Areas of Expertise

Business Development Coaching

One on one coaching has been recognized as the most effective method of improving lawyer performance. In these changing and challenging days, it is more important than ever for lawyers to hone their business development skills and to formulate and execute on an effective business plan. Potentia business development coaching can help.


Coaching of Laterals

Most firms plan to grow their business through the hiring of laterals. Laterals can bring huge rewards; however, there are challenges to making such hires a success. Only a third of firms report that lateral hiring has been an effective strategy. Laterals are also often unhappy; almost half leave their new firms within five years. Underperforming laterals or laterals that leave take a heavy toll. Time and money are wasted, not to mention the potential adverse impact on the firm and the lateral’s clients, morale and reputation. Integrating the lateral quickly and effectively is key to making a lateral hire successful for the firm and the lateral. Potentia coaching facilitates smooth and successful integration.


Parental Leave Coaching

Managing parental leaves well is challenging for individual lawyers and for law firms. With the benefit of individualized and confidential coaching from Potentia, parental leave candidates are given the support and guidance necessary to manage parental leaves successfully.


Retirement & Succession Planning Coaching

According to a recent study, 40% of lawyers in the US and Canada are either winding down their practices or thinking about doing so. Despite this critical trend, few law firms or law departments have a formal process in place to ensure successful retirements and succession. One of the main reasons for this is that many senior lawyers are not ready to retire. Potentia helps lawyers, law firms and law departments plan ahead to ensure a smooth and successful transition.