BE THAT LAWYER Claire Parsons: Reframing Fear and Overwhelm to Build a Career with Intention
In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Claire Parsons discuss:
- Integrating mindfulness into high-pressure professional environments
- Navigating mental health challenges while maintaining demanding careers
- Rethinking traditional views on business development for introverts
- Building emotional resilience and clarity through intentional daily practices
Key Takeaways:
- Starting with just one minute of daily meditation can create subtle but lasting shifts in emotional regulation, clarity, and resilience under pressure.
- Mindfulness doesn’t eliminate stress but reshapes how it’s processed, making space for more grounded decisions and healthier coping habits.
- Emotional regulation skills gained through meditation reduce fear of rejection, making business development feel less risky and more authentic.
- Practices like breathwork, body scans, and loving-kindness help professionals stay centered during conflict, reconnect with purpose, and act from intention rather than reactivity.
"A lot of law practice involves a gut check… and you have to consistently check in with your values to make sure you're representing your client as best you can." — Claire Parsons
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About Claire Parsons: Claire E. Parsons is a Cincinnati-based attorney practicing in school law, employment law, and litigation. In addition to her legal work, she teaches mindfulness and compassion to lawyers and professionals and frequently shares her insights on these topics through her blog, Brilliant Legal Mind, and her published books. Claire draws on both personal experience and formal training to make mindfulness practices accessible, practical, and effective for busy professionals. Her work blends deep legal expertise with a commitment to well-being, helping others find clarity and resilience in high-pressure environments.
Connect with Claire Parsons:
Website: https://brilliantlegalmind.com/ & https://www.brickergraydon.com/team/claire-parsons
Book: How to Be a Badass Lawyer: https://www.amazon.com/How-Badass-Lawyer-Development-Mindfulness/dp/B0BLQYNBXZ
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claireeparsons/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/bricker-graydon/
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