Volta Talent Strategies

A Hallmark Special: Voltans’ Holiday Adventure in NYC Last week, part of Team Volta enjoyed a holiday walkabout, proving our expertise goes beyond talent management; we specialize in festive New York routes too! Highlights included:   --Browsing the holiday markets at Bryant Park and Columbus Circle --Admiring some law firm lobby holiday decor (very on-brand) --Soaking up the magic of Fifth Avenue’s window displays and the Rockefeller Center tree Yes, our legs are still tired, but our holiday cheer is strong!

Eager to empower lawyers and make a lasting impact? VCT is your path! As the only ICF-accredited program built for coaching lawyers, this 16-week journey equips you with hands-on skills and a supportive legal community.   Here’s what’s ahead: -Expert instructors with deep legal industry expertise    -Mastery of coaching techniques—without interrupting your full-time career -A Certified Lawyer Coach (CLC) credential and progress toward Level 1 ICF certification One alum even shared: “My experience was transformational. VCT changed the way I approach many conversations including but not limited to coaching conversations.” Applications for Spring 2025 close in December! Don’t wait—step into the future of legal coaching with VCT: https://lnkd.in/e8Rmgp9m

Team Volta had an incredible time at the Professional Development Institute with NALP last week! After many engaging sessions and conversations (and some well-deserved, weekend downtime), we’re feeling inspired and energized. A standout PDI moment for us? Dinner with fellow attendees—check out photo 3. We all shared our answers to the question: What’s your conference superpower? (We’re curious – what's yours?) Now, as we trade the sunny skies of Scottsdale for cooler weather, we’re already looking ahead to the NALP AEC in Cleveland. Have any recommendations for must-visit spots or hidden gems? Let us know!

Executive functioning (EF) matters for everyone. In this NALP Bulletin+ article, Sarah Alsaidi explores EF — cognitive processes managed by the pre-frontal cortex (AKA, CEO of the brain). EF is the driving force behind clarity, focus, and productivity. But a range of factors can disrupt it: stress, discrimination, anxiety and depression, ADHD, and more. Understanding and addressing these EF differences is crucial for improving, and optimizing, how we work. Read more from Sarah here: https://lnkd.in/exqnSx-D

“In order to be a great lawyer, you first need to be a healthy lawyer.” Join Sang Lee, Kara Dodson, JD, PCC, and Diane Costigan next week at PLI’s Taking Control of Your Well-Being: Mental Health and Wellness for Attorneys 2024. At 3:30 PM EST, during the panel “How to Take Charge of Your Own Well-Being to Ensure You Are a Competent Lawyer,” they’ll dive into the critical link between well-being and professional competence, offering practical strategies for balancing wellness with the demands of a legal career. Expect diverse perspectives, actionable tools, and an empowering conversation. If you’re not yet registered, it's not too late. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your practice! https://lnkd.in/gQxUHQAe

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here—PDI kicks off in just 9 days! We’re excited to attend and chat about: -Coaching, outplacement, and group learning—and how our Tandem technology platform is enhancing these experiences. -Leadership development consulting—powered by our Thine Accelerate™ assessment. -Volta Coach Training—applications are now open for the Spring 2025 cohort! And so much more. Will you be there? Let us know below!

Thine Accelerate™, our competency-based, developmental assessment, just turned one! Over the last year, hundreds of lawyers and other legal professionals have taken the assessment to better understand their strengths and growth opportunities. 🔦 And, informed by many hours of debriefings, we recently refreshed our reports to include enhanced graphics and visuals, and reframed and expanded reflections. Hello, Accelerate 2.0! With our customized Accelerate reports, we support lawyers at every stage, from associates to partners. These reports provide insights in key areas, opening the door for dynamic discussions, strategic goal setting, and targeted development. We’re excited to continue creating positive outcomes for legal professionals and law firms with Accelerate. To learn more about how you can use it to elevate your programming, visit our website or contact Juliet Aiken, PhD (She/Her). https://lnkd.in/eVqcC9wD

Finding your way to therapy can be a challenging journey.    It takes courage and vulnerability to take steps toward healing. The complexity of the mental health system makes the process even harder, with barriers like the cost of care, insurance complications, and the difficulty of finding the right fit.     To help simplify this arduous process, I’ve attached a list of tips for finding a clinician. If you’re feeling stuck, you’re not alone, and can read them here.     (These tips are adapted from a resource I wrote for the Tandem resource library. Tandem is a lawyer engagement platform from Volta Talent Strategies that provides lawyers with 24/7 access to learning resources throughout their engagements. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/edVG-Jmj).    

“Coming out of the program, I feel more confident and capable, knowing I can effectively empower lawyers and business professionals to achieve their goals.” Ready to make a lasting impact? Applications are now open for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Volta Coach Training (VCT) program. Join a supportive community of professionals and learn coaching techniques specifically tailored to the legal industry. More than just a certification, VCT is a transformative journey to develop skills that enable you to truly support and elevate those around you. Curious if VCT is right for you? Check out our FAQs for insights on program format, cost, and what you’ll gain from the experience. Step into the role of a certified coach; apply here to join next spring's cohort: https://lnkd.in/e8Rmgp9m

Delegation done right is a win-win-win: it delivers value to clients, trains the next generation of lawyers and helps lawyers continue to take on more sophisticated work. Yet, 'delegation done right' is no easy feat; it requires regular practice and reflection. Thanks to Kara Dodson, JD, PCC for presenting a Leading from the Mid-Level workshop and to the whole Volta Talent Strategies team for helping us launch a delegation and feedback resource library. Mary Claire Jones, Julia Cloppse, Ami Scott, Lane Vanderslice