So maybe you have heard that curiosity killed the cat – but should the fate of an unknown feline scare us off from embracing this important characteristic in our own careers?  Most lawyers I know are uncomfortable with bringing curiosity into their professional development and approach to business.  In stark contrast, entrepreneurs in my network […]

Jumping headfirst into succeeding at a career without doing some in depth self-assessment – in advance and along the way – is like driving fast in the dark with your low beams on.  You can feel really confident about moving forward at a fast pace as far as you can see, but the road could […]

Setting boundaries with confidence – rather than a cringe  One of the most common issues that comes up in coaching sessions with lawyers is the absence of work-life balance.  If there is too much work on their plate, or if the number of obligations is too great to fit in (family, health, or recharging), something’s […]

Solo Practice University® is proud to welcome our newest  monthly columnist, Chelsea Callanan, who will be focusing primarily on professional development and the ever-elusive work-life balance. (I personally think it should just be called ‘life’ because who today can honestly separate work from their life? Not me. You say tomato…) Chelsea will be addressing these issues and we’re […]