Why I Love Conflict with Lori Pulvermacher | Ep 050

Step into today's episode of Great Practice, Great Life with a conversation with Lori Pulvermacher, a Certified Practice Advisor, as she unravels her journey from growing up in a blue-collar family to becoming a beacon in the professional world. Lori's life story is a testament to a strong work ethic and the delicate balance between career and personal life. We tread into the challenges of coaching, discussing the art of nudging clients beyond their comfort zones, and the importance of maintaining a steadfast commitment to their goals. Lori's expertise lies in assisting lawyers with processes, team dynamics, and exit strategies - a niche she's carved out with proficiency. We delve into the art of communication, a necessity in the legal field, and its role in referral marketing. Lori shares insights into her three main areas of specialization: communication, conflict, and marketing, providing an interesting perspective on how these elements intertwine in the business world. Lastly, we spotlight strategic time management and the powerful tool of journaling. Lori guides us through techniques attorneys can use to prioritize their time and objectives and the value of journaling for self-awareness and professional development. Tune in as we discuss how to avoid burnout, schedule key appointments, and cultivate a successful life and practice. In this episode, you will hear: Lori Pulvermacher's journey from a blue-collar family to a professional beacon, her work ethic, and balancing her career with her personal life The challenges in coaching, especially nudging clients beyond their comfort zones, and the importance of setting and sticking to goals Her expertise in helping lawyers with processes, team dynamics, and exit strategies, with an emphasis on communication and its role in referral marketing The three main areas of specialization: communication, conflict, and marketing and how these intertwine in the business world Strategic time management techniques for attorneys and the power of journaling as a tool for self-awareness and professional development The significance of stepping away to recharge, cultivating passions outside of work, and prioritizing key appointments to avoid burnout and cultivate a successful life and practice Lori's reflections on her personal journey to balancing work and life, her commitment to her clients, and the importance of measuring progress to appreciate growth 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: Lori Pulvermacher: Certified Practice Advisor: atticusadvantage.com/team/lori-pulvermacher/  One-On-One Coaching Programs: atticusadvantage.com/coaching/  The Summit: nsslfc.com/  DISC Assessment: atticusadvantage.com/disc-assessment My Great Life Planner: atticusadvantage.com/books/my-great-life-planner/  The Gratitude Journal: a.co/d/hTxzMoE Question a Day Journal for Kids: a.co/d/gtsfcDe The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable: a.co/d/35560Hu Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.