The Grace Period: Shining A Light on Lawyer Wellbeing
Emily Logan Stedman
59 episodes
5 days ago
Send us a text Are you saying yes out of ambition or fear? After nine years in big law, I've come to a powerful realization: every "yes" is simultaneously a "no" to something else. Whether you're a new associate afraid to decline assignments or a seasoned attorney drowning in commitments, this episode unveils the hidden equation that governs our professional choices. The pressure to constantly say yes is baked into legal culture. We're taught that availability equals dedication, that boundar...
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Send us a text Are you saying yes out of ambition or fear? After nine years in big law, I've come to a powerful realization: every "yes" is simultaneously a "no" to something else. Whether you're a new associate afraid to decline assignments or a seasoned attorney drowning in commitments, this episode unveils the hidden equation that governs our professional choices. The pressure to constantly say yes is baked into legal culture. We're taught that availability equals dedication, that boundar...
Episode 35: Building Trust Capital: How to Take Time Off in Big Law
The Grace Period: Shining A Light on Lawyer Wellbeing
8 minutes
5 months ago
Episode 35: Building Trust Capital: How to Take Time Off in Big Law
Send us a text Ever wonder if it's possible to take a random afternoon off in Big Law without sacrificing your career? After nine years in the trenches, I've discovered something surprising: strategic breaks aren't just possible—they're essential for peak performance and ethical practice. The legal profession glorifies constant availability and marathon work sessions, but what if we've been approaching this all wrong? Drawing from nearly a decade of experience, I reveal my counterintuitive a...
The Grace Period: Shining A Light on Lawyer Wellbeing
Send us a text Are you saying yes out of ambition or fear? After nine years in big law, I've come to a powerful realization: every "yes" is simultaneously a "no" to something else. Whether you're a new associate afraid to decline assignments or a seasoned attorney drowning in commitments, this episode unveils the hidden equation that governs our professional choices. The pressure to constantly say yes is baked into legal culture. We're taught that availability equals dedication, that boundar...
