#209: Tap dancing for patients; my journey from "performing" a role in the exam room to being my authentic self (and how this can help if you're burned out)

Who are you? No, seriously. Who are you outside of your role as a PA or other healthcare provider? Inauthenticity is exhausting. Those were the very words of a coaching client earlier today, and they made me consider how this plays into burnout. I used to call it "tap dancing" for patients, and she was 100% right: This misalignment IS exhausting. Listen to this episode for tips on being your authentic self WHILE still being a professional PA. Oh! And I wanted to invite you to consider joining my group coaching: Starts on 9/13/24 at noon Eastern time One hour a week on Zoom You'll learn tools to help heal from burnout and chronic stress as well as map out your next chapter, all in a safe, supportive small group setting with other PAs Eight weeks total, $149 Go to my website to sign up My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, hope.cook@gmail.com or sign up for any of my free resources on my website If you want to have me as a speaker, podcast guest, or collaborate with me, use the email above to connect!

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Are you a medical provider struggling with burnout, career overwhelm, or just life in general? Do you love your career some days and other days wonder what the heck you were thinking when you chose a career in medicine? Or maybe you’re a mom like me and find it impossible to “do it all." I created this podcast because I’ve been there, which is also why I became a life coach. I now help other healthcare professionals like you get off the struggle bus of burnout. The tips, tools, and talks in this podcast are exactly what I needed when I was burned out!