254. Finding Time for Business Development: Strategies for Busy Lawyers

The Free Lawyer

In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary Miles, with 45 years of legal experience, converses with Heather Moulder, a former big law partner turned lawyer coach. Heather, a breast cancer survivor, shares her journey from a successful legal career to coaching lawyers for personal and professional fulfillment. Key themes include the importance of personal values, tailored marketing strategies, work-life balance, emotional intelligence, active listening, acceptance, and intentional decision-making. Heather emphasizes the power of a support system and overcoming isolation in the legal profession, offering practical advice for lawyers seeking a more fulfilling career.

Heather Moulder is a former Big Law partner (and 18+ year practicing attorney) turned lawyer coach, and host of the Life & Law Podcast. After a battle with breast cancer, she traded in her multi-million dollar book of business to help lawyers build their ideal law practice around the life they actually want to live.
Using a unique framework tailored to each client's strengths, values and needs, Heather supports attorneys to build a seven-figure legal practice without having to sacrifice themselves in the process. Her clients rave about how this personalized framework enables them to both 10x their performance and reenergize professionally.
Life & Law Podcast: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com
Coaching: https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermoulder/ Common Mistakes in Business Development (00:09:11)
Heather identifies key mistakes lawyers make in business development, including incorrect assumptions.

Connecting with Clients (00:10:46)
Heather explains the need for lawyers to communicate in a way that resonates with clients' needs.

Shifting Focus from Self to Client (00:11:03)
She advocates for a mindset shift from self-promotion to focusing on serving clients effectively.

Mindset Struggles in Business Development (00:12:30)
Heather discusses lawyers' fears about reputation and how it affects their approach to business development.

Overcoming Self-Promotion Fears (00:16:10)
Heather shares strategies for lawyers to promote themselves authentically without feeling self-promoting.

Finding Time for Business Growth (00:20:25)
She addresses concerns about time management, offering insights on balancing business growth with a busy schedule.

Marketing Strategies for Lawyers (00:21:32)
She emphasizes starting with one marketing activity, like writing short LinkedIn posts, to build consistency.

Aligning Skills with Values (00:22:37)
The conversation focuses on aligning clients' skills and values to create effective marketing strategies.

Balancing Work and Energy (00:27:09)
They explore how to grow a business while maintaining balance and avoiding burnout.

Intentional Time Management (00:29:10)
The speakers discuss the importance of intentionally choosing how to use time for personal fulfillment.

Acceptance as a Leadership Tool (00:34:29)
Heather shares how accepting chaos can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Emotional Intelligence in Leadership (00:36:54)
The conversation shifts to the importance of emotional intelligence for effective leadership and self-awareness.

Listening as a Leadership Skill (00:38:41)
They discuss how becoming a better listener enhances leadership abilities and understanding of others.

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