Coaching Services for Individual Lawyers

John Allison serves as a personal coach for lawyers seeking greater satisfaction and success in their professional careers, including lawyers considering a change in their professional direction.  He helps lawyers define and follow a professional path that is aligned with their life goals and values.

John also offers individual training and coaching to help lawyers improve their skills in the following areas:

• Understanding and responding effectively to what clients want
• Learning the keys to successful client relationships
• Handling difficult relationships with clients and colleagues
• Being an effective leader
• Mastering the art of negotiation
• Making the most of the mediation opportunity
• Developing effective litigation themes and preparing a civil case  
• Helping clients manage a crisis

For sole practitioners and small firms, John can serve as the “senior colleague” to brainstorm ideas and consult on issues that arise in the practice.

Services are designed to meet specific interests and needs, and are usually provided through a series of phone conferences and email communications.  Hourly rate and fixed fee arrangements are available.