The Happy Lawyer Podcast: Recent Episodes
Catherine Shearer
If a lawyer can be happy, so can you. This podcast was created to shine a light on mental health, wellbeing and innovation from the perspective of the legal industry. It was born from my journey of feeling stressed, anxious and unfulfilled to finding a way to have family, run a stressful practice, and show up in my community with relative ease. This podcast isn’t just for lawyers but for all professionals, business owners and those in leadership positions. The Happy Lawyer Podcast shares inspiring interviews from varying perspective on how we can become the best version of ourselves. How we can live better, feel better, show up better and be better. How we can learn from others mistakes and how we can address stress, burnout, and depression to find fulfillment in our careers and lives.
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Success and Mindset coach Emily Elliot about :
- her journey from marketing exec to ND to coaching
- what a mindset shift is
- why its important to shift a limiting mindset
- why feedback is crucial to development
- why we are all resistant to feedback
- how mindset impacts our marketing, businesses and legal practice
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
And now you can join The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support
To learn more about Emily Elliot and her upcoming coaching experience head to: https://www.kelseyreidl.com/2023 The LEAP program starts May 17th!
UPCOMING FREE EVENTS!
Please join me and co-host Jennifer Germaine for a new webinar series accredited by the Law Society of Ontario for 1.5 hour of professionalism.
Awaken Your Leadership Mindset Friday, May 4, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST - LIVE on Zoom
Managing Conflict in the Practice of Law, Friday June 2, 2023 at Noon -2 PM EST - LIVE on Zoom
To register for any of the above events: https://www.breathefireintolife.com/thefulfilledlawyerproject
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Erin Gerner about:
· Her journey in big law and why she left
· Finding clarity in her chaos
· How to overcome overwhelm & perfectionism
· How to simplify your practice
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
Join The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support
To reach Erin go to:
https://www.eringerner.com/
For info on the Retreat:
https://www.eringerner.com/re:treat-texas-hill-country
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Hannah Chapman about money stories and creating wealth. Specifically we covered:
· What is a money story
· Where does a money story come from
· How do negative money stories hold us back
· How we can all overcome negative money stories to create wealth
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
And now you can join The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support
UPCOMING FREE EVENTS!
Please join me and co-host Jennifer Germaine for a new webinar series accredited by the Law Society of Ontario for 1 hour of professionalism.
Attracting Your Dream Clients Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST: Live on Zoom
Awaken Your Leadership Mindset Friday, April 21, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST - LIVE on Zoom
Managing Conflict in the Practice of Law, Friday May 19 2023 at Noon -2 PM EST - LIVE on Zoom
To register for any of the above events: https://www.breathefireintolife.com/events
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with former lawyer turned legal consultant Laura Hartnett about:
· What are instincts
· How can we use instincts in our professional lives
· Why you might want to pay attention to instincts or intuition in law
· Shifting from checked boxes to emotionally aligned decisions
· How to use your “Spidey Sense” intentionally
· Learning to trust your legal practice experience
· How to go from overwhelm to clarity
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
And now you can join The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support
UPCOMING FREE EVENTS!
Please join me and co-host Jennifer Germaine for a new webinar series accredited by the Law Society of Ontario for 1 hour of professionalism.
Attracting Your Dream Clients Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST: Live on Zoom
Awaken Your Leadership Mindset Friday, April 21, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST - LIVE on Zoom
Managing Conflict in the Practice of Law, Friday May 19 2023 at Noon -2 PM EST - LIVE on Zoom
To register for any of the above events: https://www.breathefireintolife.com/events
In this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with lawyer and almost newly minted psychotherapist David Sazant about:
· Fulfillment in law and life
· Aligning your career with your values and interests
· Identifying your value systems
· Identifying your core beliefs and core wounds
· Where our core wounds come from
· How core wounds hold us back
· How we can heal core wounds
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
And now you can join The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support
UPCOMING FREE EVENTS!
