I always enjoy when I can give one of my favorite presentations: “From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence in the Legal Profession: Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Profession.” I never tire of this topic. No matter the audience—whether new associates at orientation or seasoned partners at a retreat—I alway...

What if one of the most powerful ways to reduce stress, build stronger teams, and feel more fulfilled as a lawyer or legal professional didn’t require more hours or another certification?

What if it just meant being a bit more generous?

I once had the privilege of emceeing the Lawyers Concerned fo...

Happy New Year! 🎉 I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and that your new year is off to a terrific start. I’m just getting back into the swing of things with those last couple of weird workweeks.

And, of course, I’m trying to do all of the “new year” reflecting, journaling, planning, etc. that...

The Minnesota State Fair (the “Great Minnesota Get-Together”), is an annual tradition for our family, filled with all the sensory delights you could imagine—mouth-watering food, endless activities, and a vibrant atmosphere. 

The State Fair is a quintessential celebration of everything we love about...

We live in a free country (so much gratitude to those who serve and have served to make that true), but sometimes, in our personal and professional lives, we feel anything but free.

Sometimes we feel trapped by stories we tell ourselves and old ways of thinking and doing. Our habits and routines, ...

 Well-being Week in Law is a perfect time for those in the legal field to embrace and reflect on the significant role that well-being plays in both our personal and professional lives.

Originating from a broad movement to address the unique stresses and mental health challenges within our professio...

As we approach the end of another year, it's a perfect time to pause, reflect, and gather our strength for the journey ahead. I’ve been inspired by your dedication and growth throughout the year, and I’m so grateful for your continued presence in our EsquireWell community.  

During this season, my ...

 You might be thinking, how is business development related to well-being? Well, for those of you whose occupational well-being success relies on developing and serving clients, business development is absolutely essential.

(And for those of you who don’t need to build business in the traditional s...

Lately, I've been wanting to start forming new habits.

I wanted to:

• Have a clean, organized basement.
• Lose a few extra pounds that had crept on over our record-breaking, harsh Minnesota winter
• Get to the bottom of my overflowing email inbox.

But the problem with these habits is that they...

Our EsquireWell community continues to grow, and I'm so happy you are here!

I love birthdays. There’s something so fresh and new about a new year - whether it’s January 1 or (in my case) July 16. I like to treat each of these milestones as a time to make a fresh start, reflect, reset, and set ne...

 I’ve been thinking a lot about instant versus delayed gratification. I taught a program recently for a client about mastering digital distractions, and it came down to being able to handle some emotional discomfort in service of your larger goals - literally, delayed gratification in a nutshell.

I...

In my work, I don't shy away from the hard topics, the awkward questions, and the subjects that make us feel uncomfortable. Why not? Because that's where the growth is!

Plus, I always believe that it doesn't do anyone any favors to not talk about the things that we really need to talk about simply ...