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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
La Taberna De RocarojaTaberna de fin de año - 2024Estamos cerrando el año con 4 capítulos subidos y 2 más a la espera de salir el próximo lunes y la verdad es que el alcance ha sido mucho mayor al que esperábamos.Lo que tenía por objetivo hacerse los geniales y tener grabadas nuestras conversaciones se ha convertido en algo que la gente escucha por gusto ¡Gente que ni si quiera conocemos!¡Esperamos que el próximo año sea aún mejor!Apóyanos en patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/LaTabernadeRocarojaVisita nuestro instagram: https://www...
2024-12-2410 min
La Taberna De RocarojaE03 - Creando un personaje interesanteCrear un personaje que sea interesante, te guste jugar y sea memorable puede parecer una tarea titánica, pero con Mochi estamos convencidos de que no es asíEn esta ocasión junto a Mochi divagamos sobre nuestro sencillo proceso para crear personajes interesantes, será como tirar de un ovillo de lana!Apoyanos en: https://ko-fi.com/latabernaderocaroja Visita nuestro instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taberna_rocarojaTambién estamos en YouTube! : https://www.youtube.com/@LaTabernaDeRocarojaE03 - Creando un personaje interesante © 2024 by Diego Fischer and Mochi cataldo tiene licencia Cre...
2024-12-2334 min
La Taberna De RocarojaE03 - Creando un personaje interesanteCrear un personaje que sea interesante, te guste jugar y sea memorable puede parecer una tarea titánica, pero con Mochi estamos convencidos de que no es asíEn esta ocasión junto a Mochi divagamos sobre nuestro sencillo proceso para crear personajes interesantes, será como tirar de un ovillo de lana!Apoyanos en: https://ko-fi.com/latabernaderocaroja Visita nuestro instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taberna_rocarojaTambién estamos en YouTube! : https://www.youtube.com/@LaTabernaDeRocarojaE03 - Creando un personaje interesante © 2024 by Diego Fischer and Mochi cataldo tiene licencia Cre...
2024-12-1833 min
La Taberna De RocarojaE02 - Encuentra tu partida - Comunidad Rolera en ChileEncontrar un grupo para tu primera partida puede ser desafiante, pero no te preocupes ¡En Chile la comunidad rolera es muy grande!En este capítulo con Mochi te contamos sobre algunos eventos, tiendas y páginas web en las que puedes encontrar un grupo o una partida de prueba para entrar en este maravilloso mundo.Apoyanos en: https://ko-fi.com/latabernaderocaroja E02 - Encuentra tu partida - Comunidad Rolera en Chile © 2024 by Diego Fischer and Mochi cataldo tiene licencia Creative Commons de Atribución-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Para ver una copia de esta licencia, visita https...
2024-12-1834 min
La Taberna De RocarojaE01 - ¿Que es "el rol"? Mucho más que D&D ¿Qué es este "rol" que todos están jugando? ¿Es lo mismo que jugar calabozos y dragones? ¿Mi hija se va a convertir en una criminal ? En este episodio con Mochi exploramos las respuestas a estas preguntasAprovecha de escuchar como ha sido para nosotros, como empezamos a rolear y algunos datos históricos.E01 - ¿Que es "el rol"? Mucho más que D&D © 2024 by Diego Fischer and Mochi cataldo tiene licencia Creative Commons de Atribución-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Para ver una copia de esta licencia, visita https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/E01 - ¿Que es "el...
2024-12-1834 min
La Taberna De RocarojaRG E01 - Ghalmor, Bracadia y nuestros héroes | Recordando GhalmorEn nuestro primer capítulo conoceremos el mito de Ghalmor, quienes son nuestros héroes y dónde iniciamos.Si quieres saber como iniciar una partida o establecer verdades en el mundo ¡Entonces presta atención porque Mochi soltará un gran tip que le encanta hacer!Apoyanos en: https://ko-fi.com/latabernaderocaroja Música con licencia libre de: "Cjbeards - Shattered Glass" is under a Free To Use YouTube license / @cjbeardsofficial Music powered by BreakingCopyright: • ⚗️ Mysterious Dark Piano (Music For V... RG E01 - Ghalmor, Bracadia y nuestros héroes - Recorda...
