Powerhouse Lawyers

This Powerhouse Lawyers episode serves as our Year in Review! We have to go back and reflect to prepare to go forward. [00:33] So, let’s get into the massive pivot in business and life that catapulted the 2023 year of Expansion! Believe it or not, it started with my own coach pushing me out of the bird’s nest kicking and screaming. [02:31] This is the fire under my butt that I needed to launch Powerhouse Lawyers, record over 30 episodes, and sell out 2 retreats. [08:40] The best part is my commitment and impact didn’t begin or end with my business. As a wife, a mother, a community member… I took expansion seriously! [15:40] But that took a lot of work. So, here’s what I learned this year? [19:34] In an effort to boot the “resolution” trend, my word for 2024 is Impact [36:14] But first, can the mom’s listening get a shout out and parade for this Legally Blonde Moment? Whoever came up with Elf on a Shelf is getting a big box of coal this year! [38:24] Closing [40:30]
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Burnout and overwhelm may be a part of your everyday life, but it doesn't have to be! Here are five action steps that helped me crawl my way out of the weeds of life and into building the life I wanted and knew I deserved. Eliminate overwhelm in life AND law, now!
https://www.eringerner.com/eliminating-overwhelm

Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024

Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website https://www.eringerner.com/   
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/
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Hey powerhouse, put on your seat belts because we’re diving deep this week! Ever heard of big “T” and little “t” trauma? [00:40] Our guest Amy Van Slambrook–psychotherapist, strategist, and transformational coach walks us through exactly what this buzzword means. Amy supports high profile and even higher achieving clients with their healing journey. Ultimately aiding in their success. [03:10] But, how do you know if you've experienced trauma at all? Most of us may say we’re fine. We had a couple of speed bumps, but we’re fine now. [10:50] For powerhouse lawyers like us, the rejection in the office is an example of trauma. It’s not just your feelings being hurt, not you needing to work harder… We underestimate the stripping of our being when it comes to fitting into the world of law. It even starts in grad school. [17:17] So, how do we start to heal and who is this inner child, exactly? [23:20] Here are a few questions Amy suggests using to check-in with yourself [30:09] and she offers some starter resources. [40:18] Last but not least, the infamous Legally Blonde Moment! This one if for the braces wearers AND the tea lovers. [43:26] Closing [47:10]

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Burnout and overwhelm may be a part of your everyday life, but it doesn't have to be! Here are five action steps that helped me crawl my way out of the weeds of life and into building the life I wanted and knew I deserved. Eliminate overwhelm in life AND law, now!
https://www.eringerner.com/eliminating-overwhelm

Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024

Mentioned in this Episode:
The Body Keeps the Score (book)
Resilient by John Eldredge (book)
The Garden Within by Dr. Anita Phillips (book)
Soaak (app) – use Amy’s discount code amy70 for 70% off your subscription

Connect with Amy Van Slambrook:
Website: https://amyvanslambrook.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyvanslambrook/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyvanslambrook/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyvanslambrooklmhc/?fref=ts

Stay connected with Erin Gerner
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Welcome back to the Powerhouse Lawyer podcast! [00:33] If you didn’t know, I am a proud Christian entrepreneur! God is the CEO of my life and I’m grateful to be able to do the work I do. A part of this work is connecting with other like minded women…so I went to a Brooke Thomas conference! [01:22] I soaked up so much information and got loved on by some incredible women. These are my big takeaways from the many speakers and workshops. I could not wait to come back to tell you! [07:11] This conference was truly transformational and I’m looking forward to holding these lessons close to my heart as I move into 2024. But, before I set you loose to meditate on this, let me get you into me legally blonde moment of the week. Is there a workshop for packing a carry-on? [17:14] Closing [19:15]
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Burnout and overwhelm may be a part of your everyday life, but it doesn't have to be! Here are five action steps that helped me crawl my way out of the weeds of life and into building the life I wanted and knew I deserved. Eliminate overwhelm in life AND law, now!
https://www.eringerner.com/eliminating-overwhelm

Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024

The Conference Host: https://brookethomas.com/

Stay connected with Erin Gerner
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It’s been more than a couple of weeks since the last Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat in September. Let me catch you up on this transformational experience [00:31] I had a vision–determined to bring to life a space for women lawyers looking for community. In anything new that we try, we learn lessons along the way. My big lesson in curating this experience: faith over fear because fear is always a liar! [05:04] Despite the pushback from all sides, I had two sold out retreats. The women walked away equipped with how to build and nurture a community that ushers you into success. [12:46] You need a community of women that are taking up the same fight as you. Register for the February 2024 PHL retreat in Scottsdale, Arizona [19:48] Before I leave you, let’s get into my Legally Blonde Moment of the week. Did someone call for junior Powerhouses? [20:59] Closing [22:41]
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Burnout and overwhelm may be a part of your everyday life, but it doesn't have to be! Here are five action steps that helped me crawl my way out of the weeds of life and into building the life I wanted and knew I deserved. Eliminate overwhelm in life AND law, now!

https://www.eringerner.com/eliminating-overwhelm

Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024

Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website https://www.eringerner.com/   
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gerner
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en

Do you know what Human Design is? As Powerhouses we can learn to use it as a tool of understanding ourselves and the way we show up in the world. [00:33] Our guest, Amanda Stark, is here to guide us through the details. Not only is she a Human Design expert, but she’s a lawyer that affectionately calls herself a Sparkly Witch! [03:40] Amanda reminds us of what an alternative career can look like. She abruptly left law (not recommended, but it worked out for her!) to figure out what works for her on her own terms. [06:07] Her big advice: take the next best step without knowing the entire plan and road map, there is always ground to catch you. [12:02] Finally, we get into what you really want to know… what the heck is Human Design? [13:11] Unlike the self help books we buy to pick apart who we are, Human Design walks us through how to use the knowledge of self in our everyday life: trusting your instincts, understanding how you make decisions and how you think. [24:03] Alright, I hope you wrote all of that down, Amanda covered a lot! But she doesn’t forget to leave an extra special nugget for us Powerhouses: “This is in my mind, I am not being rushed.” [53:37] Then of course, we end the show with Amanda’s Legally Blonde Moment. [01:01:57] Closing [01:04:00]

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Burnout and overwhelm may be a part of your everyday life, but it doesn't have to be! Here are five action steps that helped me crawl my way out of the weeds of life and into building the life I wanted and knew I deserved. Eliminate overwhelm in life AND law, now!

https://www.eringerner.com/eliminating-overwhelm

Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024

Connect with Amanda Stark:
Website: https://www.glitterandgravitas.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandastark17/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glitterandgravitas/

Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website https://www.eringerner.com/   
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gerner
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en

I don’t know if you all know, but it takes a whole lot of audacity to go after what you want. As embarrassed as I used to be of this story, my audacity got me into my dream college. [00:34] Which is one of the many pivotal moments that shaped my life, my career, and my learning how to ask for exactly what I want. Apparently, we’re allowed to ask for that! [03:42] But HOW do you ask for what you want? How do you even freaking know what you want? Hold on! Let’s start small, girl. [06:56] While you build your list of little wins toward what you want, let’s take a moment to laugh at ourselves. I’ll go first with this week’s Legally Blonde Moment [10:49] Closing [14:39]

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Burnout and overwhelm may be a part of your everyday life, but it doesn't have to be! Here are five action steps that helped me crawl my way out of the weeds of life and into building the life I wanted and knew I deserved. Eliminate overwhelm in life AND law, now!
https://www.eringerner.com/eliminating-overwhelm

Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024

Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website https://www.eringerner.com/   
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gerner
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en

What do you want to be remembered for? Today’s guest says her legacy is in seeing value in the race car driver AND the pit crew. [00:40] Heather Olson’s journey to becoming a lawyer started with a three million dollar case settlement. The even better part about that, she wasn’t even a lawyer, yet! [04:36] Besides her incredible track record as an attorney, Heather also shows us what it means to build a business through intentional leadership. [11:11] One of her keys to success: personal and firm core values. That’s how she is able to stay on track, know when a new hire is a good fit, and even when it’s time to transition someone out of the company. [18:13] With values comes boundaries and dealing with conflict as a team. Pivoting is hard, but pivoting as a unit?! That’s a marathon! [23:19] So, how do other law practices get better at managing people, not just case loads? Turns out, that’s the make or break detail to successful teams and attorney careers! [28:06] As a blueprint for equitable and people first business practices, Olson Law has a lot in store for the future. [39:00] But, all work and no play makes for a dull Powerhouse Lawyer. Heather shares her Legally Blonde moment! Let’s just say, you think you’ve had enough of the treadmill? Sometimes the treadmill has had enough of you! [44:01]
Closing [47:31]

