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In this solo episode, I share my journey as I prepare for maternity leave and the upcoming transition into motherhood. As I embrace this new chapter, I discuss how I've balanced my legal career, business, and self-care, while also preparing for labour and postpartum life.
You'll hear about my tips for a seamless work handover, the importance of embracing rest, and the steps I'm taking to prepare both mentally and physically for childbirth. I also dive into my thoughts on navigating the unknowns of motherhood, the support systems I've put in place, and how I'm embracing the dual roles of being a driven professional and a first-time mom.
This episode is packed with insights on surrendering control, the power of community, and the importance of taking things one step at a time. Whether you're a soon-to-be mum, thinking about starting a family, or just interested in how I'm navigating this exciting time, there's something here for you.
Resources Mentioned:
Move With Mama Physio app for prenatal and postpartum exercisesInsight Timer app for daily meditationTune into this episode today.
Connect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Email: [email protected]
Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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In this episode, I chat to Lazz Tomic, an expert in employee well-being and safety, to transform your understanding of burnout and workplace wellness.
Lazz shares his journey from physical therapy to corporate injury management and his advocacy for a holistic approach to employee health.
We discuss root causes of poor well-being and provide actionable strategies for companies to prioritise their staff’s health.We also tackle the epidemic of loneliness and disconnection in today’s corporate world, emphasising the importance of balancing financial KPIs with fostering genuine human connections.
Lazz and I share personal anecdotes on the role of trust and vulnerability in creating a supportive work environment. We explore the generational shift in workplace values and how leaders can bridge the gap between older and younger employees' priorities.Lastly, we delve into the importance of maintaining a business's founding purpose and the balance between profit-driven motives and nurturing leadership qualities.
Join us for an episode filled with valuable advice on creating a healthier and more connected workplace.
Connect with our GuestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lazztomic/
Connect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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Feeling stuck at a career crossroads? You're not alone. Whether you're overwhelmed by too many options or unsure of your next move, decision-making can be tough.
In this episode, I share the decision-making process I use with my clients to help them find clarity and make the best choices for their careers.
Key points from this episode:
Not making a decision is a decision that keeps you stuck.Delaying decisions delays your career progress.Take control and make informed choices to move forward.Assess your options and find the common thread between your interests.Tune in for practical tips to navigate your career path with confidence!
Connect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Email: [email protected]
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Hey hey! I’m back with a special workshop-style episode where we delve into the topic of goal resetting.
It's hard to believe it's already July, and now is the perfect time to revisit the goals you set at the beginning of the year. Whether you're feeling unmotivated or just need a refresh, this episode is designed to help you reassess, tweak, and reset your goals for the remainder of the year.
Before guiding you through questions to help reflect, plan, and achieve your goals for the year, I share a personal update on my own goals and preparations for motherhood.
If you're ready to reset your goals and need personalised support, book a career mapping session HERE. This is the only way you can work with me until the end of August before I head into mat leave.
Now, let's dive into this episode!
Connect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Email: [email protected]
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You’ve always felt like you didn’t quite fit in—your entrepreneurial mindset craved innovation and autonomy.
But now, you feel stuck. It’s like your workplace is holding you back, clipping your wings when you know you’re meant for bigger things.
This was the story of one of my clients - an entrepreneurial spirit eager to make an impact.
Staying in a fixed role felt stifling, so she decided to design her own career path.
My guest Chloe Taylor diversified her experience by working across different practice groups, even starting a fashion law practice group to bring in new clients and expand her expertise in fashion law.
But that’s not all, she’s just launched her own fashion label, IamZeiya. Chloe embodies the essence of the unbound lawyer—breaking free from the constraints of her title and creating her own path to success.
Tune into this episode to hear Chloe’s career story, how she went from fashion lawyer to entrepreneur and the growth she experienced working with me in The Unbound Lawyer program.
Connect with our Guest:
Website: https://zeiya.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctaylorr/
Instagram: @iamzeiya_
TikTok: @iamzeiyaConnect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.dukaClick HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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This episode is a unique one—a client spotlight—because I know how much my community loves hearing inspiring career journeys.
I've noticed that the episodes featuring career stories are the most popular, so I thought, why not invite my clients to share their transformation stories? You’ll love hearing my client’s story as we discuss how she navigated challenges and how we collaborated to design their careers.
