The Thriving Lawyer

The Thriving Lawyer

Hosted by: Kathleen Brenner

A podcast to help you thrive as a lawyer. In work, in life. Perform at your peak, yet still have time for all the other things you love.

Episodes

Nailing work/life hygiene - and no, we're not talking about cleanliness

Season #1

This episode looks at our daily practices through the lens of work/life hygiene. This is not about cleanliness and COVID practices. Rather, it is about viewing essential daily practices as "hygiene" - i.e. our minimum...
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Episode 6: Doing law differently: Creating a Career that works for you (with Naaman Kranz)

Season #1

In this episode I interview Naaman Kranz. Naaman is an example of a lawyer who has carved out their own very unique, passion driven career path. Naaman lives in Canberra and works 3 days a week as a Special Counsel at...
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Episode 5 - The Art of Savouring

Season #1

This episode is about the art of savouring. This is an idea from positive psychology that I think provides a simple little tool for greater wellbeing. I situate the idea within the framework of positive psychology,...
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Episode 4 - The Lawyer's Coaching Mindset

Season #1

This episode explores the Lawyer’s Coaching Mindset. I explore: what it is; the benefits for lawyers of adopting one; the obstacles for lawyers; and  how to foster one.    You can sign up to my regular newsletter...
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Episode 3 - What will you be saying yes - and no - to in 2023?

Season #1

This episode explores the reality that for every yes there is a no. For everything new that we invite in, there is - by necessity - something that we are saying no to. We often do this unconsciously - but by asking...
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Episode 2 - Conquering the Doing Obsession

Season #1

This episodes explores ideas of the "doing obsession" and how it applies to lawyers. This is the idea that "doing" and being "busy" is the very marker of success - not the actions to get there. I came across this idea...
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Episode 1 - Why Your New Years Resolution Probably Won't Work (And How to Set Better Goals - If you want to!)

Season #1

In this episode I consider why New Years Resolutions often simply fail. Whilst the beginning of a New Year is a great time to reflect, dream and set goals or plans, it is important that we choose our goals carefully....
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Introduction - The Thriving Lawyer with Kathleen Brenner

Season #1

Welcome to the Thriving Lawyer with Kathleen Brenner.   Are you a lawyer who is feeling burnt out but wants more in life? Do you want to live a purpose driven life that is filled with more meaning and joy? A life...
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