
The Free Lawyer 276. Are You Burning Out in Your Legal Career?
In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary Miles, a seasoned attorney with nearly 46 years of experience, engages with Charlene Gisele, a former lawyer turned high-performance coach and burnout prevention advisor. Charlene shares her personal journey from a high-pressure legal career to focusing on well-being and burnout prevention. Key themes include recognizing signs of burnout, managing guilt through mindfulness, and the importance of emotional resilience. Charlene emphasizes the need for self-care and offers practical strategies for achieving a healthy work-life balance. The episode provides valuable insights for legal professionals seeking to transform stress into success.
Charlène Gisèle is a former lawyer turned High-Performance Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and award-winning Keynote and TEDx Speaker. She is the host of The Charlene Gisèle Show podcast and leads the Wednesday Wellness Society, both dedicated to empowering professionals worldwide. Charlène is sought-after Burnout Advisor to world-leading organizations and her signature Burnout Prevention and High-Performance Game programmes have been praised by international media. Her methods help driven professionals optimize their well-being while sustaining peak performance.
Workaholism and Burnout (00:04:45)
Addiction to Work (00:05:51)
Behavioral Patterns of Addiction (00:06:16)
The Guilt of Non-Work (00:09:10)
Recognizing Burnout (00:10:34)
Escape to Inner Peace (00:11:31)
Understanding Burnout (00:12:36)
The Difference Between Doing and Being (00:13:08)
Struggles with Presence (00:14:53)
Sustainable Practices for Presence (00:15:51)
Early Signs of Burnout (00:17:45)
Recognizing Denial (00:19:12)
Mindset Shift for Success (00:20:07)
Balancing Work and Recovery (00:20:20)
Understanding Guilt in Mind Management (00:22:38)
Flexing Your Mind for Emotional Control (00:24:00)
Practical Meditation Techniques (00:25:56)
Building Emotional Resilience (00:26:47)
Finding Positive Equivalents for Emotions (00:28:26)
Common Misconceptions About Burnout (00:30:00)
The Importance of Honesty in Self-Assessment (00:31:34)
Seeking External Help for Overwhelm (00:33:16)
Overcoming the Stigma of Seeking Help (00:34:57)
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