Phyllis is a Master Certified Coach, the highest designation bestowed by the International Coaching Federation. Master Certified Coaches represent the top 4% of all 50,000 credentialed coaches. Phyllis has earned an international reputation as “The Lawyers Coach”. For over 25 years she has helped lawyers and law firms improve performance and increase profitability! Phyllis is committed to helping lawyers, and is available as a dynamic speaker for events and as a trusted advisor to individual attorneys.
Phyllis is a Master Certified Coach. That’s the highest designation bestowed by the International Coach Federation, which only 4% of all credentialed coaches hold. Phyllis works with lawyers to focus on client development and creating strategies to increase performance and profitability. Clients learn her proven methods to help them increase revenue and billable hours while providing time for personal growth. Phyllis has earned an international reputation as “The Lawyer’s Coach” for her success in helping lawyers and law firms improve performance and increase profitability! Phyllis is committed to helping lawyers and is available as a dynamic speaker to a large audience, as a collaborator for a more specified business plan, and as a trusted adviser to individual attorneys. Phyllis captivates and inspires with her high-energy presentations that are engaging, informative, interactive and filled with practical advice. She invites you to her “Ask Phyllis” page to submit questions or challenges. Powerful Solutions is a free monthly e-zine that provides motivation and suggestions for ways to attract success in your business and personal life.
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By Sean Lund-Brown February 14, 2023 The legal industry is highly competitive. It can take decades to build a strong reputation and a solid firm that gets the kind of business that you’ve always dreamed of or the clientele whose cases you’ve always wanted to assist with. What if you don’t want to wait decades, though? The good news is that today, you don’t have to. There are several tools and resources out there today to help you accelerate your law firm’s success, including business coaches and mastermind groups that can teach you all the ins and outs of running a law firm and taking care of the “business” aspect of things. Law school is great for learning the laws, but no one prepares you for the business of running a law firm. Not the way you should be prepared, anyway. Hiring a business coach will allow you to get a one-on-one consultation or training experience with someone who knows all about the legal industry, including the business aspects involved, as well as how to cultivate a strong client base and increase your growth substantially over time. You’ll learn all about doing business in the 21st century and how to get things done efficiently while ensuring that clients always get what they need. Coaching works by helping you focus on your vision and develop a plan to execute that vision so that you can set goals and push your business to the next level. They will provide a lot of resources, depending on the coaching solution or program(s) that you choose, and you’ll be able to count on ongoing support and collaboration to help your firm get the best results every step of the way. If you want to create the best practice or law firm possible, you need to make sure that you capitalize on the available resources. Business coaches are a great place to start, and we’ll start by helping you learn about the best ones out there. In the list below, we’ll cover 10 of the best coaching groups and individuals for law firms and attorneys. First, though, let’s discuss why a coach is a critical investment for your firm or legal practice. Phyllis Sisenwine is the Lawyer’s Coach, and she offers a variety of training solutions for attorneys looking to improve their practice. She helps create more billable hours, more efficient time management, direction and focus, and organization. She also assists with lead generation and client origination, as well as total practice management to help you set up a law firm that is ready for success. She works with attorneys to set up individual goals and plans that suit their needs, including dedicated marketing plans that hit all the marks for 21st-century legal business. There are online resources and one-on-one coaching and consulting services.
People hire coaches for many different reasons. Sometimes a coach helps to bridge a gap. Others are looking for more out of their personal or business life. The first thing we do is discuss what changes you would like to make and come up with a game plan. We explore your strengths and abilities and design a way for you to have the life you want. I’ll ask for your best effort. With each goal you attain, we’ll celebrate together!
Professional coaches are sought by people from all walks of life for a variety of reasons. Your motivation and desire to hire a coach may include one or more of the following: What are your expectations? Coaching can help you to: Professional coaching maximizes potential and, therefore, unlocks latent sources of productivity. Coaching generates learning and clarity for forward action with a commitment to measurable outcomes.The vast majority of companies (86%) say they at least made their investment back.
By brainstorming with an objective person who is not in your business or your family, you get objective feedback and support. The commitment to making changes can be very powerful. We often need accountability to drive us to action. Committing your next action step to your coach inspires you to move forward. There is no penalty if you don’t succeed with your weekly commitment, but there is a great feeling of support and satisfaction when you do. For many, the accountability really makes the difference. (from International Coach Federation) Professional coaching brings many wonderful benefits: fresh perspectives on personal challenges, enhanced decision-making skills, greater interpersonal effectiveness, and increased confidence. And, the list does not end there. Those who undertake coaching also can expect appreciable improvement in productivity, satisfaction with life and work, and the attainment of relevant goals.
Building the self-confidence of employees to face challenges is critical in meeting organizational demands. Virtually all companies and individuals who hire a coach are satisfied. Source: ICF Global Coaching Client Study was commissioned by the ICF but conducted independently by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Coaching clients should demand the highest standards of coaches: training, ethics, certification. Would you go to an accountant who wasn’t certified? Or to a doctor who didn’t pledge to uphold the Hippocratic oath? Why would you partner with a life or business coach who hasn’t been trained in the coaching process or doesn’t abide by a code of standards? Coach-specific training, ethics and certification are the first things clients should ask for when deciding on the coach they will hire, according to the International Coach Federation (ICF), the world’s leading organization of professional coaches. A true professional coach will be able to answer yes to all of these requirements. “Unfortunately, not everyone who labels themselves as a coach has been formally trained in coaching skills,” says ICF President Karen Tweedie, PCC¹. “Beware of those who tell you they are a coach but lack certification and do not abide by the ICF Code of Ethics, considered the industry’s highest standard. While a person may have significant expertise in other professional areas, such as business, consulting, education or counseling, this does not make them a coach.”
