Lawyer Life Experiment

What happens when the identity that made you successful becomes the very thing you need to let go of when you become a leader? Drawing on Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection and L. David Marquet’s Turn the Ship Around!, we explore the hats we wear in leadership and the courage, compassion and connection required to move from being an expert and doer to being an authentic leader and enabler of others. This episode invites you to consider what will develop you as a leader, whether it's leading yourself, your team or an organisation.Resources mentioned in the podcast: Brene Brown's resources: https://brenebrown.com/resources/; YouTube summary of David Marquet's Turn the Ship Around: https://youtu.be/OqmdLcyES_Q?si=WCnv57Kv7GAvP4FE.We love hearing how experiments work out for you. Email us at <[email protected]> and <[email protected]>.  Please rate, review and subscribe.   (Thanks to tedefame from Pixabay for the music.)

This episode explores why our best decisions come from combining logic with the wisdom of our gut, heart and emotions - not relying on reason alone. We unpack how emotions are valuable data that can guide us toward what truly matters. E-motion = energy in motion. We invite you to pause at the year's midpoint to create a vision board based on emotional energy and subconscious rather than practical goals alone. If you're craving more motivation or clarity of direction, this conversation will help you reconnect with the inner signals that often know the way before your mind does.Referenced in the episode: book "Finding Your Element" by Sir Ken Robinson.We love hearing how experiments work out for you. Email us at <[email protected]> and <[email protected]>.  Please rate, review and subscribe.   (Thanks to tedefame from Pixabay for the music.)

 In this episode of the Lawyer Life Experiment, we explore why motivation dips in law often signal misalignment and not fatigue, and how pushing harder can actually make things worse. We unpack the quiet guilt of wanting something different in a profession built on endurance, and test a simple three-question experiment to help you reconnect with what drives (and drains) you. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s burnout or a deeper shift, this episode offers a practical way to step back, recalibrate and rethink your direction. We love hearing how experiments work out for you. Email us at <[email protected]> and <[email protected]>.  Please rate, review and subscribe.   (Thanks to tedefame from Pixabay for the music.)

In this episode, Frieda and Anya explore the often uncomfortable gap between how we experience ourselves and how others experience us, and why that gap matters more than we think. Drawing on insights from reputable leadership development research (Leadership Circle, Hogan assessments, Johari window), we unpack how reputations are formed (with or without our input), how perception shapes opportunity and why acting without awareness can quietly limit our impact. As always, we share a practical reflection experiment to help you start closing perception gaps, gather actionable feedback with curiosity and lead with greater alignment and effectiveness. We love hearing how experiments work out for you. Email us at <[email protected]> and <[email protected]>.  Please rate, review and subscribe.   (Thanks to tedefame from Pixabay for the music.)

As the year draws to a close, we reflect on how we’re really finishing it — and why looking at the facts can tell a very different story from memory or gut feeling. In this episode, we talk about goal-setting: how to set stretch goals, the difference between directional intentions and SMART goals, and why reviewing the evidence of your year can be surprisingly empowering.It’s a conversation about clarity of focus, intentionality, and choosing the right markers for a year you’ll be proud to look back on. We also offer a few ideas to experiment with as you think about your own goals for the year ahead - https://bravingboundaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reflection-Questions-2025-for-podcast-episode-compressed.pdf.As we prepare for a new year of podcasting, we’d love to hear your thoughts — and any topics you’d like us to explore. Have a wonderful festive season.We love hearing how experiments work out for you. Email us at <[email protected]> and <[email protected]>.  Please rate, review and subscribe.   (Thanks to tedefame from Pixabay for the music.)

In this episode, we explore the surprising power of group coaching — how it differs from 1:1 coaching and why it can be such a transformative space for lawyers. We unpack the research-based benefits of group coaching. Of which #1 is how learning from others’ perspectives — especially those in similar roles — challenges your habits, expands your thinking, and helps you grow bolder in your career. If you’re ready to stretch yourself in 2026, join the Women in Leadership in Law group coaching programme - more information here. To join, email us at <[email protected]>. We love hearing how experiments work out for you. Email us at <[email protected]> and <[email protected]>.  Please rate, review and subscribe.   (Thanks to tedefame from Pixabay for the music.)

In this episode of #Lawyer Life Experiment, we dive into the concept of mental toughness—what it really means, is it innate or can it be developed (good news spoiler: yes, it is a skill and can be built up as a muscle), how it differs from resilience and grit, and why it’s essential for lawyers navigating high-pressure environments. We explore how mental toughness can be developed intentionally and share a practical exercise with 5 tips lawyers can start using right away to build this powerful mindset. Download "The Five Tips To Develop Mental Toughness" here. We love hearing how experiments work out for you. Email us at <[email protected]> and <[email protected]>.  Please rate, review and subscribe.   (Thanks to tedefame from Pixabay for the music.)

In this episode, we unpack the myth of "good" and "bad" emotions, explore how emotional rigidity, denial, and pressure to stay positive can harm our well-being and performance. We explain how emotions are data (not directives), and discuss how to navigate feelings - like anger or vulnerability - in environments that often suppress them, eg work. The truth about emotions is - “what we resist, persists”. Lawyers and leaders must learn emotional intelligence to have fulfilling lives and successful careers. As always, we do not leave our listeners wondering where to start - we offer an experiment to start practising EQ: the Emotional Wheel - to help you name, express and move through emotions rather than avoid them. Download it here. TED Talk mentioned in this episode is: The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage by Susan DavidWe love hearing how experiments work out for you. Email us at <[email protected]> and <[email protected]>.  Please rate, review and subscribe.   (Thanks to tedefame from Pixabay for the music.)

Do you ever ask yourself, “Am I even capable of becoming a partner, an impactful leader, building a business, or [insert your own dream here]?” In this episode, we explore what it means to feel stuck and ask who we really are - unpacking identity, is it fixed or flexible, nature vs. nurture, internal beliefs, and the glass ceilings we place on our potential. We examine how recognising our past choices can help us reclaim our power, and offer an identity exercise to help shift from feeling trapped to feeling in charge. Download the Identity exercise.We love hearing how experiments work out for you. Email us at <[email protected]> and <[email protected]>.  Please rate, review and subscribe.   (Thanks to tedefame from Pixabay for the music.)

In this deeply personal episode, we open up about our own experiences with grief and how work showed up - both for better and worse. We explore the reality of grief at work, the fear of sharing and why colleagues often don’t know what to say.We ask: (i) Why is grief so hard to talk about at work? (ii) How can we be more open about what we need when grieving? (iii) What role do colleagues and managers play in creating a safe space? (iv) Why flexible workplace policies around grief actually matter?We also challenge you with a simple but powerful experiment: If you’re grieving, how can you share just a little bit more? If you’re supporting someone, how can you show up in a way that truly helps?We hope you find this episode helpful. We love hearing how experiments work out for you. Email us at <[email protected]> and <[email protected]>.  Please rate, review and subscribe.   (Thanks to tedefame from Pixabay for the music.)