319 episodes

You have clients, you're making money, and you want to expand. But how can you when you're already working as hard as ever?

You can't. That's why I created Be a Better Lawyer Podcast.

In this podcast you'll learn how to master the mental game as well as the strategy you need to thrive in the legal profession.

We cover topics like:

- Systems
- Time management and billable hours
- Boundaries with clients and employees
- Overcoming anxiety
- Stress management
- Goal setting and accomplishment
- Overcoming procrastination
- Billing and when to raise your rates
- and more

This podcast bridges the gap between law school and life.

About Dina:

I'm a former criminal prosecutor turned Master Certified Coach for Lawyers.

I coach lawyers one-on-one to help them uplevel their lives and their practices.

You can learn more about working with me here: https://dinacataldo.com/stratgysession

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo Dina Cataldo

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 54 Ratings

You have clients, you're making money, and you want to expand. But how can you when you're already working as hard as ever?

You can't. That's why I created Be a Better Lawyer Podcast.

In this podcast you'll learn how to master the mental game as well as the strategy you need to thrive in the legal profession.

We cover topics like:

- Systems
- Time management and billable hours
- Boundaries with clients and employees
- Overcoming anxiety
- Stress management
- Goal setting and accomplishment
- Overcoming procrastination
- Billing and when to raise your rates
- and more

This podcast bridges the gap between law school and life.

About Dina:

I'm a former criminal prosecutor turned Master Certified Coach for Lawyers.

I coach lawyers one-on-one to help them uplevel their lives and their practices.

You can learn more about working with me here: https://dinacataldo.com/stratgysession

    Solving Next Level Problems in Your Law Practice [Essentials]

    Solving Next Level Problems in Your Law Practice [Essentials]

    Diagnosing and solving next level problems in your law practice is the difference between feeling overwhelmed and calm.
    It's the difference between feeling like you're drowning and enjoying your practice.
    But our brains don't automatically see these next level problems and instead diagnose superficial problems.
    The next level problem is the biggest domino to make change for you.
    In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll:
    learn why our brains are usually oblivious to the next-level problem learn how to tell the difference between superficial and next-level problems get real-life case studies to see the difference understanding the next-level problem will make in the results you get for your law practice Listen in to think differently about how you strategize your next move in your practice.
    WORK WITH ME
    I help lawyers take control of their practice, find fulfillment and create a life they love.
    Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
    Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
    During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
    Book a Strategy Session here.
    You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.

     
    RESOURCES
    The Busy Lawyer's Ultimate Time Management Guide
    Show notes
     
    CONNECT WITH ME
    On Instagram @dina.cataldo
    On LinkedIn
     
    LEAVE A REVIEW
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about this podcast.
    Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
    Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.


     

    • 27 min
    My Best Time and Money Investments This Year

    My Best Time and Money Investments This Year

    This episode is for the lawyer who wants to continuously improve their life.
    I'm sharing with you the top ten time and money investments I've made this year, and there's definitely several in here that are easy tweaks to improve your life a bit. And some that can be transformative.
    As I reviewed some of my best investments in both time and money this year, I found some unexpected things.
    One is that there's a link between the top 10 investments of time and money this year: they all helped me with my sense of well-being and my productivity.
    Second, most of the investments I'll share with you have nothing to do with productivity, but they made me more productive anyway.
    Why?
    They increased the overall quality of my life, which in turn made me more productive. You'll learn why in this episode.
    Third, a few of the investments I mention weren't even on my radar as something that could improve my life, but once I spent the time/money for it, it radically transformed an aspect of my life.
    Listen in and choose one -- or all! -- of these investments to improve the quality of your life too.
     
    WORK WITH ME
    I help lawyers take control of their practice, find fulfillment and create a life they love.
    Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
    Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
    During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
    Book a Strategy Session here.
    You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.

     
    RESOURCES
    Show notes
     
    CONNECT WITH ME
    On Instagram @dina.cataldo
    On LinkedIn
     
    LEAVE A REVIEW
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about this podcast.
    Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
    Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.


     

    • 36 min
    How to Be a More Confident Lawyer

    How to Be a More Confident Lawyer

    Almost every lawyer wants to know how to be more confident whether it's in the courtroom, on the phone with a client or in negotiations with opposing counsel.
    But true confidence isn't what you think.
    And to build confidence, it takes understanding your brain and its current habits of thinking before you can rewire it to be more confident.
    In this episode you'll discover what it takes to feel truly confident no matter what challenges you're facing in your practice.
    You'll learn:
    The difference between confidence and self-confidence One of the biggest problems I see with lawyers who want to feel more confident (it's not what you think) An exercise to help you uncover where you can boost your self-confidence and perform more confidently PLUS, I've created a Self-Confidence Playbook that you can download and use hand-in-hand with this episode.
    Listen in to become a more confident attorney no matter what area of law you practice.
     