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Here is a partial list of clients for whom Phyllis has presented her Powerful Solutions Programs and Keynotes.
“Phyllis is an invaluable resource to any attorney looking to grow their practice at any stage of their career. Phyllis’ coaching is unique, as she is a highly skilled and respected among professionals across many industries and among her peers. Yet, attorneys have the benefit of Phyllis’ extraordinary depth of experience working with lawyers specifically, both individually and in groups. She understands the business of practicing law, as well as the demands on any attorney. Her advice, motivation, and ability to see issues and opportunities enabled me to envision and build the practice of my dreams. I provide my highest recommendation for Phyllis and encourage other attorneys or groups to seek out Phyllis’ her coaching services and speaking skills.” – Deborah E. Spivack, Attorney, Adoption and Family Planning
“I have had my own law practice since 2012, after practicing with several large law firms. Phyllis Sisenwine has been my business coach for most of this time. She has been an invaluable support system. She has expertise and experience in dealing with lawyer-related issues and challenges, including those unique to women attorneys. She is empathetic and a great listener. She has good judgment and gives sound and practical advice and feedback. She is indeed a “wise woman”. I recommend her highly and without reservation for any lawyer considering a business coach.” – Marjorie Stern Jacobs, Esq.
“I used to dread marketing, but with Phyllis’s tips on how to market effectively, I look forward to professional events and reaching out to my contacts, clients and friends. Phyllis taught me how to let my clients and prospective clients know that I can be helpful without the “hard sell.” By maximizing educational events and reaching out, I am not only growing my business, I am having fun.”
“We had the pleasure of having Phyllis Sisenwine as our guest speaker on the topic, How to Get All the Business You Want in Record Time! Her presentation was lively, engaging, enlightening and fun. Her concept of Attraction versus Promotion was well received and her motivational presentation and inspirational practical advice were on point. Our members were energized and ready to implement many of the kernels of wisdom Phyllis shared.” – Regina Foley, Esq. & Lauren McKenna Esq. Co-chairs of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Women in the Profession Committee
“Thank you so much for the excellent program you presented for our HCBA Mediation and Arbitration CLE/CME luncheon. Your high energy style was very engaging, and I think all of our members walked away inspired, with practical advice that we can use to grow our practices and use our time more efficiently. I would highly recommend you to any group looking for a motivating speaker.” – Amy Mahan Tamargo, Esq. Tamargo Mediation, PLLC
“I just wanted to tell you again what a fantastic job you did today. Very few speakers were as well received by our group as you were. I am recommending you to some other organizations to speak. Thanks again.” – Laurie A. Thompson, Esquire, Weiner, Lynne & Thompson, P.A.
“As always, your program at the Bar Association was terrific! Once again, hearing you speak is like getting a shot of adrenaline!” – Rochelle M. Fedullo, Attorney at Law, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
“It has been a joy to work with you over the last year. As I reflect on how much our practice has grown, as well as how much I have grown personally, I cannot imagine doing it without your help. Through our coaching calls you have helped me to set goals and then put strategies in place to accomplish those goals. As a busy mother of three grade school children, I constantly strive to balance work and motherhood. I appreciate that you understand that my success as an attorney is closely aligned with my job as a mother. As you always tell me, I have only just begun. I look forward to a long relationship.” – Emily Monarch, Attorney-at-Law, Elder Law Solutions, PLLC
“Phyllis is a pleasure to work with and produces results. My biggest challenge in business development has been maintaining focus and consistently following up. My bi-weekly meetings with Phyllis keep me on task and provide accountability. Phyllis’ great insights and positive reinforcement produce results for me.” – Dennis Butler, Partner, Panitch Schwarze Belisarario & Nadel LLP
“I have been working with Phyllis for almost two years now. Through our work together I have sharpened my business origination skills, as well as my ability to manage workflow and develop effective systems to assure my business runs smoothly. I rely on Phyllis to help me maintain my focus on these concepts to assure continued professional growth.” – Bryan J. Adler, Esq., Rothkoff Law Group
“Phyllis’ speech at the Bar Association meeting was well-organized, clear, peppy and practical….She was very comfortable with her audience and provided substantive suggestions that piqued my interest….So, I called Phyllis for coaching….In the past year, I learned to be much more efficient and better organized. Interestingly, my income has increased substantially since I have been working with Phyllis.” – Ralph S. Pinkus, Esq
“Today’s program, Building Your Practice… Improving Client Relations, was fabulous! Even better than the one we hosted years ago. I am so appreciative of all you did to tailor the program to our specific needs. It was such a success! Be in touch soon”. – Monica J Ceres, Esq. Shareholder, Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla
“I appreciate your valuable contribution to the Association of Intellectual Property Firms Annual Meeting. Your presentation “From Clutter to Clarity” was highly successful, and your interactive format got the entire audience immediately involved on a personal level. Great job! In a short time, you were able to share so much concise and helpful knowledge. Again, thank you very much!” – Eric S. Marzluf, Caeser, Rivise, Bernstein, Cohen & Pokotilow, LTD
“Phyllis, Thank YOU! You are an absolute ray of sunshine, it was a pleasure meeting you and I hope you will come and present to Bucks County Bar Association again in the future. Thank you for your time and for shining your light so bright!”
“Thanks, Phyllis, for your generosity and enthusiasm; it was great to have you here.” – Nancy O. Walsh, Leadership Academy/Access to Justice/Program Coordinator, Montgomery Bar Association
To schedule a complimentary consultation, email: Phyllis@thelawyerscoach.com or call: (215) 378-1917
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