The Counsel Podcast is back for Season 5! In this opening episode, Mel Storey shares a deeply personal update: leaving her role as Head of Legal (APAC) at Pax8 to step into self-employment for the very first time.

Mel reflects on:

Why she chose to resign after 15 years in the law

The breadcrumb trail of signs that told her it was time for a reset

What it feels like to de-institutionalise from corporate life

The messy but exciting process of building a portfolio career

How this podcast planted the seed for coaching, content and speaking

What’s coming up in Season 5, including incredible guests and honest solo episodes

This is an honest behind-the-scenes look at career change, identity and learning to back yourself even when you don’t have the whole map.

Resources and Links:

Download the New to In-House Survival Guide: https://www.counselpodcast.com/store/p/newtoinhouse (use code Big Sis Energy for a special discount)

All of Mel's Big Sis Briefings can be found here: https://www.counselpodcast.com/big-sis-briefings

Connect with Mel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinhouselawyer/

Counsel Podcast Page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/67479008/admin/feed/posts/

Instagram & TikTok: @theinhouselawyer

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