27+ Years Helping Lawyers Build for Life After Law — Without Sacrificing Today | Clarity • Intention • Legacy | Founder, The Wealthy Lawyer

LET’S BE HONEST.
Law school likely didn’t teach you much about personal finance.

But then you’re thrust into a demanding career — often with a ton of student debt — and suddenly you have a second job:
👉 Managing your money.

Whether you're in your first year of practice or a senior partner, you’re busy building your practice and keeping clients happy.

That leaves little time (or energy) for the things you actually enjoy — time with family, travel, hobbies… let alone planning for your financial future.

And honestly?

Most of the lawyers I speak with have spent more time planning their next vacation than protecting the lifestyle they've worked so hard to build.


That’s where we come in.

Using our Wealthy Lawyer™ Program, we take the guesswork out of financial planning.

We help you:
✅ Protect your family and income from the unexpected
✅ Build wealth intentionally
✅ Prepare for Life After Law


Our clients typically reach out when they:

• Are worried about how their family would cope if they couldn’t work
• Don’t know whether to save or pay down debt
• Feel behind, despite earning well
• Know they need a plan — but don’t know where to start
• Realize they can’t do it all alone — and want trusted guidance


What they’re tired of:

• Being the sole/primary income earner without a backup plan
• Wondering if they’d need to change their lifestyle if a family member got sick
• Stressing about whether they’re saving enough for retirement
• Not knowing how to leave a legacy for their kids or grandkids


After just a few months in the Wealthy Lawyer process, our clients tell us they feel more:

✅ Confident about hitting their financial and lifestyle goals
✅ Prepared to face unexpected life events
✅ Assured that their spouse and family won’t be financially stressed
✅ Clear about the legacy they’re leaving behind


You’re in the business of law — not financial planning.
Let us take the worry off your plate so you can focus on what matters most…

Like that next vacation.

📩 Ready to take control of your financial future?
Let’s connect for a Virtual Coffee Chat —  no pressure, just a conversation

Jeffery M. Lamont

Most people think they don’t need insurance…
until life proves them wrong.

That's what I thought at 23.

Six weeks in a hospital changed that.

I’d just come back from playing pro baseball in Europe.
Best shape of my life.

Nothing could touch me…
or so I thought.

Then I got seriously ill.
Six weeks hospitalized.
Three months off work.

It was a wake-up call I never expected.

And it taught me something I’ll never forget:

Life is unpredictable.
And when things flip, they flip fast.

So here’s the real question:

If something unexpected happened tomorrow, do you have a plan to protect yourself and the people who rely on you?

Here’s the blind spot most people never see until it’s too late:
insurance isn’t about fear...
it’s about keeping your life stable when everything else feels shaky.

Here are three ways it does that:

➡️ Life Insurance:
Gives your loved ones financial stability — mortgages, debts, daily expenses covered.

➡️ Disability Insurance:
Replaces your income so your lifestyle doesn’t have to change if you can’t work.

➡️ Critical Illness Insurance:
Provides a lump sum so you can cover medical costs and focus on recovery, not money.

The best time to get insurance?
It’s when you’re young and healthy.

It’s more affordable…
and it guarantees you’re protected no matter what life throws at you.

Don’t wait for a wake-up call like I did.
 
👉 What’s one thing you thought was unnecessary when you were younger that makes a lot more sense now?

Share below 👇
 
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I’m Jeffery, the wealth advisor who helps lawyers build, protect, and transition their wealth.

☕ If you ever want to talk through your options, I’m always happy to grab a quick virtual coffee.

No pressure. No pitch. Just clarity.

Helping Lawyers Build for Life After Law — Without Sacrificing Today | Founder, The Wealthy Lawyer

Three years ago, I started on LinkedIn…

And three years ago, I was ready to quit…

I was posting Googleable facts.
Zero personality.
Generic advice.
Safe takes.

And it showed.

That was, until I met Holly Crawshaw Joyner
She called me out…
then helped me find MY voice.

That was a little over year ago.

Since then, things shifted in a way I never expected.
Here’s the difference: 2023 vs 2025 (to date).

📈 Impressions: 100K → 2.2 Million
📈 Engagement rate: 1.1% → 5.1%
📈 Comments: 125 → 16,600

This year I’ve had 6 posts get more impressions — individually — than all of 2023.

But the numbers aren’t the part I’m most proud of.

It’s this:

→ People messaging me saying “It felt like you were talking directly to me.”
→ Real conversations with lawyers and professionals who feel seen — not sold to.
→ And the part I never saw coming: actual friendships with people in parts of the world I never imagined I’d be connected to.

If you’d told me three years ago that LinkedIn would introduce me to people I genuinely care about — mentors, peers, friends — I probably would’ve laughed.

But it has.
And it’s one of the best parts of this whole thing.

This reality is, this stopped being “marketing” a long time ago.
Now, it’s turned into a mission.

A mission to help people build wealth with more clarity…
less noise…
less shame…
and a whole lot less stress.

If you’ve been reading, commenting, DM’ing, supporting, or even just quietly lurking…
thank you 🙏

You helped me turn something small and uncertain
into something meaningful.

And if you’re still in the early stages of your own thing?
Stay with it.

Most good things don’t look good at the beginning.
But they become good because you stayed.


 👉 what’s one surprise you’ve experienced as a result of being on LinkedIn?


