Coach Lee, the Attorney and Productivity Guide

Keywords

productivity, work-life balance, coaching, self-care, emotional resilience, multitasking, legal profession, technology, authenticity, entrepreneurship

Summary

In this conversation, Coach Lee shares insights on balancing a legal career with productivity coaching, emphasising the importance of work-life balance, self-care, and emotional resilience. He discusses practical strategies for multitasking, the significance of morning routines, and the role of technology in enhancing productivity. Coach Lee also challenges stereotypes in the legal profession and advocates for an anti-hustle mindset, encouraging individuals to reconnect with their 'why' and prioritise their well-being. The discussion culminates in actionable tips for starting a business and living a purpose-driven life.

Takeaways

Balance is about wholeness, not a strict 50-50 split.

Finding hidden time in your day can enhance productivity.

Self-care is essential for maintaining emotional resilience.

Establishing boundaries is crucial in high-pressure professions.

Morning routines can set a positive tone for the day.

Multitasking effectively involves pairing tasks that complement each other.

Technology can aid productivity, but personal touch is irreplaceable.

Authenticity in communication fosters deeper connections.

The anti-hustle mindset promotes sustainable success without burnout.

Starting a business begins with identifying your passions and strengths.

Titles

Balancing Dual Careers: The Journey of Coach Lee

Defining Work-Life Balance: A Personal Perspective

Sound bites

"Balance to me is wholeness."

"I’m anti-hustle and grind."

"Brain dump, to-do list, start."

Chapters

00:00 Balancing Dual Careers: Law and Coaching

02:47 Defining Work-Life Balance

05:52 Unlocking Hidden Time for Productivity

08:49 The Importance of Self-Care

11:50 Managing Emotional Energy in High-Stress Jobs

14:43 Navigating Routine and Variety in Legal Work

17:39 Technology and Productivity: Finding the Right Balance

28:56 Mastering Time Management with Technology

30:12 The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Content Creation

32:06 Authenticity vs. Automation in Social Media

33:58 The Importance of Being Disruptive

36:18 Balancing Work and Personal Life

38:24 Creating a Work-Life Balance for Busy Professionals

43:47 Reconnecting with Your Why

46:17 The Journey to Becoming a Life Coach

51:04 Finding Efficiency in Daily Routines

55:37 Starting a Business: Finding Your Passion

 

 

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (00:02)

Okay, Coach Lee, it is lovely to talk to you. Thank you so much for being on the podcast. How are you doing today?

Coach Lee (00:08)

Thank you for having me.

I am doing good, how about yourself?

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (00:13)

Wonderful, wonderful. I saw that you have worked in a legal career, or you do work in a legal career. What do you do? Tell everybody about yourself.

Coach Lee (00:28)

I as I like to say, criminal defense attorney by day, productivity and accountability coach throughout this month since it's now September. This will be 12 year anniversary of being an attorney. fact, my first job was actually at a law firm. So as you say, I've worked in and still work in the legal field.

Melanie Suzanne Wilson (00:46)

Right. You're an attorney now. Okay. How do you fit the time in for these two roles? Do you have a lot of hours working as an attorney and then fit in your other work on the side? You're all about productivity. So how do you do it? That's a place to start. How do you do productivity?

Coach Lee (01:06)

So I'm all work life

balance. Fun fact, I don't bring work home, I don't work weekends. I don't work, I mean, I'm salaried, but I don't do the overtime. So work hours, five o'clock, really like 4.45, I'm packing up to leave work. So eight to 4.45, eight to five is work for me. I don't work weekends, I don't bring work home, I don't work late. Unless like if I'm in trial, so I'm physically in the courtroom, yes. But.

I can literally count on one hand, literally like three fingers, the number of times that I have like brought w