
255 episodes

Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo Dina Cataldo
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5.0 • 47 Ratings
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If you're a high-achieving lawyer driven to accomplish more in your life and your practice, this podcast is for you.
No matter how much we've accomplished and no matter how many degrees we have, we can struggle with self-doubt and imposter syndrome. And no matter how accomplished OTHER people think we are, we can still think we're a "hot mess" and people-please.
In this podcast we talk all things mindset: confidence, time management, nervous system regulation, goal achievement, relationships, money and more.
This podcast isn't just about being a "better" lawyer. It's about living the life you want intentionally.
Dina Cataldo is a Master Certified Life Coach through the Life Coach School and a former criminal prosecutor.
Download free resources to make your life better at: https://dinacataldo.com/resources
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"How to Stop Feeling Layoff Anxiety" and Your Other Questions Answered
Get 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
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer's Guide
Show notes
CONNECT WITH ME
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
WORK WITH ME
When you're ready to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast, book a call with me.
Book a call here.
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Friday Wrap-Up Ritual
If you don't have a Friday Wrap-Up Ritual for your law practice, you're missing out on the low hanging fruit that will move your practice forward and make your life easier.
Whether you own your own practice or work for a firm, listen to this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast.
Oh, and you don't need to have a calendar system to benefit from this.
You can use this Friday Wrap-Up Ritual all on its own to reap the benefits from it.
You'll learn:
✅ 3 questions you *must* ask yourself to make your practice easier in the long and short-term
✅ a review tip that will help you pick up hours and charges you may have missed
✅ a fail-safe method to make your week-end more enjoyable and your Mondays easier
This episode will change how you look at managing your energy and your time.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer's Ultimate Time Management Guide
Show notes
CONNECT WITH ME
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
WORK WITH ME
When you're ready to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast, book a call with me.
Book a call here.
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about this podcast.
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243: The Time-Money Mindset Link
What I see time and again with lawyers is that their thoughts about time determine how much money they’re capable of making. They top out unless they change how they think about time.
In this episode, you’ll learn the Time Mindset Blocks negatively impacting how much money you make, and learn how you can begin changing your time mindset, so you can expand your ability to make money.
You'll learn:
the thought loop that keeps lawyers' income capped 3 time mindset issues that prevent billing how to change your mindset to make more money RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer's Ultimate Time Management Guide
Money Mindset Masterclass for Lawyers
Show notes
CONNECT WITH ME
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
WORK WITH ME
When you're ready to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast, book a call with me.
Book a call here.
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about this podcast. -
Making Life Easier with Big Law Attorney Kimberly Lopez
Kimberly Lopez has been an attorney in Big Law for 15 years.
During that time she's amassed wisdom that she's sharing with you in this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast.
You'll learn:
productivity and time management tips for lawyers how she's changed since coaching with me how to discover your passions the one question to ask yourself while planning that makes life so much easier Listen in to learn not only how to make your life easier, but how to make your life better.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer's Guide
Show notes
CONNECT WITH ME
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
WORK WITH ME
When you're ready to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast, book a call with me.
Book a call here.
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about this podcast. -
How to Hit Your Goals in 2023
In today's episode, I walk you through the mindset it takes to hit your goals in 2023.
Grab your pen and notepad because this is the mindset training you need to make your goals reality.
You'll learn how to:
integrate the lessons from 2022 even if you think successes were just plain luck become more present in your life and practice, so you can notice when your mindset is out of alignment with your goals make your life easier to reduce stress and anxiety Plus, I'm introducing something brand new -- a Scheduling Strategy Call -- where you can get my eyes on your calendar to make 2023 that much better.
This episode will help you get your mind right, so you can confidently take action on your goals in 2023.
RESOURCES
Get Resources to Make Your Life Easier
Show notes
CONNECT WITH ME
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
WORK WITH ME
You can book a Scheduling Strategy Call where you get my eyes on your calendar here:
Scheduling Strategy Call
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Calming Anxiety
Calming anxiety is easier than you might think.
A few things you need to know:
1. Anxiety is normal.
There's nothing wrong with you. We simply weren't given coping skills for it.
2. Anxiety is nothing to be afraid of.
When we attempt to push through or avoid it, we can actually make it worse.
3. What us high-achieving/over-achieving lawyers tend to call anxiety is a general term.
Most of the time what we experience as anxiety has a layer underneath it.
There’s another feeling your body feels, but anxiety is like wallpaper covering a wall to hide what’s underneath.
When we peel back the wallpaper, we can see what really lies beneath.
That's when we can start calming anxiety.
Today you'll:
uncover what's underneath some anxiety you feel get steps to help you feel better hear real-life stories of how lawyers overcame anxiety After you listen to this episode, you'll have the skills to calm your anxiety.
When you do, you'll discover you're capable of so much more than you know both in your life and in your law practice.
RESOURCES
Busy Lawyer's Guide
Show notes
CONNECT WITH ME
On Instagram @dina.cataldo
On LinkedIn
WORK WITH ME
When you're ready to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast, book a call with me.
Book a call here.
If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about this podcast.
Customer Reviews
Dina helps you tame your thoughts to make them work for you
I have listened to this podcast for several years and done one on one coaching with Dina. I have found her help and advice to be invaluable.I have taken my solo practice further and further and also made changes in my personal life that make me a happier person every day.
Great timing, great podcast
I would have thought at 52 I’d have a better handle on why I felt dissatisfied with a recent change in firms. To quote one my favorite movies, Dina is “a voice of reason in a time of great madness.” Her wisdom allowed me to recenter myself and realize I’m in control of keeping myself there.
I’m glad I found this podcast
This has become one of my favorite podcasts. It has helped me identify and address negative thoughts in a constructive way.