At Raue, I Learnt What Makes a Great Lawyer.
Not Working Like a Machine. Being a Calm, Confident Leader.
Always has been. Always will be.
The pressure doesn't get to you. You stay calm, clear, and confident. You sleep well. Like the partner you always admired.
Willpower runs out. Pressure catches up. Your focus scatters. Your sleep suffers. You wonder how long you can keep this up.
by Dr. Jan Sorge, LL.M. (UCL)
2 stress-induced seizures in my first 3 years as a lawyer.
I'd pushed myself too hard, feeling invincible.
I wasn't. No one is.
Ambulance. Hospital. Days of tests. Twice.
But quitting the job I loved? Hell no!
I got to work. On myself.
Tested and refined science–backed tools. Built my own system.
This foundation got me to Legal 500 "Rising Star".
While staying healthy and having a life.
7 years at a top-tier firm.
Legal 500 "Rising Star".
Partnership track.
The pressure didn't get to me.
Calm, clear, and focused.
Switching off after work.
But it wasn't always like that.
I wasn't born resilient.
I built it. With systems.
"Even a very performance-oriented audience feels taken seriously, inspired, and empowered."
— Torsten Schneider & Svea Redemann, Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
"For a workshop with young lawyers, we invited Jan to give a keynote on mental health in everyday working life, followed by a breathwork session the next morning. Both complemented our program very well in terms of content and atmosphere.
What sets Jan apart is his ability to convey mental health not just on a theoretical level, but in a way that feels truly tangible. In his keynote, he combined personal experiences with professional expertise and an authentic, approachable manner.
He manages to address sensitive topics like mental stress or mindfulness in such way that even a very performance-oriented audience feels taken seriously, inspired, and empowered.
The breathwork session the next morning deepened the initial impulse: with great calm, presence, and clarity, Jan guided us through the practice — professional, empathetic, and confident throughout.
We thank Jan for his contribution and can recommend him as someone who advances the topic of mental health with real attitude and skill."
— Torsten Schneider (Head of HR) & Svea Redemann (HR Specialist)
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Germany
"A very high return with minimal time investment. In a very short time, you gain initial access to a very powerful tool: your breath."
— Lawyer, Germany
"The workshop with Jan was a very high return with minimal time investment. In a very short time, you gain initial access to a very powerful tool: your breath.
I particularly liked the practical exercises which were an exciting self-experiment. I use the breath intuitively to a certain extent to regulate my emotions without ever having thought of systematically tapping into its potential.
Thanks for the great impulse — will continue!"
— Lawyer, Germany
"Very accessible and direct description of the breathing techniques."
— In-House Counsel, Germany
"I did a workshop with Jan.
I particularly liked the very accessible and direct description of the breathing techniques and the trusting atmosphere.
My most important takeaway is realizing that 'recollection' of seemingly obvious activities like breathing can be very helpful for emotional access and control.
Try it out, it works immediately."
— In-House Counsel, Germany
Tools You Can Use Straight Away. In Under 10 Minutes per Day.
...protect their health and life.
...develop the skills AI can't replace.
...feel prepared for client emergencies.
...build a long and successful career—at your firm.
...delay your people's burn out or leaving.
...squeeze more billables out of your people.
...turn your people into productivity machines.
...build resilience so you can apply more pressure.
The Foundation for Sustainable High Performance. If I Had to Start From Scratch, This Is Where I'd Go.
Regulate Stress on Demand
Turn chaos into calm in 2 minutes. Reset your nervous system between calls, court, and crises. Lower chronic stress and anxiety.
Own Your Awareness
Stop rushing from task to task on autopilot. Become more present, more intentional. Better focus, better decisions, less stress.
Focus on What Matters
Protect time for your most important work. More productive, less reactive. Better work, done faster. Leave on time most days.
Turn Tools into Daily Habits
Integrate the new habits without frustration. Build your CALM foundation, so the system carries you through tough weeks.
> 60–120+ minutes. More time = more tools, more interaction. Got only 60 minutes to start with? I can deliver The CALM System Light ("C" pillar with 1 instead of 3 breathing techniques we practice together) or Conscious Breathing Intensive (only the "C" and "M" pillars).
> In person or online. At your office, offsite, or via Zoom.
> In German or English.
Standard Edition (Included)
Intensive Edition (Additional Investment)
Calm, confident leaders shape the future of your firm.
Better focus and stress regulation turn unproductive office time into billable hours you can actually invoice.
Think 1 extra billable hour per week (that's 12 minutes per day) = €13k+ annual capacity per lawyer (1 hour x €300/hour x 44 weeks = €13.2k). Across your team: more than 10x your investment. In one year.
Is it smart to invest in healthier, happier lawyers?
The ROI speaks for itself.
Top Athletes Have Tools for Both. Why Shouldn't Top Lawyers?
Something Missing? Email Me. I Reply Within 48 Hours (Weekdays).
Yes. I specialize in lawyers because I was one myself for 7 years. But the system works for anyone in high-pressure roles—in-house counsel, legal professionals, consultants, founders, you name it. Want to make your teams' high performance sustainable? This is for you.
On-site at your offices, off-site at your chosen location, or via Zoom for maximum flexibility. Zoom works particularly well for bringing together teams from different offices—whether regional or international. I work globally and can adapt to your preferred format.
I work effectively with teams of 8-50+ participants. Sweet spot is 12-25 for optimal interaction and personalized attention. Larger groups work excellently for firm-wide culture building. The CALM System scales to any size.
German (native) and English.
Absolutely. Some firms prefer a "breathing techniques intensive" — a deep dive into the Conscious Breathing component of The CALM System. You'll learn 3+ science-backed breathing techniques to switch your nervous system from stress to calm (or calm to alert) on demand. Perfect for high-pressure environments where lawyers need immediate stress regulation tools and tools to lower overall stress and anxiety levels. This can also serve as an introduction before implementing the full CALM System.
Yes. Perfect for leadership teams or large groups who want inspiration and immediate tools. You get the core insights and practical techniques, but without the 7-week integration program.
Yes, for special occasions tailored to your firm's needs. Powerful additions to off-sites or emergency recovery after intense periods. Let's talk if you're interested.
I offer 1:1 coaching for individual lawyers or group coaching for smaller teams who want deeper integration.
Maximum 2–3 law firm teams per month to ensure personalized attention and proper 7-week follow-up support. This maintains the quality that creates lasting results.
The tools I teach work in under 10 minutes per day—and will save your lawyers hours of frustration.
I'd built my system, handled the pressure, reached the peak of my career. Then the pandemic hit. I started thinking about my life in April 2021. Friends in other industries were working from sunny islands. As a media lawyer, I was tied to German courts and German law. If I stayed, I'd start and retire in the same Berlin firm. And always be the high-paid fireman, fixing client emergencies. My dream scenario for years now felt all too narrow. I loved the firm. I loved being a media lawyer. I left the constraints that came with it.
Certified Systemic Coach (Coaching Spirale), Systemic Business Coach (VfTC), and Breathwork Practitioner (Clarity Breathwork). Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Training (ongoing). This isn't just what worked for me—it's a professionally trained methodology built on science and tested in legal practice.
30 Minutes. No Pitch. Just Clarity.
© 2026 Dr. Jan Sorge, LL.M. (UCL). All rights reserved.
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