────
I’m Jeffery. I help professionals build wealth intentionally so they can live with more freedom and peace.

If you want more clarity heading into 2026, let’s grab a Virtual Coffee ☕

Find the “Become a Wealthy Lawyer” link in my profile.

I write your LinkedIn™ posts + your books || Top 20 LinkedIn™ Expert [Favikon, 2025] || New York Times + USA Today Bestseller

The real flex isn’t making $1M a year.

It’s making $1M a year without:

→ Missing every family milestone
→ Sacrificing your health
→ Living life on autopilot

That’s the real flex.

Jeffery M Lamont

I thought I understood gratitude… until one day changed everything.

As we head into American Thanksgiving, I’ve been thinking about what gratitude actually is.

It’s not comfort.
It’s not ease.
It’s not the good years.

It’s perspective.

I didn’t understand that until 2019.

That was the year I lost my mom
and our house flooded
on the very same day.

One morning changed everything.
And it marked the start of one of the hardest chapters of my life.

But it’s incredible what living in a hotel with your wife, three kids, and a dog will teach you.

In the middle of the chaos, I found myself grateful
not for what was happening… but for what I still had.
My family.
Our safety.
And the lessons my mom left behind.

That’s when it finally clicked:

Gratitude isn’t a reaction to things going right.
It’s the anchor that gets you through what isn’t.

So today, I’m grateful for:

• Quiet mornings with Colleen and the kids (even if the house is a little quieter these days)
• Family, baseball, and the memories that outlast the seasons
• Clients who trust me to help them simplify and protect what they’ve built
• And this community — the conversations, connection, and support

Thanksgiving is a time to hit the pause button.
A moment to look around and realize that even in the mess…
there’s still so much to be thankful for.

From my family to all my American friends — Happy Thanksgiving.


🦃Who or what are you grateful for this week — even if life isn’t perfect right now?


📸 Our family’s tradition of writing what we’re grateful for on pumpkins. I’ve included a photo with one of my mom’s final inscriptions.

Simple. Honest. Lasting.

They say you only get 5% of their time after they turn 18...
Nobody prepares you for that.

I've known the stat.
I just didn’t want to feel it...
until this fall…

That’s when all three of our kids left for university, and the house finally became...
quiet.

And in that quiet, something became clear:

I spent 20 years making sure I was around while they grew up.

So, building the business took a backseat to being a dad first.

No regrets...
Not one.

But now they’re beginning to spread their wings…
and suddenly the space to think...
to really imagine what’s next...
what's possible...
is here.

And here’s the part that's caught me off guard:

I’m not just proud of them.
I'm excited for them...
And to see what they'll become.

At the same time...
I’m proud...
and excited...
for what I’m building too.

Not just Lamont Wealth and The Wealthy Lawyer as they are today…

... but for what they could become tomorrow.

Jack’s studying business and marketing...

Harry — yesterday's birthday boy — is crazy and is leaning into financial planning...

Bridget is a freshman psychology/sociology brain...
with an eye on law school.

Three different kids.
Three different futures lay ahead...

But then nights like last night happen.

It's midnight and Colleen and I were on a four-way FaceTime with them... all of us wishing Harry a Happy 20th Birthday…

Laughing.
Telling stories.
Ripping each other.
And still choosing... family.

Moments like that hit differently now.
They land deeper.
And they force a question:

If this next chapter is truly mine to shape… what do I want to build?

Here’s what I keep thinking:

The foundation is here.
The systems are built.
And now is the time to build:
• intentionally
• decisively
• ambitiously

Whether the kids ever step into it or not isn’t the point.

The point is knowing that the life I’ve built...
the work I’m building...
and the man I’ve become along the way…
is something I’m proud of.

Because when you finally slow down long enough to think, you realize:

The future doesn’t arrive all at once.
It shows up in the space you make for it.


👉 When was the last time you gave yourself real room to imagine what’s next?

If you feel behind at 41, you’re in good company...

Your income rises quietly…
and then, your lifestyle outruns intention even faster.

On my way home from the F1 in Austin a few weeks ago, I ended up in one of those easy airport conversations that starts as small talk… 
then goes a little deeper than you expect.

I was in the lounge half-working when the guy next to me noticed my F1 bag and said he was there for the race too.

We did the usual recap:
the heat, the crowds, the traffic.

He said he was heading home to NYC.
I said I was making my way back to Toronto.

Then he asked what I did.

I gave him the short version:
I help lawyers simplify their financial lives so money feels less chaotic and more intentional.

He nodded and said:

“Well… I practice at [he named a Top100 firm.]”

That opened the door.

We talked about the pace of practice, the hours, the pressure…
and how hard it is to juggle time and money when both feel scarce.

Then he hit me with something I wasn't expecting:

“This is my first full year as an Equity Partner. Still not making a ton yet, but definitely more than I ever thought I’d be making at 41.”

He paused, then admitted:

“And the worst part is… I still can’t get ahead. I thought by now I would be. But I'm not.”

No blown-out budget.
No crisis.

Just the quiet lifestyle upgrades that sneak in when income rises:

• a nicer hotel
• a faster flight home
• Paddock tickets because “why not?”
• and a handful of conveniences that feel harmless in the moment…

But they add up fast.

Then he said the line most lawyers eventually reach:

“I don’t think mine is a money issue…"

And he’s probably right.

