Building Confidence and Clarity as a Lawyer (August 2023)

Laura Terrell is an executive coach, general counsel, and former
special assistant to the president who has built a career across
government, private practice, and nonprofit leadership. In this
episode, she shares how coaching helps lawyers advocate for
themselves, embrace career pivots, and find clarity in uncertain
times.



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Alongside her legal work, Laura built a thriving executive
coaching practice. She now works with clients ranging from law
firm associates to government lawyers, helping them prepare for
promotions, navigate layoffs, or make strategic pivots.
“One of the interesting things about attorneys is we’re really
good at advocating for clients. But sometimes attorneys are
surprisingly reluctant to advocate for themselves,” shares Laura
Terrell in Episode 103 of You Are a Lawyer.

Her coaching practice fills that gap, giving lawyers the tools to
ask better questions, push beyond comfort zones, and build
sustainable, fulfilling careers.