Embracing Change and Seizing Opportunity: A Conversation with Susan Guthrie

Off the Fence with Karen Covy: Mastering Decision Making, Divorce & More

What if you had the power to navigate change, recognize and seize opportunities, and find unexpected joy in the midst of chaos? Susan Guthrie, a nationally recognized family law attorney, mediator, and mediation trainer has done all of that and more.
Susan went from being a litigator and a partner in a leading Connecticut law firm, to launching her own practice, to embracing mediation over litigation, to eventually becoming a mediation trainer. Along the way she learned to embrace change, see opportunities that others don't see, and adopt an abundance mindset that brings her joy.
In this podcast episode, Susan reveals how the global pandemic provided her with an unexpected opportunity to grow her online mediation training program. During CoVid Susaan helped lawyers and mediators adapt to the "new normal" of online mediation and litigation.
Susan also explored how the career changes she's navigated in her life have brought her optimism, joy, and an unwavering belief in the power of decision-making to embrace change.
About Susan

Nationally recognized as one of the Top Family Law Attorneys and Mediators in the United States, Susan Guthrie has been at the forefront of divorce practice for more than 30 years. After more than 20 years as a name partner in a leading law firm in Connecticut followed by establishing her own boutique Family Law and Mediation practice in 2012, Susan has in the past two years transitioned into one of the leading family, collaborative and mediation trainers in the world and regularly works with and consults with divorce professionals and attorneys in growing and marketing their practice for a happier and healthier life.

As an internationally well-regarded expert in online mediation Susan has been training colleagues and other professionals in the practical and ethical considerations of conducting their mediations online with her innovative programs and webinars for more than two years.

Susan has been featured in and on media outlets such as CNBC, Market Watch, Forbes, Eye on Chicago, WGN, KROQ, the ABA’s Just Resolutions Magazine, New York Lawyer Magazine, Thrive Global, The Independent, Medium, Authority Magazine and She Knows among others. Susan is the creator and host of the award-winning The Divorce & Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq. AND The Make Money Mediating Podcast.

Where to Connect with Susan

You can connect with Susan on LinkedIn at Susan Guthrie and on Instagram at Susan Guthrie and Divorce and Beyond.
Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.
You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

Hoofdstukken

1. Navigating Career Changes and Finding Fulfillment (00:00:03)

2. Seizing Opportunities in a Changing Industry (00:14:42)

3. Embracing Change and Finding Positivity (00:24:00)

4. Awareness and Positive Change (00:33:59)