Most lawyers don’t run out of money.
They just let lifestyle outrun the planning that’s supposed to support it.

Which is why tomorrow’s 1% Shift is all about timing…
and the tiny change that helps you finally feel ahead before life expands — not after.

More tomorrow.

☕ If you’ve ever hit that “I’m earning more… so why doesn’t it feel like it?” moment, let’s grab a Virtual Coffee.

You’re not the only one — and clarity comes fast once you have a structure.

Most lawyers don’t run out of money…
They just let their lifestyle outrun their structure.

And a conversation I had recently brought it right back into focus.

The partner I met wasn’t being reckless.
No blown-out budget.
No splurges.
No crisis.

Just the same quiet drift I see every single week:

A nicer hotel.
A quicker flight home.
Paddock tickets because “we might as well.”
Conveniences that feel harmless in the moment… and heavy later.

Then he said the line almost every lawyer eventually reaches:

“I’m earning more than I ever imagined…
but I still can’t get ahead. I thought by now I would be. But I’m not.”

And he said it quietly...
the way people talk when they’re tired of carrying it.

Here’s where most people get it wrong:

It’s not a money issue.
It’s a timing issue.

He wasn’t saving too little.
He was saving what was left after living life the way he wanted.
And that will always feel like you’re chasing something that keeps moving.

Savings before lifestyle?
That’s when things finally flip in your favour.

THE 1% SHIFT FOR TODAY

Set up one automatic transfer (15–20% of your net pay) that leaves your account the same day you get paid.

Put it in a TFSA, your RRSP, or a non-registered account
It doesn’t really matter.
The magic is in the automation.

When your money has a job,
your stress drops,
your decisions get cleaner,
and your lifestyle stops silently stealing your progress.

Tiny shift.
HUGE difference.

If you’ve ever asked yourself why you’re not ahead yet…
you’re not alone.

If you want the exact setup I walk clients through,
DM SHIFT.

No pitch.  No pressure.  Just clarity — and the feeling of finally getting ahead again.

Some weeks don’t hit you until Sunday night...

Not because anything dramatic happened.

But because you spent a week managing work, family, pressure, expectations…
and all the little things no one notices unless they’re the ones carrying them.

By the time Sunday night rolls around, the weight finally shows up.

If that’s you tonight, you’re not alone.

Here’s what I remind myself before a new week starts:

Most of us underestimate how much we're carrying…
until we stop long enough to feel it.

Progress rarely feels fast.
Most of the time it’s quiet, steady… almost unremarkable.

And here’s the part we forget:
Those quiet days —
the ones where you just keep showing up —
they’re the ones that move you forward.

Take the quiet win.
You handled more than you realize…
and you’re still here.

Let tonight be the reset.
Not the end of a long week...
but the chance to set yourself up for an even stronger one.


How do I get myself ready?
I keep it simple:

Three “result priorities” — the three things that, if I do nothing else, will make it a great week.

Three “activity priorities” — the actions that help me hit those results and move me toward my year-end goals.

Six lines.
Ten minutes.
A calmer Monday.

Tomorrow’s yours to set the tone.

Walk into it with clarity, conviction,
and a refueled tank, ready to win the week.


👉 What is one thing you want to accomplish this week to make it a real winner?


If financial clarity is something you want more of as we head into 2026, grab a quick Virtual Coffee using the link in my profile.

Nobody tells lawyers this…
but the quietest 20 minutes of your day might save your entire week.

This time of year moves fast.
December hits differently —
deadlines, year-end pressure, family stuff, expectations.

But here’s the shift I’ve seen work for partners, senior associates, and firm owners:

Build one quiet pocket of time each day.
Just one.

Even 20–30 minutes.
No meetings.
No emails.
No Slack.
No pressure to accomplish anything massive.

Something happens when you do that:

You stop reacting.
You start steering.
Your decisions get cleaner.
Your week softens around the edges.

Lawyers underestimate this.

They look for more hours…
when what they actually need is one intentional one.

So if this week already feels like it’s sprinting away from you, try this:

Choose the one 20–30 minute window that gives you breathing room.

Not to get ahead.
Not to catch up.
Just to get calm.

👉 When does that quiet pocket actually fit into your day?

—
I’m Jeffery, the advisor who helps lawyers build more margin, more control, and more calm in their financial life.

☕ Want help building financial breathing room? Grab a quick Virtual Coffee Chat (link in my profile).

Protect your income first…
Everything else depends on it

If you read my post from yesterday,
you saw how quickly life can flip…
and how painful it is to discover you’re underinsured at a time you need it most.

Every lawyer wants to build wealth…
but almost no one starts by protecting the thing all else depends on:

Your ability to earn an income.

If that stops, everything downstream gets shaky fast.

And the cracks usually show up in the same places:

• Group disability that barely covers half the lifestyle
• No critical illness plan
• Life insurance that was “temporary”… a decade ago
• Partners assuming success = invincibility

Here’s your 1% Shift for today:

→ Action: Review your insurance — or ask an advisor to run a quick Insurance Audit.

That’s it.

One audit.
One hour.
Massive clarity.

You’ll know what’s locked in…
and what needs attention before life forces your hand.


💭 When did you buy your first insurance policy?


If you want a quick check-up,
DM “Audit” and I’ll walk you through it.


No pitch.  No pressure.  Just clarity.

