Building Social Fitness: The Key to Thriving in Legal Business Development with Jennifer Forester

In this episode of, host Ben Chiriboga interviews Jennifer Forester, a business development coach with Gladstone Growth Strategies. Jennifer discusses her journey into the legal industry and the importance of "social fitness" for lawyers, emphasizing the need for intentional relationship-building to lead healthier professional lives. They explore the science behind social connections and how strong relationships help manage stress and improve well-being. Jennifer shares practical tips on auditing and nurturing personal and professional relationships and highlights the power of vulnerability and authenticity in client interactions. Tune in for actionable strategies to enhance your business development efforts through the lens of social fitness.

About Jennifer:

Jennifer Forester is a business development coach for Gladstone Growth Strategies, a law firm consultancy comprised of experienced CBDO/CMO professionals, sales training experts, and former practicing lawyers. Her coaching integrates a 20-year career in legal sales and marketing with the transformative ethos of her ICF credential, ensuring a holistic, practical, and client-centered approach to BD success. Jen inspires attorneys to adopt a “social fitness” lifestyle, nurturing strategic relationships that sustain both practice growth and overall well-being. She lives in northern California with her two Boxer dogs and husband, who is a family law attorney.

Connect with Jen on linkedin.com/in/jenforester/ or email jennifer.forester@gladgrowth.com.