Lawyers are trained to manage risk. But one of the biggest risks in a legal career is rarely labeled as such: doing nothing. Change is hard. We all get comfortable [...]
Coaching is not about pushing you out of your comfort zone. I may be a contrarian on this point. But this is what I've concluded after coaching lawyers for several [...]
Are you asking for referrals or introductions? Asking clients and referral sources for referrals is not a bad thing to do (especially clients who are happy with your work--"If you [...]
Would you ever consider skipping an oil change? Your car needs regular maintenance to run smoothly. Without it, you may find yourself in the breakdown lane. Likewise, law firms —and [...]
From the November 2025 issue of the GPSolo eReport, copyright American Bar Asscociation In the legal profession, technical skills and subject-matter expertise can get you far. But what truly drives [...]
That’s what an excecutive coach, Sergiu Simmel, once said to me—and it really stuck. Just like therapists need therapists and lawyers need lawyers, even coaches need coaches. Over the years, [...]
How often do you wish people in your network a Happy Birthday? Sending personal notes of congratulations, recognizing significant life events, or checking in when you know someone is going [...]
Making clients laugh. Giving them space to cry. That’s when I love about coaching. And when either happen, I know it is working (especially when both happen in the same [...]
As lawyers, we are trained to analyze, critique, and mitigate risk. These skills serve us well in our professional roles—but when we bring them into everyday communication, they can backfire. [...]
Do you celebrate Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish ✡️ New Year? The timing of the Jewish New Year has always made a lot of sense to me. By September, most of [...]
Counsel to Counsel BlogStephen Seckler2025-09-02T17:08:56+00:00
