You became a lawyer to build something meaningful.
Not to spend your life exhausted, resentful, and wondering where it all went wrong.
- You've hit every milestone that was supposed to make you happy—and it didn't
- You're working harder than ever but feeling emptier than ever
- You know something has to change, but you don't know where to start
The Thriving Lawyer Program is a 6-week evidence-based coaching program that helps you escape the burnout cycle and build a career that actually works for your life.
Let us guess.
If you are in private practice, you're billing 1,800+ hours a year.
Maybe you're answering emails at 11pm.
You're cancelling plans with friends because something "came up" at work—again.
You're missing dinner with your kids—again.
And somewhere along the way, you stopped being a person who happens to be a lawyer and became a lawyer who occasionally remembers they're a person.
You're not alone.
60% of Australian lawyers report moderate to very high psychological distress. 52% are experiencing burnout. And here's the one that should make every managing partner nervous: 60% of lawyers have considered leaving the profession in the past two years.
Not leaving their firm. Leaving the profession.
The legal industry has a crisis on its hands. And it's not going to be solved by another "resilience webinar" or a mindfulness app in the employee benefits package.
Here's what those programs get wrong:
They treat burnout and dissatisfaction like an individual problem.
Like you're just not meditating enough. Like you need to "manage your stress better."
But burnout isn't a failure of willpower. It's what happens when smart, driven people operate in environments that were designed to extract everything from them.
The billable hour model. The always-on culture. The unspoken rule that boundaries are for people who aren't "serious" about their careers.
You didn't create these systems. But you're the one paying the price for them.
So what's the actual solution?
It's not working harder. It's not "powering through." And it's definitely not waiting until you make partner to finally start living your life.
Culture matters. Systems matter. BUT there is so much in your control.
In the Thriving Lawyer, you will do the deep work that most lawyers never do:
- Getting clear on what YOU actually value (not what you were told to value)
- Understanding what's really driving your burnout (hint: it's not just the hours)
- Building sustainable habits that don't require superhuman discipline
- Creating a roadmap that aligns your career with your life—not the other way around
This is what The Thriving Lawyer Program delivers.
Not generic advice. Not another box-ticking CPD exercise.
A structured, evidence-based process for getting off the hamster wheel AND building something that actually works for you.
You'll create your own unique roadmap to truly thrive.
As a lawyer, and in the rest of your life.
We're Kathleen & Carla
WELCOME, LAWYER!
Kathleen Brenner
Lawyer & ICF accredited Coach
After doing this work, Kathleen moved from a career as a government lawyer to working part-time and remotely for a new-model law firm. She's now an ICF-accredited coach completing her Master of Science in Coaching Psychology at the University of Sydney.
Carla Ferraz
ICF PCC Accredited coach and MBA
Carla has coached lawyers, executives, and leaders for over a decade—from startups to the S&P 500. She brings an outsider's perspective to the legal profession and deep expertise in what it takes to perform at your best without burning out. She's also completing her Master's at USyd.
We created this program because we saw too many brilliant lawyers suffering in silence—and too many "solutions" that were just Band-Aids on broken bones.
This isn't generic coaching. It's evidence-based methodology grounded in positive psychology and coaching psychology.
We don't just tell you to "find balance." or you tell you what to do.
We give you the frameworks, tools, and support to create work-life integration that actually works for you.
What happens if nothing changes?
You already know the answer.
Another year of telling yourself "it'll get better after this deal closes." Another year of promising your partner you'll take that holiday "once things calm down."
Another year of watching the version of yourself you wanted to be drift further and further away.
Untreated burnout doesn't just affect your career. It affects your relationships. Your health. Your ability to be present for the people who matter most.
And here's the uncomfortable truth: whilst culture change is happening, the legal profession is not going to change for you.
The billing targets probably aren't going to disappear. The demanding clients aren't going away. The culture of overwork is deeply embedded in how many law firms operate.
The only variable you control is how you respond.
You can keep doing what you're doing—and keep getting what you're getting.