2024-12-1828 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 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoCommitted EnergyWhen we don't have committed energy, we give up too soon on our goals. When we don't have committed energy, we wish and dream, and when we don't get what we want on the timeline that we want or in the way we imagined it, we become frustrated and think we made the wrong decision. And beat ourselves up instead of taking action on our goals. When we don't have committed energy, we allow the fears that we made the wrong decision, that we don't know enough, that we're not doing enough, that we aren't enough to spin us...
2021-07-0115 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHow to Override FearOne thing that stalls us out the most in pursuing our dreams and achieving them is fear. The problem isn't just that we're scared. The problem is that fear drives our decisions, and we don't even know it's happening. The clues are so subtle, we don't think fear is steering our decisions and actions. Today you're going to learn the unexpected ways fear may be preventing you from achieving what you want. You'll also get insight into how to override your fears. RESOURCES Masterclass: Focus 101...
2021-06-2419 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoDebt v. OverspendingWhen you think about your debt, do you feel tight in your shoulders? If so, you're not alone. I used to be the same way, and I want to share with you how I unraveled my unhealthy thoughts about debt to create a healthier relationship with money, myself, and my business. RESOURCES Masterclass: Focus 101 for Lawyers CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram @dina.cataldo On LinkedIn WORK WITH ME Learn how here. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple...
2021-06-1726 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoNo More RulesIf you're feeling stuck in your practice or your life, you've probably made a lot of rules for yourself. In this episode, we explore some of the rules we make up and how to begin questioning whether they're rules we want to live by. RESOURCES Masterclass: Focus 101 for Lawyers CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram @dina.cataldo On LinkedIn WORK WITH ME Learn how here. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90...
2021-06-1015 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoBeyond the Law with Aman CostiganWhat's it like building a business and practicing mindset while being a full-time lawyer? My client Aman Costigan dishes all in this candid conversation. Pay particular attention to a few areas we talk about because they're crucial to achieving any goal. Her experience learning how to make decisions while feeling uncertainty Learning how to have her own back after making a decision The value she places on service How she thinks about perfectionism How she moves away from hustle mode and comes into ease while working How she brought down walls in her brain to talk...
2021-06-0344 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoMindset Shifts to Get UnstuckToday we're digging into some of the mental drama that keeps us stuck. The drama that keeps us making poor decisions or no decisions at all, the drama that keeps us overwhelmed and working too hard, and the drama that makes us feel plain bad. Once we clean this up, we can move forward into a bigger and better version of ourselves. RESOURCES Calendar Management 101 for Lawyers (Video Training) CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram @dina.cataldo On LinkedIn WORK WITH ME Learn how here.
2021-05-2720 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoFocus on DemandFeel unfocussed? You're not alone. I used to feel that way too. That's until I realized what I'm talking about in today's Be a Better Lawyer Podcast. Today you'll learn: The new rules to live by to create a focused mindset What you need to know to create change How to dial into your inner compass to make better decisions This podcast is from a mindset training I did several months ago that changed how lawyers understood what it meant to focus. Focus isn't just about checking...
2021-05-2031 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThe Willpower Problem (and Solution)Ever say to yourself you don't "have enough willpower"? No matter how many times you tell yourself you're going to change, you don't. The problem isn't having "enough" willpower. The problem is that we've been taught the exact opposite of what we need to do to make change. In this episode, you'll learn why willpower isn't the answer and what the real solution to making change stick. RESOURCES Calendar Management 101 for Lawyers (Video Training) CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram @dina.cataldo O...
2021-05-1319 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoMaking Change InevitableWhen we're deep in our problems, we deeply identify with how we feel. We say, "I'm overwhelmed." "I'm busy." Unfortunately, when we deeply identify as being the kind of person who's overwhelmed or stressed, we make it more difficult to change. What if we could make change inevitable? In this podcast, you'll learn two keys to making change in your life and in your legal practice inevitable. I'm also sharing a story about how I made change inevitable in my life without even knowing it at the time.
2021-05-1314 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoReleasing JudgmentUs lawyers are taught to judge every case that comes our way. So how can we prevent these judgement from harming us in our day-to-day lives? In this episode, you'll learn what judging others and yourself reveals to you and how to overcome these thoughts to create the practice and life that you want. 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 WO...
