without sacrificing their well-being. Hosted by Master Coach and former criminal prosecutor Dina Cataldo, this podcast dives deep into actionable strategies to help you overcome ove ...
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If you’d asked me years ago what my values were, I would’ve rattled off a list without much thought. But when I looked at how I was living—how I was spending my time, where my energy was going—it told a different story. That’s what this episode is about. Values aren't just words we say we believe in. They're how we show up in our day-to-day life. W…
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Do you worry about what your clients think of you? Even if you think, “Not really,” what you’ll learn today about what your brain thinks about them may surprise you. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you’ll learn how your brain’s thoughts about your clients could be negatively impacting how much money you make in your practice and how you feel…
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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. 👉 Click here to get Precision Planning for Law Firm Growth and make this year the best (and most peace…
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Time Peace for Lawyers is open for enrollment now. 👉 You can enroll here: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace ********* 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 succes…
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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 us inside Time Peace today. 💎 J…
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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 yo…
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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 fe…
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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 year…
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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 rela…
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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 patt…
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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 ac…
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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 t…
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How you think about what it means to be productive in your law practice can either move you closer towards accomplishing your goals or move you away from accomplishing them. If you don’t have the skill of intentional productivity, you will make your life harder, feel more stressed, feel more pressure throughout your day, and ultimately, sabotage yo…
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No matter how good you are at managing your time, there are weeks that can have challenges that can make you feel like you have zero control of your life. In this episode, I share with you: what it means to have sustainable resilience during your toughest weeks four questions to ask yourself to regroup and refocus on what's most important to you wh…
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Whether you own your own practice or work for someone else, you'll want to listen in to today's episode. The systems for successful attorneys is more than using your case management software effectively. It's about problem-solving the frustrations in your practice. Most lawyers stay stuck in frustration because they don't take a time out and think …
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Today 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 co…
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Every action and decision you make is either moving you closer to or further away from the life and law practice you want. The key to taking the best actions and making the best decisions for yourself is self-management. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll: ✅ learn how following your inner guidance system can help you notice when you’re o…
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This episode of Be a Better Lawyer will stretch your mind in the best way possible. In this episode, we dive into the mindset you need to embody your dream self now so you can start achieving your goals with confidence and clarity. I'm sharing with you: ✅ Key questions to ask yourself to accelerate change ✅ Why delusion is a powerful tool ✅ How to …
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In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m sitting down with Darren Wurz, financial advisor and author of The Lawyer Millionaire, to talk about something many lawyers struggle with: Money mindset. We dig into the beliefs you might have about money — beliefs you probably don’t even realize are running the show — and how those beliefs are impacting y…
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Preparing for trial is an art. You need different perspectives to know what you need to win your trial or whether you should take your case to trial at all. On this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’ve invited special guest Elizabeth Larrick who specializes in helping lawyers prepare their cases for the best possible result at trial. Our conversatio…
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You've got your goals set for the year, and now it's time to learn how to stay committed to your goals. If you’ve ever struggled to follow through on your plans or felt overwhelmed by obstacles along the way, this episode is for you. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn: ✔️ Why constraint is your secret weapon for achieving goals ✔️ …
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👉 Download the Precision Planning Workbook I mention in this episode here: https://dinacataldo.com/precisionplanning. Whether you're looking to grow your law practice, reclaim your time, or create a more fulfilling life, I’m sharing three actionable strategies to help you move into the new year with clarity, focus, and confidence. If you’re ready t…
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Show Notes: Embracing Your Perfection If you’ve ever felt “not good enough” or caught yourself believing that you’re inherently flawed, this episode is for you. I’m taking a deep, honest look at the idea of perfection—not as something to achieve, but as something you already hold within you. We’ll explore the structures that taught us to question o…
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Billing Contemporaneously isn’t just about knowing "how" to do it — it’s about what’s happening between your ears. When you recognize that billing on time is a mental game, you can break free from the cycle of putting it off and stressing at the end of the month. In this episode, you'll understand: Why billing contemporaneously is more about mindse…
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👉 Doors close to Time Peace for Lawyers™ Friday, December 13th, 2024. Click here to learn more and enroll now. Or go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace. ********* In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn how to 10x your time and money investments. There are 9 mindsets and actions I take in every investment decision I make that have pr…
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Time Peace for Lawyers™ is now open for enrollment. 👉 Click here to get all the details and to enroll now before we close the doors on December 13th. Or you can go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace ****** What if you had a step-by-step plan to completely change how you approach your life and law practice? In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, …
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👉 Click here to download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)” Or go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace to learn more about Time Peace for Lawyers™. ****** The biggest cause of unhappiness is holding onto the past. When you hold on to the past, you can't make space for something better. Inste…
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👉 Click here to download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)” Or go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace to learn more about Time Peace for Lawyers™. *** The secret to better planning is a mindset focused on possibility. If you're overwhelmed by your endless to-do list or the idea of planning …
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👉 Click here to download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)” Or go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m sharing 5 tips to manage your energy during the holidays — so you can truly enjoy the season without feeling overwhelmed or burned out. Whether yo…