Or you can invest six weeks in building something different.
If you're ready to begin, you're in the right place
Why Evidence-Based Practice Changes Everything
Wellbeing programs often fail because they're built on good intentions, not good science.
They give you tips and tricks. Surface-level tactics. "Have you tried taking a walk at lunch?"
You've probably attended a wellbeing seminar where the notes went straight into the bottom drawer.
It was either too hard to implement, or just too shallow.
The Thriving Lawyer Program is different. It's built on key insights from positive psychology, coaching psychology, and behavioural science.
Here's what that means in practice:
Instead of telling you what to do, we help you gain clarity about what is important to you. What you really want and what you uniquely bring to the table.
We then guide you through an evidence-based path to begin to create lasting change from the inside out.
Sure, there is some content to learn. But the magic is in the framework that we have created and the activities you will undertake.
Instead of generic advice, you get frameworks specifically designed for high-achieving professionals in demanding environments.
Instead of motivation that fades after a week, you will learn how to set goals that actually work and build sustainable habits grounded in how your brain actually works.
It's not necessarily about working less. It's about working in a way that doesn't destroy you.
Thrive, as a lawyer, and in the rest of your life
The Thriving Lawyer
Create your own unique roadmap to thriving.
So, what is the Thriving Lawyer Program?
The Thriving Lawyer is a 6-module program that is designed specifically for lawyers. It is based on a 'whole person approach' to wellbeing and performance.
Lawyers are *surprise* humans! And this means for us to truly thrive, we need to focus on the whole person.
Some lawyers think this will lead to them taking the gas off the pedal at work.
But its exactly the opposite. The Thriving Lawyer is a thriving human.
Here's how the program breaks down...
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Week |
Module |
What You'll Walk Away With |
|---|---|---|
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1 |
Foundations of Thriving |
Understand what's driving your burnout or dissatisfaction and what "thriving" actually means for YOU (not what your firm tells you it means). |
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2 |
Values & Strengths |
Clarify your most important values and explore your character strengths. Identify values & strengths based actions that you can take to begin to bring your best self vision to life. |
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3 |
Vision & Best Self |
Design a vivid picture of your life as your "best possible self"—and feel what it's like to actually live it. |
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4 |
Goals That Work |
Set meaningful goals aligned with YOUR values (not external expectations, partnership tracks, or what your parents wanted when you were at high school). |
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5 |
Habits & Mindsets |
Build sustainable habits using the science of behaviour change—not willpower or motivation hacks. |
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6 |
Your Roadmap |
Create your personal roadmap and commit to specific next steps with accountability built in so that you can sustainable create and maintain your thriving lawyer life. |
This isn't passive learning.
Each module includes exercises, reflection prompts, and real work that builds on the previous week.
By the end, you won't just "know" what to do differently. You'll have a clear vision AND a concrete plan—and the foundations in place to actually bring it to life.
So what is included?
You will receive:
- 6 comprehensive video modules - Watch on your schedule, as many times as you need, including via app
- Workbook and reflection exercises - The real work happens here
- Private community access - Option to connect with other lawyers on the same journey
12 month access to the all materials.
This program is for you if:
- You're overworked, but feeling empty, not accomplished.
- You've hit milestones that were supposed to make you happy—but didn't
- You're questioning whether law is right for you (or whether YOU are right for law)
- You know something needs to change but don't know where to start
- You want more space for other things in your life - like being home for dinner with the kids.
- You're exhausted by the constant pressure and want to find a sustainable path
- You're just starting out your career and not sure how to approach your career.
- You're 5-15 years into your career and wondering "is this really it?"
- It is important to you that the course approach is science-informed.
This probably isn't for you if:
- You're happy with your career and just want productivity tips
- You're looking for legal skills training
- You're not willing to do the inner work
- You want someone to tell you exactly what to do (this is coaching, not consulting).
If you're ready to make real change, we're ready to show you how.
The legal profession can be a lonely and isolating place sometimes.
