Susan F. Filan, ESQ.,  The Wake-up Call Speaker & Coach

Why the Crane By Susan F. Filan, Esq. | The Wake-Up Call Coach™ The Crane is an ancient ally who knows there is power in stillness, and truth in grace. In one of Aesop’s fables, a thirsty crane drops stones into a tall, narrow vessel—one by one—until the water rises to meet its beak. It doesn’t force. It doesn’t fight. It solves the problem with patience, wisdom, and grace. Cranes are known for their stillness, precision, and power. They don’t waste energy on unnecessary battles. They rise with quiet strength and choose discernment over noise. Across cultures, the Crane symbolizes

The Eggshell Plaintiff By Susan F. Filan, Esq. | The Wake-Up Call Coach™ There’s a legal principle I’ve always loved—the “eggshell plaintiff” rule.In tort law, it means you must take people as you find them. If someone has a fragile skull—or a fragile spirit—you are still responsible for the harm you cause, even if you didn’t know how breakable they were. In other words: you don’t get to decide how much pain someone else should be in. It’s not just law. It’s life. We don’t know who’s strong. We don’t know who’s barely hanging on. We don’t know who will

Door to Freedom By Susan F. Filan, Esq. | The Wake-Up Call Coach™ You’re standing at a threshold.A moment you didn’t expect—or maybe one you’ve been avoiding for years.Everything is shifting. You feel angry. You feel scared. You feel alone. I know how to help.I know how to listen.And I know how to get to the truth—fast. I cut to the heart of the matter. I’ve lived through my own wake-up calls.And I’ve helped thousands navigate theirs—through divorce, arrest, incarceration, addiction, recovery, disruption, identity collapse, and life-altering reinvention. I know how to be a warrior. I know when to be