Hustle & Flow With Heather Hubbard

If you’re a woman or minority, you’ve probably been added to a pitch team at the last minute. Whether expressly stated, you know you’ve been brought in as the “diversity add.” While you might be grateful for the opportunity, it’s difficult to stand out and shine when you’re given less time to prepare and not included in developing the initial strategy. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my best tips on how to handle these situations. Things you will learn in this episode: • Practical tips for making the most of an opportunity even when you’re a “diversity add” • Ways to be proactive so you can gain pitch opportunities as an integral part of the team (rather than as a token member) • How to communicate your expectations, and options to consider if you don’t get what you need • Why you need to be in control of your career and decide what’s best for you This episode was inspired by a listener question. You know who you are – thank you for reaching out! If you have a question or topic that you’d like me to consider

We often talk about the fear of failure, but we rarely consider the fear of success, which can be just as paralyzing. When a podcast listener asked if I’d address this, I wanted to know more. She shared that she’s been using the Life & Law PlannerTM and is now on track to reach her goals. Which is great, right? But the thought of reaching her goals is scaring her. She asked, “How do I deal with this fear?” I absolutely love this topic and can’t wait to dig in! Things you’ll learn in this episode: • Why we feel uncomfortable with too much happiness and success and start to assume something bad is about to happen • What it means to hit an upper limit and the ways in which we self-sabotage our growth • How success can create tension in our relationships or otherwise require us to show up in a new way • What to do when you feel fear and anxiety related to your growth and success potential LINKS: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Year Of Yes by Shonda Rhimes Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman Episode #1 of Hustle and

** Explicit: This episode includes adult language. Just a heads up in case you’re listening with little ones around. ** I try to avoid topics related to parenting because I’ve chosen not to be a mother myself. But because I know many of you deal with juggling being a lawyer and parent, I jumped at the chance to interview my mastermind sister, Heather Chauvin. She’s the host of the popular podcast, Mom Is In Control, and coaches women on how to manage a busy career and family. Heather is a mother of 3 boys, stage 4 cancer survivor, and successful entrepreneur. How does she do it all? By managing her energy and priorities. Listen to the episode to hear how you can, too. Things you will learn in this episode: • What it took for Heather to finally listen to her body and to stop putting herself last • The ways she shifted her perspective on parenting after making this major realization • How Heather decided to make herself a priority and then reverse-engineered the process to get there • The changes she noticed we

I’m back!!!!! The podcast sabbatical is over and I’m excited to bring you a brand-new episode. To kick things off this month, I’m taking you behind-the-scenes and sharing what led to this six-week sabbatical and what I’ve been doing with the extra space I created in my calendar. Things you’ll learn in this episode: • The two sides of hustle and how both can sneak up on you • Why certain feelings and physical sensations are red flags that something is “off” • Ways to identify when your goals and actions are no longer in alignment with your bigger vision • How to create space in your life when you need to get clear on what’s weighing you down • Creative ways to move through feelings of uncertainty so you can identify the best path forward • What I’m excited about this summer – and an invite to join me in the fun

Just a reminder: The deadline to join my next round of Masterminds focused on business development closes on May 31, so this is your last chance to join. If you want more information, submit an interest form at http://heatherjoyhubbard.com/interestform. Now for today’s bonus episode, which is the last installment of the podcast sabbatical series. In this episode, I’m being interviewed by Nicole Abboud of the Gen Y Lawyer Podcast, and you’ll hear us talk about how to set your vision for the year and go after your goals while making sure they’re aligned with each other. There’s still plenty of time left in 2019 so this is a great way to reset if you’ve not yet set any goals or you’ve struggled to make progress on the ones you made at the beginning of the year. If you’re not familiar with Nicole, she’s a former lawyer who now runs Abboud Media – a company focused on helping lawyers build their brands with social media, podcasts and video marketing. She’s the host of The Gen Y Lawyer podcast as well as Leaders Lo

Quick heads up: The deadline to join my next round of Masterminds focused on business development closes on May 31. If you want more information, submit an interest form at http://www.legalmasterminds.com/. As I continue my break from recording new episodes, I’m bringing you a special bonus conversation I had on Kara Loewentheil’s popular podcast, Unf*ck Your Brain all about balancing the hustle and flow of being a lawyer. Before becoming a life coach and thought work leader for women, Kara was a well-accomplished attorney. So she understands our lawyer brains better than most! If you’re not already a subscriber, be sure to check out her podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcast app or at https://unfuckyourbrain.com/podcasts/. Enjoy this bonus episode! P.S. I’ll be back from my podcast sabbatical with all new episodes starting on June 4. If you have a topic you’d like me to cover, please email support@heatherjoyhubbard.com. Links Mentioned: Episode #13: Working Vacations   Episode #78: Vacation Redux  

I’m still on a bit of a sabbatical with the podcast, but I’m continuing to bring you bonus episodes. Today’s bonus comes from an interview I did a few years ago with Okeoma Moronu on her popular podcast, The Happy Lawyer Project. It’s all about flow and joy :) If you’re not familiar with Okeoma, she is an amazing podcast host, powerhouse attorney, and soon-to-be published author of a children’s book! She truly embraces what it means to be a happy lawyer and follow your passions. I hope you’ll join me in supporting Okeoma’s newest project and pre-order a copy of Money Monsters: The Missing Money – A Chidren’s Book at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/moneymonsterbook/money-monsters-the-missing-money-a-childrens-book The Happy Lawyer Project continues to be recognized by the ABA Journal as a top podcast in the country so be sure to be subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast app or at https://thehappylawyerproject.com/the-podcast/ Enjoy!

