Life After Law: Professional Supervision with Lora McInturf

Smart Lawyers Position to Transition

In this special Life After Law episode, host Victoria Collier sits down with Lora McInturf, a former lawyer turned coach, to discuss navigating personal and professional transitions. Lora opens up about her unique journey from a career in accounting and law to becoming an expat and ultimately finding her passion for coaching.

Together, they explore the importance of building a support system for lawyers, the concept of professional supervision, and how lawyers can reconnect with their true selves during times of change. If you’re considering life after law or looking to create a meaningful transition, this episode offers invaluable insights and strategies for the journey.

Key Takeaways:

1.⁠ ⁠Transitions Are Constant: Life is full of transitions, whether planned or unplanned. Embracing the journey, rather than resisting it, can lead to personal and professional growth.

2.⁠ ⁠Build Your Outer Circle: Having a strong support system, including therapists, coaches, and supervisors, is essential for lawyers to navigate burnout and emotional challenges in their careers.

3.⁠ ⁠Reconnect with Your True Self: One of the most critical aspects of making a successful transition is understanding and nurturing your relationship with yourself. Personal reflection and seeking alignment with your true passions are key to finding fulfillment.

About Our Guest

Lora McInturf is a former lawyer who pivoted from big law to coaching after traveling the world as an expat. Specializing in professional supervision, Lora works with lawyers and other professionals to help them manage burnout, build resilience, and rediscover their purpose. She is passionate about fostering authentic relationships, both with oneself and others, to enable personal growth and career satisfaction. Lora has authored reflective writing journals for coaches and lawyer coaches, and she continues to inspire professionals to embrace change and take charge of their transitions.

For more insights from Lora, be sure to check out her reflective writing journals and connect with her through the links provided in the episode.

Connect with Lora

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinneradvocate/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_inner_advocate/

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