From Imposter Syndrome to Unstoppable Force, with Sheila Murphy

Описание: I got to hang out with Sheila Murphy, CEO of Focus Forward Consulting and former senior vice president and associate general counsel at MetLife, about her journey as a woman lawyer.

We discuss various topics, including what inspired Sheila to go to law school, her experience in law school, and her love for the character Beth Dutton from the hit TV show Yellowstone. 🤠
Sheila shares her journey as a lawyer and how she initially wanted to avoid public speaking and court appearances. However, after realizing the importance of self-advocacy and making herself known in the office, she began to change her approach and focus on becoming a leader in her company.

The conversation also touches on the importance of self-care and taking up space, as well as the need for more female leaders in the legal industry.

Sheila also talks about her transition from being an attorney to starting her own consulting firm, Focus Forward Consulting, and how she primarily works with lawyers who want to uplevel their careers. The episode ends with Sheila sharing her thoughts on networking and encouraging listeners to take breaks and give themselves space to rejuvenate.

About Sheila Murphy

Sheila is the CEO of Focus Forward Consulting where she coaches her clients to make power moves that create forward momentum in their careers, compensation, and courage.

As a certified coach, Sheila works with lawyers who want to be an unstoppable force in their careers.

Prior to launching Focus Forward Consulting, Sheila was Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at MetLife and also spent many years in private practice.

Sheila has received numerous accolades including the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from Corporate Counsel’s Women, Influence, Power in the Law Award program, the Highest Leaf Award in 2010 from the Women’s Venture Fund, and in 2017 was named a Leading Women Lawyer in NYC by Crain's New York Business.

Connect with Sheila here:
💼  / sheilamurphyfocusforward  
🌎www.focus-forward-consulting.com

⚖️💕Join the Legally Blissed Community for women lawyers here: https://www.LegallyBlissed.com

Timestamps
Introduction of Sheila Murphy [00:01:41] The host introduces Sheila Murphy, CEO of Focus Forward Consulting and former senior vice president and associate general counsel at MetLife, and lists her numerous accolades.

Inspiration to go to law school [00:02:48] Sheila talks about how watching the movie "Adam's Rib" inspired her to become a lawyer, specifically a trial lawyer, after seeing Katherine Hepburn's character as a fierce defense attorney.

Discussion of Beth Dutton from Yellowstone [00:04:38] Sheila and the host discuss their love for the character Beth Dutton from the TV show Yellowstone and how she inspires them with her fearlessness and loyalty.

Law School Experience [00:08:37] Sheila talks about her experience in law school and her initial goal of being an "ostrich attorney" who buried her head in the sand.

Journey to Self-Advocacy [00:11:00] Sheila discusses her journey to self-advocacy and how it led to her being promoted ahead of her peers.

Game-Changing Moment [00:16:18] Sheila shares a game-changing moment in her career when she volunteered for a strategic initiative and got to present in front of the company's executive group.

Importance of Saying Yes [00:17:14] The speakers discuss the importance of saying yes to strategic projects and no to those that don't align with your goals.

Transition to Consulting [00:20:22] Sheila Murphy talks about her transition from being an attorney to starting her own consulting firm, Focus Forward Consulting.

Power Skills [00:23:46] The speakers discuss the importance of developing power skills, such as leadership and business development, for advancing in a legal career.

Changing Behaviors [00:27:07] The speakers discuss how changing behaviors is important in both personal and professional life, and how it can be challenging to train people to treat you differently.

Curating Your Career [00:29:54] The speakers talk about how it's important to curate your career and take proactive steps rather than just letting it happen passively.

Visualization Techniques [00:33:16] The speakers discuss the use of visualization and power stances before going into meetings, and how it can be helpful in boosting confidence.

Physical Presence in Meetings [00:33:33] The speakers discuss how physical presence can affect how women approach meetings and how men tend to take up more space. They encourage women to be aware of their physicality and to sit up straighter to make a better impression.

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