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👉 Click here to download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)” Or go to: https://dinacataldo.com/timepeace to learn more about Time Peace for Lawyers™. --- Managing a team can be challenging, especially when balancing client demands, deadlines, and time constraints. That’s why I'm thrilled to in…
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If you want an expansive business and life, you must be constantly willing to upgrade it. This requires taking a look at your current ways of thinking and being in the world and challenging them. It’s not always easy to do. We often fight the process making it harder for ourselves and creating a lot of struggle. Today you’ll learn the signs you’re …
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Work with Dina privately to grow your practice without feeling overwhelmed. Sign up for a Strategy Session today: 👉 Schedule a Strategy Session In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn how to build a book of business that aligns with your values and lifestyle. I sat down with Heather Moulder, a former Big Law partner who build a multi-mi…
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In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m thrilled to introduce Dr. Katie Deming, a former radiation oncologist who now focuses on holistic healing approaches to cancer. This year I had a cancer recurrence, and I worked with Katie to heal that recurrence holistically. Dr. Deming shares insights into how to heal cancer holistically and how her own …
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You already know you can’t do it all, no matter how hard you try. So today, I’m sharing how to delegate effectively, more confidently, and you’ll learn how to do it in a way you can maintain quality control. Delegation is one lever you have to help you create the time and financial abundance you want. But I know a part of you thinks delegation is m…
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You’ve achieved the accomplishments, the success, and the financial security, but something still feels “off.” There’s this strange sense of emptiness, a craving for something more that you can’t quite put your finger on. If that resonates, this episode is for you. I’ll help you tune into the whispers of your heart—the ones you may unknowingly be d…
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Register for Dina's latest Masterclass: 👉 Unlock Productivity: 5 (Counterintuitive) Strategies to 10x Your Productivity Work with Dina one-on-one. Learn more here: 👉 Schedule a Strategy Session If you're tired of trying to "do it all" and feel like your work isn’t translating into the success you want in your law practice, this episode of Be a Bett…
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Register for Dina's latest Masterclass: 👉 Unlock Productivity: 5 Essential Strategies to 10x Productivity without Rushing Through Your Day Work with Dina one-on-one. Your first step is booking a Strategy Session: 👉 Schedule a Strategy Session Just the thought of raising your rates might make your palms sweat. Many lawyers hesitate to increase their…
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Register for Dina's latest Masterclass: 👉 https://dinacataldo.com/october Work with Dina one-on-one. Sign up for a Strategy Session and learn more here: 👉 https://dinacataldo.com/strategysession ON TODAY'S EPISODE In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, we dive into The Mindset of Successful Attorneys—and how small shifts in thinking can transform y…
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Register for Dina's latest Masterclass: 👉 Kick Procrastination to the Curb: Get the Follow-Through Formula to Keep You Motivated and Taking Action in Your Law Practice https://dinacataldo.com/september Work with Dina one-on-one. Sign up for a Strategy Session to get started: 👉 Schedule a Strategy Session On today's episode of Be a Better Lawyer I'm…
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When was the last time you re-chose your life? Did you know you could do that? You can re-choose every aspect of your life. Feel unfulfilled? You can re-choose that. Feel panicked? You can re-choose that. Feel like you don’t have a choice? You can re-choose that too. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, I share how I’ve done these things …
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WORK WITH DINA Dina helps lawyers take control of their practice, find fulfillment and create a life they love. Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast. Book a Strategy Session with Dina, and together you'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business. During your session, Dina will help you see…
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Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™: 👉 Get the details and enroll now "Why do I snap at people so easily?" In the Time Peace Sessions, I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions I get from lawyers. You'll gain insight into why you do what you do, and what you can begin doing to make change now. Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™: 👉 …
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Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™: 👉 Get the details and enroll now "Why is it so hard to manage my time?" In the Time Peace Sessions, I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions I get from lawyers. You'll gain insight into why you do what you do, and what you can begin doing to make change now. Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™: …
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Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™: 👉 Get the details and enroll now "Why do I work so hard?" In the Time Peace Sessions, I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions I get from lawyers. You'll gain insight into why you do what you do, and what you can begin doing to make change now. Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™: 👉 Get the deta…
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Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™: 👉 Get the details and enroll now "Why do I procrastinate?" In the Time Peace Sessions, I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions I get from lawyers. You'll gain insight into why you do what you do, and what you can begin doing to make change now. Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™: 👉 Get the det…
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Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™: 👉 Get the details and enroll now "Why do I feel so behind?" In the Time Peace Sessions, I'm answering some of the most frequently asked questions I get from lawyers. You'll gain insight into why you do what you do, and what you can begin doing to make change now. RESOURCES Join me for Time Peace for Lawyers™: 👉 …
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In this episode, you'll learn how to create safety to fail (and therefor grow), and you'll get the details on my new program Time Peace for Lawyers™. Sign up for Time Peace for Lawyers™ here: 👉 Time Peace for Lawyers™ Register for Dina's latest Masterclass: 👉 The Busy Lawyer's Toolbox: Calm Overwhelm and Become a High-Performer in Your Practice Wor…
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Register for Dina's latest Masterclass: 👉 The Busy Lawyer's Toolbox: Calm Overwhelm and Become a High-Performer in Your Practice Work with Dina one-on-one. Sign up for a Strategy Session and learn more here: 👉 Sign up for a Strategy Session TODAY'S EPISODE Ever wonder why it's so hard to create a new habit? You're not imagining things. Creating (an…
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Register for Dina's latest Masterclass: 👉 The Busy Lawyer's Toolbox: Calm Overwhelm and Become a High-Performer in Your Practice Work with Dina one-on-one. Sign up for a Strategy Session and learn more here: 👉 Schedule a Strategy Session TODAY'S EPISODE Want to increase your net worth? This episode of Be a Better Lawyer is a must-listen. I’d like t…
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If you’re a lawyer who wears perfectionism like a badge of honor, this episode is a must-listen. Perfectionism blocks us from doing our best work and prevents us from taking action on our goals. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🔥 5 sneaky thoughts you may not know cause perfectionistic tendencies 🔥 How to know whether these sneaky thoughts are impact…
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