Most lawyers don’t have a money problem...
they have a “things won’t happen to me” problem.

Most lawyers I meet aren’t careless.
They’re just, shall we say...
optimistic.

• Optimistic that income will stay steady.
• Optimistic that health will hold.
• Optimistic that nothing unexpected will knock them sideways.

Until something does.

And that’s the moment
“I’ll get to it later”
turns into
“I should’ve done this sooner.”

Because it only takes one thing...
• one phone call
• one appointment
• one test result...
for “later” to become “too late.”

And here’s the part no one likes admitting:

Most lawyers aren’t reckless.
They're busy.
They’re overloaded.

And optimism is what fills the gaps they don’t have time to think about.

You don’t need paranoia.
don’t need perfection.

You just need to replace optimism with clarity.

Because the lawyers who feel calm?

They aren’t the ones earning the most.

They’re the ones who stopped assuming things would always stay the same.


👉 Does this sound at all familiar?

There’s a moment I see all the time with lawyers.

It usually happens right after we walk through the numbers...
the real ones.

They exhale.
Their voice softens.
Their shoulders drop.

And they say some version of:

“I didn’t realize how much this was weighing on me.”

Not the savings.
Not the insurance.
Not the tax structure.

The uncertainty.

I saw it again this summer.

A 41-year-old partner I first had a Coffee Chat with a couple years ago.
Back then, he was DIY’ing through a robo-advisor and felt he was “doing fine.”

Then July hit.
And suddenly “fine” wasn’t fine anymore.

Cash flow felt tighter.
Taxes were starting to mount.
And the gap between what he thought he had and what he actually had started to widen.

That’s usually when clarity becomes non-negotiable.

Because optimism works…
until it suddenly doesn’t.

And when you replace,
“I hope everything is fine”
with
“I know exactly where I stand,”
something shifts.

The noise quiets.
The pressure eases.
You make decisions faster.
Your family feels more stable.
You feel a lot more like yourself.

That’s the real benefit of clarity.
Not the spreadsheets.
Not the projections.
Not the policies.

It’s the calm that shows up once you stop relying on hope...
and start relying on structure.

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I’m Jeffery, the advisor lawyers call when “doing fine” stops feeling fine.

If you want the same kind of calm and clarity...
find the Become a Wealthy Lawyer link in my profile and let's sit talk.

No pressure.  No pitch.  Just clarity.

Funny how the right people show up at exactly the right time...

I just got off a long call with a group that’s become one of the best parts of my Wednesdays this past year.

Beyond the Apex — led by Anthony Vicino — has pushed me in ways I didn’t even know I needed.

It’s helped me get clearer on how Lamont Wealth Strategies and The Wealthy Lawyer Podcast can support lawyers at every stage…
from the final stretch of law school to partnership, firm-building, retirement, and life after law.

And with American Thanksgiving tomorrow, it felt right to pause and acknowledge how much this work — and the people in it — mean to me.

While I’m not sharing details yet, I can say this:

2026 will see me expand what I offer so more lawyers — in Canada, the U.S., and beyond — can get the clarity, structure, and support they deserve.

From protecting their families…
to building wealth intentionally…
to planning for retirement…
to creating legacies that outlive them.

I’m excited for what’s coming…
and grateful for everyone who’s been in my corner along the way.

So to my American friends…
Enjoy a meaningful holiday with friends and family, tomorrow, wherever you’re celebrating.


👉 What’s one thing you’re grateful for heading into tomorrow?


—
If you’re a lawyer wanting to simplify your financial world before the new year hits, let’s connect for a Virtual Coffee.

No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity.

Helping entrepreneurs build a business that maximizes their Return on Life. | ADHD is my superpower | Bestselling Author | Keynote Speaker | DM “COACH” if you’re ready to scale.

Lamont Wealth Strategies

The Wealthy Lawyer Podcast

Most lawyers don’t fear money…
They fear not doing it right.

I see it all the time.
That quiet moment when a lawyer stops mid-sentence, looks down for a second, and finally says:

“I make good money…
but I don’t actually know where it all goes.”

And here’s the part no one tells you:

• It’s rarely overspending.
• It’s rarely a discipline issue.
• It’s almost never “not caring.”

It’s the uncertainty.

The sense that you’re one step ahead in your career…
but half a step behind in saving and building.

The uncomfortable feeling that no one ever taught you how to manage money at this level…
and somehow you’re still expected to “just know.”

But here’s the truth:

Clarity doesn’t come from making more.
It comes from understanding the flow of what you already have.

Because almost every lawyer I work with has a similar pattern:

About 10% of their income goes unaccounted for.
Not stolen.
Not wasted.
Just… drifting.

A few quiet upgrades.
Some convenience purchases.
A busy month where “I’ll check it later” turns into later never happening…

And — POOF — and it’s gone!

So we walk through cash flow together.
We find the leaks.

Then we give that money a job going forward,
so it starts working as hard for you as you did for it.

And once that starts to click?

• Stress drops
• Confidence rises
• Life finally feels a little less chaotic

That’s when money finally feels like an ally…
not another pressure.


👉 Where does money feel the most unclear for you right now?
(I ask because your answer helps me shape posts that actually help.)

And if you’d rather sort this out with a guide, you can book a virtual coffee anytime through the“Become a Wealthy Lawyer” link in my profile.

