Episode #212: Polish Your Own Crystal Ball: 5 Steps to Career Clarity for Physicians at the Crossroads

Today we’re diving into five transformative steps to help you uncover clarity and alignment in your career and life. As physicians, we often feel stuck, unsure of the next best move. Whether you’re questioning your future in clinical medicine, considering nonclinical options, or exploring entrepreneurial opportunities, these steps will help you polish your "crystal ball" and uncover what’s right for you. We’ll explore how to assess your career satisfaction, follow your energy, identify internal drivers, develop inner guidance, and give yourself the permission to pursue your true path. By the end of our discussion, you’ll have actionable insights to help guide you toward the career and life that fulfill you most.   You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:   www.doctorscrossing.com/episode212   In this episode we’re talking about: How to quantify your career satisfaction and use it as a guide for decision-making. The importance of following your energy to uncover what excites and motivates you. Identifying internal drivers and recognizing when they come from a healthy or unhealthy place. Developing an inner guidance practice to connect with your deeper self. Giving yourself permission to explore new directions and honor your true desires. Recognizing external pressures and how to prioritize your own needs and values. Links for this episode: Episode #191: How a Daily Inspirational Reading Practice Can Be Transformative Episode #209: Break the Stress Cycle: Mindfulness Techniques to Master Your Thoughts and Emotions Leave Your Work at Work (LYWAW) is a free Zoom training designed to help physicians and APPs shave off at least 1 hour from their evening charting. When: Thursday, Jan 30th at 7pm CT Here’s what you’ll walk away with: How training and the culture of medicine keep physicians stuck charting Practical tips and efficiencies to complete work at the office Junaid’s 4-Step framework (the You First Charting Method) to build their own system to finish charting before going home *Folks can sign up for free to get access to the training live as well as replay access for 48 hours. Sign up here: https://www.chartingconquered.com/a/2148027704/eRbeEBhn

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Are you a physician who’s questioning your career path? If you’re at the white coat crossroads, for whatever reason, this podcast is for you. We’re going to help you find your best path forward, whether it’s to be happier in patient care, transition to a nonclinical career, or do something completely different. In the weekly podcasts, we’re bringing you all the good stuff: -Actionable tools and resources to help you start making positive changes. -Interviews with physicians who’ve found new and fulfilling ways to practice as well as those who’ve transitioned into nonclinical careers. -Concrete advice for applying to jobs, using LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and much more. Your host, Dr. Heather Fork, is a former board-certified dermatologist who transitioned into full-time career coaching for physicians over 10 years ago. She is a master certified coach who has been helping hundreds of physicians find ways to be happier both in medicine and beyond. Come visit us at www.doctorscrossing.com to learn more!