Believing that you must be available 24/7, that money brings happiness, and that asking for help is a sign of weakness are just some of the common myths lawyers have come to accept as truth. Here, John Kormanik challenges these misconceptions and offers practical advice on what to believe – and do – instead.
In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with John Kormanik, a former trial lawyer turned certified professional coach for lawyers, about his early career in the healthcare system, how his desire to serve and support others led him to pursue law, his experience advising clients on death row, and what ultimately prompted him to step away from legal practice after 25 years.
Kormanik reflects on the common traits of lawyers who seek professional coaching and explores the personal and professional benefits they can gain from working with a coach. He also outlines the key challenges currently facing the legal profession and debunks five common myths he has identified about what it means to be a lawyer, including the belief that success requires total devotion to work, that lawyers must always be busy, and that greater happiness comes with a higher income.
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