In this episode of "The Free Lawyer" podcast, host Gary interviews Susan Filan, a former legal analyst and prosecutor turned transformational speaker. Susan shares how a near-fatal accident forced her to reevaluate her life and redefine success beyond external achievements. Together, they discuss the pressures lawyers face, the dangers of burnout, and the importance of authenticity and self-care. Susan introduces her "Wake Up Call Method" for finding fulfillment and encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability, gratitude, and proactive change. The episode offers hope and practical advice for lawyers seeking greater clarity, purpose, and joy in their personal and professional lives.Susan F. Filan, Esq. is a former MSNBC Senior Legal Analyst, prosecutor, and trial lawyer who reinvented herself as a transformational speaker and life strategist. 

After nearly 30 years in the legal world, a near-death accident became her wake-up call, forcing her to confront what true success really means. 

Today, she helps lawyers and high-achieving professionals who appear accomplished on the outside but are collapsing inside. 

Through her signature Wake-Up Call Method, Susan guides clients from burnout and disconnection to clarity, vitality, and fulfillment. 

Known as the Architect of Reinvention, she is on a mission to revolutionize how lawyers and high-achievers live, love, and lead.

Susan Filan’s Background & Accident (00:01:01 ) 

Early Career Choices & Legal “Off Ramps” (00:02:31 )

The Accident Experience (00:04:25 ) 

Rehabilitation & New Perspective (00:05:52 ) 

Shifting from Achievement to Presence (00:08:14 ) 

Life After the Accident (00:10:08 ) 

Practicing Law & Academic Transition (00:11:16 ) 

External Success vs. Internal Fulfillment (00:12:11 ) 

Ignoring Inner Signals (00:14:33 ) 

The Wake Up Call Method (00:15:29 )

Lawyer Well-being & Cultural Change (00:18:18 )

Escaping vs. Authentic Alignment (00:20:04 ) 

Facing Fear & First Steps to Change (00:21:44 ) 

Role of Coaching for Lawyers (00:22:38 ) 

Lawyers’ Resistance to Coaching (00:24:11 ) 

First Shift for Transformation (00:26:04 ) 

Aligning with True Purpose & Values (00:27:23 )

Susan’s Legacy & Message (00:29:24 ) 

Advice for Stuck Lawyers (00:30:23 )

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