Welcome back! Today I'm speaking with Nell Smircina, DAOM, an acupuncturist and advocate whose goal is to transform our industry.

Dr. Nell is an advocate, practitioner and consultant. She's built and scaled her practice and is passionate about sharing lessons learned (and continued learning!). She's currently completing her Executive MBA, with the objective of continuing forward movement for our medicine in the healthcare delivery system.

She's a columnist for Acupuncture Today, the Vice Chair of Public Policy for the American Society of Acupuncturists, and the Director of Development for the American Acupuncture Council.

Dr. Nell and I have been internet friends for a long time, although we've never met in person! I'm happy to invite you to our conversation about taking your acupuncture career in the direction that's calling to you.

We've both had unconventional paths after acupuncture school, and we talk about how there are so many opportunities in this profession - not just full-time practice.

We invite you to think of all the incredible ways you might contribute to our industry. Whatever you feel called to do, we're here to embrace it and encourage you to pursue it.

In this interview we talk about:

• The Zone of Excellence versus the Zone of Genius in your career
• How we can each be an advocate for our profession, with a special nod towards introverts
• Confidence in clinic as a responsibility - and how confidence can be built on purpose
• Considering not only the value you give, but also the value you receive from your work
• Pursuing the path less traveled and releasing expectations in order to build a career you love

Join us! 

SHOW NOTES:

• Dr. Nell's website: drnell.com 
• Save 20% on Dr. Nell's online courses with discount code AMS2023. View her courses here: drnell.com/assets
• Follow her on Instagram: @drnellofficial
• Join her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nell-smircina-10094267/
• Dr. Nell's phone number, generously offered! 

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