2021-04-2920 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoVisionary CapacityThere are two parts to having visionary capacity. The first is the ability to have a vision. The second is the ability to hold the vision. A prerequisite to both of these is to calm the overwhelm that we feel. Once we do, we open ourselves up to possibilities. In this episode, you'll learn what it takes to have both elements of visionary capacity. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Tr...
2021-04-2223 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo8 Billing Mistakes Costing You Big TimeWhether you bill hourly or you set packages for your clients, today is going to be an eye-opener. Ignoring the 8 billing mistakes I'm talking about today aren't just costing you money. They're costing you mental energy, time, and they're really symptoms of larger problems in your practice, which is how you think about yourself, your clients, your practice, and the value of the services you provide. 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...
2021-04-1517 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThe Power of FocusIs your focus trained on the right things for your life and your practice? What we focus on expands, so it's important to know the difference. Today we're taking a real-world look at how our focus -- when directed correctly towards our goals -- changes everything. I'll walk you through real-life examples of how focus can both negatively and positively impact our progress towards what we want most. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Tr...
2021-04-0818 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoOvercoming Money ScarcityWe need to shake up our belief systems, and this episode is going to do that for you. No doubt! If you've ever felt anxious about money or avoid looking at your finances, you'll want to listen to this episode a few times. The first time, your brain will probably want to shut off while it's hearing the new concepts I talk about. It's trying to numb out, so it doesn't feel any negative emotions. What I'm teaching today helped me move out of money scarcity. Even if you don't feel anxious about money, but you want to feel more abu...
2021-04-0137 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoRuminations and How to Stop ThemIf you've ever had a sleepless night because your brain kept running even when you were exhausted from a long day at the office, listen up. Ruminations don't have to ruin your sleep or cause you anxiety. I'll tell you exactly what you can do to stop them, and get the sleep (and sanity) you need. In this episode you'll learn: Exactly what is means to ruminate How ruminations interfere with our mental performance How to stop ruminations Tools you can use to sleep better when you're having ruminations Use the...
2021-03-2523 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoPursuing HappinessWhen lawyers ask me how they can be happier in the law, they don't always like my answer, but they always come around. Even the lawyers who think they're basically happy feel more fulfilled in their practice and their life once they learn the principles I'm covering in today's episode. Becoming a happy lawyer or reducing stress isn't about finding your zen. It boils down to how our brain processes the world. Buckle up for a wild ride inside our brain. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Ho...
2021-03-1821 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoGetting What You WantLet's talk about getting what you want. Sound like fun? It's easy to feel good when we get what we want, right? But what happens when we don't? You'll want to listen in if you: have interactions with other humans want more time want to create better results in your life overall This episode is courtesy of a lovely listener who offered up a great question in my DMs on Instagram. A big thank you to her. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Ho...
2021-03-1120 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThe Power of "And"In the legal world, there's a myth floating around that you can't practice the law and have other interests. Some lawyers judge other lawyers and believe they need to choose between their legal practice and having other interests. Why? These are false beliefs. When we begin to unravel a few of the lies we've been fed in law firms and in law school, we begin to open up our mind to possibilities. I'll share with you my personal experiences and what my clients are doing to show these false...
2021-03-0411 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoBridging Cognitive DissonanceIf you've tried thought work, but you're noticing that it's hard to believe the new thought you want, it's because you're having cognitive dissonance. It's uncomfortable. Honestly, it feels like your brain will explode. It may even feel scary. That's a good thing. That means you're on the right track towards the change you want to make. The first thing to know is that cognitive dissonance is not a problem. It's a natural consequence of trying to change ourselves. Today you'll learn how to overcome cognitive dissonance and move closer to...
2021-02-2513 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoUsing Goals Against YourselfUsing goals against ourselves is more common than you think. When we do, we sabotage the results we want to achieve, and we create a false sense of anxiety and urgency that feels horrible. Today I'm walking you through the signs that you're using your goals against yourself, and I'll help you use goals the way they were meant to be used. Accomplishing what you set out to do will be more enjoyable when you take this to heart. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF tr...
2021-02-1816 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoTime EntitlementWhat's entitlement? The "belief that one is deserving of or entitled to certain privileges." Time entitlement is the belief that we're deserving of and entitled to more time. I've experienced feeling time entitlement first hand, so know that I'm not calling you out. I'm talking to you today coming from so much love. We do not have a right to more time than we have. We are not entitled to a right to work all the hours we think we need to, and spend time with family, and do a...
