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A leader in legal well-being, Kendra Brodin, Esq., MSW draws on her 20+ years in diverse legal industry roles to deliver mind-opening learning experiences with a perfect blend of accessible wisdom, practical strategies, and humor and humanity.
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About Kendra Brodin, Esq., MSW
Kendra is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and uniquely specialized expert in lawyer well-being and success.Â
With a potent educational background as both a social worker (Masters of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania) and a lawyer (Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota), Kendra is a “secret weapon” when it comes to helping attorneys, law students, firms, and legal departments experience greater well-being and success.
She sees attorney success and well-being from every angle based on her professional experience in private practice, law school career and professional development, search firm recruiting, law firm recruiting and professional development, and as a certified coach. Her diverse background is truly rare in this field, infusing her speaking with unparalleled perspectives.
Explore Kendra's Most Requested Presentations:
Live Well
Well-Being in the Legal Profession
Achieving Eustress: Where Stress, Performance, and Well-Being Meet
The Critical Link: How Well-Being Drives Career Fulfillment and Job Performance
Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence in the Legal Profession
Growth Mindset: From Fixed Thinking to Flourishing in Legal Practice
Having What Matters: Defining Purpose and Success in the Legal Profession
Thriving with ADHD: Understanding the ADHD Brain, Supporting Neurodiverse Colleagues, and Fostering Success in the Legal Profession
Winning with Wellness: Due Diligence for Your Diet to Boost Focus and Performance
The Legal Mind: Applying Neuroscience to Build Resilience, Productivity, and Well-Being
EsquireSleep: How Lawyers and Legal Professionals Can Unlock the Power of Sleep to Thrive in Work and Life
Navigating Midlife at Work: A Women’s Playbook
The Financially Fluent Lawyer: A Foundation for Confidence and Career Well-Being
Practice Well
Professional Development and Emotional Intelligence
The Art of Difficult Conversations: Transforming Tension into Productive Communication
The Case for Emotional Intelligence in the Legal Profession: What it is, why it matters, and how to develop it
Keeping Your Cool: Emotional Regulation for Resilience and Results in the Legal Profession
The Power of Belonging: How Feeling Connected at Work Helps You Thrive Personally and Professionally
Taming the Digital Dragon: Improve Your Focus and Productivity While Reducing Stress
Mastering Your Time: Manage Your Calendar, Maximize Your Productivity, & Hit Your Deadlines with Less Stress
Reputation by Design: How to Own Your Brand for Success
Lead Well
Leadership and Business Development
Culture of Caring: Foundational Mental Health Support for Legal Teams
Better Together: Making the Most of Mentorship in the Legal Profession
Building Business with Emotional Intelligence: Relationships that Drive Results
Feedback that Fuels Growth: Effective Strategies to Build Stronger Teams
Meet Our Team Of Experts
Cara Bradley, NBC-HWC, CSCS
Cara Bradley is a mind-body expert, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist with over 40 years of experience. A speaker and consultant, she teaches mindset strategies, mindful movement, and midlife performance to leaders, athletes, and organizations worldwide.
Author of On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine and creator of the Sparked daily mindset newsletter, Cara brings grounded, evidence-based insight to every stage she takes. Named one of Mindful.org’s Most Powerful Women in the Mindfulness Movement, her work has been featured by Oprah.com, Shape, and Men’s Fitness. Drawing from her years as a pro athlete, Cara helps others show up steady, strong, and ready to thrive.
Missy Chase Lapine, JD
Missy Chase Lapine is a New York Times bestselling author, certified as The Functional Health Coach, a Harvard Medical trained culinary coach, and collaborates with the nation’s top functional medicine doctors. As a former practicing lawyer, Missy is intimately familiar with the daily stressors in the legal profession and she specializes in lawyer well-being, conducting workshops and private coaching to top law firms.
Missy’s dynamic style is personal and approachable, while providing innovative, sustainable ideas, tips, and suggestions to improve physical and mental health and well-being. Missy is also the founder of The Sneaky Chef seven-cookbook series and products. Missy’s unique and creative method of recipe development has earned her the title of Top 20 Most Influential Moms in Food.
Read more about the programs Missy and Kendra offer HERE.Â
Catherine Duncan, MA, BCC
Catherine is an Integrative Spiritual Consultant, author, and resilience trainer who blends professional expertise with profound personal insight as both a childhood cancer survivor and near-death experiencer. Her book, Everyday Awakening (endorsed by Mel Robbins!) offers 42 heart-centered practices to help readers reconnect with their soul and live with deeper meaning and joy.
With a background in holistic healing and years as a chaplain and spiritual care provider, Catherine guides individuals through grief, illness, and life transitions with compassion and clarity. Her work honors the connection between body, mind, and spirit, helping others awaken to who they are called to be and what it means to live fully alive.
Henry Emmons, MD
Henry Emmons, MD, is a holistic psychiatrist, author, and co-founder of NaturalMentalHealth.com and JoyLab.coach. Blending science with soul, he integrates mindfulness, neuroscience, and natural therapies to help people cultivate resilience, joy, and emotional well-being.
Author of The Chemistry of Joy, The Chemistry of Calm, and Staying Sharp, Henry’s work bridges modern medicine and timeless wisdom to guide individuals toward a balanced mind, mood, and heart. Through his writing, teaching, and clinical practice, he helps others rediscover their innate capacity for healing and joy—no matter where they are on their path to wellness.
Hailey Margetta
Hailey is a financial wellness educator and banking executive who’s made it her mission to make money management approachable and empowering. From helping her family’s small business to serving billion-dollar clients at JPMorgan and Northwestern Mutual, she’s seen firsthand how financial literacy changes lives and organizations alike.
Now leading business development at one of the largest privately held banks in the U.S., Hailey also partners with LinkedIn to teach practical finance courses for individuals and teams. With the perspective of a business owner, educator, and banker, she helps people understand their money, strengthen their confidence, and build lasting financial well-being.
Dr. Audrey Wells
Dr. Audrey Wells is a triple-boarded physician and nationally recognized leader in sleep medicine with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia through an integrative, evidence-based approach that blends CBT-I, technology, data insights, and lifestyle strategies.
A pioneer in digital health, Dr. Wells has built virtual sleep platforms that have transformed how thousands access care. As a passionate educator and advocate for whole-person well-being, she partners with forward-thinking organizations to reimagine the future of sleep health—helping individuals and teams achieve the deep, restorative rest that fuels lasting performance and vitality.