You don't have to navigate it alone.
Stop just surviving and reconnect with what is most important to you.
Create your own unique roadmap to thrive.
Set goals you can actually achieve, finally create the habits that support you, whilst treating yourself with self-compassion.
Make real, sustainable change.
And thrive as a lawyer, and in the rest of your life.
What other lawyers are saying about us
"This is deep work that is so important. Too often we just get caught up in the every day and don't step back. Every lawyer, no matter where they are in their career, could benefit from this course."
Anonymous, Special Counsel, new model law firm
"I was finding myself frustrated with my career and workplace. Working with Kathleen has given me clarity around my values and personal priorities and the confidence to implement changes in my life that allow me to explore new possibilities."
Liz, Legal and Policy professional, Australian Government
"As a coach, Kathleen passionately engages with you to progress your thinking on your career and working life, with a focus on deep reflective thought, open discussion and targetted questioning, all designed to push your ability to gain insights into your goals and current challenges to new heights".
Senior Legal Counsel, Big 4 Australian bank
"Carla is a fabulous coach! Her ability to ask thought provoking questions that help you gain deep insights into yourself is truly one of a kind. Phenomenal! Thank you Carla for all that you have done for me and helping me get back to ME".
Director, Fortune 500 company
Pricing
$397 AUD (or $267 USD)
Enrol now.
What's $397 in context?
- It's less than most lawyers bill an hour or two.
- It's a fraction of what burnout and dissatisfaction costs in lost wellbeing, lost productivity, and damaged relationships
- It's an investment in the person doing the work—not just the work itself
This isn't an expense. It's an investment in the only asset you can't replace: yourself.
We're behind you 100%!
The Thriving Lawyer Guarantee
Our 14-Day "Actually Do the Work" Guarantee
Complete the first two modules. Do the exercises. Show up for yourself.
If you genuinely engage with the material and don't feel like you're getting value, email us within 14 days for a full refund.
We're confident in this program because we've seen it work. But we also know coaching isn't for everyone—and we'd rather you try it risk-free than wonder "what if."
Why we created this program at this price:
We could charge more. Frankly, most corporate wellbeing programs cost 5-10x what we're asking—and deliver a fraction of the value.
But we didn't build The Thriving Lawyer to create an exclusive club. We built it because too many lawyers are suffering, and the solutions available either don't work or aren't accessible.
$397 is enough to filter for people who are serious about doing the work.
It's not so much that it excludes lawyers who actually need this.
If the investment is a stretch, that's okay. Ask yourself: what's staying stuck costing you?
So you've read this far for a reason.
Something on this page spoke to the part of you that knows things need to change.
You have two choices:
- Close this tab, go back to your inbox, and keep doing what you've been doing
- Take one small step toward building something different
The first choice is easier. It's what most people do.
The second choice is what separates lawyers who thrive from lawyers who just survive.
If you're reading this and something is resonating—that's your signal.
Not "I'll think about it." Not "after this matter is done." Now.
Because here's what we've learned from working with lawyers: there is never a good time. There's only this moment, and whether you're willing to do something with it.
Join the Program - $397 AUD or $267 USD
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Something still holding you back?
Check out some of the most asked questions we get about the Thriving Lawyer below to see if we answer your question. If you still have questions, email us at hello@yourbusinessname.com and we'd be happy to answer anything else for you!
How long does this course take to complete?
I'm worried I won't have time for this?
Is this course suitable for lawyers at all stages of their careers?
I am from a law firm, can I buy the course for my staff in bulk?
What type of learning format is used in the course?
I am from a not-for-profit legal practice. Can I get a discount?
Is there a community or forum for participants to engage with each other?
How is this course different from therapy?
Can I claim continuing professional development (CPD) points for this course?
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The Thriving Lawyer is run by Kathleen Brenner and Carla Ferraz. We help lawyers escape the burnout cycle and build careers that work for their lives.
So you can thrive, as a lawyer, and in the rest of your life.
