Too often, when we are unhappy in our jobs, we think that changing jobs will solve the problem. As a result, we spend countless hours scouring job boards for a new opportunity (which depending on your level of success could leave you feeling worse about yourself and your professional value). In today’s episode I will share why that is the number 1 mistake to avoid if you are unhappy in your career. I have personally spent more hours of my life searching jobs boards for another opportunity...

Many clinicians feel frustrated by the artificial ceiling that exists in clinical practice which seems to limit their career potential. Identifying ways to exploit your full potential, either through carving out a specific niche that will allow you to grow and scale your professional impact, or by pivoting your career in a particular direction which aligns with your unique skillset and interest, allows you to set yourself apart from other clinicians in your field. In this way, you CAN break...

In the second part of my interview with Dr Greg Gilbaugh, he shares his personal insights on work-life integration, having a purpose centred career, and the pursuit of professional fulfillment.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Join the Wait list for the Pivot with Purpose course https://forms.gle/hk5Euy9neeP8pGRz7   >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist   >>> Book a 1 hour Strategy Call with Dr...

Dr Greg Gilbaugh is an American Dentist who established multiple successful practices. His career as a clinician and successful dentist was upended by a health condition, forcing him to leave clinical practice. In part 1 of my interview with him, he shares his story on how he had to navigate a new professional path, and how he found a way to do so while still positively impacting healthcare.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Join the Wait list for the Pivot with...

Your body speaks to you. Problem is that most of us simply ignore our internal messaging system - or try to drown out the signals that keep trying to flag us down because we just want to get on with doing life. But turning a blind eye to what you are sensing, feeling or even know emphatically, and tuning out of your intuition... eventually comes at a cost. Being able to recognise consistent or persistent patterns of thought or emotions when faced with certain situations, roles and...

In this follow-up to episode 64 I provide some tangible steps on how to get unstuck in your career so you can continue on a path of professional growth and career advancement. The truth is that healthcare needs more than just clinical expertise to deliver effective and efficient services to patients and populations. And sometimes your opportunity to make the best impact may be in a role other than that of a clinical professional. However, to step into those roles, you must be clear on what...

Career Advancement is critical to professional growth and fulfillment. When you become stagnant, you lose your enthusiasm for the work you do and start to feel disillusioned about your career prospects. More especially if you want to pivot your career, you need to have a professional advancement plan in order to keep growing in a direction you feel passionate about.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Join the Wait list for the Pivot with Purpose course...

We are all uniquely wired. Paying attention to how we respond to situations and people will gives cues to the kind of roles you may be best suited to. When you know and operate from your Superpower, it feels natural and easy... and you can't help but feel passionate and upbeat about what you do. And when you do, the results in terms of career advancement will automatically follow.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Join the Wait list for the Pivot with Purpose course...

As a health professional in clinical practice, the thought of pivoting to non-clinical roles can be intimidating. You will likely face self-doubt or lack the confidence to go after a career path you may feel passionate about, or one that you feel will bring greater professional fulfillment. In order to moved forward, you need to equip yourself with strategies to overcome this self doubt, or fear, so you don't have to settle for where you are at and can boldly take action towards the next...

If you want to grow your career and make an impact in your field, finding your voice is non-negotiable. However, finding your voice doesn't only mean being able to speak on stages and platforms or in meetings of senior executives, it can even mean getting clear on and owning your niche, as well as influencing from behind through your written voice. Either way, this is an important step in career growth and professional development for health professionals in clinical practice wanting to pivot...

Your career dream is like your professional compass - if you don't have a career dream, then you are simply allowing your career to happen, rather than taking the reigns to steer it in the direction you want or need it to go. In today's episode, I am challenging you as a health professional wanting more out of your career, to identify you professional dream, define your career goals and pursue them with resolute commitment. And if you need help and support in embarking on this journey, book a...

