How Executive Coaching Impacts Your Career feat. Laura Terrell

Laura Terrell discusses the importance of challenging our
assumptions and the need to advocate for ourselves. Laura earned
her master's degree in law school and worked in the public sector
before being a Special Advisor to the President of the United
States. Listen to Episode 103 as Laura explains her journey and
her insights as a lawyer.





LISTEN TO LEARN


How to get out of your comfort zone

Ways to transition from public to private sector

Tips for finding a challenging career role



WE ALSO DISCUSS


The value of Joint JD/MA programs

How executive coaches encourage professional growth

How lawyers can foster a supportive career network



Lawyers and Comfort Zones


Laura Terrell discusses stepping outside your comfort zone for
personal and professional growth. Embracing new experiences and
challenges, even if they initially feel uncomfortable, allows
lawyers to pivot from government lawyers to the private sector or
away from the law. 





Executive Coaching and Lawyers


Laura Terrell became an executive coach because she wants people
to explore the value of coaching and mentoring in career
development. They discuss their experience working with coaches,
finding it helpful to navigate their career path and determine
their next steps. Additionally, Laura expressed a passion for
connecting with and guiding others, which they needed more
opportunities to do in their previous role. 





Coaching and mentoring allow individuals to receive guidance,
advice, and support in their career journeys. Coaching will
enable executives to learn from the experiences and insights of
others, gaining a fresh perspective on their own goals and
aspirations because there are many similarities in high
achievers. 





After becoming an executive coach, Laura realized mentoring
provides accountability and motivation, helping individuals stay
focused and committed to their career development. Overall, this
episode highlights the benefits of coaching and mentoring in
assisting individuals to navigate their career paths and make
informed decisions about their professional lives.





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Contact Laura Terrell


Laura Terrell is licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C.,
and as in-house counsel in Virginia.


 Learn more about Laura Terrell:


Connect Our Kids: https://www.connectourkids.com


Executive coaching: https://www.lauraterrell.com





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