Diane Costigan Discusses Well-Being as a Business Strategy with Thomson Reuters

Diane Costigan, Winston’s Director of Coaching and Well-Being, recently spoke with Thompson Reuters about the stress lawyers often experience, tolls that it takes on overall health, and why well-being is essential to the firm’s business development execution.

“Developing business is one of the most common stressors for attorneys — from knowing how, finding the time, feeling comfortable managing the pressure, etc.,” Diane says. “Offering customized support based on each attorney’s needs can help alleviate the stress of business development.”

Winston’s leaders proactively make sure they are visibly seen leveraging the firm’s well-being activities for their own individual holistic health, Diane added, describing how Winston’s Chicago Office Managing Partner Linda Coberly led efforts during walking meditation at the firm’s most recent Mindfulness Pop-Up. “She is committed to walking her talk by showing up to well-being-related programs, being a role model, and actively sending out emails and reminders to boost participation.”

Read the full Thompson Reuters article to learn other ways firms can bake well-being into their core business strategies.