Are You Working Harder or Smarter?
Take this 2-minute assessment to see where your firm stands
Rate each statement from 1 to 5 (1 = Never/Strongly Disagree, 5 = Always/Strongly Agree)
Work-Life Balance & Efficiency
- I complete all my important work within my planned hours each day
- I leave the office feeling accomplished rather than overwhelmed
- I have time for strategic thinking about my firm’s future (not just putting out fires)
Financial Performance
- I know exactly how much profit each legal service generates
- My firm’s revenue has grown without requiring me to work significantly more hours
- I’m confident in my firm’s financial trajectory for the next 12 months
Team & Operations
- My team operates efficiently without constant supervision from me
- We have systems that prevent important tasks from falling through the cracks
- I trust my team to make good decisions and find better ways of working
Personal Satisfaction
- I genuinely enjoy practicing law most days
- I feel in control of my workload rather than controlled by it
- I’m proud of the business I’ve built, not just the legal work I do
Now tally up your score.
What Your Score Means
50-60 Points: Thriving
You’ve built a firm that works for you, not against you. You’re working smarter, not harder.
35-49 Points: Surviving
You’re keeping things together, but there’s significant room for improvement. Small changes could yield big results.
20-34 Points: Struggling
You’re likely trapped in the “more hours = better results” cycle. Your firm needs fundamental operational changes.
Below 20 Points: Crisis Mode
The long hours aren’t working, and it’s time for a complete reset of how you approach your practice.
If you scored below 40: You’re working harder, not smarter – and it’s costing you both profits and peace of mind.
Ready to get from stressed and time-poor back to loving the law profitably?
Book your complimentary Strategy Session where you’ll walk away with a personalised action plan to transform how your firm operates.
In just one hour, you’ll have a clear roadmap to work fewer hours while building a more profitable, enjoyable practice.
Chantal McNaught 