    WORK WITH ME
    I help lawyers take control of their practice, find fulfillment and create a life they love.
    Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
    Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
    During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
    Book a Strategy Session here.
    You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.

     
    RESOURCES
    The Self-Confidence Playbook
    The Busy Lawyer's Ultimate Time Management Guide
    Show notes
     
    CONNECT WITH ME
    On Instagram @dina.cataldo
    On LinkedIn
     
    LEAVE A REVIEW
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about this podcast.
    Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
    Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.


     

    • 36 min
    Success and Conscious Well-Being

    Success and Conscious Well-Being

    What does success mean to you?
    Are you relying on what others think success is to define success for yourself?
    And does your vision for success have one essential component:
    Conscious well-being.
    In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn:
    Why success hinges on you incorporating conscious well-being into your vision of success What external and internal markers of success are and which are most important How you can tell if you're making conscious well-being a priority Listen in to learn what you need to incorporate conscious well-being into your success plan.
    WORK WITH ME
    I help lawyers take control of their practice, find fulfillment and create a life they love.
    Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
    Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
    During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
    Book a Strategy Session here.
    You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.

     
    RESOURCES
    Designing a Vision for a Life and Law Practice You Love
    The Busy Lawyer's Ultimate Time Management Guide
    Show notes
     
    CONNECT WITH ME
    On Instagram @dina.cataldo
    On LinkedIn
     
    LEAVE A REVIEW
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about this podcast.
    Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
    Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.


     

    • 23 min
    Designing Your Vision for a Life and Law Practice You Love

    Designing Your Vision for a Life and Law Practice You Love

    Do you have a clear vision for the future of your life and law practice?
    Many lawyers find themselves without a defined vision, making it challenging to navigate their personal and professional life. 
    In this podcast episode, we'll explore the transformative power of having a vision and how it can benefit your daily life and legal career.
    Discover how a compelling vision:
    🚀 Streamlines your to-do list
    🚀 Attracts high-quality clients
    🚀 Facilitates quicker decision-making
    🚀 Boosts employee performance
    Join me in this episode as we dive into the essential questions you need to ask yourself to design a compelling future for both your life and law practice.
    Gain awareness of common obstacles that hinder lawyers from creating a vision and find inspiration from my own vision for the next three years.
    PLUS, I created a download for you to create your own vision.
    ✨ Access your free guide: "Design Your Vision: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Designing a Life and Law Practice You Love"
    Listen now to create a life and law practice that you can't wait to wake up for.
     
    WORK WITH ME
    I help lawyers take control of their practice, find fulfillment and create a life they love.
    Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
    Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
    During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
    Book a Strategy Session here.
    You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.

     
    RESOURCES
    The Busy Lawyer's Ultimate Time Management Guide
    Show notes
     
    CONNECT WITH ME
    On Instagram @dina.cataldo
    On LinkedIn
     
    LEAVE A REVIEW
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about this podcast.
    Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
    Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.


     

    • 38 min
    9 Must-Do Action Items to Fast-Track Growth

    9 Must-Do Action Items to Fast-Track Growth

    You want to grow — personally and in your law practice.
    You’re working your buns off, but it feels like you’ve hit a block.
    You’re not sure how much harder you can work and ask yourself, “Shouldn’t it be easier?”
    Yes, it should be easier, and it can be easier.
    In today’s episode you’ll find out what you need to do to put your growth on the fast-track.
    In this episode, you'll discover:
    🚀 9 must-do action items to fast-track growth both personally and in your law practice
    ✨ what I needed to do first to accelerate growth in my life
    🔥 how to approach these items, so it's doable and not overwhelming
    Listen in to expand and accelerate your growth.
    WORK WITH ME
    I help lawyers take control of their practice, find fulfillment and create a life they love.
    Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.
    Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business.
    During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together.
    Book a Strategy Session here.
    You can create a life and law practice you love while growing your practice. I'll show you how.

     
    RESOURCES
    The Busy Lawyer's Ultimate Time Management Guide
    Show notes
     
    CONNECT WITH ME
    On Instagram @dina.cataldo
    On LinkedIn
     
    LEAVE A REVIEW
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about this podcast.
    Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.
    Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.


     

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
54 Ratings

54 Ratings

~ Kimberly ,

A must listen for modern lawyers

Dina addresses the mindset issues every attorney faces. This podcast opens up new possibilities to living a fulfilled life while practicing law.

Anika Huq ,

Not even a lawyer and loving the advice here

I’m a risk mgmt professional and budding entrepreneur and love the advice here - even though I’m not a lawyer ! Thank you Dina.

Slmclarty ,

Dina helps you tame your thoughts to make them work for you

I have listened to this podcast for several years and done one on one coaching with Dina. I have found her help and advice to be invaluable.I have taken my solo practice further and further and also made changes in my personal life that make me a happier person every day.

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