When Davina Knew It Was Time To Make A Change

TL;DR

After realizing that her career as a lawyer was not fulfilling, the individual made the decision to sell her law firm and start a virtual law firm. Eventually, she transitioned into business coaching, specifically catering to women law firm owners.

Transcript

can you walk us through where you were at in your career when you knew it was time to make a change yes so I have uh I had a career in marketing before I went to law school became a lawyer so I graduated from law school when I was 40. and I had a vision of starting my own practice right out of law school which I did and I it was me in a little one ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥺 The individual's personal and career struggles led her to reevaluate her life and make a career change.
• 👮 Starting a virtual law firm before the concept became popular required determination and resilience.
• ❓ Coaching became a passion for the individual after experiencing its impact firsthand.
• 👮‍♀️ The individual found fulfillment in focusing her coaching on women law firm owners, her niche market.
• 🤯 The importance of having a vision and the ability to change one's mind when necessary.
• 🥺 Overcoming doubts and skepticism from others can lead to success.
• 🤳 Personal problems can intensify career dissatisfaction, necessitating self-reflection and change.

Questions & Answers

Q: What led the individual to realize it was time for a career change?

The individual felt overwhelmed by the responsibilities of running a law firm, including being a litigator, administrator, accountant, and therapist. Personal problems and intense stress further pushed her to make a change.

Q: How did the recession affect the individual's career and personal life?

While the individual's law firm thrived during the recession, her husband's business suffered. This financial strain, combined with the individual's career dissatisfaction, prompted her to seek a better way to live.

Q: What challenges did the individual face when starting a virtual law firm?

The individual encountered skepticism and doubt from others who believed that a virtual law firm would not be successful or respected. However, she persevered and proved them wrong.

Q: How did the individual discover her passion for coaching?

Attending a coaching event introduced the individual to the transformative power of coaching. It led her to hire a coach who completely changed her life, igniting her love for coaching and helping others make positive changes.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The individual started her career in marketing before becoming a lawyer and eventually opening her own law firm.

• Growing her law firm brought intense stress and personal problems, leading her to reevaluate her life.

• She sold her law firm, took time off, and eventually started a virtual law firm and transitioned into business coaching, focusing on women law firm owners.