194. Brittany Leonard's Insights on How Lawyers Can Find Fulfillment and Happiness in Their Careers

In this episode of the Free Lawyer podcast, general counsel Brittany Leonard discuss the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment in a legal career. Brittany shares her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of aligning career goals with personal well-being and happiness. She talks about the challenges of self-doubt and the importance of resilience, advocating for a healthy work environment and leadership that respects and supports team autonomy. The conversation also covers effective communication, the value of authenticity, and the courage to embrace discomfort for growth. Brittany's insights aim to help lawyers find satisfaction in their careers by aligning with what truly brings them joy. Building Confidence and Networking (00:19:57) Brittany discusses building confidence and networking online, sharing her own experiences and tips for finding like-minded individuals.

Importance of Confidence and Mindset (00:22:55) Brittany emphasizes the importance of confidence and a positive mindset, sharing her personal struggles and transformation.

Challenging Yourself and Self-Comparison (00:24:39) Brittany highlights her journey from rock bottom, discussing the pitfalls of comparing oneself to others and the importance of self-growth.

Self-Awareness and Mindfulness (00:28:37) Gary and Brittany delve into the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness in personal and professional growth.

Motivation and Encouragement (00:29:18) Brittany encourages listeners to seek happiness in their careers, offering advice on overcoming struggles and seeking support.

Personal Freedom (00:30:28) Brittany defines personal freedom as the ability to work on her own terms, free from micromanagement, and feeling valued and supported.

Brittany is General Counsel at Civix where she manages a global company and its subsidiaries.  Her passion is seeing businesses thrive and helping facilitate those successes. She provides legal advice and strategic leadership including in APAC and EMEA regions encompassing a diverse spectrum of responsibilities from intellectual property and tech deployment, data privacy, marketing, product development, employment, M&A, negotiations, and everything in between.   

 She is also a content creator posting regularly about transforming the industry through career happiness. She recently turned her brand into a consulting company where she helps companies and law firms hurdle the challenges of networking to build client relationships with confidence.  You can follow her journey on LinkedIn where she was nominated a top Legal Influencer:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-leonard-b3a7b2a4/

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