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In my experience as a physician career coach, no physician who’s made a career change has not been scared to do so. And every single physician who felt the fear, summoned courage and “did it…

If you’re feeling overwhelmed during your transition to a new clinical or non-clinical career, you may have hit a roadblock. Even though roadblocks are expected along the road to career change, they have a sneaky…

Do you feel uncomfortable, even embarrassed, when you’re asked about your career plans and you have to say, “I don’t know!?” In a profession where we’re rewarded for having the answers, being uncertain can feel…

Do you second-guess your ability to make the “right” decisions for your career? If you do, you may have noticed how this can keep you stuck, or worse, have you ping-ponging between different options. When…

I don’t know of any physician (including me) who’s made a successful career change who did not experience challenging emotions along the way. At times, it can feel like you’re on a emotional rollercoaster! Recognizing…

The goal of this post is to help you recognize the fear that drives your behavior. It may be driving you to consider a career change, or keeping you stuck in a career that’s no…

Self-doubt can show up at every stage of your career transition. It’s important to recognize its purpose and work with it so it doesn’t stop you from moving forward. Real life examples. Self-doubt usually stems…

Do you want to leave clinical medicine, but you feel guilty? Your feelings are shared by many physicians who want to leave clinical medicine. Even though you know guilt is not a reason to stay,…

Sometimes, changing careers and doing what you really want, involves going against expectations and disappointing others. If you’re someone who tends to do what’s expected of you or prioritizes your loved ones’ happiness above your…

Fear is to be expected when you’re making a career change. It’s a normal response to change but can sometimes stop you in your tracks. Here are 3 strategies to help you work through fearful…