Please join me and co-host Jennifer Germaine for a new webinar series accredited by the Law Society of Ontario for 1 hour of professionalism.
Creating Fulfillment in Your Life and Practice February 17, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST on Zoom
Attracting Your Dream Clients Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST: Live on Zoom
Awaken Your Leadership Mindset Friday, April 21, 2023 at Noon - 2 PM EST - LIVE on Zoom
To register for any of the above events: https://www.breathefireintolife.com/events
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Misty Lucas. Misty left the legal world behind to focus on her own wellness and healing journey. We talked about:
- her experience in law
- her experience with an autoimmune disorder
- why she ultimately left law
- her career pivot to helping stressed women
- how you can manage stress, fatigue, demanding careers and even autoimmune disease
To learn more about Misty head to: https://www.mistylucaswellness.com/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
And now you can join The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support.
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I spoke with Doron Gold The Lawyer Therapist and a Member Assistance Program therapist, which is run through Homewood Health and the Law Society of Ontario. Doron is also a former practicing lawyer. We chatted about:
- his journey in law
- why he left
- how to identify when you need a change
- how to identify the type of change needed
- top reasons lawyers suffer with mental health
- tips on how to be happier in law
To contact the MAP head to: https://homeweb.ca/map
To learn more about Doron head to: http://www.thelawyertherapist.ca/about-doron.html
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
And now you can join The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support.
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with lawyer and business woman Alex Sinatra about:
· Creating a legal practice that she loves
· Splitting her passion between business, law and sports
· How to build a personal brand
· Tools to help identify your core values
To learn more about Alex or to listen to her podcast or read her books head to: yourpotentialforeverything.com
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
And now you can join The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with former lawyer turned therapist Kara Hardin about:
· Her journey in and outside of law
· The biggest blocks to happiness in the profession
· How we can address these blocks to be happier
· How to identify the right path for you
To learn more about Kara head to https://www.karahardin.com/about-me
Lisa Feldman Barrett on Emotions:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/23/opinion/brain-neuroscience-stress.html
Paula Davis Lack (on debriefing and burnout): https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/Connect/Rotman-MAG/Issues/2021/Fall-2021/Fall-2021-IDEX/F2021-Davis
Shawn Achor:
https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work?language=en
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
And now you can join The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support.
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I talk to Val Hemminger about:
· Leaving traditional law to start her own firm
· Financial difficulties and its impacts on her mental health
· Breaking the Rules of Professional Conduct
· Being investigated by the Law Society
· Mental health impacts and a diagnosis of AHDA
· Learning from mistakes and moving forward
If you want to reach out to Val you can reach her at https://www.valhemminger.com/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
And now you can join The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support.
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with lawyer, life coach and fellow podcaster, Angela Han. We talk about:
· Her legal journey
· Challenges faced in her legal career
· Mastering the side hustle
· The importance of coaching
· Impact of perfectionism on lawyers
· Her selfcare routine
If you want to reach out to Angela you can find her at https://www.angela-han.com/ or connect with her on LinkedIn.
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
And now you can connect in The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I spoke with Aaron Baer about:
· His journey to equity partner
· Why he choose to leave big law
· Tips on how to build your book of business
· The knowledge gap between law school and practice
· How he created 4L Academy to address it
· How legal tech is changing traditional law
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
And now you can join The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391for peer to peer support.
Welcome to season 2 of The Happy Lawyer Podcast!
On this episode I chat with Leena Yousefi founder of Y Law. We do a deep dive into how the traditional legal practice model led to burnout, mental and physical health issues. We discussed how this gave her the courage to start her own firm and how that firm has now boomed. We cover the following:
· Why law firms are stuck in the past
· How burnout has become the norm in the profession and why that must end
· The impacts of stress and burnout on her physical and mental heath
· Why she started her own practice and how it took off
· Why being a mom makes you a better lawyer not a liability
· Transition to a 4 day work week and its success
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
And now you can join The Happy Lawyer Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/899616490629391 for peer to peer support.
