Breakdown, Boundaries & Breakthroughs: Meredith's Journey

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WILL - Women Interested in Leaving Law

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The WILL Podcast - For Women Lawyers Searching for Freedom, Flexibility and Fulfilment. Are you tired of having to “always be available,” the anxiety, and a nagging sense that something is missing? The WILL Podcast offers an honest exploration for how to find relief, meaning and work that allows you to enjoy your life, (without throwing away all you’ve invested). This podcast is for any woman lawyer who has ever questioned if they want to stay in law or not. Here you’ll find a window into how others have dealt with the money, identity and figured out what else they could do (in law or out). Each episode is a journey into the lives of women lawyers who got fed up with the status quo. You’ll hear about persistent doubt, piles of debt, and physical and mental depletion. Our guests reveal how they navigated the expectations of workplace cultures and inner critics that keep them isolated and wondering “what’s wrong with me.” You’ll hear conversations not being shared beyond a whisper in the halls of big law. You’ll discover: * Inspirational stories of lawyers who’ve redefined success on their own terms * Strategies to overcome the common career pitfalls women lawyers get stuck in * Ideas for how to realign work with your deepest values and aspirations Hosted by Elena Deutsch, a dedicated legal career coach and catalyst, the WILL Podcast is more than a good listen — it may inspire a movement. With WILL Alumni and Guests breaking the confines of traditional practice, you’ll see that change is not just possible for them, but for you too. If you think, “I’ve got to get out of here, but I don’t know what else to do, and I’m trepidatious,” you’ve found a sanctuary. WILL is where doubt transforms into daring, and frustration becomes freedom. WILL Book a Consultation with Elena: https://womeninterestedinleavinglaw.com/book-a-call Web: https://womeninterestedinleavinglaw.com Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-deutsch/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/womeninterestedinleavinglaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninterestedinleavinglaw

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Breakdown, Boundaries & Breakthroughs: Meredith's Journey

WILL - Women Interested in Leaving Law

1 hour 3 minutes 17 seconds

9 months ago

Breakdown, Boundaries & Breakthroughs: Meredith's Journey

Imagine a lifetime of pressure, conditioning and the internal critic saying: “work harder” “be perfect” and “you’re not good enough.” This is on top of having a brain tumor and near death experience at 17, then losing your father at age 26. Add in a lawyer practice in big law and the pressure to perform which ultimately leads to a breaking point. In desperation, you search “Career coaches for women lawyers” on Google in the hope of finding relief.

Imagine the very day you have your consultation with Elena, there’s a panel of WILL Alumni talking about taking a leave of absence - and you enroll on the spot.

Meredith Eng generously shares her WILL journey with all the lows and highs including:

How witnessing the vulnerability of other women lawyers gave her relief.
Her decision to live a ‘full and expressive life’ while floating in the ocean.
How she decided to take a big leap and leave big law BEFORE finding her right fit role.

Mostly, hear from Meredith about how she learned to set boundaries and finally decide that her life is worth putting first.

Connect with Meredith

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mereditheng/

Instagram: @mereditheeng

The WILL Podcast is hosted by Elena Deutsch, a dedicated legal career coach and catalyst. This podcast is more than a good listen — it may inspire you. As WILL Alumni and Guests break the confines of traditional practice, you’ll see that change is not just possible for them, but for you too.

Feel stuck, unhappy and ready to explore a WILL journey of your own?

Book your consultation with Elena: https://womeninterestedinleavinglaw.com/book-a-call

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-deutsch/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/womeninterestedinleavinglaw

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninterestedinleavinglaw

Web: https://womeninterestedinleavinglaw.com

References

Wilder A. Clements

Wilder A. Clements brings experienced and value-driven counsel to purpose-driven businesses and organizations with challenging employment law questions.

Clements Employment Law https://www.clementsemploymentlaw.com/

WILL Transform

Meredith chose the Transform VIP program, which included 1:1 coaching with Elena Deutsch. The WILL Transform Program is a comprehensive 6-month program designed specifically for busy women lawyers. It provides the support you need to make a meaningful career change. Learn more here: https://womeninterestedinleavinglaw.com/services/

WILL Mastermind

Based on the book 'Burnout', by the Nagoski Sisters

About understanding burnout with activities around this.

WILL Creator's Circle

The Creator’s Circle - a small-group journey through The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron led by Elena Deutsch. The Creators Circle opens one time per year. It’s open to both lawyers, former lawyers and non-lawyers.

WILL Evolve

Continuation program for WILL Alum, to support their ongoing journey

and to avoid backsliding.

WILL Podcast

Boundary Practice episode

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boundary-setting-practice-for-women-lawyers/id1781037581?i=1000679460040.

Jessica Meddina

Financial councillor that helps lawyers create financial plans.

Works closely with WILL members.

https://www.jessicamedinallc.com.

Helena Bonham Carter, poetry https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5qXDx4oOnx/

One precious life

Book of poems called ‘This Wild and Precious Life: A Journal’ by Mary Oliver.

https://www.amazon.com/This-Wild-Precious-Life-Journal/dp/0593580281.

Jenny McKee

A WILL Alum that switched from lawyer to being an astrologer.

Her astrology website is Sky Whispers Astrology and she is available for readings.

https://skywhispersastrology.com.

Anne Marie Segal

Master the Interview, by Anne Marie Segal.

WILL - Women Interested in Leaving Law