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Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThe Biggest Myth Keeping Lawyers BehindEver 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...
2025-08-2141 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThe #1 Reason Lawyers Are Unhappy (It’s Not What You Think) 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 li...
2025-08-1438 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoYour Words Reveal Your Next LevelHow 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.
2025-08-0722 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo6 Keys to Closing More ConsultsClosing consults may seem like a gift some lawyers have and some don’t, but today you’ll learn 6 keys to closing more consults. These 6 keys won’t leave you feeling salesy and slimy. You’ll feel in integrity at all times and serve your potential client better than ever. These skills are learnable — and they will transform your consults. After this episode, you’ll ✅ Feel more confident in consults ✅ Know exactly how to answer tough questions ✅ Learn how to stop undercharging out of fear Listen in to begin...
2025-07-1725 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoChasing SuccessIn this episode, I’m unpacking a pattern I see so many lawyers fall into: chasing success. For most of us, success is defined by the message we receive from our culture. Those success markers are usually money, status and possessions. External markers of success won’t give you what you’re really looking for. Success isn’t something you achieve. It's who you are. It's your birthright. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn: ✅ The emotional cost of chasing success ✅ Why you...
2025-07-1036 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoStop Putting Out Fires and Be Calmer and Happier with Special Guest Kara BrinsterDo you feel like your hair is on fire daily in your law practice? 🔥 You’re not alone. Kara Brinster felt the same way. Between her family law practice, her role as a state’s attorney, parenting, and managing a household -- Kara’s plate was full. Fast forward 10 months, Kara’s practice feels calmer, and she’s so much happier. Not because she has less work—but because she learned the skills to support the life she actually wants. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, my spec...
2025-07-0350 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoWhat Your Clients (Really) WantYou may be friendly, responsive, and great in consults. But that doesn’t mean you’re creating a seamless client experience that builds trust and encourages referrals. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m walking you through common glitches in a client’s experience and how to solve for them. I’m also breaking down the costly mistakes lawyers make that unintentionally erode client trust, and how you can upgrade your internal systems to counteract these issues in your firm. Giving clients what they really want – a seamless experience –...
2025-06-2648 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoOverwhelm is OptionalIf you feel a wave of overwhelm before your week even begins, you may be surprised to hear that work itself isn’t what’s causing it. Don’t worry — if you’ve believed work causes your stress, you’re not alone. I used to think that too. Most lawyers assume their overwhelm is caused by the files, the emails, the clients, and the court dates. But let’s try something: Imagine a file sitting on your co-worker’s desk. Does that file stress you out? Does it make you feel overwhelmed...
2025-06-1935 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHow to Stop Feeling AnnoyedFeeling annoyed for a moment is normal. But often what starts as a small irritation lingers throughout your day — and that lingering irritation costs you more time, energy, and peace than you realize. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I share: ✅ How irritation drains your time, focus, and mental clarity ✅ What’s actually fueling chronic annoyance (hint: it’s not other people) ✅ How to create peace without needing the world to match your preferences ✅ 3 questions that help you take responsibility for your emotions and feel more grounded
2025-06-1225 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoBest of...How to Take a Guilt-Free VacationVacations are meant to restore you — but for most lawyers, they feel anything but restorative. 🔹 You worry what clients or colleagues will think about you that you’re taking time off. 🔹 You worry about emails while laying on the beach. 🔹 You worry about coming back to a tidal wave of emails, tasks, and pressure to "catch up." It’s no wonder you may not feel like you took a vacation at all. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I walk you through the 3 steps you must complete before you leav...
2025-06-0529 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoBest of...Values AlignmentIf 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. When our actions don’t align with the values we think we hold, something feels off. That's a sign that we’re living...
2025-05-2929 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoBest Of...What Your Clients Think of YouDo 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 every day. WORK WITH DINA Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love. Work with h...
2025-05-2230 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoBest Of...The Codependent LawyerYOUR 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 peaceful) year in the law yet. INSIDE THIS EPISODE Codependency isn’t a weakness. It’s a way of relating to the world that we pick...
2025-05-1524 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoIs Your Brain Holding You Back?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 successful. It’s a supercomputer, following the exact code it’s been given—often without your conscious awareness. Unless you examine that code, you may be running outdate...