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Burnout and overwhelm may be a part of your everyday life, but it doesn't have to be! Here are five action steps that helped me crawl my way out of the weeds of life and into building the life I wanted and knew I deserved. Eliminate overwhelm in life AND law, now!
https://www.eringerner.com/eliminating-overwhelm 

Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024: 

https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024

Connect with Heather Olson
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherolsonolsonlawllc/
Olson Law https://www.olsonlawllc.com/

Stay connected with Erin Gerner
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Oprah let us in on her superpower, she hasn’t ever experienced imposter syndrome! [00:55] I know for a fact that Oprah is a unicorn because the rest of us have felt the persistent feeling of not being good enough. In fact, my own imposter syndrome almost killed the Powerhouse Lawyers podcast before it even began! [02:24] How do you know when you’re experiencing imposter syndrome? We dive into some of its prime characteristics and how it can truly take over your mind, body, and life! [06:30] I know lawyers are extra prone to imposter syndrome. We have been told to do all of the right things our entire lives! Perfection or perish! [09:33] So, how do we combat imposter syndrome? [12:59] Most immediately, a good laugh can ease some of the burden on your shoulders. So, take a moment to laugh at my Legally Blonde moment! You can count on me to hold a glass of wine steady! [20:31] Closing [22:48]
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Burnout and overwhelm may be a part of your everyday life, but it doesn't have to be! Here are five action steps that helped me crawl my way out of the weeds of life and into building the life I wanted and knew I deserved. Eliminate overwhelm in life AND law, now!
https://www.eringerner.com/eliminating-overwhelm

Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024

Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website https://www.eringerner.com/    
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gerner
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en

If you didn’t join us for the most recent Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat, you missed out BIG! Together we defined what’s working and what’s not! [01:00] Our guest, Suzi Hixon, is the definition of stepping out of your comfort zone and curating life on purpose. From practicing very unsexy law to deciding not to be a part of the herd. [04:55] The 2008 recession helped Suzi realize there is no loyalty in a law firm. Numbers, objectivity and office politics play a huge role in your success in big law. [16:08] So, deciding to put on her entrepreneur hat, while just so happening to be a lawyer too, Suzi walks us through inhabiting the mindset of winning through failure [22:35]. Thus, Legally Bliss is born! A safe space and podcast for women in law, but burnout quickly steals the mic. [30:22] After swallowing her pride and putting the Legally Bliss community on pause. Suzi turns this bump in the road into mastering Parkinson's law. [40:02] But, as we know, all lessons and big wins come with embarrassing and unforgettable memories! Sometimes those memories include a Sarah Jessica Parker heel MOMENT [51:09] Closing [55:32]

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Burnout and overwhelm may be a part of your everyday life, but it doesn't have to be! Here are five action steps that helped me crawl my way out of the weeds of life and into building the life I wanted and knew I deserved. Eliminate overwhelm in life AND law, now!
https://www.eringerner.com/eliminating-overwhelm

Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024

Connect with Suzi Hixon:
Twitter https://twitter.com/suzihixon?lang=en
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzihixon/

Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website https://www.eringerner.com/    
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gerner
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Anyone else devouring Suits, again?! [00:33] Watching Mike and Harvey maneuver the legal world, I’m reminded of Hernán Cortés' lesson in burning ships and cutting ties with the past. [02:42] What ships do you need to burn? What needs to change in order for your vision to come to fruition? [06:33] Your ships don’t have to be big bites of change! It can be committing to the daily walk to be healthier. Even running over the mailbox because you’ve been needing to buy a new one anyway! [09:06] Cutting ties with old habits, people, places, and things that are no longer serving you, is the first step to building the life you want! Closing [11:16]
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Burnout and overwhelm may be a part of your everyday life, but it doesn't have to be! Here are five action steps that helped me crawl my way out of the weeds of life and into building the life I wanted and knew I deserved. Eliminate overwhelm in life AND law, now!
https://www.eringerner.com/eliminating-overwhelm

Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024

Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website https://www.eringerner.com/   
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gerner
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en