I was reminded recently of the personal experiences we sometimes bring to our professional experience.

As many of you know, I became a divorce lawyer after going through my own personal divorce. In making the change, I felt that my personal experiences going through my own divorce would enhance my work as a divorce attorney. I believed that my personal experiences could bring a different sense of empathy to my clients. Several of my divorce attorney colleagues are also divorced and believe the same.

Do you bring your personal experiences into your professional life?