In this episode, host Kathryn Rubino chats with Cecilia Poullain, an international executive coach and former lawyer. Cecilia shares insightful career transitions from law to coaching, focusing on empowering women to become partners in law firms. The episode uncovers the hidden challenges of partnership, the importance of confidence, and striking a work-life balance. Cecilia’s personal stories reveal the necessity of understanding one’s true career desires. A must-listen for aspiring partners and those questioning their legal career path.

Highlights

• Transitioning from law to executive coaching.

• Valuable skills from a legal background in the financial sector.

• Discovering a path through Gestalt therapy.

• Challenges in the partnership journey for women.

• The hidden skills needed for partnership.

• Confidence issues and perfectionism in law.

• The loneliness and mental health in law firms.

• Recognizing and utilizing emotional intelligence in law.

• Balancing personal life with demanding legal careers.

• Flexibility in work arrangements as a solution.

• Navigating personal goals within rigid law firm structures.

• Coaching focus: achieving partnership to improve firm culture.

Episode Sponsored By

• https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus

Links and Resources

• https://www.ceciliapoullain.com/

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