How Guilt Is Holding Back Your Law Firm | Jennifer Felten

Do you ever feel guilty no matter what you choose?

You're at work thinking you should be home. You're home thinking about work. You grow your firm, but somehow the success doesn't feel the way you expected it would.

Attorney Jennifer Felten knows that feeling well.

When Jennifer first joined Atticus, her law firm was struggling. Years later, she has a team of nearly 30 people and has grown her revenue by more than 500%. But one of the biggest breakthroughs she experienced wasn't about marketing, hiring, or systems. It was realizing how much guilt was driving the decisions she made every day.

In this conversation, Jennifer and Steve Riley talk about the expectations we put on ourselves, why guilt can quietly limit both your life and your business, and how learning to pause instead of automatically saying "yes" changed the way Jennifer leads her firm.

If you've ever ended the day wondering why you still feel behind, even though you've accomplished a lot, this episode will probably feel familiar.

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In this episode, you will hear:

• Why guilt follows so many attorneys, at work and at home
• How guilt can quietly hold back your firm's growth
• A different way to think about your calendar and your priorities
• Why "no" is sometimes the best answer for you and your clients
• One simple question to ask before saying "yes"

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If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com.

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Supporting Resources:

Jennifer Felten, Esq. https://relawapc.com/team/jennifer-felten/

RELAW, APC https://relawapc.com/

Previous Episode: Breaking Into Growth: How We Grew Our Law Firm 400% Over 6 Years and Learned to Take 6 Weeks Off Annually with Jennifer & Fred Felten https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/breaking-into-growth-how-we-grew-our-law-firm-400-over-6-years-and-learned-to-take-6-weeks-off-annually-with-jennifer-fred-felten/

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