Personal Confidence with Professional Counsel | Monica Burkoth | Ep 31

She's a successful trial attorney arguing high-stakes cases, but after becoming a mother, the inner tug to redefine herself beyond the courtroom surfaced loudly. Monica Burkoth, our guest, was challenged to look inward to find fulfillment through an authentic expression of herself, service to others, and something she was afraid might damage the way she was perceived in the legal world... a podcast.  Balancing Act: How Monica Burkoth Merged Motherhood, Law, and Entrepreneurship  Listen in to hear how Monica bravely faced the fear of judgment from her professional peers to pursue her passion for personal development and spirituality. Her story helps illuminate our shared desire to set an empowering example for our children, while noting that often the biggest obstacles are the ones we create in our minds.  Key moments include:   The significance of maintaining financial stability while growing a business, and the challenges that come with offering services for free.   Challenges in building an audience versus creating a product first  Fears around how bosses, colleagues, friends, family, and others will judge your work once it goes public  Finding the balance between your business being a passion project and making money Personal and Professional Growth through Law, Motherhood, and Coaching  Confidence is key, whether in the courtroom or behind a podcast microphone. Monica reveals how her background in law has uniquely equipped her to build confidence in others. We touch on her clever brand, Confidence Counsel, and how she's leveraging her legal expertise to empower others to embrace their voice.   Learn practical techniques to manage anxiety and boost confidence, understand the importance of core values, and get inspired by Monica's journey by joining her newsletter. (There’s an easy to spot pop-up on her site!) From there, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in her next Confidence Coaching Program.  Connect with Monica Burkoth:   Website: Confidence Counsel: www.confidencecounsel.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confidence.counsel/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicaburkoth/    This podcast is edited and managed by the team at PodcastAbundance.com and we’d love to produce your podcast too! To discuss working together, book a Discovery call with me. www.talktovirginia.com You’ll find equipment & software recommendations, downloadable templates, and podcasting how-to videos at www.PodcastAbundance.com/resources Watch everything on YouTube @PodcastingForFinancialPros Follow Virginia Elder on social media: LinkedIn Instagram To become a guest or find other episodes of Podcasting for Financial Professionals (formerly known as Reaching Abundance), visit www.podcastingforfinancialprofessionals.com