We’re continuing our special bonus series where I’m teaming up with other podcast hosts to bring you their interviews of me.   The interview you’ll hear today is from the podcast Fierce Freedom Awaits with Dr. Yashika Dooley. Not only is she an accomplished OBGYN, she also offers life and weight coaching services for professional women who are struggling with menopausal and peri-menopausal/hormonal weight gain, pelvic pain and body confidence issues. If you could use help in any of these areas, contact Dr. Dooley through her website https://fiercefreedomawaits.com  Dr. Dooley is also hosting a conference in September called Physician Women of Color Thrive Together so be sure to spread the news to your female doctor friends. The link to the conference is https://www.elanwomenenterprise.com/  And be sure to subscribe to the Fierce Freedom Awaits podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcast app or at https://fiercefreedomawaits.com/podcast/.   Enjoy the episode!  

We’re mixing things up for the next few weeks... I’ve teamed up with other podcast hosts to bring you their interviews of me. I can’t wait for you to hear these interviews as well as introduce you to some great podcasts that I know you’re going to want to subscribe to.     This week, we’re sharing Episode 73 from The Resilient Lawyer Podcast, hosted by the amazing Jeena Cho. If you aren’t familiar with her, Jeena is an attorney, as well as a mindfulness and wellness expert. You can learn more about her work at https://jeenacho.com/. And be sure to subscribe to her podcast at http://resilientlawyer.libsyn.com/    Enjoy! 

You’ve been asking to hear about today’s topic for a while now, and I’m finally doing it! In this episode I’m going behind the scenes and talking about how I started this business, with the intent of helping you decide whether or not you want to enter the world of entrepreneurship. Even if you have no desire to ever start a non-legal business, I hope you find this episode interesting, entertaining and informative.

Today I decided to record a super short bonus episode for you because we just wrapped up a full week of podcast episodes for The Get It Done Challenge. This episode offers 4 quick tips to help you maintain the momentum you created last week. Things you will learn in this episode: • What you can do to still take advantage of the challenge, even if you missed it last week • The best way to stay out of overwhelm and on top of your to-do list • How this podcast can support you in a number of different ways, and where to go to find what you need from it • Best practices for remaining intentional and a special early bird offer for Life & Law LIVE in November LINKS: http://getitdonechallenge.com/ http://lifeandlawlive.com/ http://heatherjoyhubbard.com/blog https://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/how-to-take-back-your-day/ (#3) https://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/why-saying-yes-means-saying-no/ (#8) https://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/how-to-be-a-rock-star-associate/ (#67) https://www.heatherjoyhubb

Is it possible to actually choose happiness? Today you’ll hear about the journey I’ve been on to get to the realization that this is indeed possible. You can choose differently, and it’s you who gets to determine your reality. In this episode, I’ll be sharing with you the tools and resources that have helped me be a more peaceful and happier person regardless of any given circumstance I’m experiencing. If you feel as though you’re everything to everyone and never have enough time to get it all done, this too is a choice. Lucky for you, next week is the Get It Done Challenge! From April 1-5, I’ll help you spring clean your to-do list so you can reclaim your calendar and your sanity. You might even win a free 2020 Life & Law Planner or trip to Life & Law LIVE in November. Register for free at www.GetItDoneChallenge.com Things you will learn in this episode: • The biggest thing I was missing before I learned happiness was a choice • An example of how my unhappiness showed up in my life and a second exper

Shelley Zalis is an internationally-renowned leader for the advancement of women in the workplace and I’m so honored to have her on as this week’s guest. Shelley is the CEO of The Female Quotient and co-founder of the #SeeHer initiative aimed at increasing the percentage of accurate portrayals of women and girls in advertising. Previously, she was the first female chief executive ranked in the research industry’s top 25 and went on to sell her company to the third-largest research company in the world. She’s now dedicated to giving back by focusing on the advancement of equality and changing corporate culture. From the business of research to the business of equality, in this episode, Shelley talks about being a leader in a male-dominated industry, embracing what makes us different, why it’s up to us to rewrite the rules, and how to leverage what she calls the “power of the pack.” Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/110 Things you will learn in this episode: • Ho