2025-05-0830 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoReclaiming Personal PowerPersonal 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 your personal power The life of your dreams is on the other side of reclaiming your own personal power, so listen in. WORK WITH DINA ...
2025-04-2440 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThe Future of AI and the Law with Christine UriIn 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 years of working in-house at a large energy company, where she held roles as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, and how that experience has shaped her understanding of AI governance. She also runs her own company, CURI...
2025-04-101h 00
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoTaking Charge of Your ExperienceFeel 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 relationships, or your personal goals, it all comes down to making intentional choices and being willing to try something different. What You'll Learn: What it means to take owners...
2025-04-0333 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoDissolving DistractionsIf 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 patterns and interrupt them A simple challenge to start minimizing distractions this week If you've ever felt overwhelmed by endless distractions or frustrated by your lack...
2025-03-2733 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoWhy Your Duality Unlocks ChangeMaking 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 action and stillness, confidence and doubt, control and surrender — and why embracing both sides of yourself is the key to transformation. When you understand this universal principle, you’ll start seeing why c...
2025-03-2040 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo358: 3 Fears Costing Your Firm MoneyNot 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 the way of your growth and how to start addressing them head on. WORK WITH DINA Dina helps lawyers like y...
2025-03-1332 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoIntentional Productivity 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 yourself from moving faster towards what you want to achieve. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’ll share with you how to overcome the typical approaches to productivity, so you can know: whether you’...
2025-03-0623 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHandling Hard WeeksNo 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 what to focus on when things get hard Listen in to learn how to handle even the most challenging weeks. WORK WITH DINA Dina helps lawyers l...
2025-02-2728 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoBest of BBL: The Systems for Successful AttorneysWhether 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 through problems blocking them from creating a practice that runs smoothly. Not you though because you found this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast. Lucky you! In this episode, you'll: 👉 dis...
2025-02-2056 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoLeaving the Law with Special Guest Elena DeutschToday 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 considering shifting how or where you practice. Either way, you’ll want to listen in to hear what you need to know before making a big career move — and know the bumps you may exper...
2025-02-1356 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoSelf-ManagementEvery 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 off track and make choices that align with your long-term goals ✅ understand self-compassion is essential to self-management ✅ be introduced to the 5-Year Plan, and ✅ get so much mo...
2025-02-0628 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoEmbodying Future Self NowThis 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 use an “anchor word” as a mindset shortcut Tune in to learn how to unlock a higher level of confidence and embody the version of you who m...
2025-01-3032 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoReset Your Money Beliefs with Special Guest Darren WurzIn 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 your practice, your income, and your life. Whether you’re over-giving your time, under-charging for your services, or avoiding looking at your numbers altogether, this episode is going to help you start shifting the way yo...
2025-01-2357 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThe Art of Trial Preparation with Elizabeth LarrickPreparing 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 conversation covers a range of topics including: Why gaining fresh perspectives on your case is critical—and how focus groups can give you an edge The surprising mistakes lawy...
2025-01-1654 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHow to Stay Committed to Your Goals 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 ✔️ How to avoid the trap of “hustling harder” (and why working harder is a red flag 🚩) ✔️ The power of celebrating wins—even the small ones ✔️ Tips for creat...
2025-01-0926 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoEmbracing Your PerfectionShow 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 our worth, what it means to release these layers, and how to reconnect with your truest self. In this episode, I’ll share: Why viewing yourself as “flawed” keeps you stuck in s...
2024-12-2635 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThe Mental Game of Billing Contemporaneously 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 mindset than method How your beliefs can either drain your energy or help you follow through A simple exercise to identify unhelpful thoughts and intentionally replace them with more supportive ones How connecting billing...
2024-12-1928 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHow to 10X Your Time & Money Investments👉 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 proven to be game-changers. These 9 mindset and actions have helped me change my life and business, and I want you to have them in your back pocket too. Listen in an...
2024-12-1240 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoLet Go, So You Can Let In👉 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. Instead, you stay stuck replaying past mistakes and holding tightly to old habits that feel safe but ultimately don't serve you. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn why letting...
2024-11-2826 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThe Secret to Better Planning👉 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 your week feels more like an extra chore than a solution, you need to listen to this episode. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’m sharing the secret to better pla...
