Solo Practice University® » Chelsea Callanan

Living Beyond Your Task List

Chelsea Callanan — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:30:58 +0000

As a solo practitioner you are in charge of your success on all levels. Your legal matter tasks are piled upon and among administrative tasks, marketing tasks, and personal development tasks. On any given day you may be juggling tasks from all categories, plus personal errands, family obligations, and more. I hear time and time […]

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Does Curiosity Create Growth in Your Solo Practice? Or Not?

Chelsea Callanan — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:30:19 +0000

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 […]

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Solos, Don’t Sacrifice Self-Assessment

Chelsea Callanan — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:30:26 +0000

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 […]

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As a Solo Practitioner, Are You Setting Boundaries?

Chelsea Callanan — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:00:41 +0000

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 […]

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Stop Putting Out Fires. Start Building A Career.

Chelsea Callanan — Tue, 28 May 2013 12:00:56 +0000

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 […]

Written by Chelsea Callanan