Today’s guest is Helena Page, the sole legal counsel at Callaghan Innovation, a New Zealand government agency dedicated to accelerating innovation and helping businesses grow. Helena works with over 400 staff, including some of New Zealand’s top scientists, to support businesses on their innovation journeys. Before this role, she was a corporate commercial solicitor at MinterEllisonRuddWatts. In her spare time, Helena enjoys sewing and gardening.
Before joining my Unbound Lawyer Coaching Program, Helena experienced a significant business restructure that transitioned her from being part of a legal team to becoming the sole legal counsel. This brought numerous challenges, both in mindset and practicality.
In this episode, Helena shares how she navigated these challenges, the mindset shifts she needed to step into her leadership role, and how she dealt with imposter syndrome in her daily work.
Without further ado, let's dive into this episode and meet Helena Page.
Connect with our guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-page-a3236213b/
Connect with the host:Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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Workplace bullying all too often gets swept under the corporate rug.
It's a sad truth that workplace bullying is a daily reality for many individuals. But what makes it particularly disheartening is the normalisation of bullying within certain environments, like law firms.
In the legal industry, where pressure and competition run high, bullying has tragically become an accepted norm for far too many.
But today, we speak to Stefanie Costi who unapologetically calls out this dehumanising behaviour.
Stef is a speaker, writer and lawyer. However, deep down, her true passion lies in advocating for a safer and more inclusive future of work.
Her journey started with workplace bullying that shattered her confidence and left her with workplace PTSD. Instead of staying silent, Stef decided to share her story and make a real difference!
She has delivered keynotes on workplace bullying, psychological safety at work and mental health at the National Press Club of Australia, the University of Technology, Sydney and Canva.
Stef’s words have found a home in The Australian Financial Review, The Australian Women's Weekly, news.com.au, Lawyers Weekly, The Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, NZ Herald, The Greek Herald, and Women's Agenda. She also recently appeared on the Project sharing her campaign Bonafide workplaces.
In 2023, Stef received the award of Highly Commended in the Wellbeing Champion of the Year category at the Annual Law Society of NSW Awards. She also was a finalist at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards in the categories of Wellness Advocate of the Year and Thought Leader of the Year.
Connect with our Guest:
Campaign: www.bonafideworkplaces.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanie-costi-82bb4b8b/
Instagram: @stefanie_costi
TikTok: @stefaniecostiConnect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.dukaClick HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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It's no secret that the legal profession is changing rapidly, especially with the introduction of AI.
This is giving us exciting opportunities to expand our knowledge and careers beyond the traditional legal roles that have been available. Our guest today will give us lots of insights about the future of the legal profession and how you can future proof your career.
Our guest is Helen Doukas who is a lawyer that has spent most of her career in-house in the fast paced tech industry, working with companies like Uber and Yahoo!.
Helen is all about empowering people to create a career that they love through understanding their own points of satisfaction and the future of the jobs they are interested in.
And she is also currently undergoing her own career transition that she will share more about in this episode.
In this episode, Helen and I chat about:
How to move through the challenges that come with career transitionsHow to gain a deeper understanding of your points of satisfaction so you can create a career you loveHow to create the career you desire through the power of your thoughts and intentionWe talk about this and so much more. Now let's dive into this episode with Helen.
Connect with our Guest:
Instagram: @nuvo.work
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-doukas-a45896157/
Connect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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Hey hey! It's been a hot minute since I last hopped on the mic to chat with you all, but trust me, there's a very good reason for being MIA. Today, I'm diving into something a little different from our usual career chats. I'm getting personal and sharing a story that's incredibly close to my heart... I'm pregnant!
Yep, if you've been keeping up with me on social media, you probably already know the news. In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes on my pregnancy journey so far. From the initial conception rollercoaster to navigating through the first trimester and beginning of my second trimester, I'm giving you the full scoop.
But it's not just about the physical journey. I'm delving into the emotional side too. I'll be sharing my thoughts on stepping into motherhood and some of the worries that have been swirling around in my mind, especially when it comes to balancing it all with my career.
Now, I know not all of you tuning in are on the baby train, and that's totally cool. But for those who are or may be thinking about it in the future, I wanted to open up and share my experiences. Because let's face it, navigating the world of motherhood and career paths can feel like a lonely road sometimes.