2024-11-2133 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo5 Tips to Manage Your Energy During the Holidays👉 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 you’re dealing with work deadlines, family obligations, or holiday prep, these tips will support you in staying grounded and focused on what matters most. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️...
2024-11-1419 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThe Key to Effective Team Management with Penny Zenker👉 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 introduce Penny Zenker, a productivity expert, TEDx speaker, and author of “The Reset Mindset.” Penny has extensive experience in coaching and business strategy, and today she’s here to share her insights on building effective...
2024-11-0749 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoStop Battling and Change FasterIf 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 battling change right now and how to begin winning that battle. WORK WITH DINA Dina helps lawyers take control of their...
2024-10-3121 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHow to Build a Book of Business (without Burning Out) with Special Guest Heather MoulderWork 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-million dollar book of business. Heather’s insights on creating a sustainable, fulfilling law practice will resonate with anyone who wants to grow their book of business without sacrificing their w...
2024-10-2457 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHealing Cancer Holistically with Dr. Katie DemingIn 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 experiences led her to shift away from conventional medicine. Dr. Deming’s expertise in integrating holistic practices provides a new perspective for anyone seeking to heal either with or without traditional medical practices.
2024-10-221h 01
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo4 Steps to Delegate Effectively and SimplyYou 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 more hassle than it’s worth sometimes, right? Even those tasks you know should be delegated. Maybe you’re thinking, “No one can do this as well...
2024-10-1722 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo335: "There's Something Missing."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 drowning out. In this episode, you’ll discover… …the surprising ways society contributes to that feeling of unfulfillment …how external noise and constant busyness silence your inner voice
2024-10-1520 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo6 Behaviors Sabotaging Your Law Practice's Success 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 Better Lawyer is for you. You already know the obvious actions you need to take to move your practice forward, but you’re likely unaware of the more subtle behaviors that take root over the y...
2024-10-1044 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoConfidently Raise and Communicate Your RatesRegister 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 fees, worrying about how clients will react or fearing it could negatively impact their practice. Here’s the truth: you’re likely undercharging for the value you provide — and it’s costing you tens of thousands of do...
2024-10-0351 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo6 Sneaky Time-Wasters (and How to Fix Them)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 sharing 6 sneaky time-wasters draining your energy and preventing you from growing your practice. Time management is 25% planning and 75% mind management. In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I'm shari...
2024-09-1934 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoRe-Choosing Your LifeWhen 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 and more in every area of my life and how you can too. ...
2024-09-1226 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoReframing Rejection 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 patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then she'll give you a step-by-step plan that you'll implement when you work together. RESOURCES Register for the latest Masterclass f...
2024-09-0541 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoCreating Safety to FailIn 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 Work with Dina one-on-one: 👉 Schedule a Strategy Session Ever tried something new and it felt impossible to accomplish? In fact, maybe you tried the same thing...
2024-08-1537 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo327: 3 Steps to Create Better Habits FasterRegister 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 (and breaking) habits is both an art and a science. Lawyers tend to underestimate 3 essential steps to creating a habit. If any one of these 3...
2024-08-0832 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoFinancial Freedom for Lawyers: Strategies and Mindset with Niraj ChhabraRegister 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 to introduce you to Niraj Chhabra. He’s the managing director of Sidebar Advisors and in a nutshell he helps lawyers navigate their finances. He’s going to tell yo...
2024-08-0151 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoPlanning for GrowthToday you'll get what you need to plan the growth of your law practice simply and sustainably in 2024. You'll learn: 👉 How many goals you should have each year for maximum growth and minimum headache 👉 What kind of goals to prioritize 👉 What you need to do to make implementation as simple as possible If you want help designing your plan and implementing it, you can get help in two ways: 1) Join the waitlist for Dina's December 2nd event called: "YOUR FIRM'S BEST YEAR YET: Banish Overwhelm in Your La...
