In
this
episode
I
chat
with
Cecilia
Poullain,
an
international
executive
coach
and
former
lawyer.
Cecilia
shares
insightful
career
transitions
from
law
to
coaching,
focusing
on
empowering
women
to
become
partners
in
law
firms.
The
episode
uncovers
the
hidden
challenges
of
partnership,
the
importance
of
confidence,
and
striking
a
work-life
balance.
Cecilia’s
personal
stories
reveal
the
necessity
of
understanding
one’s
true
career
desires.
A
must-listen
for
aspiring
partners
and
those
questioning
their
legal
career
path.
Highlights
-
Transitioning
from
law
to
executive
coaching. -
Valuable
skills
from
a
legal
background
in
the
financial
sector. -
Discovering
a
path
through
Gestalt
therapy. -
Challenges
in
the
partnership
journey
for
women. -
The
hidden
skills
needed
for
partnership. -
Confidence
issues
and
perfectionism
in
law. -
The
loneliness
and
mental
health
in
law
firms. -
Recognizing
and
utilizing
emotional
intelligence
in
law. -
Balancing
personal
life
with
demanding
legal
careers. -
Flexibility
in
work
arrangements
as
a
solution. -
Navigating
personal
goals
within
rigid
law
firm
structures. -
Coaching
focus:
achieving
partnership
to
improve
firm
culture.
The
Jabot
podcast
is
an
offshoot
of
the
Above
the
Law
brand
focused
on
the
challenges
women,
people
of
color,
LGBTQIA,
and
other
diverse
populations
face
in
the
legal
industry.
Our
name
comes
from
none
other
than
the
Notorious
Ruth
Bader
Ginsburg
and
the
jabot
(decorative
collar)
she
wore
when
delivering
dissents
from
the
bench.
It’s
a
reminder
that
even
when
we
aren’t
winning,
we’re
still
a
powerful
force
to
be
reckoned
with.
Happy
listening!
Kathryn
Rubino
is
a
Senior
Editor
at
Above
the
Law,
host
of
The
Jabot
podcast,
and
co-host
of
Thinking
Like
A
Lawyer.
AtL
tipsters
are
the
best,
so
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with
her.
Feel
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