The Happy Lawyer Podcast is taking a quick break to regroup for Season 2.
See you all Soon!
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Cherolyn Knapp about all things conflict and conflict resolution including:
· Why she left private practice for dispute resolution
· How conflict exists with all relationships
· Why conflict seems negative
· The types of conflict personalities
· How to use conflict resolution skills
If you want to learn more about conflict resolution or related skills you can find Cherolyn at https://knappresolutions.com/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca
You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with University of Western Ontario Law Professor Thomas Telfer about:
· His personal struggles with burnout & depression
· His experience seeking help
· Where to seek help if needed
· Impact of COVID-19 on lawyers mental health
· How he began teaching mindfulness for credit at UWO law
· Defining mindfulness & provides a guided meditation
If you are an Ontario lawyer looking for any type of support or help please head to the LSO member assistance site at: https://lso.ca/lawyers/practice-supports-and-resources/member-assistance-program-(1)
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca
You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I talk to Toronto based lawyer Jasmine Daya about:
· Her law school and unique articling experience
· How she fell into her practice area and loves it
· The difficulties of being a junior lawyer
· Navigating mothering and a law practice
· The why and how of opening her own firm
· How she manages multiple side hustles
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Erin Cowling the creator of Flex Legal Network about:
· Her journey from big law to unemployment to creating Flex Legal
· Her struggles with mental health
· How stress impacted her pregnancy
· The importance finding your values
· Identifying what isn’t working in your career
· The importance of creating a network
· How to make networking less daunting & more fun
You can find Flex Legal Network at https://www.flexlegalnetwork.com/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website https://www.thehappylawyer.ca
You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Jennifer Germaine we talk about finding passion, purpose and a fulling life. We dive into the following topics:
· Her journey from big law to her own firm
· Burnout and how to identify it & address it
· Finding purpose in life and in law
· The importance of a well rounded life
· Setting boundaries in your practice
· Blind spots and fears holding us back
If you want to learn more about Jenn or her podcast you can head to https://www.breathefireintolife.com/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca
You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Elizabeth Mountford former lawyer turned Mindset Coach. We talk about:
· Her journey to leaving law
· Imposter syndrome and overcoming it
· Stress and its physical impacts
· Self care and its amazing benefits
· How to create a self care plan
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Quinn Ross the Managing Partner at The Ross Firm about:
· Innovation in the legal profession
· The profitability of happy
· Creating an inclusive culture that fosters wellbeing
· Benefits of 4 day work week in the legal profession
· Wellness in the legal workplace
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
TRIGGER WARNING!!! This episode talks about childhood sexual abuse.
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I speak to Stephen Roth who is an author, former private practice lawyer, and who currently sits several Ontario Tribunals. We talk about:
· The release of his new fiction book
· How childhood trauma inspired the book
· The importance of sharing his abuse story
· When and why he became lawyer
· How he handled tragedies when running his own firm
· How he identified his values and pivoted out of private practice
To get a copy of Stephen’s book head to: https://www.amazon.ca/Evolutions-Magnum-Opus-Innocence-Trial/dp/1635543029
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
TRIGGER WARNING! This episode talks about eating disorders, weight loss and infertility.