2023-10-1235 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo"How to Stop Feeling Layoff Anxiety" and Your Other Questions AnsweredGet the answers to your questions in this episode. I'm answering: "How to stop feeling anxiety about layoffs?" "Why am I lazy?" (And how to get take action.) "How do I make time to market my law practice?" (Or anything else for that matter.) Listen in to get strategies to help you in each of these areas. If you have questions and want the chance to have it answered on the podcast, DM me your questions on Instagram @dina.cataldo or email me at dina@dinacataldo.com
2023-02-0228 minBe a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoFocus ErrorsA couple years ago a client gave me a testimonial that said, “Dina helps me focus on what I CAN do instead of focusing on what I CAN’T.” This was such a perfect way to describe coaching and overcoming Focus Errors. When lawyers come to me, they have Focus Errors. Over the years they’ve created the habit of focusing on what HASN’T happened yet instead of what WILL happen. Another way of saying this is that they focus on past failures instead of future successes. Or they focus on the res...
2022-11-1717 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo8 Thoughts to Stop Thinking About Your PracticeRace car drivers must have an intense focus to get to their destination. When they practice how to refocus over and over, they become better at ignoring the temptation to look anywhere else than to their next place on the road to their destination. As entrepreneurs, we need the same intense focus, but too often we find ourself getting side-tracked. Today you'll learn how to begin training your brain to become more focused, which will help you get to your destination faster and with fewer bumps along the way. RESOURCES Busy...
2020-09-1031 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo5 Business Blind SpotsWe have blind spots in every area of our life, but there are 5 blind spots lawyers tend to have when it comes to their businesses. This podcast is a mini-training to help you see those blind spots and work on them. In this episode, you'll learn: 5 blind spots lawyers have when thinking about their practice one mistake almost all of us make when handing over the reins of our business to an employee how to trust yourself more how your business is connected with other areas of your life (and what to do about...
2020-09-0321 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoBrain InertiaThere are certain thoughts that are useless. As soon as we think them - if we don’t do any conscious work to get out of them - we'll be stuck where we've always been. We won’t make any progress in building a legal practice, improving relationships, and we're definitely not going to achieve any goal we have. Today on the podcast, you'll learn: how our brain chemistry changes how we respond to the world the 4 categories of inert thoughts the exact thoughts you want to look out for daily (we all have had them) practical strategies to retrain your br...
2020-08-2724 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo2020 RebootPoor 2020. It showed up with so much promise. Oprah started doing a 2020 Vision Tour to celebrate it, then everything went downhill. Everywhere I turn I hear people badmouthing 2020. Like its 2020’s fault that there’s a pandemic, a heat wave in northern CA, huge fires across our state, protests over racial injustice and so much more. I was joking with someone that it’s like turning to your friend and blaming them for everything bad that’s happened to you in the last year. So not fair. So I want to give 2020 a reboot. Really, I want to give you a reboot. ...
2020-08-2020 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHow to Connect More Deeply with OurselvesFeeling a bit disconnected lately? You're not the only one. A lot of changes and distractions are adding to the list of reasons you have for not reconnecting with yourself. Lawyers are especially prone to working to disconnect because of our high-achiever tendencies, but we work on the wrong things when we do... Once you learn these tools, you'll find yourself taking more productive actions that will help you get closer to your goals. I walk you through: the feelings that create disconnection in the first place questions...
2020-08-1322 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoQuestion EverythingWhat are the right questions to ask yourself to get your brain thinking up better solutions to your problems? Today I'm explaining the difference between a good question and a bad question and test driving some questions you can use in your own life. Get inspired to create the solutions you need to move forward in today's episode. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training) CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram @dina.cataldo...
2020-08-0614 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoOne Mindset Shift to Boost ProductivityAs lawyers, often we live by the quote, "The beatings will continue until morale improves." Today, you're going to learn a simple shift that will change: how you manage your calendar how you take action on things you're procrastinating on what you decide is important to you the boundaries you make for yourself RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training) CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram @dina.cataldo On LinkedIn WORK WI...
2020-07-3011 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoA Study in DistractionYou might think the difference between people who get massive amounts of work accomplished and those who don't is that they're super-human. Nope. We just think differently. Today I walk you through a study of handling distractions to stay committed to what you planned to get done without stressing out about it. When you apply what you learn to your day, you're going to be shocked at how much more you accomplish in a day without the mind drama. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Ho...
2020-07-2317 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoStories We Tell OurselvesWhat we focus on expands. Each time we focus on what we don't want in our life, we create more of it. The stories we tell ourselves are made up of thoughts. When we focus on thoughts that don't serve us, we're preventing ourselves from creating the life we want. Know that your thoughts are optional. Listen in to learn more. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training) CONNECT WITH ME...
