In this episode of The Free Lawyer podcast, host Gary interviews Jessie Brown, a former attorney turned career and executive coach. Jessie shares her journey from big law to coaching, discussing her experiences with burnout and how she found balance by aligning her work with her values. The conversation explores redefining success, managing stress, and practical strategies like energy audits, mindfulness, and setting boundaries. Jesse offers insights on overcoming financial fears, reconnecting with authenticity, and prioritizing well-being, providing valuable guidance for lawyers seeking fulfillment and sustainable careers without burnout.Jessie Brown practiced law for 15 years, primarily in Big Law, before becoming a career and executive coach for lawyers. She specializes in helping attorneys navigate career decisions and transitions and learn how to succeed on their own terms without burnout. Before becoming a coach, Jessie navigated balancing a demanding career as a litigator while raising young kids. She created the balance she sought as a Senior Counsel in Big Law, while working a reduced billable hour schedule, before deciding to resign from the law to focus exclusively on coaching. Jessie also leads transformational women's retreats and is a certified meditation teacher and forest bathing guide and has a deep love for nature, reading, and spirituality. 

Jessie’s Legal Background & Strengths Assessment (00:01:11) 

Transitioning Legal Practice Areas (00:04:27)

Hospice Work & Mentoring Associates (00:06:25) 

Becoming a Career Coach (00:07:56) 

Recognizing and Experiencing Burnout (00:08:47) 

Finding Balance & Reducing Hours (00:09:53) J

Financial Fears & Career Transition Fund (00:10:50) 

Aligning Work with Values (00:12:28) 

Energy Audit & Burnout Prevention (00:13:43) 

Impact of Early Loss & Mortality Perspective (00:15:20) 

Mortality in Coaching & Future Visualization (00:16:51) 

Defining Success Beyond External Metrics (00:18:18) 

Rediscovering Authenticity (00:22:23) 

Mindfulness & Forest Bathing Explained (00:24:28) 

Practical Self-Care for Burned-Out Lawyers (00:28:04) 

Work-Life Balance & Boundaries (00:30:10) 

Creating Personal Freedom & Focus (00:32:57) 

Advice to Her Younger Self (00:35:15) 

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