Your job is just one canvas. Learn how to expand who you are beyond law and lead from your whole self.
“I don’t even know who I am outside of this job.”
If you’ve ever had that thought, nothing has gone wrong. You are evolving. This episode explores why so many women lawyers tie their identity to their career, why it fuels stress and burnout, and how to reclaim a sense of self that actually sustains you.
When your entire worth gets filtered through billable hours, reputation, or case results, setbacks feel like personal failures. That cycle fuels exhaustion, perfectionism, and disconnection. But here’s the truth: your career is just one canvas. You are the painter. The values, creativity, and wisdom all live in you, not in your job description.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
This is the third episode in the What If It Gets to Be Good? series:
Whether you want to stay in law or shift directions, this conversation is about freedom: the freedom to be more than your job, to choose what aligns with your values, and to stop proving your worth through performance.
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Full Show Notes, Episode Transcript, Plus More Resources for Women in Law:
What If It Gets to Be Good: Reclaim Your Identity
👉 https://www.heathermillscoaching.com/blog/016-reclaim-your-identity
Episodes in this Series: What if it Gets to Be Good?
Episode 014
What If It Gets to Be Good: Reclaim Desire
👉 https://www.heathermillscoaching.com/blog/014-a-lawyers-path-back-to-feeling-fully-alive
Episode 015
What If It Gets to Be Good: Redefine Success
👉 https://www.heathermillscoaching.com/blog/015-redefining-success-in-law-making-it fit-who-you-are
Episode 016
What If It Gets to Be Good: Reclaim Your Identity
👉 https://www.heathermillscoaching.com/blog/016-reclaim-your-identity