2020-07-1618 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoCalendar ShameThis is it, my friends. This is the podcast episode that is going to change everything for you. If you just start paying attention to what I'm going to talk about here today, you will change your relationship with your life. Does that sound exciting? I'm excited. I want you to know that if you experience shame about how much you get done during your week, or don't get done during your week, you are not alone. I talk to so many lawyers who just feel like they should be doing...
2020-07-0927 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoUncovering Hidden ThoughtsIf you feel stuck or unsatisfied with anything in your life, then you'll want to listen in. Our beliefs aren't always true, and the ones we don't see may prevent us from achieving what we truly want. Today you'll learn: - why uncovering hidden thoughts is important if you want to change anything in your life - what a belief is - how to uncover thoughts that you may not know you have that are hindering your progress - how to change a belief that isn't serving...
2020-07-0933 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoMaking Time for Play in Your DayToday we're talking about one of the most important things you can do for yourself: play. In today's episode you'll learn: Why play is so important (it's probably not the reason you think) How play generates productivity What is NOT play Some ideas on what you can do to play more How to incorporate play in your busy schedule RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training) CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram @dina.cataldo
2020-06-2530 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo5 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Momentum DailyToday we're talking about how you're sabotaging your momentum towards your dreams daily. These are sneaky things that pop up when we least expect it. I’ll walk you through 5 ways I’ve seen myself and clients sabotage hard-won momentum in their lives and in their legal practices. #5 is the MOST important practice you must do, so listen until the end. I explain why our brain does this and how we can use our brain to take back control. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastina...
2020-06-1125 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoProcessing Emotion: On the Other Side of PainLet's talk about pain. Specifically, what we can create on the other side of pain. Today you'll learn: The difference between a productive and unproductive emotion How to process emotions Where emotions come from How to create the emotion you want, so that you can create what you want in the world The most productive emotions I've linked to more resources to process pain in the show notes. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training)
2020-06-0431 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoFire Up Your Passion for Your PracticeFire gone out of your law practice? Maybe you find yourself worrying and stressing more than enjoying what you're doing. Or maybe you find yourself grinding through the business side of your practice, and you feel stuck trying to be both the technician and the business strategist. I want to introduce you to the concept of the Manual. We have Manuals for every one and every thing in our lives. If we're not careful, we'll let it run us, and our mind. When we do that, it can spell disaster for...
2020-05-2816 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoTaking Massive Action to Reach Your GoalWorking hard but not making traction towards your goals? This episode is for you. Today you'll learn: the difference between taking passive action and taking massive action how the stories your tell yourself are preventing achieving your goal how to know whether you're taking massive action a process you can use to move into taking massive action today RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training) CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram @dina.cataldo On...
2020-05-2128 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHow to Trust Yourself to Follow ThroughHow much do you trust yourself to follow through on what you say you're going to do? Do you trust yourself to make good choices? Do you trust yourself to make good choices not only for the present moment, but for your future self? The one who has already achieved your goals? The theme of trust or the lack of trust pops up a lot when I coach lawyers. The typical non-lawyer might think that we have it all together, that we of course trust ourselves to accomplish what we have in life...
2020-05-1422 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo103: How Thoughts Create ResultsEvery day, we create results for ourselves. But how often do we step back and ask ourselves what thoughts helped us create those results? Today, I break down the process to understand how we each create (or fail to create) our desired results. Once we understand how our brain works, it's then a matter of systematically chipping away at the thoughts that don't serve us to achieve what we want most. In this episode, we cover: The Motivational Triad The Model/Thought Cycle How to do thought work Buffering/Procrastination How to...
2020-05-0721 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoFierce Self-Love & Calendar ResentmentWhat I'm going to teach you about using your calendar and getting things done is going to be different than you've probably heard anywhere else. Today we're talking about concepts counterintuitive to someone who's a workaholic. Like say...a lawyer. Does it feel wrong for you to think about how you can love yourself more and get more done? Good because that's cognitive dissonance. That feeling means your brain is already starting to put different connections together. And I can hear you thinking, well, that sounds nice, but doesn't that mean scheduling massages...
