Like many lawyers, Donna found herself questioning whether she wanted to remain a practising lawyer and decided to pivot her career.  In this episode we discuss how we can use a legal career as a springboard to other pursuits and just how versatile it can be.  At the end of our conversation, I reference our Side Hustles for Lawyers episode, which you can find here https://www.buzzsprout.com/1781685/10187664 More about Donna:  Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser, solutions focused mentor, public speaker & trainer, Donna offers her university accredited training programme, SILP School. She is also host of the Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse Sector podcast. You can find Donna here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/ SILP School: https://donna-ohdedar.mykajabi.com/silp-school-blue-light Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-safeguarding-and-domestic-abuse-sector-podcast/id1554898339 This podcast is for you if you're:  a self-employed consultant/freelance solicitor a sole practitioner a legal business owner a lawyer who wants to explore self-employment in your future We explore the challenges, pitfalls, highs and lows of starting, running and owning your own legal business with guest experts and interviews.  You can follow all of our episodes in our podcast Facebook Group.  https://bit.ly/3hDb4Cc You can find The Authentic Lawyer book here: https://amzn.to/3sOb47E "A must-read!" Hannah is a fine example of how to embrace being your true authentic self in the workplace. Hannah is one of a kind, showcased by how much she does to give back to the legal profession!" Robert Hanna "I cannot tell you how much a book like this is NEEDED in the legal profession - I hope many legal professionals go out and buy it!" Suzanne Brimer Please do connect with me (Hannah Beko) on LinkedIn and/or visit the website www.authenticallyspeaking.co.uk for access to free guides and resources and to find out more about working with me inside the Incubator programme for new/aspiring and growing legal business owners.  Contact Hannah for details of upcoming webinars on Essential Skills for Consultant Lawyers... "I wish I had this kind of induction when I first became self-employed!" "It was the best webinar I've been on for years! You were excellent, and everyone was great." [email protected]