Yesterday reminded me of something important.
Every day can be great…

even when the Raptors lose 111–86.

The day was packed...
but in a great way.

• A few great client catch-up calls
• A The Wealthy Lawyer Podcast check-in with Kelly Margani
• A late lunch with my good friend Gary Chivers

Just good people, good conversations, and that quiet feeling of
“Yep… this is why I love what I do.”

And then the real hi-light of my day:
a date night with my beautiful wife at the Raptors game.

The score? Brutal.
The company? Perfect.

And with the kids coming home next week for the holidays, it was nice to squeeze in one more date night.

Really, it was one of those days I needed.

Not filled with noise or urgency,
but with the right people, the right moments...
and the space to actually feel grateful for them.

A great way to end the week…
and begin the weekend recharge.

Sometimes...
life just feels better when you leave room for it.


👉 What are you doing for yourself this weekend before the chaos of the holiday season really hits?

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You think everything is fine…
until life proves you wrong.

A few years ago, I sat across from a lawyer who’d been blindsided.

Brilliant woman.
Mother of two.
Partnership-track.
Income only going higher.

But her world changed overnight…
and what hit her hardest wasn’t the diagnosis.

It was the realization that nothing she had in place was actually built to fully protect her family.

Here’s what we found:
• Group disability that barely covered the mortgage
• Life insurance worth maybe two years of income
• No critical illness coverage
• A lifestyle built on today’s income… with no backup plan for tomorrow

And I’ll never forget when she looked up and said:

“I just assumed I’d get to it later.”

That sentence has stayed with me for years.

Because the truth is, most lawyers aren’t reckless…
they’re overwhelmed.

They’re building careers, raising kids, keeping the lights on…
and trusting that whatever they set up ten years ago is probably good enough.

Until it isn’t.

And when that day comes, the reaction is almost always the same:

A sigh.
A shake of the head.
And a quiet, painful…
“Why didn’t I look at this sooner?”

It wasn’t a massive mistake.
It was a 1% blind spot.
The kind that hides in plain sight until life forces it into focus.

Tomorrow’s first 1% Shift for Lawyers is exactly about this:

Why income protection comes first…
not tenth.
Why the foundation matters more than the shiny stuff.
Why one small adjustment can protect everything you’re working so hard to build.

More tomorrow.


💭 Do you know someone who’s had a heart attack, been diagnosed with cancer, or had something else pull them out of work unexpectedly?


☕ If you want to make sure your safety net is actually a net, let’s grab a Virtual Coffee.

Been running around nonstop the last few days and almost forgot we had baseball practice tonight.

Thankfully, Coach Jeff from 2017 had his act together...
because present-day Jeff definitely needed the save.

Pulled out an old practice plan and, honestly?
Still holds up.

Turns out the fundamentals don’t age.

#NoSchoolLikeTheOldSchool

There’s a strange feeling that hits this time of year…

that quiet sense you’re becoming someone you weren’t 12 months ago.

Not because of resolutions.
Not because of some big life pivot.
But because life nudges you forward in the background while you’re busy living it.

And that’s me.
I turned 50 earlier in the year, and somewhere along my chilly walk with Rawlings by the lake yesterday, it kind of hit me.

For much of my 27 years in this business, I’ve taken the “comfortable” route.
Never really straying far from what I’d been doing…
or from what my dad had done before that.

But as I started reflecting on the first 11.5 months that brings us to today?

The biggest thing I now see…
is the change in me.

Not in what’s important.
Not in the outcomes I care about.
But in who I’m becoming as I chase them.

Some habits I’ve outgrown.
Some stories I’m setting down.
Some expectations I’m done carrying.

And here’s what I’ve learned:

You’re allowed to change the script as you grow.
You’re allowed to want something different.
You’re allowed to adjust the pace...
the priorities...
the way you show up.

Growth isn’t loud.
It’s that quiet permission you give yourself to move in the direction that fits who you’re becoming...
not who you were.

If you’ve been feeling that tug lately…
don't worry...
you’re right on time.


👉 Looking back on the year that almost was… what’s the biggest change you’ve noticed in yourself?

You think debt is the problem…
the real problem is what you don’t see.

You think debt is the problem…
it’s not.

A lawyer recently said to me on a Coffee Chat:
“I make too much money to feel this stressed.”

He wasn’t living beyond his means.
He wasn’t drowning in debt.
He wasn’t irresponsible.

He just had no structure.

No plan.
No clarity.
No sense of where his money should go — or why.

Every month looked like progress…
But every month felt like panic.

As we dug in, the real story came out:

He was doing what most high-income professionals do...
reacting to bills, shifting money around, trying to “clean things up”…
but never actually building anything.

His debt wasn’t the issue.
His approach to it was.

Here’s what we fixed first:
• where his income should go
• what his savings should do
• how investing fit in
• how debt supported (not stressed) the plan

And once it was all structured?
His shoulders dropped.

He didn’t need a raise.
He didn’t need a budget.
He didn’t need to “cut back.”

He needed a framework that gave evert dollar a job.

By the end he said:
“I feel like I can breathe again.”

Tomorrow, I’ll share the mindset shift that gives lawyers more calm
than any raise, any bonus, or any debt repayment ever will.


👉 Ever felt like you’re earning enough…
but still not feeling the peace that should come with it?

Most lawyers don’t run out of time…
They run out of margin.