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I speak with author, life coach and personal trainer, Amanda Gazzola about her new book titled Finally A Diet That Works For Me. In this episode we chat about:
· How she found herself in the health and fitness world
· How she crashed and burned through every diet out there
· How she overcame her lack of self confidence and negative body image
· Why she wrote the book
· How her lifestyle changes drastically improved her life
· Why you can do it too
To learn more about Amanda Gazzola head to her website at https://www.reloveandrise.com/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Alicia Gillett MSW, RSW about improving your emotional health. We dive into the following:
· What emotional health means
· What emotional well-being is
· How to build emotional resilience
· What your ‘wise-mind’ is and how to use it
· Using mindfulness to cope with emotions
· Way to adapt with change in this COVID world
You can find Alicia at https://naturalchoicemedicalclinic.com/our-team/alicia-gillett-msw-rsw/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Louise Pitre and AnnaLise Trudell about power, privilege, equality and oppression in the context of law firms and the legal profession. Specifically we talk about:
· What unconscious bias is
· How unconscious bias shows up in law firms
· How this leads to unequal power dynamics
· What social and positional power is
· How this can and does lead to a lack of diversity at the top
· How to combat bias and unequal power dynamics
To learn more about Louise and AnnaLise you can head to www.louisepitreconsulting.ca
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on linkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with style expert Melanie Lippman about:
•Why lawyers need help with fashion
•The non-verbal messages our clothes send
•How an outfit can impact performance
•How style is connected to mindset
•Showing up and feeling good today
•Video conference fashion tips
You can find Melanie Lippman at https://www.melanielippman.com/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I talk to Elena Deutsch, founder and CEO of WILL - Women Interested in Leaving (big) Law about:
· Why women feel stuck and unhappy in law
· How common it is for women to be unhappy in law
· How to find a fulfilling and balanced career
· Ways to career pivot internally
· When to make an external career move
· When to consider leaving law and what to do first
To learn more about Elena or if you would like to join her community you can head to https://womeninterestedinleavinglaw.com/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Amy Grubb about starting your own firm including:
· How she decided to open her own virtual firm
· The “right” time to go solo
· Common fears and how to overcome them
· Marketing and networking for solo lawyers
· How a coach can help
To learn more about Amy Grubb and the solo small firm community she offers head to https://grubblaw.ca/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I talk with Lena Koke the CEO if Axess Law about:
· Why she went to law school knowing she didn’t want to practice
· What her experience in law was like
· How she made the decision to leave and why
· The story behind Axess Law
· How Axess is different than a typical firm
· How to say no and how to delegate
· Important advice for young lawyers
To learn more about Axess Law head over to www.axesslaw.com
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
In this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with the co-founders of Epilogue Wills about their journey leaving law to create a company aimed at increasing access to wills. We will learn about:
· The best and worst part of private practice
· Leaving the linear career mindset behind
· Managing stress and expectations
· Inspiration behind Epilogue Wills
· The billable hour as a bar to collaboration
· Why a law degree is a licence to think outside the box
To learn more about Epilogue Wills head over to https://www.epiloguewills.com/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast Dina Eisenberg and I talk about lawyer turnover and onboarding. Specifically we talk about:
· Why there seems to be high turnover for young lawyers
· How to recognize a turnover problem
· Why turnover is so problematic to the organization
· How law firms can attract the right candidate
· How candidates can find the right law firm for them
· What onboarding is and why its important
· Exploring lateral moves
If you want to reach out to Dina you can find her at https://www.outsourceeasier.com/ or email her at dina@outsourceeasier.com
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Jamie Spannhake about:
· Her journey from big law in Manhattan to being partner in a small firm
· The importance of personal values when choosing a career path
· How she juggles all of her many roles in life and work
· How to avoid overburdening ourselves
· Her personal story overcoming clinical anxiety
· An inside look at her book The Lawyer, The Lion & The Laundry
You can reach Jamie at https://www.jamiespannhake.com/pages/book where you can also find a copy of her book.