By sharing my journey, I hope to shed some light on the realities and maybe even offer a little bit of comfort to those walking a similar path.
So grab your fave beverage, get cozy, and let's chat about the wild ride that is pregnancy!
Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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Have you ever found yourself doing all the right things but you just can't seem to move forward and achieve that goal?
Externally you're checking all the right boxes and doing what is required.
BUT on a subconscious level, you might have blindspots or fears holding you back.
Our guest in this week's episode of The Career Confidence Podcast, shares how you can be an exceptional leader by uncovering your blindspots.
Karim Boktor is a hypnotherapist for leadership and businesses. In his TEDx talk titled ‘Overcoming Your Inner Stutter’, Karim shares a compelling journey of overcoming his stutter which held him back as a child to now helping businesses and community leaders to address their "Inner Stutter." His story of transformation is inspiring, from “that boy [in the schoolyard] with the Stutter” to now coaching entrepreneurs and business leaders, and speaking on stages around the world.
Karim holds an MBA and after years of coaching entrepreneurs and small business owners, he recognised the biggest problem in business was not ‘the bus’ (i.e. the business systems and processes) but the ‘bus driver.’ He then undertook further study and formal training in Neuro Linguistic Programming as well as Hypnotherapy. From this expertise, he developed ‘The Boktor Method™’ which combines hypnotherapy with business coaching to help each client move forward and to new levels of success.
In this episode Karim and I talk about:
How accessing your subconscious can uncover your blindspots and fears so you can move forward and achieve your goalsHow to navigate through change in your life Tackling information bias as a leader by having a different perspective in your decision makingWe talk about this and so much more.
This episode will challenge you to go within and ask yourself the important questions so you can uncover your blindspots and create the life you want.
Let's dive into this episode!
Connect with our Guest:
Website: https://www.karimboktor.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/businesshypnotherapist?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karim.boktor?mibextid=tPfjzR
Instagram: @karimboktor
Book a 30 min free call with Karim HERE.
Grab your free e-book (10 things) HERE.
Connect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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Tough times call for leaders to rise up to the challenge and encourage a sustainable and thriving workplace for their teams. But how exactly can you do this from a practical perspective?
Our guest today will be providing us with lots of insight and practical tips on how you can create a thriving work environment, encouraging engagement and optimal performance without the burnout.
Anna Glynn is a speaker, educator and coach on thriving workplaces. Anna sees her key role as translating research into relatable strategies for organisations to empower their people and performance to thrive. Anna’s mission is to create workplaces where people can be at their best each day and are better off having worked there!
Having worked in the financial services industry for a decade including leading national sales teams, Anna understands what it’s like to manage people and be responsible for driving growth in the workplace.
In this episode, Anna and I chat about:
why it’s more important than ever before to have strong leaders and how they can lead their teams to thrive during ever-changing environments; how we can individually lead ourselves during difficult times;ways to keep engagement high amongst teams to ensure optimal performance; andSo much more!
Let's dive into this conversation with Anna Glynn.
Connect with our Guest:
Purchase Anna's book STRONG HERE.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-glynn-mapp-0797b639/Instagram: @annamglynn
Website: https://annaglynn.com.au/
Connect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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You can’t control what happens to you, but you can choose how you respond to the circumstances and that’s where the power lies.
Our guest today is the shining example of this quote. Sarah Susak completely turned her life around (literally) after being diagnosed with a rare head and neck cancer, which she survived. In this episode we dive deeper into that journey and what she did to transform both her physical, mental and spiritual state.
Sarah Susak has a 20+ year career as a corporate lawyer starting in her early years in private practice before moving to Colgate Palmolive Pty Ltd as their Corporate Counsel on a secondment. That secondment turned into an almost 10 year stint with Colgate eventually as their General Counsel moving to Geneva, Paris and New York for various international roles and specialising in marketing and innovation.
As a lifelong charitable volunteer and devoted philanthropist she then took an unexpected but unregrettable return to Australia to work for a charity she is passionate about requiring an almost three year sabbatical from law all together. She worked for Wayside as their Partnerships Manager in a non legal role filling one of her great passions which is community.