And with three weeks until Christmas, everything feels tighter —
deadlines, year-end pressure, family stuff, expectations.

When margin disappears…
so does calm.

Here’s the question I’ve been asking clients this week:


👉 Which margin disappears first for you in December — time, money, or mental space?

Helping leaders create more bandwidth to grow engaged & resilient teams | Team Learning & Assessment Facilitator

The #1 leadership lesson I learned working for America’s Funniest Home Videos:

What not to do as a leader.

For 9 months, I answered calls, watered plants, picked up lunch, delivered scripts, monitored emails… & got yelled at almost daily.

“What did you do?!”
“What are you doing?”
“Why are you sitting there?”

Daily chaos. Mixed messages. Fear in the hallways.

I never knew what mood my boss would be in. 

Those Hollywood years were full of rejection, & taught me resilience, adaptability, & how to keep moving forward. 

Even then, I knew leadership could be better. That experience became the foundation for everything I’ve done since.

I went from chasing roles in Hollywood to leading in corporate. For the past 15 years, I’ve guided 100s of leaders & teams to cut through the noise, align efforts, & create systems that sustain performance without sacrificing results or wellbeing.

Today, I help executives rebuild capacity, strengthen trust, & lead high-performing teams through coaching, workshops, offsites, & keynotes.

And the impact shows in both the results & the relationships.

“𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺 & 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘦𝘵.” -Val Cassano, Director Strategy

“𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘥𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴 & 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘥.” -Jaime Moreno, CMMO

“𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭𝘴 & 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴.” -Beth Coleman, Director Contracting

Leadership can be emotionally exhausting, especially when you’ve been thrown into it or asked to do more with less. I help you:
→ Simplify what’s overcomplicated
→ Strengthen communication & trust
→ Build systems that create space to think, lead, & perform 

Because leadership isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters most, & creating space to do what you love.

For me, that means hiking mountain trails & chasing adventure with my family.

If you’re ready to lead with more focus, less friction, & a team that performs at a higher level, let’s connect.

Send me a DM or schedule a free discovery call in my Featured section.

Jennifer Recla

14 years ago, I married my partner in adventure. 

I still remember so many small moments from that day.

The laughter, dancing, someone sitting on our leftover cake...

And because of one piece of advice I received:

Throughout the day, take tiny snapshots of the event. 

Not with a camera, but with your mind.

Pause.
Look around.
Capture a mental image of the moment.

So I did just that.

I took mental snapshots of the details.

Moments that could've been forgotten if I didn’t consciously hold on to them.

On the plane to our honeymoon, I reflected on those images, savoring every small, meaningful moment. 

And I still reflect on them fondly.

So I'm putting a twist on the traditional what-I'm-thankful-for post & leaning into capturing small moments.

The next few weeks will get chaotic for many of us. 

And for some, it may bring sad or frustrating moments.

But there will also be moments, big or small, that spark joy or gratitude.

Find those moments.

Pause.
Look around.
Capture a mental image.

Then, when you’re having a rough day at work or feeling overwhelmed, you can pull from your mental album to get through it.

What's one small moment you've paused to appreciate recently?

P.S. I hope you have a lovely week, however that may look for you.

Leading shouldn’t drain you | Helping executives rebuild capacity, strengthen trust, & lead high-performing teams | Leadership Coach & Trainer | Fun & Adventure Junkie

What my most humiliating experience in Hollywood taught me about leadership...

I was 21.
Dreams of a career in film. 
Working as a production assistant.

I went to an event led by a casting director.

At the start, he asked:
What are you all doing to make money while you audition?

I raised my hand. 
Not shyly (proudly).

(not sure where that overconfidence came from)

Me: I'm working at America's Funniest Home Videos. 

Him: Is that a 9-5, M-F schedule?

Me: Yes

Him: How do you go to auditions?

Me: Well, I just moved here. I haven't had any yet.

Him: Hmm...auditions happen 9-5, M-F. What happens if you get a call to audition? Can you step away from your work? 

Me: Uhhh...no. (gulp)

Him: How's that going to work? 

Me: Uhhh...not sure. I just needed to start bringing money in. 

Him: Well, what are you doing to get auditions?

Me: Meeting people in the industry. Going to events or dinners. 

Him: An industry person is taking you out to dinner? 

Me: Uhhh...sometimes.

Him (laughing): Honey, they're not gonna get you an audition. They're taking you to dinner for other reasons. 

(everyone laughed) 

Then he turned to the audience & used me as an example of what NOT to do.

Stomach dropped.
Heat rushing.
100 staring.
No escape. 

Thinking, "Oh, you silly, stupid girl."

During the break, I left to collect myself. 

Locked in a stall.
Deep breaths. 
No tears.

I straightened my shoulders & went back to the same seat. 

Front row.

I wasn't going to leave defeated.

That day taught me some valuable lessons:
-I needed to shift my "making it" approach
-I can survive shameful moments
-And how NOT to treat others

Leadership isn't about proving a point or showing someone they're wrong.

It's about helping people grow, even when it's uncomfortable.

You can be direct with feedback AND still lift someone up, not tear them down. 

What's a leadership lesson you learned the hard way?

P.S. This is my very first acting headshot. It was free & so NOT my style. 

P.P.S. This is the kind of balance I help leaders build: direct feedback, delivered with care. If you want to explore what that could look like for you, check out my Featured section to book a call.

