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 scared”. Here are 5 antidotes to fear for your career transition toolbox. 1. Get clear on what you want and why you want it.
A physician client recently expressed a dilemma: “I’m burned out and want a job with more work-life balance. My best friend says I should first figure out what I’m passionate about and pursue that. But honestly, I would be OK with a job without passion.” This physician wants an 8-5, no weekends, and no call. She wants to be
How you talk to yourself at the crossroads can make the difference between moving forward and staying stuck. Take a moment to notice the words you’re using. Are you using words that empower you or are they taking you down into a spiral of despair? Here are some examples of what I hear physicians say and suggestions for a more
Are you 40-60 years old and you want to retire from medicine in 10 years? If so, you are on the same page as ~40% of US physicians recently surveyed. Here are some of the survey results: When Physicians Aim To Retire From Medicine. 43% of physicians between the ages of 40-49y plan to retire in their 50’s. 41% of
