How To Accelerate Your Legal Career with Executive Coaching feat. Laura Terrell

Laura Terrell, an attorney based in Virginia and Washington, D.C., discusses the importance of challenging our assumptions and the need to advocate for ourselves. Laura earned her master's degree while in law school and worked in the public sector before being a Special Advisor to the President of the United States. Listen to Episode 103 as Laura explains her journey and her insights as a lawyer.
LISTEN TO LEARN How to get out of your comfort zone Ways to transition from public to private sector Tips for finding a challenging career role WE ALSO DISCUSS The value of Joint JD/MA programs How executive coaches encourage professional growth How lawyers can foster a supportive career network Lawyers and Comfort ZonesLaura Terrell discusses stepping outside your comfort zone to achieve personal and professional growth. Embracing new experiences and challenges, even if they initially feel uncomfortable, allows lawyers to pivot from government lawyers to the private sector or away from the law. Executive Coaching and LawyersLaura Terrell became an executive coach because she wants people to explore the value of coaching and mentoring in career development. They discuss their experience of working with coaches, finding it helpful to navigate their career path and determine their next steps. Additionally, Laura expresses a passion for connecting with and guiding others, which they had less opportunity to do in their previous role. 
Coaching and mentoring allow individuals to receive guidance, advice, and support in their career journeys. Coaching will enable executives to learn from the experiences and insights of others, gaining a fresh perspective on their own goals and aspirations because there are many similarities in high achievers. 
After becoming an executive coach, Laura realized mentoring provides accountability and motivation, helping individuals stay focused and committed to their career development. Overall, this episode highlights the benefits of coaching and mentoring in assisting individuals to navigate their career paths and make informed decisions about their professional lives.
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Contact Laura TerrellLaura Terrell is licensed to practice law in Virginia and Washington D.C. Learn more about Laura Terrell:Connect Our Kids: https://www.connectourkids.comExecutive coaching: https://www.lauraterrell.comInteract with You Are A LawyerKyla Denanyoh hosts the You Are A Lawyer podcast. Follow the podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youarealawyerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/youarealawyer/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/YouAreA_LawyerWebsite: https://www.youarealawyer.com