Welcome to Episode 81 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the world of sustainable clinical practice and work-life balance. In the latest episode, host Dr. Sarah Smith sits down with guest Angela Nesbitt, an executive coach specializing in helping high-pressure professionals combat frustration, stress, and burnout. Together, they explore the impact of overthinking on productivity and discuss the critical need for self-care and emotional processing to enhance patient care. From identifying unconscious behaviours that sabotage success to building trust and connection beyond medical expertise, Angela Nesbitt shares invaluable insights for physicians looking to thrive in their work. Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode: Recognize the importance of acknowledging emotional load and the need for quick ways to down-regulate it to prevent burnout. Understand the impact of overthinking on productivity and the depletion of willpower by the afternoon, and learn strategies to replenish it for sustainable clinical days. Emphasize the significance of self-care for physicians in maintaining productivity and relationships, and the role of deliberate trust-building for amplifying impact. Angela Nesbitt Bio: Meet Angela Nesbitt, a visionary executive coach, consultant, and mentor, who artfully blends business acumen with heart-based thinking. She specializes in guiding high-performance professionals who are also dedicated to social impact to adeptly addressing their common stressors: uncertainty, loneliness, and overwhelm. Angela's unique approach creates clarity for even better decision-making, empowers leaders to navigate the complexities of the modern world while catalysing meaningful change. Clients master the art of navigating uncertainty, forge powerful partnerships, and lead high-performing teams. Angela holds degrees from Dartmouth College and the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton Graduate School, and in her free time, she combines her love of competition and connection through sailing and dancing tango and finds peace and balance through gardening. -------------- Would you like to view a transcript of this episode? Click here **** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine. Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca **** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released. **** Come hang out with me on Facebook or Instagram. Follow me @chartingcoach to get more practical tools to help you create sustainable clinical medicine in your life.   **** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.