Musician to Plaintiff's Attorney to Practice Advisor: A Journey to Find Professional and Personal Happiness with Nora Riva Bergman | Ep 090

Have you ever wondered how a personal tragedy can reshape your entire career? On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, special guest Nora Riva Bergman takes us through her extraordinary journey from a musician to a plaintiff's attorney and finally to a practice advisor at Atticus Incorporated. Nora opens up about a pivotal personal tragedy that caused her to reevaluate her career path and find her true calling. Gain unique insights into how she now helps lawyers achieve a harmonious balance between their professional and personal lives. Throughout this episode, we explore how Nora has impacted the legal community. From her early experiences in employment law, which she likens to "corporate family law," to her tenure as the St. Petersburg Bar Association executive director, Nora's path has been anything but conventional. Learn the importance of building the right team, implementing effective systems, and balancing financial goals with personal well-being to succeed. Nora also shares her experiences as an author and the significance of maintaining a professional online presence in today's digital age. Lastly, discover Nora's practical strategies for effective time management and mindfulness. She talks about the power of small, consistent changes and how they can transform your practice and life. Nora's actionable tips are designed to enhance productivity and well-being, from blocking dedicated work time to creating a "to-don't" list. Plus, hear about her ambitious goal of circumventing the world on her Peloton bike, reflecting her broader philosophy of sustainable transformation. Join us for an episode packed with wisdom and actionable advice that will inspire and equip you to make meaningful changes in your life. In this episode, you will hear: Nora Riva Bergman's career transformation from musician to plaintiff's attorney to practice advisor at Atticus Incorporated How a personal tragedy led Nora to shift from litigation to mediation and teaching Nora's insights into effective marketing, time management techniques, and impactful daily habits The importance of developing the right team, implementing effective systems, and balancing financial goals with personal well-being The critical role of maintaining a professional online presence to support client trust Benefits of mindfulness meditation and the power of small, consistent changes over time Lessons from Nora's book "50 Lessons for Lawyers," focusing on self-management, marketing, and building resilience Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected]. Supporting Resources: Nora Riva Bergman: Practice Advisor & Attorney: atticusadvantage.com/team/nora-riva-bergman/  One-on-One Coaching: atticusadvantage.com/coaching/  Disc Assessment: atticusadvantage.com/disc-assessment Nora's Author Page at Amazon.com: amzn.to/46eRT9I Author: 50 Lessons for Lawyers: Earn more. Stress less. Be awesome. www.amazon.com/50-Lessons-Lawyers-Stress-awesome/dp/0997263709 Author: 50 Lessons for Women Lawyers - From Women Lawyers: Career and Life Lessons From 50 Successful Women Lawyers: www.amazon.com/50-Lessons-Women-Lawyers-Successful/dp/0997263717 Author: 50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers: Boost Wellness. Build Resilience. Yes, you can! www.amazon.com/Lessons-Happy-Lawyers-Wellness-Resilience-ebook/dp/B09TPJGN3L Lean Thinking: www.lean.org/explore-lean/what-is-lean Cocoanut Grove fire: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocoanut_Grove_fire Article: Study on Lawyer Impairment: The Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health Concerns Among American Attorneys: www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/research/colap_hazelden_lawyer_study Article: Stressed, Lonely, and Overcommitted: Predictors of Lawyer Suicide Risk: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9956925 Book: The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want: www.amazon.com/How-Happiness-Approach-Getting-Life/dp/0143114956 Book: Happiness at Work: Be Resilient, Motivated, and Successful - No Matter What: www.amazon.com/Happiness-Work-Resilient-Motivated-Successful/dp/0071664327 Book: Getting Things Done: www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done/dp/0143573195 Great Practice. 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