Notes To My (Legal) Self Season 12, Episode 4: How To Grow From Stress to Success, and Frustration to Freedom (with Gary Miles)
The path to a fulfilling legal career doesn’t have to be paved with burnout. In this episode, longtime trial lawyer turned coach Gary Miles joins Olga Mack to discuss how lawyers can transform stress into success and frustration into freedom.
With over 45 years of legal experience, Gary shares practical tools and mindset shifts to help legal professionals manage imposter syndrome, avoid burnout, and build purpose-driven careers. Whether you're a new in-house counsel or a seasoned legal leader, this episode offers strategies to reclaim time, confidence, and clarity.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
How imposter syndrome manifests for in-house lawyers—and how to overcome it
Which key performance indicators (KPIs) lawyers should be tracking
How to structure your day for productivity and reduce burnout
The value of unstructured time—and how to protect it
How to lead through service, not just conflict
Whether you’re navigating your first legal role or rethinking your career after decades in practice, Gary’s insights are a powerful reminder that stress doesn’t have to define success in law.