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Why “ready” ISN’T a feeling…
“Ready is not a feeling. It’s a means to an end. You may never feel ready to do this task, but how will you feel when you’ve done it?”
Women lawyers and this war
At its very heart, WILL is much more than about changing careers for women lawyers. It’s about freedom and undoing systems of oppression.
A woman to watch
A friend texted me last week that she couldn’t use tickets to see Allison Russell, did I want them? I did not know Allison Russell before then. Something inside me quickly said “Yes!” Last night I was lucky enough to see, hear and experience her. Allison Russell is...
What I told the Wall Street Journal
Every now and then, I get lucky.A few weeks ago, a reporter from the Wall Street Journal reached out to see if I had anything to say about goodbye emails.Of course I said, “Yes!”The journalist, Rachel Feintzeig and I spent about an hour talking about WILL, trends I’ve...
Why people don’t like it when we speak up (and why we HAVE to)
Paradoxes help me live outside of the either/or. Paradoxes help me live in the both/and world, which to me, is a more honest representation of my human experience.
How to stop worrying with these three steps.
When you are consumed by worry, which is defined as: ruminating thoughts about some thing that has either happened in the past or might happen in the future, try and remember if you can to do this…
This is the word that best describes…
If you want to learn your word and how to make leaving (big) law easier… I’m your girl.Book your call here and let’s have some fun on our chat.
Ambulance chaser. Or doctor?
If you know my story, I saw my dad‘s demise, physically, mentally, financially and emotionally due to his losing his way as a lawyer.I believe his work corrupted his soul.
This is no joke
Last week Above the Law reported about a second associate suicide at the firm Sheppard Mullin.
This one made the press, but how many didn’t?
This is also following the suicide of Chelsie Kryst, former lawyer and Miss USA.
Strategy alone won’t do it
When it comes to transforming your life, strategy alone doesn’t work. Mindset alone won’t do it either.
There is no one answer because there is only one you
There is NO ONE way to go from lawyering to a non-legal role because there IS ONLY ONE OF YOU.
No more victim blaming
I’m done with victim blaming, and I hope you are too. Maybe you haven't done “it” yet. Left the job. Ended the relationship. Lost the weight. Whatever your “it” is. Can we agree not to spend any more time on “why not”? Want to join me in looking forward? No more...
If you are a lawyer who wants more freedom, autonomy, and clarity about your next career steps, I would love to see if I could help you. Please reach out here.