I help high-achieving women lawyers align their careers with their authentic selves and thrive.
I’m Jessie Brown, Executive & Career Coach for Women Lawyers
I provide a map that shows you what to expect as you find your way to your most deeply aligned and fulfilling career, whether that means learning how to thrive in your current role, pivoting to a new legal role, or embarking on a new career.
Ready to choose your own adventure?
What if I told you that you have an inner compass that can guide you to your most fulfilling career?
you have everything you need inside you to design a career you love.
The pivotal moment that led to my career change.
Turning the age my mom was when she was diagnosed with the cancer that took her life was a wake-up call for me. I realized I could get a life-altering diagnosis at any time.
I was no longer willing to chase a version of success that didn't feel true to who I was. I was no longer willing to settle for less than a career and life I loved.
I began the process of reconnecting with my inner compass and aligning my career, relationships, and life with my authentic self. And now I help women lawyers do the same.
I chose law for practical reasons. My parents died when I was in college, and I had no safety net. My sole concern became financial security. I worked hard and got the Big Law job.
I began as a litigator, which was never a great fit. In my last years of practice, I tried estate planning and representing hospices, which were more aligned than litigation. Over the years, I learned to manage my time and workload well and have more balance. I managed stress through exercise and meditation.
But the best I ever felt while practicing law was "fine." And I wanted more.
We spend most of our waking hours at work. I was no longer willing to settle for less than a career I loved.
Over the years, I had become the “office therapist,” the one colleagues came to for professional and personal support. I loved mentoring and helping lawyers thrive. I devoured books about happiness and human potential in my spare time. Coaching was a natural next step.
A lawyer origin story
When changing practice areas and reducing my billable hours as a Senior Counsel in Big Law didn't create the career alignment I wanted, I invested in a coach.
Through coaching, I reconnected with my inner compass, gained clarity on what I wanted, and began making choices to bring that vision into reality.
For me, this was a profound journey of self-discovery and inner healing that transformed all areas of my life including my work, marriage, friendships, and health.
The moment everything changed...
- Executive & Career Coach for Lawyers
- Mindfulness, Wellness & Somatic Coach
- International Coaching Federation (ICF) Credentialed Coach
- Transitional Intelligence (TQ) Coach
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed Coach
- Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
- Forest Bathing Guide
- End-of-Life Doula
- Expertise in Burnout Prevention & Recovery
- Expertise in the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Trait
- Expertise in Boundaries, Self-Love & Self-Care
- Expertise in Neuroscience & Nervous System Regulation
- Expertise in the Wild Woman Archetype
Training & Expertise
If you’re ready to create a career you love, let's talk.
I guide weekly meditations for women lawyers
I camped in the woods for a summer when I was 20
I'm a former competitive road cyclist and mountain biker
I'm passionate about helping Highly Sensitive People thrive
I believe contemplating our mortality is one of the best tools to help us make brave choices
A coaching session with Jessie feels like an opportunity to talk to your best friend who isn't afraid to push you!
Sarah, Big Law Senior Associate
A coaching session with Jessie feels like an opportunity to talk to your best friend who isn't afraid to push you to think about what you really want in life–for you, for your family, for your career. She asks direct questions and gives space for you to be transparent about what is working and what isn’t, without any judgment.
For me personally, talking with Jessie was the catalyst for me to sit down and ask myself honestly what sort of salary I would be able to live on comfortably. After making a detailed budget, I realized that I had more options than I felt like I had. There is something beautiful about having the opportunity to work with someone who knows the demands of big law but who will encourage (challenge?) you to be most true to yourself.