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Jessie Spressart, Lawyer Leadership Coach and Managing Director of Optia Consulting. We talk about:
· Imposter Syndrome – what it is and how to identify it
· Different ways Imposter Syndrome can show up in life
· Why its important to address it
· How to overcome Imposter Syndrome
· How to change negative thoughts
If you want to get in touch with Jessie you can reach her at https://www.optiaconsulting.com/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
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On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I speak with Loretta Merritt who has been a lawyer at Torkin Manes for 33 years and counting. She shares with us her words of wisdom when it comes to:
· How she established her career and practice area
· How she has maintains work life balance
· The most difficult part of being a lawyer for her
· The best part about being a lawyer for her
· How the industry has changed and needs to change for women
· The importance of autonomy as a lawyer
· Advice for young lawyers on stress and anxiety
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
This episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast is for all of you working parents out there with tiny humans who just aren’t getting the sleep they need. I chat with Ashley Fricker of Mountains of Sleep about all things sleep training. She shares with us her personal story about how her newborn refused to sleep and how that led to her becoming a certified sleep consultant. In this episode you will learn:
· Why I hired a sleep consultant with my son and what it was like
· When you can start sleep training
· Tips on sleep training a toddler
· What sleep regressions are and how to deal with them
· Transitioning to daycare
You can reach Ashley for a consultation at https://www.mountainsofsleep.com/
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with former lawyer turned law school counselor and career coach Andrea Yang. We discuss:
· Career pivots as a lawyer
· Transition from law
· Life after leaving law
· The importance of knowing your values in selecting your career
· How to know if you should leave law or leave an environment
· How we each get to decide our own definition of happiness
You can find Andrea at https://www.andreayangcoaching.com
If you want to learn more about your personal values and character head to VIA Character Survey at https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/surveys/takesurvey
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on LinkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Kim Gale about:
• Going to law school outside of Canada
• The difficult & lonely accreditation process upon returning
• How she started her own law firm right after being called to the bar
• How she started the NCA network, an incredible resource for foreign trained lawyers
• The why and how behind Law Blog for Millennials
• How she deals with the stress and chaos of running a law firm, a law blog and the network for foreign trained lawyers
PLEASE NOTE the time lines and deadlines in this episode are no longer accurate. Please visit NCA Network for more info. https://ncanetwork.com/
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Katie about:
•How she went from partner to starting and growing her own firm despite serious doubts
•The importance of finding your practice area
•How to be afraid and make changes anyways
•How she addressed her own issues with depression and anxiety
•The importance marketing and networking in growing your practice
•How supporting each other in the pursuit of goals helps everyone
You can reach out to Katie on Linkedn : Katie Lipp, you can find her on Instagram @lawpracticequeen or you can head to www.lawpraticequeen.com
As always, if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach out to me on linkedIn: Catherine Shearer, or you can connect through the website www.thehappylawyer.ca You can also find me on Instagram @guelphinjurylawyer
In this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I chat with Rachel Coll, lawyer turned relationship coach about:
•how she went from being a lawyer who liked her job to a relationship coach
•why lawyers need help with relationships
•tips for those who are currently searching for love
•the importance of letting go of dating expectations
•the importance of focusing on what you want in a relationship
•a quick dip into my dating past to share some lessons I learned
•tips for those in relationships
•and finally, we learn why your partner is not your problem to solve.
If you are interested in coaching with Rachel you can find her at: https://www.rachelcollcoaching.com/
And if you have any questions about your legal career you can reach me at: thehappylawyer.ca
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I host our first of many, male guests! Ryan Osbourne joins me to discuss:
· His trying law school admissions process
· Life at Osgoode Hall Law School
· The good and the bad in big law
· How he found himself over-stressed and out of sync
· What he did to over come that
· Embarking on a solo career as a mediator and collaborative law practitioner
· The importance of self care and
· The importance aligning your practice with your values
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast we discuss
•The importance of encouraging parental leaves not just maternity leaves
•Challenges in Parenting and lawyering and pushing back against traditional gender roles
•Parenting During Covid-19
•Work life balance for all, not just women, not just parents
•Defining work life balance realistically
•Discrimination women face in the legal profession
•Reflections on the discrimination and harassment we have faced in our legal careers
