Thriving Through Pressure and the ROR: Return On Relationships with Dr. Traci Cipriano
In this episode, Roxanne chats with Traci Cipriano, discussing the pressures and mindset of lawyers, tackling loneliness in the legal profession, and the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health. They also delve into Traci's book "The Thriving Lawyer", strategies for improving mental health in law firms, and how to combat the stigma around mental health in high-functioning professions.
Key Points
- Tracy Cipriano's book "The Thriving Lawyer" addresses the importance of wellness and self-care in the legal profession, offering strategies to manage stress and create healthier work environments.
- The pandemic heightened awareness of mental health issues within the legal community, revealing the necessity for law firms to acknowledge and address the pressures and stresses lawyers face.
- There is a need for law firms to form wellness committees that include both leaders and associates to openly discuss workplace climate and processes, and to identify and implement changes that support lawyer well-being.
We all face a certain amount of pressure at home and at work, but there are professions that seem to be steeped in high pressure, and the legal profession is at the top of that list. Today we are talking about lawyers, but the information shared can translate into any profession or board room. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Dr. Traci Cipriano to share her unique insights of thriving through pressure.
Traci is a clinical psychologist and formerly practicing attorney, a speaker, coach and consultant who has been addressing well-being and culture change within the legal community since 2005.
In recognition of her contributions to how we think about and address lawyer well-being, she was named a 2022 Connecticut Legal Awards Game Changer Honoree. Dr. Cipriano is in independent practice and is also an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Yale School of Medicine, and is a former Consulting Clinical Supervisor in the Yale Psychology Department.
Authentic Touch Points:
Traci’s path. 1:30 The pressure is real. 4:00 Finding balance. 8:00 The Thriving Lawyer. 10:30 It’s not that bad…or is it? 14:00 External and internal mindsets. 18:00 Expectations vs. reality. 23:00 Considerations for leaders. 25:00 Traci has held leadership and governance positions in the American Psychological Association, the Connecticut Psychological Association, and the Connecticut Bar Association. She was the recipient of the 2015 Distinguished Contribution to the Practice of Psychology award from the Connecticut Psychological Association. Traci is a dynamic local and international speaker, addressing the multitude of issues facing lawyers and leaders by taking a big-picture approach to promoting thriving and sustainability in the legal profession.
We encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic selves to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict, as Roxanne offers executive coaching. Visit https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ to schedule your complimentary discovery call now.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Traci’s website: www.traciciprianojdphd.com The Thriving Lawyer: www.thethrivinglawyerbook.com Traci’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traci-cipriano-jd-phd-654b498/ Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ ROR: Return On Relationships: https://www.amazon.ca/ROR-Relationships-Authentic-Leadership-Resilient/dp/1739001923/
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