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- How to Break Up With Limiting Career Mindsets and Embrace the Pivot
Before we get to our incredible guest, we take a moment for a blast from the past! Sometimes old friends remind us of who we used to be and where we thought we were going [00:38]. But as life goes on, we are called to constantly evolve. Our guest, Sigalle Barnes is the Queen of Pivoting [02:22]! From writer, to lawyer, to writer AND storyteller. Sigalle walks us through her journey of building a career that she loves! Not all law has to be practiced in the courtroom! [05:33] One of her many pivots included taking on several hats within Lawline [07:40] and then recovering from burnout [20:42]. Now Chief Storyteller with Lawline [24:10], Sigalle married her understanding of law, passion for writing, and supporting lawyers in doing what they do best. Her ability and fearlessness to PAUSE, write the vision, and communicate that vision are the pillars of her success [26:00]. We wrap the show with Sigalle’s Legally Blonde Moment! Note to self: study the many types of powerpoint clickers! [34:36] Closing [37:39]
__________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-overwhelmPowerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024Connect with Sigalle Barness
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sigalle/
Lawline https://www.lawline.com/lawyer/sigalle-barness
Lawyers Who Lead Podcast https://www.lawline.com/podcast/lawyers-who-leadStay 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=en39 min - Why Failure Isn’t Final (Even in Law School)
Anyone else’s children teaching them to release control? [01:55] Change maker, young lawyer, and The Fairy Law Mother – Kayla Britt is our guest today! Kayla walks us through her journey with lupus and being academically dismissed in her first year of law school! [05:35] Now, she empowers other law students with the big question: how bad do you want it? [13:49] This motherly support transitioned Kayla from 1L dismissal to the #FairyLawMother [17:53]. Keeping it 100 percent honest, connecting with others through her story, and being passionate about supporting law students that aren’t “perfect” is what is so magical about Kayla! She leaves us with some gems, the most important being the answering the question: what does the future law student need to consider before applying for law school? [28:06] Erin ends the show with Kayla’s hilarious “Legally Blonde Moment.” Even fairies wrinkle their wings! [31:21] Closing [33:30]
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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-overwhelmPowerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024Connect with Kayla Britt
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fairylawmother/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=en35 min - 22. Is Busyness Killing Your Relationships? Ask These 3 Questions
Erin Gerner takes on a solo episode this go round! We have had the opportunity to connect with Powerhouse Lawyer guests, but not as much Erin. [01:40] Her experience of the 22nd Annual Women in Business Conference in Dallas, Texas [03:23] sparks the reminder of the key to success and happiness! Through the conference and a Sunday sermon, Erin is reminded that the key to happiness is healthy relationships [07:00]. With the state of our relationships in mind, how are you showing up for the people in your life? [12:37]. How do you pivot to prioritizing your relationships? [15:48] We end the show with a new segment all about Legally Blonde Moments!! [21:14]
__________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-overwhelmPowerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024Stay 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=en27 min - 21. From big law to owner of an all-female law firm with Amber Russell
Powerhouse Lawyers, welcome Amber Russell to the show! As a powerhouse in her own right, Amber tells us the story of how she went from being a young associate in big law to founder of a woman owned and operated firm [12:47]. Amber’s experience teaches us to pivot until you get it right! Lawyers often get stuck on the hamster wheel of life, it’s time to get off! [19:46]
Her law firm is changing the game for women in the field by prioritizing time in AND out of the office [22:14] and being the example of what it looks like to leave the window of opportunity open [29:11]. Amber Russell’s firm built pathways for women practicing law now and in the future through her SOAR Scholarship [35:13]. We end the show learning about Amber’s superpower and big advice to the younger lawyer version of herself [45:32]. Closing [48:52]
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-overwhelmPowerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024:
https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024Stay 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=enConnect with Amber Russell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-russell-loar/
Website: https://loartexas.com/
SOAR Scholarship https://loartexas.com/soar52 min - 20. This Lawyer is Changing the Studying Game: from Probation to Graduating with Honors: with Lisa Blasser.
So many law school students arrive straight out of college, totally unprepared.
The learning process you’re used to is nothing like what’s happening in law school.
You walk in, and it’s like drinking from a fire hose.
There’s so much content coming your way that you find yourself completely overwhelmed with no idea where to start.
That’s why my friend Lisa Blasser is changing the studying game for law school students.
Lisa went into law school at full throttle, but by her second semester, she was placed on academic probation.
Instead of allowing that to be the end of her story, she took the challenge head-on.
She taught herself how to study and consulted every expert she could until finally, she proved she could turn things around.
Not only did she get off probation, but she graduated with honors and passed the California bar exam the first time. She’s been practicing law ever since.
I love Lisa’s story because it proves how much you can do with the right mindset.