2020-04-3025 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo8 Lies You Probably Believe (That Are Costing You Time and Money)There are 8 lies that permeate our lives from childhood to adulthood. If we don't recognize them for what they are, they'll hold us back from achieving our goals. They're insidious because they "feel" true. They only feel that way because we've been told them for so long. Listen in to begin designing your life to create what you want rather than continue living a life you were told you were supposed to have. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Pr...
2020-04-2332 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoLessons Learned at 40It’s episode 100 y’all! If you’re listening to this podcast when it comes out, it’s my birthday! I’m turning 40. My hope is that this episode inspires you to check in with yourself. Maybe get clear on what’s most important to you. I do have a birthday wish. Would you leave a review for Be a Better Lawyer Podcast on Apple Podcasts? It would mean a lot to me because that’s how podcasts are more discoverable on Apple Podcast. Thank you to everyone who’s left a review for the podcast. It means a lot to me because I know App...
2020-04-1623 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoPracticing JoyThis is the podcast you’ve been waiting for, my friend! Joy seems so darn elusive sometimes, doesn’t it? Only because we haven’t practiced it. Today you'll learn: how to get connected to your feelings a simple exercise about feelings to get more of the feelings you want the one question I ask myself to get out of worry RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training) CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram @dina.cataldo On LinkedIn...
2020-04-1311 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoPracticing Catastrophe So I was going to keep this a three part series, but then I saw one more problem pop up that I see so often with coaching clients and myself, that I knew it would be helpful to work through. Especially right now. We’re talking about looking for worst case scenario. We waste so much time practicing catastrophe -- all the what ifs and what could happens. Our brain has a tendency to spend a lot of time in the past and in the future. But when we think about the future, we don’t always show a rosy picture...
2020-04-1312 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoPracticing ConfusionWhat do you think is keeping you back from achieving your goals? Is it what's happening in the world? It might actually be about how you think about your goal. Today you're going to learn the super secret thoughts that keep us from achieving ambitions. We don't see them because we think they're facts, and then we fail ahead of time. We don't even give ourselves a fair chance at getting what we want most. The thoughts we have create emotions, and when we act in the world, we act from those emotions. We never make our most productive decisions from t...
2020-04-1317 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoPracticing DespairThis is the perfect time to rethink what you want and how you’re approaching how you make it happen with every decision you make. If you’re listening to this episode after the Covid-19 pandemic passes, this is the perfect podcast for you to start with me. I’m going to cover some of the basics of how our brain is wired, and how we teach our brain to do what we want it to do. It’s not a one and done fix. It’s a practice, as the title of this podcast suggests. In this moment, our habits have be...
2020-04-0919 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoBest of: 8 Lessons Learned from Brene BrownMy podcast on Brene Brown is one of my most popular. Her message is particularly relevant given the times we're in. Brene -- I feel like I can call her Brene because I feel like we could totally be friends -- is a soulful storyteller who firmly grounds her stories in data she collects. Her wisdom on vulnerability and relationships will leave you wanting to devour all of her books and listen to all of her TED Talks. I've linked to everything I mention - including her most popular books - in the show notes.
2020-04-0237 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoStaying Grounded in a CrisisAs lawyers, most people think we have it all together. Fear and anxiety during times of crisis are normal, but there's a better way. Today you'll learn: - Where anxiety comes from - How to dissolve anxiety in our bodies - The concrete steps we can take to begin processing emotions You can get more resources for staying grounded in the show notes. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Vi...
2020-03-2604 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHow to Coach YourselfNow, more than ever, it's important to manage your mind. Times like these is what life coaching was meant for. Today I'm walking you through the Thought Cycle and explaining why your brain is going insane right now. It's okay. You've got this. I've linked to resources for your legal practice in the show notes, so you can continue to connect with clients and grow your practice even in the time of Covid-19. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
2020-03-1918 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoBe Seen and Be Heard or be Frankenstein'edWe're talking about your business today, your practice, your baby, the one thing in the world you can't live without. (Let's be honest, it's your obsession.) What if someone made you give it away? Would you? What if someone said, you could no longer do what you loved most? Would you revolt or would you submit. My guess is, if you're here then that you love what you do. In fact, you're always looking for better ways to approach your business and your life. Today, we're talking about what will happen if you...
