Knowing your inherent strengths as a health professional in clinical practice is an important part of aligning your career with what will bring both professional and personal fulfillment. Timing professional moves which align with your strengths and interests is also important as we will learn from today's guest. Having a passion is one thing, but you also need a clear plan which strategically outlines the career development building blocks to move you from your role in clinical practice to...

Pivoting your career is not just about changing jobs; especially when you want to leave a position you are not happy or fulfilled in. Understanding your strengths or core interests is important   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist   >>> Book a 1 hour Coaching Call with Dr Diane https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call   >>> Join our Free Private Facebook Community...

When you don't understand your Zone of Genius, it can result in your professional roles being misaligned and subsequently lead to frustration and professional discontent. In this episode I share my own experience of how coming to understand my own Zone of Genius shifted the needle for me in terms of thriving professionally, despite the challenging context within which I worked. So even if you are in a less that perfect work environment, if your job role allows you to function in your Zone of...

You may have heard of the concept 'Zone of Genius' and wonder what it is, or perhaps where or how this fits into building a career you will love. Today's episode defines what Zone of Genius is, and gives 3 prompts to help you identify yours as an important precursor to redirecting your career into a professional role that will be both more purposeful and fulfilling.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here...

In career development, we often dont realise how the little steps we take along the way can all cumulatively lead us to our desired path. In today's episode we chat to Jude Stern, Head of Knowledge Management at the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness on her journey into an aspect of healthcare development underpinned by advocacy, educational innovation and research in the field of global eye health.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Book a 10min...

If you've increasingly been curious about what other job opportunities are out there for you, or perhaps have a fairly good idea as to where you want to take your career but aren't sure how to make inroads into a new field of interest, then this episode is for you! In it I share 3 simple strategies that will help answer some of your questions as well as provide clearer insight into your new field of interest and what career opportunities it could possibly present for you.   Eager for More?...

Have you felt the need for more in your career, but don't know what to do with these feelings? Do you find yourself trying to talk yourself out of considering a career redirection despite this persistent inclination, citing all the 'practical factors' which you feel can't be ignored. In today's episode, I talk about my own experience of taking bold action in moving in a particular direction with this podcast, and how the results completely surprised me. Lessons for career development? If you...

Many of the limits we feel hold us back personally and professionally are self-imposed. Each of us has unique potential and the capacity to achieve much more than we realise, if we only get out of our own way and take the cap off our potential. In this episode I share 10 lessons from John C. Maxwell's book "No limits".  By doing taking the cap off your potential, you can build a career in healthcare that you are not only passionate about, but that has impact beyond what is measurable, AND...

Are you fully immersed in the clinical environment but have a keen interest in research? or perhaps you have considered transitioning from clinical practice into a full time academic or research career? Then today's episode is for you! Dr Toyisi shares her own journey of trying to break into the academic space as a clinician and building a notable research career as a healthcare professional.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching...

In today's episode I discuss Imposter Syndrome. This is a real psychological condition that leads competent people to doubt their abilities and question the authenticity of their successes. If not addressed, imposter syndrome can keep highly skilled people from accomplishing their full potential and limit their career success. Listen to learn 5 simple strategies to confronting Imposter Syndrome.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Book a 10min Complimentary Call...

How much is your future worth to you? What are you prepared to invest into building a career that will bring you both job and fulfillment as a healthcare professional? In today's episode, I address the issue of people's reluctance to invest in preparing themselves for a job or career they will love. Typically, people don't think twice about spending money on all sorts of self-indulgences, but find it hard to actually make an investment into their career development that will pay dividends for...

Has your career been a series of twists and turns? In this episode, Australian-based optometrist Izane Bosch shares her career journey and how she has grown through different industry roles on her pursuit towards an area of healthcare she hopes to impact in her future career path; demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning and making an impact on a much larger scale in the area of public health optometry   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Book a 1 hour Career...

Sometimes the circumstances in our lives can cause us to feel trapped. However, in today's episode, I share how I didn't allow real structural circumstances in my own life to keep me from carving out a new reality when growing up in apartheid South Africa. By being clear on the future you desire and taking charge of the process to get there, you can create the life and career (including the elusive balance) you desire as a healthcare professional. The Freedom to Choose and Design the Life of...

Oftentimes we set broad career goals for ourselves, but never delve into the details, and then wonder why we don't actually achieve these goals. Today's episode emphasizes the value of having SMART career development goals. While having professional development objectives are important, ensuring that they are super clear and specific will go a long way towards supporting your overall success in healthcare careers - and the evidence speaks for itself!   Eager for More? Here are some Next...

Many people make rash career change decisions, without taking the time to understand their Purpose, and how they may be called to serve in different roles and seasons of their professional lives. The lesson in this episode is that knowing your purpose as a health professional will help you be intentional when it comes to career moves. When you have this clarity, the uncertainty that often accompanies career pivots is eliminated.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Book...

This is Part 2 of an interview with Sanele Buthelezi, a rising star in health professions education, healthcare leadership and higher education optometry in South Africa, who has set for himself clear career goals as a young academic, emphasizing the importance of mentorship along your career development journey. His confidence in reaching these professional goals will inspire you! Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call...

In this episode I interview a rising star in health professions education who through his own experience of cultural incompetence in the clinical practice context as an optometrist, has now carved out an academic career in the niche area of cultural competence and cultural safety.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call   >>> Join our Private Facebook Group...

In this episode, I give an overview of what career coaching is, and the general purpose of this important part of professional career planning. I also discuss why career clarity is an important part of career coaching in order for you to design a fulfilling career aligned with your values, interests and life goals.   Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:   >>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call   >>> Join our Private...

Your gift is meant not only to be nurtured, but also to be shared. In this episode, I highlight how we ought to be good stewards of our gifts, within and outside of our professions and through this, serve others.   Next STEPS: >>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call   >>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/   >>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter...

In this episode I interview Dr Gail Gazelle - accomplished physician, academic and author who talks about burnout and how mindfulness training can help health professionals continue to thrive in their professions.   Next STEPS: >>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call   >>> Join our Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/   >>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter...

Career growth and development can be seen as a project, as there are many to-do's and actionable steps  which need to take place, along with tracking one's progress against your goals in order to reach your ultimate objective. In today's episode we will talk about why having a system which takes the stress out of managing these additional responsibilities will reduce the overwhelm and improve your chances of success.   Next STEPS: >>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call...

In this episode Dr Levi Osuagwu shares nuggets from his inspirational leadership journey and how giving back using a legacy-building approach outside of personal gain has benefits for a host of other individuals and the many lives who will be touched through their work   Next STEPS: >>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call   >>> Join our Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/   >>> Sign up...

In this episode I outline a simple 4step process to clarifying your niche so you can elevate your professional profile.   Next STEPS: >>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call   >>> Join our Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/   >>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com   >>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts...

In this episode, Dr Ioana Popa shares her experiences of leaving practice as a psychiatrist to teach in elementary school after reaching the point of burnout twice. She shares how her journey to wholeness has brought her full circle where she now uses her medical and psychiatry training and purposefully blends that with spiritual care in her work with Team for the Soul.   Next STEPS: NEXT STEPS: ✝️ If interested, you can join 'Thriving In Christ' Community & Resources with Holistic...

In this episode I discuss in-demand transferrable skills within the mainstream job market and how we as health professionals organically develop many of these in the course of our clinical professions.   Next STEPS: >>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call   >>> Join our Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/   >>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter...