About
Martha M. Newman, J.D., PCC
Years of experience practicing law, graduate level training as a coach, and my own success as a rainmaker are what differentiate my coaching from the many others who hold themselves out as lawyer coaches, but who are not attorneys and possess no academic credentials.
In proactive, one-on-one sessions, I can help you identify your professional job goals and devise a strategy to achieve them.
No More Frustration and Procrastination!
Clients who use my services grow into confident rainmakers with concrete action plans in hand on how to market consistently and effectively. They become positive, forward thinkers – and report big gains, both professional and personally, within months.
My areas of expertise include:
- Business development
- Transitions
- Professional presence
- Career advancement
- Leadership
- Time management
- Communication
Coaching Credentials
Education is the cornerstone of every profession, and Professional Coaching is no exception. I earned my coaching credentials from the nationally recognized Graduate School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas as well as from the International Coach Federation. This statement can be made by only a small percentage of coaches in the country.
Furthermore, I hold a Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law and a Bachelor of Broadcast Journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
I am one of a handful of lawyers in Texas to be appointed by State Bar President Roland Johnson to a 3-year tenure on the Law Practice Management Committee. In addition, I travel throughout Texas to deliver CLE's to local bar associations.
Law and Corporate Careers
My legal background coupled with experience in television news, advertising and P.R. are huge assets to my clients and provide an extra dimension to my coaching.
Prior to opening my coaching business, Gain Your Goals, Inc., I practiced civil law for many years with an emphasis on business litigation, oil and gas, and contracts.
Beyond my legal work, I was an award-winning journalist at WFAA-TV in Dallas. My news coverage as a television anchor, reporter, and producer earned me a prestigious Katy Award from the Dallas Press Club and a Best Feature award from United Press International.
I’m also proud to have held the Vice-Chair seat at the Fort Worth Zoning Commission during my 7 year term.
Professional Groups and Leadership
From early on in my career, I have been dedicated to service and committed to a regional network of professional groups here in Texas. My leadership activities include:
- State Bar of Texas Law Practice Management Committee: Appointee, 2010-13
- University of Texas at Dallas’ Graduate School of Management: Executive Coach, 2008 to Present
- Women Lawyers Section of Tarrant County Bar Association: Board of Directors, 2008 to Present
- State Bar of Texas & Tarrant County Bar Association: CLE Presenter
- State Bar of Texas: Live webinar host
- Fort Worth Human Resources Association: Vice-President Elect of Marketing, 2010-11
- Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Executive Women’s Dialogue group: Facilitator
- Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce: Steering Committee Member for Women’s Programs
- Women’s Policy Forum, Fort Worth, TX: Board of Directors, 2007-09
- Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth: Docent
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