2020-03-1213 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoShift Your Identity to Increase Your ImpactEverything in our life is a reflection of our identity - of who we believe we are. Everything we struggle with is a reflection of our identity. These can negatively impact our business. The good news we can change our identity. Today we're talking about: - How your identity may be holding you back from growing your firm - What our identity is made up of - Why our identity is so important - How you can begin shifting your identity to show up in a...
2020-03-0527 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoStop Waiting to Change Your LifeWhy do we wait to make change in our life until we're hit with a crisis? Don't let fear get in the way of creating the change you know you want. Don't wait for your relationship to get better, your business to become more successful or your health to improve in time. And don't tell yourself you'll do it when you "have the time." The time is now. You can read the transcript and see other show notes here: https://www.dinacataldo.com/90 RESOURCES Busy La...
2020-02-1327 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo4 Women Leaders Who Inspire Me to Live Bigger Daily Success leaves clues, my friend. I wanted to do this podcast because for a long time I didn't really actively search for people who inspired me to be a better human. Yes, there were always examples of women in my life that I could look up to, but I wasn't thinking consciously about how the women playing incredibly big games in their lives approached their lives and when I discovered women like the ones I'm going to talk with you about today, I discovered that there was a world of possibilities that I had closed...
2020-02-0622 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo3 Challenges Every Entrepreneur Must OvercomeToday I’m sharing with you the obstacles I faced starting a business - and they’re not things like getting a permit or license or learning hot do things — these are mental struggles that largely go unseen by others. If you don’t have your own practice, you may have experienced these on a more subdued level. If you don’t address them, then you’re doomed to repeat the same patterns. But if you have these issues and you don’t address them when you have a business, your business won’t take off. You simply can’t get things done. You...
2020-01-3021 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoLaying the Foundation for Your SuccessThe foundation for what we believe and think today is conditioned when we’re young by those around us. A lot of these beliefs can be false and outdated. Today we're going to break down what some of these obsolete beliefs are and begin learning how to move past them. Once these beliefs are shed, you can move forward into the life that you know you're meant to have. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training) CONNECT WITH ME On I...
2020-01-2312 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoWisdom for Living Bigger and BetterToday I’m sharing some of the most impactful advice I’ve received from mentors. These are all great reminders, so that we continue to play big in our lives and in our businesses. The more we take this wisdom to heart, the more of an impact we can make in our world. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training) CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram @dina.cataldo On LinkedIn WORK WITH ME Learn how...
2020-01-1618 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo9 Social Media Mistakes Costing Lawyers Money (and Loyalty)This episode is more than about talking about the 9 social media mistakes costing lawyers money. I created this episode in the hopes to promote connection with yourself or your firm with your client. I believe that each of us is on this planet to serve. If you do not connect with people, you cannot serve at your highest level. In today's podcast, you'll learn: the key to creating connection how to improve your performance on social media algorithms my pet peeve that I see in a lot of social media sites examples of the best social media connectors out there pi...
2020-01-0931 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoTaking Action on Your GoalsWe don’t evolve by sitting still. We have to get in motion. There’s no amount of “thinking about” getting started or waiting until you’re ready. You have to get started and see where life takes you. We often confuse not being perfect with failure, but the only real failure is not deciding to take action. It’s waiting until we think the time is right. And of course, it never is. No regrets, people! How many people are you helping when you wait to put your work out into the world? Absolutely zero. We’re gonna talk more abou...
2020-01-0220 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThis One Belief is All You Need to Change Your LifeThere's one belief you need to change everything in your life. It may sound too good to be true, but there's no way around it. These 4 words that I'm sharing with you are fundamental to creating what we want in our life whether it's personally or professionally. It could be that you just want to feel better about yourself or the situation you're in. This concept is exactly what we all need to take to heart in order to create the results we want in our lives. Fair warning: just because this is a simple concept doesn't mean it's easy to...
2019-12-2619 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo6 Bad Habits Hurting Your Legal PracticeThe thing about habits is that we don’t even notice that we do them. They’re embedded in our brain, and we do them on autopilot. I created this episode to shine some light in these areas and give you some insight into why you may not be creating the results you want in your life or in your legal practice. Each of these habits is one that I’ve struggled with at some point in my life, so I speak from experience here. And each of these habits impacts how your legal practice will continue to take shape, so if yo...