How do you grow, succeed and excel as a key rainmaker? Today I’m bringing you the third and final installment of our career strategies series, and I’ll be revealing what you need to focus on when you’re in this third and final stage. Even if you’re aren’t a key rainmaker now, it may be something you aspire to become. This episode will give you the encouragement and tools to hone the skills you’ll need to progress to this stage as quickly as possible. Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/109 Things you will learn in this episode: • What it says about you and your career if you don’t want to be a key rainmaker • How you’ll know when you’re in Stage 3 and why you don’t need to be an equity partner to be a rainmaker • The 3 areas to focus on in this stage and strategies for each • What to do if you really want to scale your law practice and the one thing that will guarantee you plateau • How (and when) to leverage processes and systems to help you scale and grow Want

In last week’s episode I kicked off the first of a three-part series focused on law firm career strategies, where I talked about associates and service partners. Today we are going to be looking at the second stage, partners who want to grow their book of business. This can be a difficult stage to work through for many people transitioning to the role, but with the right focus and execution, it can be made much easier. Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/108 Things you will learn in this episode: • What the focus should, and shouldn’t be, be for partners of a firm • What “walking the tight rope” of being a partner looks like and how to navigate this • How to stay busy while building a book of business • Tips and strategies for developing your marketing and sales plan • The mindset shifts that have to happen as you transition from employee to business owner Love my strategic advice on the podcast but wish you were able to get my direct feedback and support any tim

Today we’re kicking off the first episode of a three-part series focused on law firm career strategies. We’re starting this week with Stage I focused on associates and service partners. Next week we’ll cover Stage II for partners with a book of business. Last, we’ll address Stage III related to key rainmakers. Whether you’re in these roles or want to be, this series will help you identify where to focus to truly excel.     Things you will learn in this episode:  Why associates and service partners should both focus on Stage I career strategies  The exact things you should be focusing on in this stage to excel in your career   Knowing who your client is and how best to serve them  Why you need to master core competencies before building a book of business (and tips and best practices on how to do so)  The importance of execution and efficiency if you want to advance or become a highly paid service partner   Love my strategic advice on the podcast but wish you were able to get my direct feedback and support a

Are you a solo attorney struggling with cash flow or paying yourself consistently? Or maybe you’re in-house or even a partner at BigLaw but feel as though there’s never enough money to give you the freedom to walk away, start a business, or retire when you choose? Today’s guest, Amber Dugger, was in corporate finance for 15 years before she started her own cash flow and profitability system. I’ve been using her system myself and it’s a complete gamechanger, so I just had to have her come on as a guest! Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/106  Things you will learn in this episode: • The importance of managing your finances so you can have the freedom to make empowering decisions (including getting out of those golden handcuffs) • Why cash flow has nothing to do with how much money you make and the important difference between revenue and profitability • Why having clarity around the money that comes in and out of your household (and law firm, if you own one) is e

Many attorneys spend time developing relationships and networking, but fail to leverage those contacts. The key to turning contacts into referrals or clients is to use a prospect list to systematize your efforts. In this episode, I walk you through how to create and execute on a prospect list and even share a free template to help you get started. Download your free copy of the Prospect List excel sheet here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/105 Things you will learn in this episode: • Why you need a prospect list (even if you’re not trying to build a book of business) • The biggest mistake I see attorneys make when it comes to prospect lists • How to use a sales funnel within your prospect list • The reason why you should broaden your definition of referral sources and update your prospect list accordingly • What to include on your prospect list and how to systematically follow-up LINKS: http://www.lifeandlawplanner.com/  http://www.legalmasterminds.com/ *Interest Form for Mastermind https://www.heatherjo

Today we’re talking about mentorship and how it’s been impacted by the #MeToo movement. This is a topic that keeps showing up on social media and news, as well as in my private workshops and masterminds, so I thought it was worthy of a discussion here on the podcast.   Things you will learn in this episode:  The unintentional consequences of the #MeToo movement and how it may negatively impact women getting mentorship and opportunities    Why the mentorship of female associates is so critical and how we can make sure men continue to be involved in mentoring young women     My own experiences in being mentored as an associate and a powerful conversation I had with a male mentor that changed everything     What you can do depending on your gender, age and role to help make sure men are mentoring and investing in women (and traps to watch out for)  LINKS:   https://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/setting-boundaries/ (#55)  https://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/dont-blame-kids/ (#4)  ht

Today I’m talking about billable hours and, as you’ll hear, it’s not always about how you plan and budget your billables that is important. For many, it really is about replacing old habits with new ones. If you struggle with capturing your time, I’ll help you change that once and for all on today’s episode of Hustle & Flow. Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/103 Things you will learn in this episode: • The key factor that will determine whether you’re capable of changing your billable habits • The reasons why multitasking is creating havoc on your billables • Three different solutions to help you track and document your time • What I mean by “doing things as you go” and how this will benefit you more than you think • How implementing these strategies can be a total game changer for your life and law practice LINKS: https://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/changing-your-habits/  (#99) https://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/podcast/taming-the-billable-hour/ Life