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I speak with Danielle Marks about:
•Career pivots - from big law to boutique firm to a small firm outside the GTA
•Dispelling the myth that law outside of Toronto or Big Law doesn’t exist
•Navigating maternity leaves as an associate and as a partner
•Practical impacts of taking any type of leave from work
•The importance of flexibility in the workplace and the value women add to the workplace
•Why making deep connections will have positive impacts for both employer and employee
On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I talk to Dr. Kelsey Duncan ND about fertility. We chat about:
· How lawyers and other high achieving professionals seem prone to infertility
· The significant impact of stress on fertility for both women and men
· Lifestyle factors that negatively impact fertility
· How being 35 or older can impact fertility
· Secondary infertility
· Simple steps to take to help increase fertility
· When to reach out for help during your conception journey
For all questions about hormones and fertility feel free to reach out to Dr. Duncan ND. She can be reached at http://kelseyduncan.com/ or you can join her free Facebook group called Be Hormonally Confident http://kelseyduncan.com/?page_id=30
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Debbie Stanley is the founding partner of ETP Canada. She had the courage to go out on a limb and leave her secure big accounting firm job to start her own business. In this episode you will learn about:
- her journey
- how she came up with the business idea
- what to do when you pitch a business plan and the answer is no
- how to make the hard decision to go out on your own
- how she has dealt with the challenges she’s faced
- the importance of networking in building her career
- tips /advice if you are thinking about going out on your own
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On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast I speak with Diane Squires, partner at SV Law. We chat about her nearly 35 year career in private practice, how she navigated 3 maternity leaves when she was in the thick of her career, her experience as a managing partner and about the importance of having a long term perspective when to comes to your legal career.
Diane provides her advice on how a private practice can be a very flexible and rewarding career that can accommodate a healthy work life balance.
Diane also provides amazing advice to young lawyers on networking, marketing, and navigating a maternity leave of your own.
If you want to learn more about The Happy Lawyer Podcast head over to http://www.thehappylawyer.ca
You can also reach out to me at http://www.thehappylawyer.ca/contact-2/if you have questions about your legal career, looking for a peer to peer mentor, or have an idea for a show.
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On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast Mavis Butkus, managing partner of McKenzie Lake Lawyers shares with us:
· The importance of finding a practice area you enjoy;
· Managing children and pursuing a legal career;
· The importance of changing the traditional definition of success in a law practice;
· How the practice of law has changed for women over her career ; and
· How being a lawyer is often quite different from how you envisioned it
If you want to learn more about The Happy Lawyer Podcast head over to http://www.thehappylawyer.ca
You can also reach out to me at http://www.thehappylawyer.ca/contact-2/if you have questions about your legal career, looking for a peer to peer mentor, or have an idea for a show.
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On this episode of The Happy Lawyer Podcast, Meghan Smith, a former lawyer turned life coach, shares with us her journey to finding a career she is passionate about.
She shares with us how she discovered law just wasn't for her, how she listened to her intuition and took the leap. She also shares with us practical tips on how to manage work life integration, parenting, and remembering to ask for help when you need it. She also shares some of the benefits of working with a life coach.
Feel free to reach out to Meghan if you are looking for some assistance. You can find her at https://www.meghansmithcoaching.com/
If you want to learn more about The Happy Lawyer Podcast head over to http://www.thehappylawyer.ca/
You can also reach out to me at http://www.thehappylawyer.ca/contact-2/ if you have questions about your legal career, looking for a peer to peer mentor, or have an idea for a show.
In this episode you will learn about my journey in law so far. You will learn how I went from being constantly stressed, anxious and seriously considering throwing in the towel with my legal career to loving my career as a lawyer and finding happiness with work and life.
This episode covers:
- my path to where I am now
- what my practice looks like and how I achieve balance
- my 7 major takeaways from my experience
This episode is an introduction to the Happy Lawyer Podcast which is aimed at illuminating issues that lawyers face such as extreme stress, burnout, depression, attrition rates and the advancement of women in law.
You will learn about some of the saddening statistics about mental health, attrition, and advancement of women in law.
You will hear a little bit about my story, how I went from seriously considering leaving law to loving my job.
You will also learn more about the direction of this podcast, which is to interview other lawyers, lawyers who left law,and successful business people on how they overcame the challenges they faced to find happiness in their career and life.
The Happy Lawyer Podcast is designed to provide you with tools to help you navigate the often rough waters of being a lawyer.