“𝘋𝑜 𝑜𝘯𝑒 𝑡𝘩𝑖𝘯𝑔 𝑒𝘷𝑒𝘳𝑦 𝑑𝘢𝑦 𝑡𝘩𝑎𝘵 𝘴𝑐𝘢𝑟𝘦𝑠 𝑦𝘰𝑢.” ~ 𝐸𝘭𝑒𝘢𝑛𝘰𝑟 𝑅𝘰𝑜𝘴𝑒𝘷𝑒𝘭𝑡
What exactly is Comfort Zone?
Stepping beyond what’s familiar can be a bit like embarking on a new adventure.
The “comfort zone” is where we feel at ease because everything is known and predictable.
However, when we try new things, the excitement can sometimes fade quickly, pulling us back to what we’re used to.
Our comfort zone acts as a cozy bubble of routine where stress is low, and everything feels safe.
While it’s nice to be there, staying too long can keep us from discovering new skills and experiences.
By gradually easing into unfamiliar territories, we can lower our resistance to change, boost our confidence, and spark personal growth. Embracing challenges helps us learn and evolve, taking us beyond the boundaries we once thought defined us.
But how do you do it with joy to accelerate the growth of your practice or career?
Itzik Amiel and David Schwartz hosted a new STAND OUT episode with ABA ILS member and attorney Samantha J. Rowe on “Beyond Joy – Growth Outside Our Comfort Zone”.
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During this 30-minute session, we discussed among others the following items:
✅ How to move outside of the comfort zone? Practical steps.
✅ Why outside the comfort zone in the growth zone?
✅ Powerful personal stories on going outside the comfort zone with joy.
✅ Special Attention moment for ABA ILS members.
💡 You will get practical insights into going outside your comfort zone to grow.
👤Our Guest
Samantha J. Rowe is a partner of Debevoise & Plimpton in the International Dispute Resolution and Business Integrity Groups whose practice focuses on international arbitration and public international law. Samantha has represented private clients and States across multiple jurisdictions (most notably, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe) in arbitrations governed by various substantive laws and conducted under the rules of the ICSID, UNCITRAL, SIAC, the ICC and the LCIA. She has experience across a broad range of industries and sectors, including energy, mining, construction, financial services, and pharmaceuticals. Samantha has been named to The Lawyer’s Hot 100 list, which recognizes the profession’s most innovative and inspirational lawyers. She was also named a Rising Star for international arbitration by Law360, a UK Rising Star, and a Rising Star in the Commercial Arbitration practice category at the inaugural Euromoney Legal Media Group Europe Rising Stars Awards.
Samantha has previously served as the Rule of Law Vice Chair and Steering Committee Member of the American Bar Association’s Arbitration Committee, on the IBA Task Force for the Review of the 2010 Arbitration Rules on the Taking of Evidence, on the Board of Directors and the Program Committee of the New York International Arbitration Center, and on the Programme Committee for the American Society of International Law’s 2013 Annual General Meeting.
Ms. Rowe is a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales and is admitted to the New York Bar. She is fluent in French and Spanish and proficient in Portuguese and frequently handles contentious matters involving these languages.
