Today we're talking to Jacqueline Figueroa who will tell you how she used coaching to increase her billable hours AND have a life.

Jackie's not just an accomplished insurance defense attorney at a national firm billing 2400 hours a year.

She's also a dedicated parent, a marathon runner, and was promoted to partner at her firm.

When Jackie and I started working together, it was a very different story. She didn't think being a partner at her firm was even in the cards for her.

Jackie's story will inspire you and give you actionable tips if you're feeling overwhelmed by the demands of the legal profession.

In this episode, Jacqueline spills the beans on how she used coaching to:

• get out of overwhelm and increase her billing to calmly bill her firm's 2400 hours requirement
• make time for her family and her other passions
• emotionally regulate anxiety and stress.

Even if you don't want to bill 2400 hours a year, you don't want to miss this episode.

Listen in because Jackie gives you what you need to help you calm the overwhelm and take control of your practice.

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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. I'll show you how.

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Let's change the legal profession one lawyer at a time.

Washington-based estate planner Andrea Lauritzen is a powerhouse. But she didn't always see the power she had inside herself.

She was a new partner who felt overwhelmed.

She'd tried a lot of things to overcome it, but nothing worked...until coaching.

In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll hear how Andrea went from waking up feeling like her day was out of her control to creating her day powerfully and intentionally.

This didn't happen overnight.

It took tiny changes for her to create the life she wanted. She goes into detail about these changes step-by-step.

You'll learn:

✅ the very first step on her path to create the life she wanted (a step EVERY lawyer must take)

✅ how indecision and perfectionism short-changed herself and her ability to grow her practice area

✅ the mentality Andrea cultivated to stop believing her brain's limiting beliefs about what was possible for her

✅ how she changed her relationship with networking from questioning whether she belonged in the room to enjoying it and using it to grow her practice

✅ and so much more!

Listen until the end because we share several keys to changing your life and intentionally creating the life you want.

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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 here: https://dinacatalodo.com/strategysession

Feeling buried under work or like you'll never catch up? Listen up! I'm sharing why overwhelm isn't the enemy — it can actually be one of your greatest teachers.

You'll learn:

✅ 4 reasons overwhelm is a gift
✅ how lawyers like you are transforming overwhelm into growth
✅ mindset shifts that will help you create confidence and clarity

Want to apply what you're learning on the podcast?

Imagine implementing what you learn here in an organized and consistent way.

What kind of an impact will that have on your law practice and your life?

Decide that today is the day you make the changes you want to see in your practice and book a complimentary Strategy Session with Dina.

👉 Click here to schedule a time now.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers take control of their practices, find fulfillment and create lives they love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

Download the Guide "3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)"

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Today we're talking about a topic most people avoid because it's uncomfortable for them to talk about.

The benefit of facing this uncomfortable topic directly?

When you do, it becomes your greatest advisor; your clearest guide for how to live your life.

In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast,

You'll discover:

✅ the perspective shift that immediately puts your priorities into focus
✅ how to move from fear of what others think to living a path with heart
✅ the practice that helps you follow through on commitments to yourself
✅ wisdom from those who've come face-to-face with their mortality.

Death is the most honest advisor we have. Let it show you what really matters — and what doesn't.

Listen in to gain a newfound appreciation for the present moment and what's possible for you.

Want to apply what you're learning on the podcast?

Imagine implementing what you learn here in an organized and consistent way.

What kind of an impact will that have on your law practice and your life?

Decide that today is the day you make the changes you want to see in your practice and book a complimentary Strategy Session with Dina.

👉 Click here to schedule a time now.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

Download the Guide "3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)"

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CONNECT WITH DINA

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 Be a Better Lawyer.

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.

Ever feel like you're behind in your law practice?

Maybe you've told yourself you just need more discipline, or that if you could work harder and do more, you'd finally get ahead.

This mindset is what I call the Myth of More.

It's one of the biggest traps for overwhelmed lawyers.

The Myth of More runs deep in the legal profession, keeping attorneys stuck in long hours, constant stress, and feeling like they can never catch up.

In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, you'll learn:

✅ How the Myth of More sabotages lawyer productivity and fuels burnout

✅ Why "doing more" is actually the least effective time management strategy for lawyers

✅ What you really need to focus on to increase productivity, reduce overwhelm, and enjoy your life and law practice

If you've ever struggled with time management or felt like no matter how much you do it's never enough, this episode of Be a Better Lawyer will help you shift into a new way of practicing law -- one that's more productive, sustainable, and fulfilling.

Want to apply what you're learning on the podcast?

Imagine implementing what you learn here in an organized and consistent way.

What kind of an impact will that have on your law practice and your life?

Decide that today is the day you make the changes you want to see in your practice and book a complimentary Strategy Session with Dina.

👉 Click here to schedule a time now.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

Download the Guide "3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)"

Show notes

CONNECT WITH DINA

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 Be a Better Lawyer.

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.

Want to apply what you're learning on the podcast?

Imagine implementing what you learn here in an organized and consistent way.

What kind of an impact will that have on your law practice and your life?

Decide that today is the day you make the changes you want to see in your practice and book a complimentary Strategy Session with Dina.

👉 Click here to schedule a time now.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

Download the Guide "3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)"

Show notes

CONNECT WITH DINA

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 Be a Better Lawyer.

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.

If you're feeling stuck, burned out, or unfulfilled in your law practice, you're not the only lawyer who feels that way, but it's not for the reason that you think.

In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast, Master Coach for lawyers and former criminal prosecutor Dina Cataldo reveals the #1 reason lawyers don't love their lives — and it's not your workload, your clients, or your boss.

Instead, it's something buried in your subconscious — and it's completely changeable.

In this episode you'll discover:

✅ The subconscious structures silently shaping your decisions

✅ Real-life examples of lawyers who've broken free of their structures and built practices they love

✅ How to honor your internal guidance system to create a life you love

Whether you want more time for yourself, to grow your practice without burnout, or to simply feel happier in your work, this episode will help you start creating a law practice (and a life) you actually love (instead of one you simply tolerate).

How often do you pay attention to the words you speak?

Your words reveal where you're holding yourself back, and they will reveal your next level if you listen carefully.

In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I share how one lawyer's words revealed his thoughts about his rates and why he was having a difficult time raising them.

If you notice yourself holding yourself back from taking actions towards your goals, pay attention to how you talk about your goal and the actions you need to take to achieve it.

Your words will reveal what you need to take yourself to the next level.

Want to apply what you're learning on the podcast?

Imagine implementing what you learn here in an organized and consistent way.

What kind of an impact will that have on your law practice and your life?

Decide that today is the day you make the changes you want to see in your practice and book a complimentary Strategy Session with Dina.

👉 Click here to schedule a Strategy Session today.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

Download the Guide "3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)"

Show notes

CONNECT WITH DINA

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 Be a Better Lawyer.

Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.

Thank you for listening.