2019-12-1918 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThis is How You Fail So You Can Win in 2020How big were you willing to fail this year? And how well did you fail? These have become new ways for me to think this year. That it’s good to fail. In fact the only way we can grow is to fail over and over again. It sounds obvious when we say it, but how often do we take it to heart? Instead we most often choose to beat ourselves up for failing or we give up one goal for another, so we don’t have to look at how we failed in one area of our lives. We’re going to e...
2019-12-1211 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoAddicted to Success with Maria GraceDriven to succeed? If you’re reading this, you likely are. The dark side of having drive may be having an addiction to success. That you get tunnel vision and you create success in one area of your life to the detriment of everything else in your life. Today I’m introducing you to a guest who’s gone through the ups and downs of this drive to succeed. She shares a personal story that I know moms and hopeful moms will relate to. And she lets us in on her a few of her tactics to help her curb her drive to...
2019-12-0526 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo#058 - How to Network (and Create Meaningful Relationships) with Stephanie HannaStephanie Hanna is a lawyer and the founder of the Other 85 where she teaches lawyers how to build relationships in their practice. Whether you're a lawyer or not, you'll want to hear what Stephanie has to say about the best practices in networking. Stephanie shares with us how she helps lawyers create meaningful relationships while networking and remove some of the awkwardness from networking. I'm also sharing a recent story about networking at an event that may put your mind at ease when it comes to networking at events. We talk both i...
2019-06-2749 minBe a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo#056 - Shift Your Identity to Live the Life You're Meant For with Michael O'BrienIf you’re anything like me, you’re going to hear a lot of yourself in Michael O'Brien's story. I was taught to value the grind of hard work, and it took huge life events for each of us - which we talk about during our conversation - to shake things up in our lives for the better. Not only does he share an inspiring story - which he gets in to detail about in our conversation and even more so in his book "Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and in Life” - but he shares some practical tools th...
2019-06-1355 minBe a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo#055 - Leveraging Your Personality Type to Reach Your Goals with Charlena SmithWe all think we have a personality type, right? We actually have several, and we can use them to leverage how to succeed - however we define that word - and bring awareness to where we need to do our most important work on ourselves. Today I'm talking to Charlena Smith. She's the founder of Optio, a matched and Guided Accountability™ framework that empowers women to live their best, most inspired lives. Optio encourages and equips women to discover their purpose, design their own blueprint, then define their goals in alignment with that purpose to see up...
2019-06-0659 minBe a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo#043 - Part 1 Whats Your SuperpowerToday is the first of three episodes where we explore our strengths. Today we're talking about finding superpowers in unusual places in addition to everything we know we're good at. DM me with your favorite superpower @Dina.Cataldo on Instagram, and I may give you a shout out in the next couple episodes!
2019-03-0707 minBe a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo#025 - Too busy to pay attention to your health? How I navigated a breast cancer diagnosis as an attorneyThis episode is about my breast cancer story, but it’s more than that. It’s meant to help anyone facing a health crisis and anyone who has a family member going through something similar. I talk about questions you may want to ask your doctors, blind spots in my life I discovered that you may have too, and figuring things out along the way. My hope is that my story will give you some food for thought and maybe a little inspiration if you’re going through something similar. At 29 years old, I was entering the most intense time of my yo...
2018-11-0131 minBe a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo#018 - How Words Secretly Impact 4 Areas of Your LifeOur words reflect what we believe and determine what we get in life. Life doesn’t just happen to us. We create the results we receive. If we’re committed to reducing stress and to changing negative feelings into positive ones, then we need to commit to becoming aware of everything we do including the words we use. When we step back to see what words we're using, and how they impact our world, we can make the important incremental changes that will make the difference in the results we see in our lives. ...
2018-09-1328 minBe a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo#015 - How Healthy is Your Relationship with Alcohol? with Caitlin PadgettThis episode may be a bit controversial, but it's a topic we need to have more conversations about. We’re talking about our relationship with alcohol, and you’ll want to listen in whether you’ve struggled with alcohol or not because this episode is about more than alcohol. This episode is about creating a better relationship to ourselves. You can find all the links we mention in the show at: https://www.dinacataldo.com/episode15 My guest today has been featured in featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Elite Daily and Mind Body Green, and she has a unique v...
2018-08-2357 min