Legally Blissed® Conversations

Suzi Hixon, esq.
Legally Blissed® Conversations

Join the Legally Blissed® Community: www.LegallyBlissed.com ⚖️💕 Legally Blissed® is a conversational podcast that reclaims and rewrites the stories female attorneys have been told about how we should practice law, grow our business, treat our clients, treat ourselves, dress at the office, balance our families with work, and craft our identities both personally and professionally.

  1. From Imposter Syndrome to Unstoppable Force, with Sheila Murphy

    05/05/2023

    From Imposter Syndrome to Unstoppable Force, with Sheila Murphy

    I got to hang out with Sheila Murphy, CEO of Focus Forward Consulting and former senior vice president and associate general counsel at MetLife, about her journey as a woman lawyer. We discuss various topics, including what inspired Sheila to go to law school, her experience in law school, and her love for the character Beth Dutton from the hit TV show Yellowstone. 🤠 Sheila shares her journey as a lawyer and how she initially wanted to avoid public speaking and court appearances. However, after realizing the importance of self-advocacy and making herself known in the office, she began to change her approach and focus on becoming a leader in her company. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-care and taking up space, as well as the need for more female leaders in the legal industry. Sheila also talks about her transition from being an attorney to starting her own consulting firm, Focus Forward Consulting, and how she primarily works with lawyers who want to uplevel their careers. The episode ends with Sheila sharing her thoughts on networking and encouraging listeners to take breaks and give themselves space to rejuvenate. About Sheila Murphy Sheila is the CEO of Focus Forward Consulting where she coaches her clients to make power moves that create forward momentum in their careers, compensation, and courage. As a certified coach, Sheila works with lawyers who want to be an unstoppable force in their careers. Prior to launching Focus Forward Consulting, Sheila was Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at MetLife and also spent many years in private practice. Sheila has received numerous accolades including the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from Corporate Counsel’s Women, Influence, Power in the Law Award program, the Highest Leaf Award in 2010 from the Women’s Venture Fund, and in 2017 was named a Leading Women Lawyer in NYC by Crain's New York Business. Connect with Sheila here: 💼https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilamurphyfocusforward/ 🌎www.focus-forward-consulting.com ⚖️💕Join the Legally Blissed Community for women lawyers here: https://www.LegallyBlissed.com Mentioned in this episode: e53 e53

    45 min
  2. Unleashing Creativity: How Embracing Your Inner Artist Makes You a Better Lawyer & a Better Human with Suzi Hixon

    04/21/2023

    Unleashing Creativity: How Embracing Your Inner Artist Makes You a Better Lawyer & a Better Human with Suzi Hixon

    Welcome to another exciting episode where we explore the power of creativity in the legal profession! Join us as we delve into the science behind creativity, discuss the benefits of balancing logic with artistry, and share practical tips for integrating creativity into your daily routine. This episode is perfect for seasoned attorneys and newcomers alike, offering valuable insights and inspiration to help you unleash your creative potential and thrive in both your professional and personal life. 🌟🌍 In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of creativity in personal and professional growth 🌱🚀 The science behind creativity, including the role of the brain's right hemisphere and the benefits of creative thinking on problem-solving and decision-making 🧠✨ The art of creative lawyering, exploring unconventional case strategies and the secret weapon of creativity in legal practice 🔥🎭 Embrace your inner artist and transform your legal career by tapping into the power of creative thinking. Let's reach new heights together! 💪🎨 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content to help you excel in your legal journey! Integrating creativity is just one pillar of the BLISS Method that we discuss in the Legally Blissed Community: B = Boundary setting L = Leveraging legal tech + AI I = Integrating creativity (We are here!) S = Self-confidence S = Seeking support and community. And this is where Legally Blissed comes in to play! So Join Us at http://www.LegallyBlissed.com ⚖️💕 This episode of Legally Blissed Conversations has been sponsored by Advogence™️ / Advocacy Empowered by Artificial Intelligence ⚖️🤖. https://www.Advogence.com

    24 min
  3. The Conference Room:  Navigating Failure-Empowering Women Lawyers with Resilience and Self-Confidence

    04/14/2023

    The Conference Room: Navigating Failure-Empowering Women Lawyers with Resilience and Self-Confidence

    Welcome to Legally Bliss Conversations, where we bring together a panel of successful women lawyers to discuss important topics and help you thrive in your legal career! In today's episode, we dive into the world of failure and explore how it can become a source of growth, resilience, and self-confidence. Join host Suzi Hixon, and guest panelists Amanda Stark, Sarah Ovando, and Claire Parsons as they share their personal experiences, lessons learned, and practical tips on embracing failure and coming out stronger on the other side. In this inspiring conversation, we'll discuss: The importance of resilience and vulnerability when facing failure The role of mindset in overcoming setbacks and challenges Strategies for moving forward and learning from past mistakes The power of self-compassion and support within the legal community Don't miss this empowering and insightful discussion that aims to inspire and support women lawyers in their journey toward becoming fierce advocates for themselves and others. Hosted by Suzi Hixon, IP Attorney, Founder of Legally Blissed and Advogence™️ To learn more self-confidence skills to be a better advocate for others and yourself, subscribe to #BlissNotes at https://legallyblissed.com/ Sara Ovando is a Partner at Ovando Bowen LLP and co-founder of cruelty-free beauty boutique Indy and Ari. She emphasizes that accidents and failures are a part of life, and it's important to accept them. She suggests asking "What's the worst that can happen?" to help navigate failure. Find Sara: https://www.ovandobowen.com/ Claire E. Parsons is an mployment, municipal, and litigation attorney, mindfulness and compassion teacher, and author. She acknowledges that failure is a reality and can have negative consequences. She points out that failure is perceived differently for women and men, and women need to give themselves permission to fail. Find Claire: https://brilliantlegalmind.com/ Author of How to be a Badass Lawyer: https://www.amazon.com/How-Badass-Law... and Mommy Needs a Minute: a...

    50 min
5
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17 Ratings

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