I bet you read the headline and said—” yah, yah, yah, it sounds like a late-night infomercial.” Well, it’s not an infomercial, it is true you can have a better mood, energy, memory, and focus! Watch Wendy Suzuki’s TED Talk and I’m sure you will find it inspiring. When she describes how she was living
Paula Black
“I help lawyers who want to take their practice to the next level… more clients, more credibility and more fulfillment in life.”
Having a Hard Time Staying Focused on Your 2021 Goals? Learn from Shondra Rhimes
It’s now well into February. Have you lost your enthusiasm for your goals and vision for 2021? Here’s a little inspiration from Shondra Rhimes who is one of the most successful television producers, screenwriters, and authors.
Do you feel luck is not on your side? Think about this!
I am not lucky. You know what
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Be Happy By Choice: A Look at Mark Eiglarsh’s Book
Mark and I have been on many programs together over the years. He tells it like he sees it and is always entertaining. This book is no exception. The tagline to Be Happy By Choice is—Happiness guaranteed or your misery back! Now, tell me, who could resist that guarantee? Here are some excerpts from the…
Don’t Let Perfectionism Keep You From Taking Action This Year
This article originally appeared in Forbes.com.
Perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, perfectionism means that you have high standards and expect the best from those around you. On the other hand, perfectionism can be paralyzing.
In my coaching practice, I have the privilege of advising many high-performing lawyers. They are great…
How to Write a Book as a Business Development Tool
Anyone that has followed me over the past 15 years knows that I am a firm believer in the power of writing a book for business development purposes. In my view, it is a big audacious business card—period! If written as a business development tool—it lets prospective clients inside your world and how you think.…
Silver Linings in the Dark Clouds: What we learned in 2020 and how to leverage it in 2021
2020 taught us much about resilience, strength, and adaptability. The obstacles that each of us faced throw us off our game, and sometimes the stress was unbearable. But—we adapted, and some of you actually flourished in many ways.
I had clients that…
- Grew their revenue by 40%
- Hired a team of contract lawyers, paralegals,
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One Woman’s Journey to Embrace Social Media
Recently I was featured on Spotlight Branding’s newest venture—the podcast CENTER STAGE.
John Hinson and I had a great conversation about the importance of social media for lawyers and finding a way to embrace it. I have to admit that I certainly was not an early adaptor. Find out how I eventually found the value…
A Closer Look at the Great News
I am honored to announce that I am the winner of the Daily Business Review—Best of Awards for Legal Business Development Coach. I’m thrilled! Why this year? Let’s take a closer look.
Sometimes it’s hard to see the impact of our business development initiatives. It took some refocusing and connecting the dots.
For the…
My Gift to YOU to Say Thanks
It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.” —Estel Percy Andrus
It is a season to give thanks for what we DO have and show our appreciation for those that make life worth living. Thank you to all my family, clients, and colleagues. Thank you to those of you…
Three Ways To ‘Swallow Life Whole’
This article originally appeared in Forbes.com.
Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in January. He was one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and beyond his skill on the court, he was a gifted artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
After Kobe’s passing, I was watching the news and heard sportswriter Rick Reilly say, “Kobe didn’t…