Topic
Coaching
66 published works
Cordell Parvin Blog
The Business Case for Training, Coaching and Mentoring
I hear it almost every week: The first thing law firms cut in difficult times is training, coaching and mentoring. It makes perfect sense in the very short term, but…
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Your Friday Coaching Session
Just suppose...Just suppose you came by my office today for a coaching session. Would it be as eye opening as the Friday coaching session Shawn Tuma had with me a…
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Why Client Development Coaching
I never had a client development coach. I learned by the seat of my pants and making mistakes. I was self-motivated, so I did not need anyone to push me…
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Why group component in client development coaching?
It's January and your firm is starting new initiatives. If you have never had a client development coaching program, I encourage you to try it. If you know anything about…
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How to be a More Effective Mentor
If you are a regular reader you likely know that I frequently say: Teaching is about giving the right answers. Coaching is about asking the right questions. I say this…
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Is Your Firm Looking to Cut Costs or Increase Revenue?
Last week I did a National Law Journal interview with Adrian Dayton: Which lawyers need coaching? It was very enjoyable and if you are contemplating starting a client development coaching program in your…
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Key to Client Development Coaching Success: Let Your Lawyers Focus on Their Strengths
As you may know, at noon CST today, I will show law firms why and how to set up their own client development coaching program. There are still just a…
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Try This for 90 Days: I Know It Works
On Friday, I had a three hour coaching session with Shawn Tuma. I particularly enjoy working with Shawn because he has the burning desire to become the best lawyer he…
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How I Measure Success of Lawyers I Coach
As you know I regularly provide both individual and group coaching for groups of lawyers in law firms. I believe strongly that having a group of lawyers learning together creates…
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How to Get the Most from a Coaching Call
Judy Springer, Fox Rothschild