It's Women's Entrepreneurship Day! 

Huge shoutout to the amazing women who've led the way for me & so many to leap ourselves.

One of those women is my favorite Jennifer in the world!

I remember her first day as a business owner. 

I was in my backyard at 10 am on a weekday.
(maternity leave)

I saw Jenn.

To make this dialogue easier to follow, I'll label us as J (no bangs) & J(bangs).

J (no bangs): What are you doing at home?
J (bangs): Oh, I quit my job.
J (no bangs): Uhhhh
J (bangs): I didn't tell you?! I started my own PR/marketing company with a colleague.
J (no bangs): Ahhhhhh! That's incredible.

Over the years, I've watched her build an amazing company.

And an even better work culture. 

It hasn't always been easy.

But she's put in the work.
She cares about leading well.

And it shows. 

That makes me so happy (as someone hugely invested in leadership & strong team culture). 

Here's to you, Jennifer McFerron Sloan!

Your journey inspired me to dive into entrepreneurship. 

You showed me what was possible.

Who inspired you to take a big leap in your career?

P.S. Happy Women's Entrepreneurship Day to so many of you. This world is a roller coaster. But I wouldn't choose another path. 

https://lnkd.in/guKF8naZ

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Gratitude.

That’s what I’m feeling this Monday morning.

When you express gratitude, it boosts your:

✔️ Physical health
✔️ Relationships
✔️ Self-esteem
✔️ Patience
✔️ Focus

Just a few minutes a day thinking about what you’re grateful for can transform everyday experiences & improve well-being.

Today, I’m grateful for…

➡️ Rebooking an earlier flight & making it home smoothly after my original flight got canceled

➡️ Learning from powerful sessions on learning science, AI chatbots for role-playing, & reflection in learning

➡️ Exploring what we should stop, start, & continue doing in leader development

➡️ Digging into budget-friendly tools for design work with Bianca Woods  

➡️ A big reminder that growth mindset isn’t embedded in most orgs yet 

➡️ Reconnecting with friends like Eloise Littlejohns, Matt Gjertsen, James Gilchrist & meeting new ones like Leanne Glasser & Nilou Derakhshan 

➡️ Renewed inspiration to strengthen my focus on developing leaders & teams

All from an amazing experience at DevLearn Conference & Expo! 

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲?

P.S. What other benefits of gratitude do you experience?

P.P.S. Thank you #DevLearn for all you do for learning practitioners!

Good Morning from the DevLearn Conference & Expo!

After attending dozens of conferences over the years, here are my top tips:

-Bring a sweater 
(The venue is always freezing)

-Leave space in your suitcase
(For the swag!)

-Have 2-3 goals beforehand
(Information overload will happen if you aren’t focused)

-Wear comfortable shoes
(You’ll easily clock 20k steps a day)

-Make friends 
(Say hello to strangers & make plans to connect again in the future)

What are your top tips for attending a conference?

P.S. I got to hang with my friends Matt Gjertsen & James Gilchrist  last night. They shared their thoughts on the top leadership skills needed now (trust, communication, & speed), along with the importance of community. Thank you for a great discussion!

P.P.S. I’m literally walking & texting right now, on my way to the first keynote! (& I haven’t tripped…yet) 

#DevLearn

The panic is setting in...


One more month until the end of 2025.

(Insert loud horror movie scream.) 

Or feel free to scream out loud right now. 
It’s okay. 
Let it out.

Alright, now that that’s out of your system... 

Let’s get real.

Real about what you can actually accomplish this month (because it’s really more like 2–3 weeks).

Between holiday events, year-end deadlines, & time off, it’s time to take control of your calendar.

Open it up, review your schedule, & ask yourself: What can I nope?

1. What connection time or holiday fun is an immediate "Yes, please!"?
-Keep it, these moments energize & motivate us
-If it's a no, don't go, & let the host know

2. What are the non-negotiable Dec. deadlines?
-Block focused time to complete these

3. Do we really need to meet this year (or at all)?
-If not, reschedule or shift it to an email/IM

4. What doesn't have an agenda or purpose?
-Ask the host for clarity, reschedule, or politely decline

5. Where am I NOT providing value?
-If you’re not adding or receiving value, rethink your approach or say no

What else can you nope this month?

P.S. If you want to start 2026 with more breathing room, join me in January for the "Workload Reset Bootcamp." 

It’s designed to help you:
-Get clear on what actually matters
-Reset your workload habits
-Reclaim time, focus, & energy

Grab your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gaNrMVyB

P.P.S. Doesn't it look like I'm saying "nope" in this image? 👇🏼

This is the question I kick off every group coaching call with:


What’s one leadership win from the past week, big or small?

We often don't pause to appreciate our progress. 

We get sucked into the gap between where we are & where we want to be.

This question gives us all a chance to celebrate!

Celebrate how far we've come.
Celebrate what's working.

This fuels motivation.
Strengthens relationships.
Ends the week on a high note. 

In a recent call, leaders celebrated:
-new hires
-saying no more
-finishing a project
-advocating for themselves

Seeing these wins sets the tone for the call, lifts everyone up, & reminds us that progress is happening, even when it feels small.

Your turn.

What's one thing you accomplished this week?

P.S. If you’d like to experience this in real time, the group coaching calls are part of the Strategic Leadership Coaching Program: https://lnkd.in/g-cy7ZCi

Leaning into a growth mindset means, sometimes, that your eyes will be closed in a photo.

