Career Coaching for Lawyers Who Don’t Know What to Do Next

Knowing you want to make a change in your legal career doesn't necessarily mean you know what you want to do instead. Maybe you've already tried a different legal job and weren't any happier, or maybe you're wondering whether a different practice area would be enough. Career coaching for lawyers can help when you know you can't keep doing what you're doing, but every time you consider another possibility, you find a reason it wouldn't work. Sarah calls this "lawyering yourself," and it's something she sees all the time with lawyers who are trying to figure out what comes next. It's easy to rule out a potential career before you've actually learned much about it, especially when you're already unsure what might be a good fit. That's why a big part of Sarah's process involves exploring different possibilities, gathering information, and figuring out what actually makes sense for you before narrowing down your options. In this episode of The Former Lawyer Podcast, Sarah Cottrell walks through what it's like to work with her one-on-one, from the initial consultation to the exercises, assessments, and informational interviews that help lawyers figure out what they actually want to do. She explains how the Former Lawyer Framework provides structure while allowing flexibility for what's happening in your life, including situations where you need to get out of a toxic job before you've figured out your longer-term plans. 0:57 - The initial consultation and figuring out whether you're a good fit 1:49 - Career coaching for lawyers who have no idea what they want to do next 4:37 - What the one-on-one coaching package includes 5:16 - The Former Lawyer Framework and flexibility around your schedule 6:37 - Starting with reflection exercises, assessments, and possible career options 7:15 - Why lawyers talk themselves out of career options too soon 9:21 - Learning to trust yourself instead of relying on someone else to make career decisions 11:01 - Finding a bridge job while figuring out your longer-term plans 12:18 - What happens during coaching calls and between sessions 15:38 - Why Sarah starts with a six-call coaching package 18:32 - Upfront pricing, no hard sales tactics, and deciding whether to work together Mentioned In Career Coaching for Lawyers Who Don’t Know What to Do Next Work With Sarah One-on-One  First Steps to Leaving the Law The Former Lawyer Framework

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