She is changing the game for the next generation of lawyers, which is why I wanted her to sit down with me on the Powerhouse Lawyers Podcast.Connect with Lisa Blasser: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisablasser/
Check out her Law School Study Guides: https://www.lssisuccess.com/
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Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat: https://www.eringerner.com/Powerhouse-Lawyers-Retreat
Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website 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
41 min - 19. How to be a Magnet for Clients That You Love
“If somebody is going to spend a lot of money and have you take care of a legal issue that is significant, they want to make sure this is not a fly-by-night operation, right?” Anntee Choti
The way people do that now, is by looking at your website.
Having an online presence is how you build trust with people.
In this interview, my friend Annette Choti, a former lawyer and best-selling author with over 20 years of legal marketing experience, shares the first 3 steps she recommends every lawyer takes when it comes to marketing themselves.
The best part is, you don’t have to be a social media influencer or a web designer to take these steps.
Annette basically gives you a free starter’s kit to marketing yourself online.
If you are an attorney who is ready to attract clients you LOVE, this is the episode for you.
Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat: https://www.eringerner.com/Powerhouse-Lawyers-Retreat
Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website 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
58 min - 18. How to Set Boundaries with Professionalism, with Tiffanie Limbrick
If you feel like working in the law is taking a serious toll on your mental health, then I have an interview for you.
I sat down with my friend, client and former big law associate, Tiffanie Limbrick to talk about one of the biggest keys to enjoying your work and protecting your priorities.
If it feels impossible to be good at your job without sacrificing your mental health, time with your family, or other things that are important to you, then you don’t want to miss this one.
Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat: https://www.eringerner.com/Powerhouse-Lawyers-Retreat
Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website 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
43 min - 17. The Truth About Attorney Burnout - Tracy Inscore
You’re invited to The Power House Lawyers Retreat! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to build community and your network! [00:00] Erin’s guest [03:50], Tracy Inscore, makes our burnout not only emotional, but scientific. Her experience with EFT and working with the body in a holistic way to recover from burnout and PTSD has supported many lawyers in their push for success. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) believes that everything is energy, including our pain and trauma. How do we tap into those feelings to release the stress and alleviate burnout? [11:47] Tracy shares beginner tips for getting started with EFT and gaining mental relief for the burned out lawyer [33:45]. Along with coaching lawyers through their EFT experience and managing stress, Tracy also facilitates her “Bar and Beyond” program for baby lawyers and law students [38:16] Erin asks Tracy her superpower and advice to her “baby lawyer” self [43:07]
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: https://www.eringerner.com/Powerhouse-Lawyers-Retreat
Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website 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
Connect with Tracy Inscore
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyinscore08/
Website: https://tapoutburnout.com/
46 min - 16. Why you don't have to "Do It All" - Elise Holtzman
You’re invited to The Power House Lawyers Retreat! [00:00] Don’t miss out on the opportunity to build community and your network! Erin’s guest [03:10], Elise, shares her experience and tips on how to do exactly that!
As a coach for lawyers, Elise learned that coaches and the business of coaching is plentiful, but coaches specializing in supporting lawyers were virtually non existent 10 years ago [10:10]. Who deserves coaching more than women lawyers juggling it all?
Women have been graduating with degrees in law at higher rates than ever before in the last several years. But leadership roles don’t reflect that increase. [16:57] Elise has a theory about this: as children, women are socialized to be good girls, to be perfect. This works as a child, but it is killing our careers! [19:03] So, how do we unlearn these habits that are not fueling our personal and professional goals? [27:07] One of the many keys that Elise mentioned is creating a network of support, whatever that looks like for you! [28:16] Erin ends the conversation with Elise’s superpower and words of inspiration to “baby Elise” [44:03].
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: https://www.eringerner.com/Powerhouse-Lawyers-Retreat
Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website 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
Connect with Elise Holtzman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliseholtzman/
Website: www.thelawyersedge.com
49 min - 15. How to reconnect with who you are - outside the law
In this episode of Powerhouse Lawyers, Erin walks us through what it can look like to compartmentalize being a lawyer and a human [02:30].
It is dangerous to our personal autonomy for our identity to become so tied up in our profession [05:56]. Erin shares her personal experience with burnout and career adjustments before and after becoming a mom. [08:07].
Here are three tips for reconnecting with who you are outside of law [14:05], but the most important thing you can do is build community [20:56].
Closing [25:16].
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: https://www.eringerner.com/Powerhouse-Lawyers-Retreat
Stay connected with Erin Gerner
Website 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
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About Powerhouse Lawyers
From the publisher's feed
Are you an ambitious attorney who wants to build a life and career that you cannot wait to wake up for? Then you're in the right place.
Welcome to Powerhouse Lawyers, a podcast for the Powerhouse in each of us.
I am your host, Erin Gerner. A former lawyer, wife, mom, and life coach, and I am on a mission to empower women in the law to define success on their terms, by leveraging their unique superpowers to help them win in both law and life. Join me each week to hear inspiring stories, real talk, and practical tips.
You need to redefine the toxic narratives that are keeping women overwhelmed, trying to do it all. You are worthy and capable of building a life and career that you have always wanted, and I'm here to empower you along the way. So if you are ready to practice law differently, let's go.
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