Fear is your biggest enemy. In fact, it is the enemy of Faith. If you believe enough in something, no matter who or what may try to dissuade you, you will forge forward with conviction. Without taking the first step you can never begin the career pivot journey. And honestly, you don't need to have all the answers or see the path ahead of you clearly - by just believing enough in the need for that first step, you can get started on your journey towards professional fulfillment.   Eager for...

Our mental well being is intricately linked to our happiness at work. Our guest in this episode is a mental health counselor who identified the common thread of professional misalignment in clients coming to see her for therapy. This once again underscores why it is so important to find your happy space as a health professional so you can thrive in every area of your life.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here...

If you have had intermittent feelings of discontent regarding where you are at in your career; if it feels like there is no opportunity for you to reach your full potential in your current role, workplace or organizational structure, then it may be time to consider a career pivot and make a different type of contribution to healthcare.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist   >>>...

Most of us never really consider our careers beyond clinical practice when we graduate. So our professional identities become tied up in our professional designation or clinical qualifications. But when you embark on carving out a new career path as a healthcare professional, this often disrupts your professional identity and requires a re-framing of who you see yourself as becoming and what you want others to see you as.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Grab your...

Many people give up on their career pivot dreams even before exploring their options because they feel the cost is too high, are not up to putting in the work, or simply don't want to make the sacrifice of leaving their comfort zones.  But the reality is that the reward of professional fulfillment that comes with career alignment can only be enjoyed by those who are willing to take the journey under sometimes unfavorable to uncomfortable conditions. To experience the reward you have to seize...

When the odds are stacked against you, it's easy to feel hopeless and give in to the status quo. Today's interview guest tells her incredible story of rising against all odds, believing in her dream and pursuing success with everything in her. Dr Crystal Harrell's relentless ambition has seen her crush significant achievements in education, entrepreneurship and global influence.. and she is not even 30 years old yet!!   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Grab your copy...

Life has its ebbs and flows.. seasons change, and oftentimes that can impact our careers. Seeing life's seasonal shifts as opportunities rather than inconveniences can help you navigate the newness that comes with pivoting, since it can be seen as a smaller part of change in your personal life linked to the shifting season.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist   >>> Book a 1...

Career change decisions can, in some instances, be considered major life changes. For some people, therefore, even though they know they need to make a change, fear of the unknown, a lack of confidence or a lack of information hold them back and they stay stuck in a place of professional discontent. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the right information, tools and resources, you CAN make a decision to craft a career you love and that will bring greater professional fulfilment.   Eager...

How do we move from a position of persistent expressed desire for something to taking much-needed action so that our desires become a reality. Addressing mindset barriers is important when considering career change. In this episode I share 3 simple mindset tips for staying the course when it comes to designing a career you will love.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist   >>>...

Here's the thing - we are all DIFFERENT! While you may have trained as a clinician, your interests, strengths and forte may be OUTSIDE of clinical practice. So if you have ever felt misaligned, or like a misfit among your colleagues in the healthcare setting, then its time to identify your true value, embrace it, and live it out through your work.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here...

Do you know that your experience has value? You may not recognise it but if others are repeatedly asking you to share how you accomplished something or ask you to teach them how to do a particular thing, then there could be value in your expertise and this value creates opportunity for a career shift, as well as the opportunity to impact other health care practitioners lives by meeting an identified need. In today's interview, we chat to nurse entrepreneur Janessa DeCoste from The Nurse Coach...

I know too many health professionals who have put off making a change in their careers because they fear the uncertainty that comes with pivoting. So many would rather stay in a place of unhappiness, not being fulfilled, merely going through the grind. LIfe is too short to spend your time doing what doesn't light you up most every day. Today's episode provides 5 practical strategies to help health professionals - whether in clinical practice or other roles, get unstuck so they can pursue...

Recognizing and responding to life's changing seasons both personally and professionally is a key part of your professional growth journey as a healthcare professional. In addition, staying committed to evolving will create new opportunities for impact and influence. In this episode I share my own story on how a life change caused me to pivot and shift my contributions in the healthcare space.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot...