E72: Jenn Deal Owner, CEO, and Certified Life Coach at Jen Deal Coaching

Jenn is an Emory University School of Law Graduate and currently works as the Owner CEO and Certified Life Coach at Jenn Deal Coaching and as Of Counsel at Thomas Horstemeyer. In this episode, I sit down with Jenn Deal, a trademark lawyer and career coach whose journey is a masterclass in self-discovery, resilience, and the power of a growth mindset.We start with Jenn’s time at Emory School of Law, where her love for learning made law school both a challenging and deeply fulfilling experience. Jenn shares how a serendipitous encounter with a professor ignited her passion for trademark law, setting her on the path to where she is today.As we delve deeper, Jenn opens up about the struggles she faced—battles with mindset, self-talk, and the pursuit of perfection. She offers insights into how she navigated these challenges, from her clerkship to her current roles. Her reflections on what she wishes she had known earlier in her career are invaluable for anyone on a similar path.The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we explore one of my favorite topics: the growth mindset. Jenn dives into self-talk, self-awareness, and the power of incremental changes. She also introduces the concept of toxic positivity, a new idea for me, but one that’s crucial in the world of personal development.Jenn’s wealth of knowledge in growth mindset and self-help makes this episode a treasure trove of wisdom. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it!Jenn’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jenn-deal-coachingBe sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast:Rhetoric - takes user briefs and motions and compares them against the text of opinions written by judges to identify ways to tailor their arguments to better persuade the judges handling their cases. Rhetoric's focus is on persuasion and helps users find new ways to improve their odds of success through more persuasive arguments. Find them here: userhetoric.comThe Law School Operating System Recorded Course - Use this Link (https://www.lisablasser.com/offers/nAytQusX?coupon_code=LSOSNATE10) or go to LisaBlasser.com for 10% off her recorded course! Get full access to Lawyers in the Making Podcast at lawyersinthemaking.substack.com/subscribe