Fuel Your Spark and Engage Your Full Potential
Rebecca BlakeneyComing this March from Morgan James Publishing: a leading-edge new book entitled Fuel the Spark: 5 Guiding Values for Success in Law School & Beyond. Written by lawyer Kevin E. Houchin for law students, Fuel the Spark actually applies to everyone whose job involves competition, focused attention, and intellect. Now available for preorder from Amazon or Barnes & Noble. From the Amazon prod...
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Rebecca BlakeneyThanks to the International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers, I was recently made aware of a wonderful webcast of a timely radio show by lawyer-turned-peacemaker Doug Noll. His guest on December 4, 2008, was Dr. Riane Eisler—president of the Center for Partnership Studies and author of the international bestseller The Chalice and The Blade. In this internet radio talk show, Doug Noll and Dr. Eisler d...
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Rebecca BlakeneyAre you in law school? Or maybe just thinking about it? Do you know someone who would be a great lawyer, and you think they should take the plunge and follow their dream of going to law school? Check out Kevin Houchin's new book, Fuel the Spark: 5 Guiding Values for Success in Law School and Beyond. To quote Joseph P. Tomain, Dean Emeritus and Wilber & Helen Ziegler Professor of Law at th...
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Philip J. Daunt Esq.I am a small business and real estate lawyer and mediator. I have been doing this kind of work for 28 years now. I handle contracts and contract-based disputes really well. I consider myself a Transformational Lawyer, which means I help my clients to transform their legal problems into opportunities for personal growth and positive change. I call what I do a Coach Approach to the Practice of Law. ...
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Philip J. Daunt Esq.The coach-approach lawyer invites the client to consider the possibility that: • The client is always free to chose between alternatives and, in fact, chooses constantly, though mostly subconsciously. • The life the client lives is largely the result of the choices that the client makes. • There are advantages to be derived from making conscious choices, rather than subconscious ones. • Choosing o...
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Philip J. Daunt Esq.When a lawyer applies a coach approach to the practice of law, the lawyer works collaboratively with the lawyer’s clients to assist them in transforming their legal problems into opportunities for positive change and spiritual growth. The coach-approach lawyer achieves these goals by engaging the client in profound conversations about choice and the freedom to choose the client’s own interpretatio...
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Philip J. Daunt Esq.I've been enjoying a series of 52 daily emails called With Forgiveness. Click here to sign up. Forgiveness is an interesting concept for me. One of the beliefs I have chosen for myself is that forgiveness may not be enough to create true peace; love and gratitude can take you farther. That is to say loving others and yourself unconditionally and being grateful for everything that happens in ...
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Philip J. Daunt Esq.Here is a video of an interview that I gave to Cutting Edge Law Magazine at the IAHL Conference that took place in Plymouth, Michigan, May 15-18, 2008. Click here to watch Part 1. Click here to watch Part 2. Philip J. Daunt, Esq.
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Rebecca BlakeneyAnother article has come to my attention through the member mailing list of the International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers. "Spirit of the Law" appeared in the March edition of Plaintiff magazine, and was written by Pat Sullivan, who works with Spirit at Work, an organization with the mission of supporting global transformation by integrating spirituality and the workplace.. Click here ...
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Rebecca BlakeneyThe Michigan Bar Journal published an informative article about holistic law written by Ruth L. Rickard in the June 2008 issue. Click here to read "Authentic Lawyering: Engaging Your Head and Your Heart." Warm thanks to Tim Batdorf of the International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers for bringing it to my attention on the member mailing list.
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What’s a Thursday Sandwich?
Philip J. Daunt Esq.What’s a Thursday Sandwich? When my clients come to me worried about how hard they are struggling, worried about the future, worried about achieving their goals...
Read more...CategoriesHolistic LawyerProblem vs. Challenge vs. Opportunity
Philip J. Daunt Esq.The Microsoft Encarta College Dictionary that sits on my desk in my office defines “problem” as a “difficult situation, matter or person.” “Challenge” is define...
Read more...CategoriesHolistic LawyerWhat’s the Difference Between Distress and Eustress?
Philip J. Daunt Esq.I recently read a great new book by Timothy Ferriss, called The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Work Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Crown Publishers 2007). Here’...
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Rebecca BlakeneyThis article was brought to my attention by a member of the International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers. I am inspired to share this great interview about holist...
Read more...CategoriesHolistic LawyerSaying Yes to Jean-Pierre LeBlanc
Philip J. Daunt Esq.Every day I make it a habit to focus on something that I am really grateful for. Today the subject of my focus is my life coach, mentor, and best friend: Jean-P...
Read more...CategoriesHolistic LawyerPlaying the Human Game: Part Three
Philip J. Daunt Esq.Rule Number Three: Choose to believe that you are 100% responsible for your current situation, no matter what it is. If each player is 100% responsible for the ...
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Philip J. Daunt Esq.Rule Number Two: Choose to believe that everyone does the best they possibly can, given the resources they think are available to them. If the past is perfect a...
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Philip J. Daunt Esq.My life seems to work better when I think of it as a game: the Human Game of Being. I have also discovered that my clients’ legal problems tend to get resolved ...
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Philip J. Daunt Esq.Approximately 15 years ago shortly after my infant daughter, Andrea, died, I agreed to participate in a three-day workshop called the Forum, offered by Landmark...
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Philip J. Daunt Esq.Wikipedia defines “choice” as follows: Choice consists of the mental process of thinking involved with the process of judging the merits of multiple options ...
Read more...CategoriesHolistic LawyerThe Power of the Platinum Rule
Philip J. Daunt Esq.Everybody knows what the Golden Rule is. No, not that Golden Rule; this one: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Professor Harry J. Gensler tea...
Read more...CategoriesHolistic LawyerThe Power of Clear Communication
Philip J. Daunt Esq.I like to tell my clients there are 4 ways to communicate: • You can be PASSIVE, • You can be PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE, • You can be AGGRESSIVE, or • You can be ASSER...
Read more...CategoriesHolistic LawyerWhat Is Holistic Law?
Rebecca BlakeneyPosted with permission from the International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers (IAHL): Holistic law is hard to define. It often seems more a process than a par...
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Philip J. Daunt Esq.I like to think of myself as a “transformational lawyer,” one who teaches his clients to transform their legal problems into opportunities for personal growth a...
Read more...CategoriesHolistic LawyerPeacemaking Attorney
Philip J. Daunt Esq.“What is a peacemaking attorney?” When asked that question, I am drawn to my own personal experience as an attorney. When I started practicing law some 27 years...
Read more...CategoriesHolistic LawyerA Lawyer’s Fiduciary Duty
Philip J. Daunt Esq.A coach approach to the practice of law works, consistently delivering solutions to clients’ legal problems in less time, with less stress and with superior bot...
Read more...CategoriesHolistic LawyerLawyer or Coach? Both!
Philip J. Daunt Esq.During my legal career, I have made a number of observations regarding the predominant legal system that is in use in the United States today. Regardless of the...
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