2021-02-1112 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoWhat You BelieveIf this is your first time listening, start with an earlier episode. This episode can be mind-bendy, and I want you to have a good foundation before you jump in. What do you believe? About yourself? About your partner? About the world and how it works? Today we're questioning all of it. This is gonna be fun. Let's do this! 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...
2021-02-0416 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThought Models that Get ResultsToday we're diving into the Thought Models that create the best results. If you've been listening for a while, you're likely familiar with the Model. If not, I'll give you a crash course on the Model, which will help you take your life to the next level. The Model is a simple way to understand exactly how our thoughts create the results in our lives. Listen to this episode if you're frustrated that you're not achieving your goals faster or procrastinating, or if you simply feel overwhelmed in your day-to-day life.
2021-01-2820 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHow to Coach Yourself BetterWant to feel better and be more effective at everything you do? Even if you don't have a one-on-one life coach, you can coach yourself. Nothing beats having someone call you on your B.S. every week like a personal coach will, but you'll learn the key to coaching yourself better in today's podcast. We'll apply it to each of these areas, so you know exactly how to use it: 1. decision-making 2. relationships, and 3. Overwhelm and feeling behind RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to...
2021-01-2122 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoWhy You're Not Planning Your Week (and How to Start)You know planning is important, but for some reason you keep putting it off. Today I'm walking you through why you're not planning your week and show you exactly how you can begin. In this episode I'll share with you 4 tips to help make it easier for you to plan. I'll break down the mindset, so you can begin making the changes you need to become more productive. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Tr...
2021-01-1417 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo6 Tools to Strengthen FocusWhat if we could strengthen our brain, so that we could become more focused? Spoiler alert: we can. Today I'm sharing 6 tools [really 7 because I have a bonus one for you] that will help you strengthen your focus, so you can be more productive and stay focused on what you achieve in a day or in a year. 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...
2021-01-0724 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoDeciding Between GoalsWhen you're deciding between where you want to focus your time, energy and money to achieve a goal, a pro-con list isn't the way to go. Understanding how your brain works when you're attempting to make choices and procrastinating on making choices is essential to making a decision that will create fulfillment. In this podcast, I break down how to trust in yourself and in your decision. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training) CO...
2020-12-2418 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoInvesting in DiscomfortIf you're a lawyer who wants to serve more clients, the most valuable skill you can cultivate is learning how to be with the feeling of discomfort. It's what moves the needle in any goal you want to achieve whether it's growing your law practice, losing weight, stopping drinking, or writing a novel. If you learn how to invest in discomfort instead of avoid it, this skill will transform your life. I'm going to give you 3 actionable steps you can use right now to help you through this process. RESOURCES Busy...
2020-12-1724 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoEvaluating Your Results - Habit Jump Start Part 2If you haven't listened to last week's episode, I highly recommend you listen to it, but it's not strictly necessary. This podcast will give you what you need to evaluate any result you're trying to achieve. Our brain's first response is to make judgment about what our results mean about us. I'm walking you through a three step process that will help you remove the judgment and help you add fuel to the fire as you move towards achieving your goal. Listen to last week's episode here. RESOURCES Busy...
2020-12-1012 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHabit Jump StartEver wish you knew how to build a habit? Find yourself not doing the things that you know will help you achieve your goals? I'm walking you through a habit jump start process, so you can give your habit a jump start just like you'd jump your car to get it going after the battery dies. It's going to take thinking on your part before you do anything, so be sure you grab a pen and paper. If you're driving, I have the second best way of taking notes: when you reach your...
2020-12-0324 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo5 Steps to Feeling BetterA lot of times when I'm talking with new clients, and I also know this from personal experience, they expect they'll be happy when...our practice is making more money, our partner acts differently, or we've achieved a goal. When it doesn't happen the way we want it to, we feel anxiety, anger, stress, despair, or hurt. We get stuck in a loop of feeling this way. Today you'll learn why you feel this way and how you can break this loop. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Ba...