Her legal career was reignited when she took the role as general counsel at Coca-Cola where she had great fun for almost another ten years before moving to her current role as GC in an iconic Australian food manufacturing company called Kinrise who makes famous brands like Cobs popcorn and Greens baking products.
She has also just launched her new business, a side hustle for something she is exceptionally passionate about given its huge impact on her own health and wellbeing after a very frightening battle with cancer (which she has survived!) and that business is called Medi Steady Go where on weekends she teaches Vedic Meditation, an ancient and effortless meditation technique she credits with transforming her life.
She also has a book in the oven that is almost finished baking which she plans to release this year! She is a mother of a gorgeous 7 year old girl called Stella and is married now for over 10 years to her Croatian husband Halan.
In this episode:
Sarah shares her career journey and how following her heart always leads her to the next exciting opportunity.She talks about how she took charge of her life after being diagnosed with cancer and how vedic meditation completely transformed how she shows up in life today. Sarah also answers the million dollar question, can you have a successful career and also a thriving life.We talk about this and so much more.
I know how much value you’re going to receive from this episode, Sarah is one in a million and provides so much wisdom in a practical way you can start implementing in your life right now.
Tune in today!
Connect with our Guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-susak-2795b3a5/
Instagram: @sarah_susak
Website: https://www.sarahsusak.com/home
Connect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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Let’s address the elephant in the room… the impending recession and times of economic instability (eeek). It’s natural that times of economic instability makes everyone feel nervous and some may even be questioning the future of their role within their organisation.
When there are difficult times of instability, it’s more important than ever before to have strong leaders that make their people feel secure and instil hope.
This episode delves into three ways to be a standout leader in the context of this current economic climate. It may not be what you expect!
Tune in to listen.
Connect with the host:Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
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Have you ever thought about what makes up a workplace culture? This is something that we all like to talk about, right? Is it a good culture, is it a toxic culture? Workplace culture is made up of shared values, attitudes, behaviours and standards that make up a work environment. But have you thought about this more deeply in terms of how each of us form a workplace culture, how we ourselves are a representation of our culture, our internal, intrinsic culture.
My husband (a wise and emotionally intelligent man) introduced me to the idea of the "culture of you." It made me reflect on how we present ourselves in the world and the impact it has on our surroundings. Rather than succumbing to a victim mentality, blaming external factors for our experiences, we have the power to shape our internal culture and, as a by-product, influence the external workplace culture.
So, how can you create a strong culture of you? Tune in to this episode to find out.
Connect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
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Did I hear you say, new year, new money goals? When it comes to financial planning - alot of us don’t really have a plan. No shade whatsoever. We might have a big goal we want to achieve and we start to save for it but then life happens pushing that goal further ahead. The reality is that money touches all areas of our lives so how can we build a better relationship with money and hit those big beautiful goals we have.
If you think about your goals in the past or even goals you might have right now, for example quitting your job and starting your business, starting a family, going on that holiday, moving overseas, upgrading your car or home. Guess what all of these areas require planning our finances so that we can achieve these goals and feel financially secure.
Our guest today will be talking to us about all things financial planning so that you can achieve your financial goals sooner rather than later.
Our guest is Sam Woodhouse, a financial adviser with over a decade's experience in financial services, Sam knows the levers that you can pull to get ahead in your financial life. He knows how sorting out this money stuff can ultimately give you more clarity to enjoy life.
The common issues faced by busy professionals in managing their money;Managing your money to align with your financial goals; andHow to create financial goals so you’re more likely to achieve them.
Sam and I talk about:We talk about this and so much more.
Now let's dive into today's episode with Sam.Connect with our Guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelwoodhouse/
Instagram: @sam_woodhouse_money
Website: https://intunefs.com.au/
Join Sam’s email list HERE.
Connect with the host:Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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Say goodbye to rushed resolutions and hello to crafting a vision for 2024 that's not just a list on a page, but a sustainable, fulfilling journey you'll embark on with joy.
This episode isn't just about setting the stage for a year of achieving your biggest goals; it's about understanding the 'why' of your dreams and leaving the 'how' for later.
With thought-provoking questions and a step-by-step process, I'll lead you through envisioning a future that resonates with who you are and who you aspire to become.
Turn off those notifications and take yourself on a goal-setting date to make this experience fun and exciting.
