Embark on an enlightening journey in this episode as we explore the often-unspoken challenges faced by legal professionals in their pursuit of perfection and fear of failure. This candid conversation features Niti Nadarajah, a seasoned corporate lawyer and head of legal at Philip Morris in Australia, alongside Lisa Lang, whose legal career spans from insurance defense to serving as General Counsel for a regional public university.

Through their narratives, Niti and Lisa discuss the pressures of maintaining an invisible armor in the legal profession—meticulously dotting every "i" and crossing every "t." They share heartfelt stories of personal and professional crises that forced them to confront and eventually shed this armor, revealing the vulnerability beneath. This episode illuminates the transformative moments that compel legal professionals to embrace their authentic selves amid intense professional demands.

Listeners will gain a multitude of learning outcomes from this engaging discussion:

This episode provides practical advice for legal professionals and inspires anyone grappling with the pressures of perfectionism in their careers. Tune in to discover how letting go of fear can reconnect you with your true self and potentially transform your professional identity in empowering ways.