Hidden Loyalties, the Peacock Metaphor, and Why Lawyers Feel Stuck with Lora McInturf

ISSN 2819-733XThis week on Studying Law Around the World, I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming back Lora McInturf. Lora is an American attorney living in Germany who transitioned from big law into a full-time executive coaching practice. She has mentored lawyers and rising corporate stars in over 50 countries.In this episode, we dive deep into a psychological barrier that affects countless legal professionals: hidden loyalties. We explore why so many highly capable lawyers feel unable to make a career change—even when it logically makes perfect sense—and how our unconscious commitments keep us anchored to the past.Guest: Lora McInturf, Founder of The Inner Advocate. Lora is an international lawyer turned executive coach who specializes in constellations and systems work, helping lawyers navigate complex career transitions globally.Where to listen and how to support the showSearch Studying Law Around the World on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app.If you found value in this episode, please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show on your platform of choice. Leaving a rating and review is the best way to support the podcast, helping us continue to grow and bring these invisible rules of the legal profession to more junior lawyers around the world.Selected episodes of Studying Law Around the World are eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) and Continuing Legal Education (CLE/CPD) credit with the Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC). For approved episodes, accreditation details, and participation information, please visit:⁠ https://law-learn-link.base44.app/Episodes