In this episode of our series Life After Law®, from the Smart Lawyers Position to Transition podcast, host Victoria Collier sits down with Sarah Cottrell, founder of Former Lawyer LLC and host of the Former Lawyer podcast.

Sarah shares her journey from practicing law to helping other lawyers transition out of the legal profession. They discuss the common struggles lawyers face, the importance of aligning career choices with personal values, and practical steps for those considering a career change. This insightful conversation provides valuable perspectives for any lawyer feeling unfulfilled in their current role.

Key Takeaways:1.⁠ ⁠Discover the common reasons why many lawyers feel unfulfilled and consider leaving the legal profession. 2.⁠ ⁠Learn about the importance of aligning your career with your personal values and strengths. 3.⁠ ⁠Gain insights into practical steps for exploring alternative career paths and finding a better fit.

Learn More About Our Guest

Sarah Cottrell is the founder of Former Lawyer LLC and the host of The Former Lawyer Podcast. She practiced law for 10 years, and now she helps unhappy lawyers ditch their soul-sucking jobs. Sarah specializes in helping lawyers identify alternative careers so that they can leave the law. She is a Certified Career Management Coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation.

Connect With Sarah 

https://instagram.com/formerlawyer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjcottrell/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/former-lawyer/

We want to hear from you!

You can leave us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. Click here and then scroll down the page to the rating and review section.

You can also leave us a rating in Spotify by clicking here.

Connect with Victoria Collier

https://quidproquolaw.com/

Private Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1284225722042602

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/victoria-collier-coaching/