#32: Not All Firms or Companies Are Created Equal

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[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/heatherhubbard/HF032.mp3″ title=”#32: Not All Firms or Companies Are Created Equal”] Firms and companies are not all created equal, and just because you are thriving at one company does not mean it can’t be better for you somewhere else. Today I am revealing three key points that will break this down for you. Things you will learn in this episode: How to determine if your firm is perfect for you Why people tend to feel that there is no better firm or company for them How you can be confident and have low self-esteem at the same time… Ways to reframe the stories that we are telling ourselves How we can misread the situation when associates jump from firm-to-firm Why assessing the company values is so important when considering a

#31: Listener Q&A — Making the Leap

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[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/heatherhubbard/HF031.mp3″ title=”#31: Listener Q&A — Making the Leap”] Today I’m back with another Listener Q&A, and this time I’m sharing the journey that led me to start my own business and how I found the courage to make the leap into entrepreneurship. You’re going to hear how fear was actually one of the main drivers for me making this big change, and why feeling scared shouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. Things you will learn in this episode: What I call “simple courage” and the two sides of fear that exists What feelings caused me to look at my career and where I wanted to go Why we should allow ourselves to feel, or to acknowledge the feelings we are having The

#30: Reacting to Racism

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[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/heatherhubbard/HF030.mp3″ title=”#30: Reacting to Racism”] Due to the recent events in Charlottesville, I wanted to speak out on the events that are taking place and why people aren’t speaking out against racism. This subject is so prevalent today, which is why we need to be having these open conversations about it if we ever hope to progress as a society. Things you will learn in this episode: Why people aren’t saying anything for fear of consequences We aren’t even close to making the progress we should have made by now and why I think this is… This is not a political conversation! How I decided to step into my own fear and tell the truth Right-click here to download this episode. My

#29: How to Stop Procrastinating with guest Kara Loewentheil

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[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/heatherhubbard/HF029.mp3″ title=”#29: How to Stop Procrastinating with guest Kara Loewentheil”] When this episode of the podcast comes out, I will be on vacation as I’ve been working some really long hours recently and struggling with my stress levels. For that reason, I thought now is the perfect time to bring in my very first guest to interview to talk about a lot of these issues we face! Kara Loewentheil is a lawyer turned life coach and she has her own podcast called The Lawyer Stress Solution. In this episode, we’ll be talking about the “Lawyer Brain” and how our thoughts actually lead to physical reactions in our bodies, such as anxiety. These reactions can affect our actions, so Kara will be teaching us some tool and

#28: Path to Partnership

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[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/heatherhubbard/HF028.mp3″ title=”#28: Path to Partnership”] Today we’re exploring the path to partnership, and I’m sharing what associates need to consider to make sure all the work they are putting in will actually pay off. Although this episode is presented with large law firms in mind, the principles I discuss are general in nature and can be applied to associates in smaller firms as well. If you’re already a partner, this episode can also help you understand that the associates in your firm may not have access to all of the information that you think they do. Things you will learn in this episode: How every firm is different when it comes to partnerships – and why learning

#27: Non-billable Purgatory

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[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/heatherhubbard/HF027.mp3″ title=”#27: Non-billable Purgatory”] I’ve talked before on this podcast about the need to watch your time, and when it’s ok to say “No” to certain opportunities you are presenting with. Today I’m revealing the four main categories of non-billable time that you’ll want to plan for in advance, and how you can successfully manage each of them. Things you will learn in this episode: Be aware of how you plan and manage your non-billable time The role business development plays in your career Whether or not you should be doing pro bono work How being involved in your community will help build your business The one question you should always ask yourself before taking on any task How to determine how much time you

#26: Listener Q&A — How to Make Time for Self-care

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[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/heatherhubbard/HF026.mp3″ title=”#26: Listener Q&A — How to Make Time for Self-care”] In this episode, I’m doing something a little different and answering a question submitted by a listener of the show. This person asks how lawyers can find the time to take care of themselves emotionally and physically, without neglecting their legal career or their family (or both)? If you have a question you would like addressed in a future episode, just fill out the survey here. In this episode you will learn: It’s so common, but why do we tend to put ourselves last? Self-care is not just a luxury Ways that you can start making time for yourself and ultimately, your own well-being How you can tell if what you are doing is

#25: I Don’t Want to Talk About It…

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[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/heatherhubbard/HF025.mp3″ title=”#25: I Don’t Want to Talk About It…”] This profession can be dangerous in ways of addiction, mental health issues and the unhealthy behaviors we start developing in law school. We don’t want to talk about it, but as an industry we need to, which is what I’m doing in this episode of the podcast. In this episode you will learn: How easy it is to forget for legal professionals to forget the human side of things Why we really “bury our heads in the sand” and don’t acknowledge these issues The reasons behind why certain types of behavior start in law school My thoughts on lawyers and drug use The stigma around mental health issues in lawyers – and why you need to reach out for support Links

#24: Becoming a Recognized Expert

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[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/heatherhubbard/HF024.mp3″ title=”#24: Becoming a Recognized Expert”] Have you ever seen someone that’s successful in his or her chosen field, and wondered how that person become known as an “expert?” It may seem overwhelming to get started, but it is possible for you to be one too. Today I’m revealing the most effective and efficient ways you can start marketing yourself to become a recognized expert. In this episode you will learn: The difference between a substantive expert and a marketing expert The best technique to become an expert in an area that’s new to you The benefits of hiring another lawyer to mentor with pro bono work How to pitch yourself to a large publication What happens when you put yourself in front of enough

#23: Confessions of a Workaholic

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[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/heatherhubbard/HF023.mp3″ title=”#23: Confessions of a Workaholic”] Are you a workaholic? On today’s episode, I’m revealing how you can identify if you are one and if you are indeed overextending yourself. I’ll give some tips and tricks for how you can deal with the growing pains in your business, and how you can ensure that your self-care is always a top priority. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: What to do first when you are in a state of overwhelm after identifying you priorities Why you have to outsource after reaching a certain point Why putting yourself and your self care on the back burner is not a solution Create new habits (to replace old ones)! What is an optimal time frame for creating a new