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

2.10 Finding Flow: Why it Matters

Season #2

In this episode of The Thriving Lawyer, hosts Kathleen Brenner and Carla Ferraz discuss the concept of 'Flow' and its importance in the legal profession. They explore how physical environments can impact creativity...
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#2.9 Embracing a Growth Mindset: Essential Strategies for Lawyers

Season #2

Embracing a Growth Mindset: Essential Strategies for Lawyers. In Episode 9 of Season 2 of The Thriving Lawyer Podcast, hosts Kathleen Brenner and Carla Ferraz discuss the importance of adopting a growth mindset,...
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#2.8 The Lawyer as Coach: Why Coaching Skills Can Transform Your Practice

Season #2

In Episode 8 of Season 2 of the Thriving Lawyer Podcast, hosts Kathleen and Carla delve into why coaching skills are essential for lawyers. Most lawyers think of coaching as something leaders and managers can use with...
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2.7 Turning the tables - an interview with Kathleen Brenner

Season #2

In this episode, Carla Ferraz turns the tables on Kathleen, interviewing her about the changes she's made since discovering the power of coaching, and explores why she came up with the idea for the Thriving...
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Unlocking human potential: lessons for lawyers from the 2025 uplift conference

Season #2

Embracing the Future: Wellbeing, AI, and Human-Centric Leadership in Law In this episode of The Thriving Lawyer, hosts Kathleen Brenner and Carla Ferraz delve into insights from a recent conference in New York focused...
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2.5 Flow: The Lawyer's secret weapon for peak performance

Season #2

Mastering Flow for Legal Peak Performance - Episode 5, Season 2 In this episode of The Thriving Lawyer Podcast, Kathleen Brenner and Carla Ferraz dive deep into the concept of 'flow' and how it serves as a secret...
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#2.4 Unlocking Lawyer Wellbeing: Harnessing a Game-Changing Framework to Thrive

Season #2

In this episode of The Thriving Lawyer with Kathleen Brenner and Carla Ferraz, the duo dive into the PERMA Model from positive psychology to provide practical insights and actionable tips for lawyers so they can...
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#2.3 The obstacles that prevent lawyers thriving and what you can do about it

Season #2

In episode three of season two of the Thriving Lawyer podcast, Kathleen Brenner and Carla Ferraz delve into the hidden obstacles preventing lawyers from thriving. They explore both cultural and individual barriers,...
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#2.2 From Languishing to Thriving: Values-Based Lawyering for 2025

Season #2

The Thriving Lawyer: The Importance of Values Clarity for Lawyers' Wellbeing   In this episode of The Thriving Lawyer, hosts Kathleen Brenner and Carla Ferraz discuss the critical importance of knowing and living your...
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What it truly means to thrive as a lawyer

Season #2

In this episode, we (re)introduce ourselves go deep into what it truly means to thrive as a lawyer - and in the rest of your life. We look at unique roadblocks that often trip lawyers up - and explore signs that you...
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#Episode 12 - An interview with new sometime co-host Carla Ferraz, peak performance and flow coach

Season #1

In this episode, I introduce Carla Ferraz, seasoned Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).  Carla has eight years of coaching experience with approximately 2000 hours of...
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Episode 11 - A conversation with Dr Shiromi - mental health and when to see a doctor: specific tips for lawyers

In this episode I speak to Dr Shiromi about when lawyers should be seeing a doctor about their wellbeing. We talk about what to do if you think you may have depression and/or anxiety, specific tips for lawyers, and...
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