The demands of the legal profession can make it challenging to prioritize your well-being. Between managing responsibilities, meeting expectations, and navigating high-pressure situations, it is easy to put personal health on the back burner. Helping professionals create healthier, more sustainable lives has been at the heart of my work for nearly two decades. Through my … Read More
I recently presented a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinar, High Performance Without Burnout: Practical Well-Being Strategies for Lawyers. During the program, we explored one of the biggest challenges facing the legal profession today: burnout. While the discussion focused on lawyers, the strategies we covered apply to anyone navigating a demanding career, packed schedule, and constant … Read More
At the Wellbeing at Work Summit in Chicago, I had the opportunity to speak with professionals and leaders about burnout, chronic stress, and what it truly takes to sustain performance in today’s workplace. My session, “Reimagining Wellness for Leaders: Strategies to Thrive at Work and in Life,” focused on a reality many professionals know well: … Read More
It is such an honor to be named a 2025 recipient of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ (WBAI) Top Women Lawyers in Leadership Award. This recognition emphasizes the accomplishments of women who are making major professional contributions through their leadership, service, and mentorship. As a corporate and legal wellness coach and consultant, and Managing … Read More
As a corporate wellness consultant, I firmly believe that work-life harmony can be achieved by not neglecting the things that we value. Beyond our careers, we must prioritize our self-care, personal development, physical and mental health, boundaries, and spirituality to combat the stress and burnout that many of us face today. Speaking at the Atlanta … Read More
When I coach clients and corporate employees on incorporating healthy changes into their lifestyles, one of my go-to recommendations is to have them examine their lives holistically. In other words, they take inventory of each area of their lives to figure out what is fulfilled and what is lacking. Most people find that they have … Read More
Values are the fundamental beliefs that govern our lives and guide our decision-making. Each person has a unique set of values based on their life experiences and influences. In order to find direction and purpose in life, it is important to identify your core values and reflect on areas that may require growth. Values can … Read More
Business travel has seen a boost for those in the legal profession. While travel can sound exciting, the reality is that many lawyers struggle to maintain their wellness routines when they are on the road. As a partner at a Chicago law firm and a holistic wellness coach, I am passionate about helping professionals establish … Read More
Chicago is dear to my heart. I was born and raised in Chicago. All of my education happened in Chicago. I work and live in Chicago. It’s home and a huge part of who I am. When Chicago Magazine approached me to be in their May 2023 Women of Influence issue, it was an immediate … Read More
Are you a doctor who is so busy taking care of other people that you are neglecting your own health and mental wellness? If so, you are not alone. A survey by the Samueli Integrative Health Program cited in this article found that only 57 percent of physicians practice self-care “often” while about 36% practice … Read More
