The Grace Period: Shining A Light on Lawyer Wellbeing
Emily Logan Stedman
59 episodes
4 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...
All content for The Grace Period: Shining A Light on Lawyer Wellbeing is the property of Emily Logan Stedman and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
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 46: Emotional Whiplash: Navigating Simultaneous Highs and Lows in Law
The Grace Period: Shining A Light on Lawyer Wellbeing
5 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 46: Emotional Whiplash: Navigating Simultaneous Highs and Lows in Law
Send us a text The legal profession's emotional rollercoaster doesn't come with warning signs. One moment you're celebrating a career milestone, and the next you're scrambling to manage a devastating setback. This episode dives into the phenomenon of "emotional whiplash" – when professional highs and lows collide with little time to process either. Drawing from personal experience, Emily shares the disorienting reality of making partner after years of dedication, only to receive a crushing c...
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...
