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Law Firm Coaching

“…Sandra’s input and guidance was filled with creativity, intelligence and industry-specific know-how…” Benmor Family Law Strategies, Steve Benmor, Certified Divorce Lawyer & Strategist

Today’s lawyers don’t just practice law anymore. They’ve become mavericks and marketers creating new models for their firms, of necessity.

From remote management to the increased pressures of a global economy and the evolving expectations of the team, everything about leading a law firm has changed. That doesn’t even begin to address your own ever-changing needs as you pass through life’s various milestones.

The old model doesn’t work anymore. How are you supposed to lead your firm?

Lead your law firm authentically:

Law firm coaching focused on what works for you as an individual can help.

Ask yourself if you want to:

  • Pivot to meet the needs of a dynamic marketplace
  • Overcome gaps in the strength of your group
  • Manage the inherent risks involved in a start-up
  • Get the necessary buy-in to improve your practice
  • Move forward in an area that’s new to your firm
  • Reposition yourself to build something innovative

You are all facing the same question.

How do I succeed at change?

Develop the confidence to lead the change:

You can’t take action if your next step is so far removed from where you are today that it becomes inaccessible. If you’re able to discuss options, concerns and obstacles, a conversation can lead to practical insights with the potential to solve problems.

Do you experience:

  • The burden of tasks you regularly can’t get to or simply avoid
  • Regular distraction by conflict within the office
  • Pressures to conform to the ways things have always been done
  • The limitations of ill-suited or outdated models of success

Until you have the opportunity to unravel these and other real struggles law firm leaders face, you will continue to live and work with the resistance to progress. A conversation about these and other opportunities and issues is the very first step towards developing a workable plan to do things differently.

How law firm coaching works:

How this works depends on your specific situation:

If you are a small or solo firm owner expanding the practice’s bench strength – Starting with clear goals for your own role, that of your team and how you interrelate, the coaching program may focus solely on one-on-one discussions about your own plans. Or it may expand into group coaching, human resource support or management training programs.

If you are a mid-sized firm partner further developing your own leadership skills – The focus of our sessions will be driven by the day-to-day needs of your practice, whether you’re looking for support at specific milestones or at regular touchpoints.

If you are a practice manager offering management training resources to associates and partners – The program will be designed in collaboration with you to ensure coaching sessions are aligned with the firm’s objectives and also support each participant with their career paths.

The benefits of law firm coaching:

The benefits of law firm coaching are many. They will to some extent be driven by your particular circumstances. Some examples follow:

“I was fortunate to have the opportunity to receive coaching from Sandra early into my legal career. The tools she provided me with, including with respect to time management and delegation, have been instrumental in shaping the way I practice law…” Wise Law Office, Simran Bakshi, Associate Lawyer

  • Find, qualify and leverage your competitive edge
  • Develop strategies to navigate office politics
  • Give and receive effective feedback
  • Set appropriate boundaries with clients and peers
  • Change your role by redefining what is expected of others
  • Prioritize where you place your time, energy and resources
  • Delegate effectively, without falling back into old habits
  • Motivate the team and empower them to do the same for others
  • Manage professional reputation and perception
  • Build a network of referrers and a process to generate ideal files
  • Make accountability part of your firm’s culture
  • Use modern practice management tools strategically
  • Pursue business development goals, online and off, as a cohesive unit
  • Pull younger associates up through the ranks
  • Establish credibility and reputation for all your lawyers

You don’t want a cookie-cutter road to success. It doesn’t exist. Ultimately, your own path is the only one that will work for you.

Law firm coaching consultations:

“Sandra began working with us on marketing, but quickly helped our firm identify we needed to simultaneously do some work on systems and reorganization so that we would be in a position to leverage the new work to successfully grow….” Bondy Immigration Law, Aisling Bondy

To discuss how we can work together to build and enhance your law firm, contact us for an initial consultation, in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or via web conference anywhere in Canada.

Please visit the following pages, to learn more about our other law firm practice management services:

  • Law Firm Marketing
  • Legal Marketing Plan
  • Law Firm Websites
  • Law Firm Videos
  • Marketing Strategies for Law Firms
  • Planning a Law Firm Retreat
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RELATED LAW FIRM COACHING ARTICLES

Change Your Role – Published by SlawTips

For so many busy lawyers it’s almost too easy to go in and do your time day after day, year after year. But at some point you may find yourself wondering if this is really what you still want to be doing…

Celebrate Success – Published by SlawTips

…Don’t make the mistake of underestimating how motivating discussions about a job well done can be. They can create opportunity to acknowledge others for their work and dedication…

Set Small Goals – Published by SlawTips

One simple tip that can take some of sting out of leaving vacations behind and getting back to the daily grind is to get into the habit of setting small practice development goals…

Just Start Somewhere – Published by The Canadian Bar Association

There’s a lot of interest these days in law firm marketing plans. Given the growing complexity of marketing opportunities online and off, it’s becoming easier to see the value in surveying all of your options before making any commitments. The part that’s not as easy to see is that your plan isn’t meant to drive more of the same. It’s meant to drive more of what you want…

A “Business Coaching for Lawyers” Explainer – Published by SlawTips

…Whether your struggles are focused on practice development, accountability from your team, leadership in your community, communication with clients or learning to delegate more, coaching conversations with a skilled consultant can help you to overcome your biggest obstacles to growth…

Set Your People Up To Succeed – Published by The Canadian Bar Association

Have you ever wondered how far the people at your law firm could go if they were set up to reach their highest potential? Is it even feasible to consider doing this for every single person at the firm?…

A business development plan for remote working – Published by The Canadian Bar Association

…law firms have managed to adjust to these pandemic times in creative and resourceful ways. They’ve redirected business lines. They’ve moved files to the cloud and embraced video meetings. They’ve set up schedules for firm members to share office space and more. What’s been more challenging for lawyers is setting up networking opportunities. How do you replace conferences and other BD events? How can you spontaneously run into colleagues that you haven’t seen for a while and even make new connections?…

Delegate to Break Through That Glass Ceiling – Published by SlawTips

…Why are lawyers holding back when it comes to delegating?…

Is Your Law Firm Experiencing Growing Pains? – Published by SlawTips

…A correct diagnosis would provide you with the opportunity to generate insight about appropriate solutions, rather than applying a series of band aids which could actually make things worse…

Build the Team! – Published by SlawTips

There’s a lot of teamwork that goes on in a law office. Sometimes it runs like a well oiled machine. Sometimes it just fizzes and pops!…

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