2020-11-2627 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoRecent BreakthroughsWhat does it mean to have a breakthrough in your life? What would it mean to you if you could create consistent breakthroughs? I'm sharing how to have more consistent breakthroughs in your life, so you can become better at achieving your goals. Building your practice doesn't have to feel overwhelming. In fact, to build it bigger and better, there are other emotions you'll need to connect with. I'll tell you how in this episode. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF tr...
2020-11-1925 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoConscious Law Firm DesignHaving a tough time finding the time to work on business development? You're not alone. I talk to a lot of lawyers who tell me the same thing. Today I'm helping you think about your practice in a more conscious way, so you can focus on the priorities that will generate more clients and help your firm run more smoothly. I'm going to give you some tough love here, but I'm also going to give you some mindset tools at the end of this episode to begin this process. RESOURCES
2020-11-1217 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHow to Get UnStuckOver the years, we develop #lawyerbrain: patterns of thinking that don't serve us. If we let these patterns rule us, then we stay stuck. Creating awareness around them gets us UNstuck. Today I'm walking you through 5 common thoughts that lawyers think when building their practice that keeps them stuck at the same income and stress levels. I'll show you how you can begin cracking the code to your lawyer brain to get unstuck. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training)
2020-11-0519 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoBuilding a Container for Your SuccessCreating success isn't a fluke. When we focus on the container we create for ourself to create the success we want, we can narrow down where we spend our energy and where we give our attention. I'll give you the exact questions to ask yourself to create your own container for success. I'll also share with you the container I've created for myself to create a life where I'm a full time lawyer with a coaching practice and life. Your success is inevitable. Let's get started. RESOURCES ...
2020-10-2924 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoEmployee v. Entrepreneur MindsetLawyers and most Americans are taught to have an employee brain. We think there's a right way and a wrong way of doing things to become successful. The legal profession encourages this, so it's understandable. But if you want to build your own legal practice, the employee mindset is going to be devastating to your business. You'll learn exactly what you need to know to see where the employee mindset is holding you back and how to shift into the entrepreneur mindset. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Ge...
2020-10-2219 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThe Law of InspirationA lot of us believe that inspiration strikes, we don’t control where inspiration comes from, and that it’s going to come from outside of us like a bolt of lightning. A muse will inspire us to write that blog post, social media post, book, article, or generate that big idea for your practice. Or, we think we’ll do something when we “feel like it.” Doesn’t that sound nice? As if when we feel like doing something means it should be done. This thinking that inspiration comes from outside of us and that we’ll suddenly feel like doing someth...
2020-10-1514 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoSetbacks & GoalsToday we're doing something a little different. Take a walk with me as I answer a listener's question about working towards goals and creating the identity we need to create to overcome setbacks. 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 here. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Ap...
2020-10-0822 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoRewiring Your Lawyer Brain to Relax#1 problem I hear from lawyers? They can't get their brain to turn off. When they try to sleep, their brain runs through all the things they did wrong during the day or turns to the to-do list they have to get through tomorrow. When they're spending time with their partner, they're thinking about the office, their to-do list and feel like they have to check their e-mail to stay on top of work. And when they're trying to get focussed work done, their brain wants to go into overwhelm and tell them that they have a ton to do, so they...
2020-10-0125 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoThe 6 Biggest Game-Changers in My Business & LifeIn this episode you'll hear: One unexpected change that made the difference in my business and my clients' law practices (it's #6) How I managed my mind around the time I spent in my legal practice and my business (#1) a simple way to feel better about yourself (#3) a different way to think about networking for lawyers(#5) a tool to sleep better (#2) Visit the show notes to get the resources mentioned. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer’s Quick-Start Guide to Getting 5 Hours Back Weekly (PDF training) How to Stop Procrastinating Masterclass (Video Training) CO...
2020-09-2435 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHow to Override Self-DoubtIf you're feeling stuck in any area of your life, you have self-doubt. Of course you do. If you've never done something before, it's normal to have self-doubt. On today's podcast, you'll learn: What self-doubt is EXACTLY Where it comes from How it shows up where you least expect it 3 steps to overriding self-doubt Find everything I mentioned in the podcast 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) CO...
2020-09-1735 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
SONIDOS CON HISTORIAEspecial musical Depeche ModePrograma especial musical dedicado a la banda inglesa Depeche Mode.
Conduce: Guido Cataldo
2020-06-131h 13
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 min