It’s Day 2 of DevLearn Conference & Expo & I led a Morning Buzz session:

“Cultivating a Growth Mindset in L&D” 

L&D = learning & development 

We talked about:

-the power of “yet”
-leaning into curiosity 
-playing the long game
-progress over perfection
-knowing when “C” work is ok

We shared the benefits, challenges, & wins of a growth mindset.

And discussed strategies to help us strengthen it:

-role modeling it in L&D
-learning about mindset
-adopting a reflection practice
-sharing mistakes & lessons learned 
-creating a healthy feedback culture 

P.S. I asked someone to take my pic next to the Morning Buzz sign. Kinda thought it was perfect how imperfect this came out. 

Sometimes it’s ok to post a “C” pic!

#DevLearn

She didn’t need a new calendar system. She needed to recognize the 3 thought patterns keeping her stuck.
 
Here are the top 3 reasons this senior leader had trapped herself into overworking:
 
Reason #1: She told herself, "It's easier to do it myself."
 
This not only costs you time but also limits future growth opportunities for others.
 
Reason #2: She didn't think she could delegate until someone else could do it as well as she did.
 
The reality is nobody can ever do it exactly as you.
 
Reason #3: She thought she needed to be accessible the moment her team needed her.
 
A University of California, Irvine study shows it takes an average of 23 minutes to regain focus after an interruption.
 
If you've been struggling with any of this, this is exactly what we solve in the "Workload Reset Bootcamp." 

You’ll learn how to manage your time, set clear boundaries, & stop overworking.
 
Which of these reasons hits closest to home right now?

P.S. If you're sick of being pulled in too many directions or tired of working around the clock, join us here: https://lnkd.in/gaNrMVyB

Enrollment closes December 17!

P.P.S. I'm in Austin speaking again at the Future Leaders in Convenience Event this afternoon. This was me last year 👇🏼. Wish me luck!

“Learning Changes Lives.”

This was Dr. Keith Keating’s final message in a deep dive session with him last Friday at DevLearn Conference & Expo.

His words have stayed with me all weekend. 

It was my father’s support & encouragement to always complete my homework that helped me build a strong work ethic.

It was that ethic that led to scholarships for college. 

It was my college theater degree that brought me to CA.

It was my experience with my first corporate boss that sparked my interest in leadership.

It was my lean certification that opened the door for my first learning practitioner role.

It was my CliftonStrengths results that led me to start my own leadership development practice. 

I am a lifelong learner. 
That path has changed my life. 

And I’ve seen it change the lives of others too.

How has learning changed your life?

P.S. A few pics from #DevLearn!

Please open your calendar & do this one thing.


Every year, I schedule time to reflect on the past year & plan for the new one. 

If I don't block the time now, it doesn't happen. 

So, I thought I'd give you a nudge. 

Here's my practice: 

Block an hour (or 2, if possible) to reflect on 2025.
➜ Shut down email.
➜ Mark IM on "DND."
➜ Silence your phone.

Change your environment.
➜ Take a walk outside or find a space away from your desk. It helps shift your mindset.

Reflect with these questions:
 ➜ How did you provide value?
 ➜ What were your biggest wins?
 ➜ Where have you grown the most?
 ➜ What haven’t you accomplished yet?
 ➜ Where did you make the most impact?
 ➜ How do you want to show up next year?
 ➜ What wasn’t a beneficial use of your time?

Review your answers.
➜ Identify themes & create your 2026 stop/start/continue list.

What’s one thing you didn’t accomplish this year that you’re determined to tackle?

P.S. If you want help starting 2026 with more breathing room, join me in January for the Workload Reset Bootcamp: https://lnkd.in/gaNrMVyB

P.P.S. My reflection day is set for Dec. 15. How about you?

Stop, Start, Continue

It's one of the hardest exercises I do with leaders & their teams. 

Guess which column gets filled the most?

Stop, of course.

JK

I wish that were the case.

We are so good at coming up with more to do.

We're great at identifying what we should continue.

But when it comes to stopping anything?

Nooooooooooo.

Hey, I get it.
I'm guilty of it too.

But we can't keep piling up the work.
We're human.
We have to start saying no more.

To approach this differently, I've started helping people reframe "stop."

Instead, I ask:
-What can be delegated?
-What can you minimize?
-What can you streamline?
-What should be sunsetted?
-Where are we not adding value?
-Where can we intentionally do "C" work?

Because we can keep starting new things.
And continue doing more & more.

But we will run out of steam.
And we'll exhaust ourselves & others in the process.

That will do nothing but slow us down.
The exact opposite of what we need right now. 

What's one thing you could "stop" this month?

P.S. If your “Stop” list is still looking a little…empty…join me in January for the "Workload Reset Bootcamp." We’ll build one you can actually stick to. 

Grab your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gaNrMVyB

The snow is falling outside while we spend the afternoon leaning into strengths!

I’m tapping into Comminication & Maximizer to facilitate the conversation.

What strength(s) are you leaning into today?

Join 13 leaders this January who are ready to reclaim their time.

Jan. 6-7
All virtual
10-11 AM (MT)

You'll walk away with a plan to lighten your load & increase your capacity to lead with clarity & confidence. 

https://lnkd.in/gaNrMVyB

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