Get your free goal-setting spreadsheet HERE.
Work with me
The Unbound Lawyer coaching program HERE.
Book discovery call HERE.
Connect with the host:Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
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As we close out the year, I'm sitting down to share my highlights and lessons from the past year. From marrying my best friend to running my first in-person workshop at the InView conference, to working with incredible clients, it's been a year of growth, development, and deepening self-trust.
Towards the end of this episode I look to 2024 and what my plans are and I give you a cheeky insight into something special I'm creating.
Thank you for tuning into The Career Confidence Podcast this year and I can't wait to be back with more episodes in the new year.
Work with me in 2024
Click HERE to find out more about The Unbound Lawyer.
Click HERE to book a discovery call.
Resources
Mindset Shifts Free E-Lessons HERE.
Connect with the host:Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
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When you hear the words public speaking, do you run the other way? Well, our guest today might change your perception on the way you look at public speaking and dare I say, even look at it as a fun experience where you get to show up as your authentic self whilst providing value to your audience.
Our guest today is Theo Kapodistrias, a multi-award-winning lawyer, based in Hobart, Tasmania. He is also an award-winning speaker, trainer and public speaking coach, running his own business www.theokap.com.au. He is the General Counsel at Evergen - an energy management software company.
On our journey with Theo, we explore his career transition from an in-house lawyer at the University of Tasmania to his current role as General Counsel at Evergen, and his role as a public speaking coach. His passion for public speaking was ignited in high school and has since then fueled his mission to empower individuals and business owners to communicate their value effectively. He takes us behind the scenes of TEDx Hobart, an initiative he started to shine a spotlight on the remarkable people in Tasmania and inspire others to share their ideas.
In this episode Theo:
reframes how we look at public speaking;provides practical tips and mindset shifts on overcoming our fear of speaking Talks about the power of building trust and connection through communicating authentically; andshares how we can communicate more effectively in the workplace.Without further ado, let's dive into this episode and meet Theo!
Connect with our Guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theo-kapodistrias/
Instagram: @theokap88
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theokap.com.au
Website: www.theokap.com.au.
Resources: Free Ultimate Presentation Guide HERE
Online course: https://www.theokap.com.au/communicate-for-impact
Connect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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What if you were to throw out the rule book on what your career should look like in order for it to be successful and start to create a career based on your interests and values?
Well our guest today, shares exactly how she has carved out a path in her legal career that is deeply aligned to her.Our guest today is Elisabeth Flett, award-winning General Counsel and Company Secretary at the Cancer Council, recently crowned General Counsel of the Year by the Australian Corporate Council.
Lis has spent the majority of her legal career working in-house for large national and global companies, across a number of sectors including construction, agribusiness, and logistics.
However, she’s taken the path less travelled, and has pivoted a number of times, in a bid to seek out a better and happier life in the law.
Lis has been sharing her personal journey on Instagram as @the.me.shaped.lawyer, in a hope to sprinkle a little glitter into the legal profession and break stereotypes about what it takes to be a ‘successful’ lawyer.
When she's not working, Lis loves spending time with her two little girls, doing pottery, or swimming in the beautiful waters off Sydney’s northern Beaches where she calls home.
In this episode Lis:
breaks down the stereotypes of what it is to be a successful lawyer and instead be a me shaped lawyer;shares about her career pivots and how 9 months studying veterinary science led her back to a career in law, using the skills she learnt in her course in her new role; andtalks about taking courageous action to create a fulfilling career path for yourself.
Let's dive into this episode!
Connect with our Guest:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethflett
Instagram: @the.me.shaped.lawyer
Connect with the host:Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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Ever felt like the pressures of being a lawyer are too much to handle? You're not alone and I've got some insights for you. Today, we're diving into these overwhelming expectations and taking back control.
Being a lawyer comes with high client demands, the pressure of feeling like you have to know everything and like you have to always be available. This episode will arm you with practical strategies to help you navigate these pressures without the overwhelm.
Learn how to master the art of time management, think through requests, and above all, implement those much-needed boundaries.
Let's dive into this episode!
Connect with the host:
Website: https://marijaduka.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marija-duka/
Instagram: @marija.duka
Click HERE to sign up to the free 3 mindset shifting e-lessons.
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