The Soulicitor Podcast

Chiara Woods
The Soulicitor Podcast

Join me, Chiara, former corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur as I take a deep dive to discuss all things related to career transition, health + wellness, meditation, mindfulness, mindset, personal development, and spirituality. Listen to inspiring conversations with thought leaders, experts, and regular-people-being-awesome (including me!) for tools, resources, and nuggets of wisdom . We'll also explore what it looks like when the path towards greater meaning and purpose requires leaving your job or your chosen profession altogether. You’ll hear from guests who made the leap including how and perhaps most importantly, WHY they did it. If it will help you build a career + a life you love then we are digging into it on this show! Join me as I explore these topics in a practical way to help you thrive no matter where you are in your journey!

  1. 12/02/2022

    Ep 14 Building an Empire of Freedom - A Conversation with Aman Costigan of Beyond Yoga for Lawyers

    Join me for a conversation with Aman Costigan. Aman started on a traditional legal path right out of law school in 2012 and became a partner in 2018. But, after years of having a feeling like she wanted more in her life, she decided to take action and create a life she loves. She started on a path towards building her own “Empire of Freedom” by bringing back fun and adventure into her life, starting her own business teaching yoga to lawyers, investing in a local start-up and purchasing an apartment building with her husband, all while practicing law! In this episode we talk about: Aman’s professional journey Her path to yoga and the benefits it can offer  How she embraces the various sides of herself + aligns with her core values How she uses mind mapping for goal planning and her vision for the future Aman’s “Empire of Freedom” and what freedom means to her How she embraces the “and” in her professional life Her path to becoming an entrepreneur and her advice for people thinking about starting a business Website: https://beyondyogaforlawyers.com Instagram: @beyondyoga_for_lawyers LinkedIn: Aman Costigan Let's connect! Web: chiarawoods.com Let's SPICE UP your inbox! Sign up here for my never-boring, always interesting emails filled with hot tips, tools, and exclusive offers on my upcoming events, courses, and programs! It's a party you don't want to miss! Instagram: @soulicitorpodcast

    1 hr
  2. Ep 13 The Liberated Lawyer: Resilience, Self-Trust, + Freedom from Anxiety with Ellen Schlesinger + Melanie Goela

    11/03/2022

    Ep 13 The Liberated Lawyer: Resilience, Self-Trust, + Freedom from Anxiety with Ellen Schlesinger + Melanie Goela

    Ellen Schlesinger and Melanie Goela are both licensed psychotherapists in Canada, wellness coaches worldwide, and former lawyers. They teach lawyers how to “work easy” to find freedom from anxiety and self doubt using their signature F.R.E.E. method of anxiety relief. Topics covered: Melanie + Ellen’s professional journeys from lawyers to therapists. The challenges lawyers face within the culture of law and legal practice. Melanie + Ellen’s perspectives on recommended approaches to dealing with anxiety and why they may not always be effective. The importance of building self-trust and how that can be helpful in dealing with anxiety. What true resilience is (and what it isn’t)! Their new program for lawyers who are dealing with anxiety called The Liberated Lawyer. FREE (LIVE) WEBINAR 3 Simple Mindset Changes to Finally Overcome Anxiety as a Lawyer (even if you’ve already tried everything) Tuesday, November 15, 2022 @ 10:00am PST/1:00pm EST Register here. CONTACT Email: info@fromanxietytoease.com Instagram: @anxiety.therapists.for.lawyers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-anxiety-to-ease/ Website: https://fromanxietytoease.com/ FREE DOWNLOAD How Lawyers Calm Their Anxious Brains: A guide to help lawyers relax before, during and after social events (including job interviews!) Let's connect! Web: www.chiarawoods.com SPICE UP your inbox! Sign up here for hot tips, tools, and exclusive offers on my upcoming events, courses, and programs!  IG: @soulicitorpodcast

    1h 10m
  3. 10/17/2022

    Ep 12 Living a life that lights you up! Clarity, Confidence + Courage – A Conversation with Ryan Spence

    Ryan Spence is a life coach, motivational speaker, and author of The Triple C Method®️ Gain Clarity, Boost Confidence & Build Courage So You Can Live Life Lit. A former BigLaw lawyer, Ryan now helps lawyers & corporate professionals gain greater clarity, confidence, and courage so they can live life lit! In this episode we talk about: Ryan’s professional journey starting with his work in the music business and what led him to law school and eventually to Big Law How getting physical (signing up for a box match!) helped him get out of his head and gave him a new challenge to focus on Ryan’s new book: The Triple C Method®️. The three most important questions to ask oneself when seeking clarity Why knowing your “why” is so important Why taking action is critical (even before you know what’s going to happen) The concept of “courage stacking” and so much more! CONTACT RYAN Email: hey@iamryanspence.com Instagram: @iam_ryanspence.com LinkedIn: /i-am-ryan-spence/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iam_ryanspence   Website: https://www.iamryanspence.com/ Tune in on your favourite platform and let's dive in!  Chiara p.s. Spice up your inbox! Sign up here for my never-boring always interesting emails delivered straight to your inbox! It's more fun on the naughty list! Sign up here. Let's connect!  Web: chiarawoods.com Instagram: @soulicitorpodcast

    1h 17m
  4. 09/29/2022

    Ep 11 The Discovery Lab! Figure out what's next, do more of what you love (now) + explore your options!

    I'm thrilled/ecstatic/absolutely delighted to tell you about the new (LIVE) course I'm teaching on Wednesday evenings in October (2022) called the Discovery Lab!  It's for my peeps who feel ready for a change but aren’t quite sure yet of the what/when/how or maybe even why. (You're just READY). In the early stages of any career transition you need guidance, support, connection with people who GET it, freedom to explore ideas, and a reminder to laugh every once in a while (because things can get overwhelming sometimes)! And that's why I created this course!  (p.s. Even if you don't join me for the Lab, this episiode is JAM PACKED with goodies/insights/guidance to help you on your career transition journey!) COURSE DETAILS Wednesday Oct 5/12/19/26 @ 6:00pm (PST) via Zoom Only $89 to register! Limited spaces available. https://chiarawoods.com/discovery-lab OVERVIEW  In the Lab, we're putting on our lab coats and getting curious about ourselves, our dreams + what we want next for our lives! By the end you will: 💫  Start seeing what's possible (hint: a lot!) 💫  Feel more present + less worried about the future 💫  Stop negative thoughts from holding you back 💫  Meet other ah-mazing women (like you!) on a similar path 💫  Feel motivated as f*ck! 🤭 If you're a little bit salty + a little bit spiritual ... I invite you to join me! It's going to be a party you don't want to miss! 🕺🏻 Tune in here or on your favourite podcast platform and let’s dive in! Let's connect!  Web: www.chiarawoods.com Instagram: @soulicitorpodcast

    40 min

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Join me, Chiara, former corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur as I take a deep dive to discuss all things related to career transition, health + wellness, meditation, mindfulness, mindset, personal development, and spirituality. Listen to inspiring conversations with thought leaders, experts, and regular-people-being-awesome (including me!) for tools, resources, and nuggets of wisdom . We'll also explore what it looks like when the path towards greater meaning and purpose requires leaving your job or your chosen profession altogether. You’ll hear from guests who made the leap including how and perhaps most importantly, WHY they did it. If it will help you build a career + a life you love then we are digging into it on this show! Join me as I explore these topics in a practical way to help you thrive no matter where you are in your journey!

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