Forced Off The Wheel… When Life Takes A Turn, Is When It’s Time To Bet On Yourself

The pressure to keep performing can make you forget who you are. In this episode, Renee Coover joins The Raw Onion to talk about what happens when career success, motherhood, and self-worth collide, and what it looks like to choose yourself before your body forces the issue.Renee shares her journey from high-stakes legal work to a more aligned life, including the moment she realized that burnout was not just emotional, it was physical. We talk about career transitions, the illusion of safety, self-advocacy, and the courage it takes to rebuild after everything you thought defined you starts to fall away.This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned whether the path they are on still fits. If you have been pushing through exhaustion, doubting your next step, or wondering how to trust your inner voice again, Renee’s story offers both honesty and hope.We get into:Career transitions and self-identity.Overcoming fear and self-doubt.The importance of self-advocacy and boundaries.Building confidence and resilience.The role of support systems and community.In this episode, you will learn:Why burnout can show up in the body before it shows up in your decisions.How to tell when success no longer feels sustainable.Why a “power pause” can become a turning point.How yoga and meditation helped Renee reconnect with herself.What it means to bet on yourself and build something new.🎙️ GUEST: Renee Coover is the founder of Engage Law, a fractional outside general counsel who helps growing businesses navigate employment, regulatory, and operational matters with clarity and practical guidance.⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction05:13 Renee's Story: From Big Law to Yoga Instructor11:07 Listening to the Body and Making Decisions19:52 Recognizing Opportunities in Life's Moments25:06 Embracing Change and Taking Risks37:20 Overcoming Fear of Risk and Embracing Change47:22 Armoring Up for Yourself55:28 Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace01:05:52 Finding Your True Identity🔗 CONNECT WITH RENEE:LinkedIn: Renee CooverYouTube: Engage LawTED Talk: Taking Back Your Pregnancy RightsWebsite: EngageLaw🔗 CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE:Website: Triage Coaching and ConsultingFree fit call: https://tidycal.com/sohannesian🔗 CONNECT WITH YOSHIE:Website: Lotus Flower JourneysFree clarity call🔗 The Raw Onion:Website: The Raw OnionEmail: [email protected]#WomenInBusiness #PowerPause #CareerGrowth