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The Lawyer Life Podcast - Q/A: Am I Getting in My Own Way? Confirmation Bias and Self-Sabotage

Q/A: Am I Getting in My Own Way? Confirmation Bias and Self-Sabotage

04/16/25 • 13 min

The Lawyer Life Podcast

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In this Listener Q&A episode, we’re unpacking two common but sneaky mindset traps that show up in lawyer life: confirmation bias and self-sabotage. A listener asks, “How do I know when I’m making a smart decision versus just sabotaging myself?”—and it opens the door to a rich conversation about how fear, doubt, and our high-achieving brains can shape our choices more than we realize.

We explore how the lawyer brain is wired for overthinking and risk aversion, how perfectionism can become a cage, and how seemingly small habits like procrastination or "playing it safe" might actually be holding you back. You'll also learn a simple 3-question tool that helps you spot whether fear or values are driving your decision-making.

Plus, I share real coaching examples from women lawyers who broke through old stories and found more alignment, confidence, and momentum in their careers.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What confirmation bias looks like in legal careers
  • How self-sabotage often disguises itself as “being responsible”
  • 3 questions to uncover what’s really behind your choices
  • Real-world examples from my coaching practice
  • How to shift your inner narrative and start collecting new evidence

✨ If this episode resonates with you, send it to a fellow lawyer or leave a review—it helps more folks find us and feel supported.

📩 Got a question for a future episode? Email me or DM me on LinkedIn.

Free coaching consult/coffee and more!: https://autumnnoble.as.me
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME:

SHOP THE LAWYER LIFE COLLECTION on Etsy

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Send me a note!

In this Listener Q&A episode, we’re unpacking two common but sneaky mindset traps that show up in lawyer life: confirmation bias and self-sabotage. A listener asks, “How do I know when I’m making a smart decision versus just sabotaging myself?”—and it opens the door to a rich conversation about how fear, doubt, and our high-achieving brains can shape our choices more than we realize.

We explore how the lawyer brain is wired for overthinking and risk aversion, how perfectionism can become a cage, and how seemingly small habits like procrastination or "playing it safe" might actually be holding you back. You'll also learn a simple 3-question tool that helps you spot whether fear or values are driving your decision-making.

Plus, I share real coaching examples from women lawyers who broke through old stories and found more alignment, confidence, and momentum in their careers.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What confirmation bias looks like in legal careers
  • How self-sabotage often disguises itself as “being responsible”
  • 3 questions to uncover what’s really behind your choices
  • Real-world examples from my coaching practice
  • How to shift your inner narrative and start collecting new evidence

✨ If this episode resonates with you, send it to a fellow lawyer or leave a review—it helps more folks find us and feel supported.

📩 Got a question for a future episode? Email me or DM me on LinkedIn.

Free coaching consult/coffee and more!: https://autumnnoble.as.me
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME:

SHOP THE LAWYER LIFE COLLECTION on Etsy

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Free coaching consult/coffee and more!: https://autumnnoble.as.me
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME:

SHOP THE LAWYER LIFE COLLECTION on Etsy

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