Checkup Podcast with Katie and Alan

E14 - Navigating Life's Transitions: From Ambiguity to Awareness


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WHAT ARE TRANSITIONS IN YOUR LIFE?

In this episode, we're talking about transitions. Many of us may be unaware that we're even going through a transition. We'll discuss the unexpected consequences of these invisible daily transitions. How do you deal with the ambiguity that is associated with them?

TRANSITIONS: HOW MUCH I STRUGGLE WITH THIS TOPIC

We have not mastered the things with which we're discussing. We may struggle at times, more or less. The topic we're going to talk about today, transitions is certainly been a challenge for me.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! WE SHOULD THANK OUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS!

As a healthcare professional, I recently had some healthcare needs this time of year. I want to give a shout out to all of our healthcare professionals that I know do that every day.

ON TRANSITIONS

We are going to talk big and small. Are these big transitions, small transitions, both? What do you mean? We want to get to the real issues that are going on.

KATIE ON TRANSITIONS

Katie: I had a three minute buffer between when my navigation said I would be arriving at home and when I was supposed to be on camera. Normally I do take some time to transition myself between work and the things I'm doing at home.

THE NEED FOR PRESENCE IN THE WORKPLACE

Alan: One of the things that I've been learning a lot about in my study to become a certified leadership coach has been the concept of presence. When I don't have that transition time, I have a hard time being present

WHAT ARE THE BIG TRANSITIONS?

Alan: What do you see as a big transition? There's a tension between one space and another. For me, what I always loved and enjoyed, now I don't to the same level: It's very unsettling for someone like myself.

THE TIME I ASKED MYSELF IF I WAS CRAZY

it sounds like during that time, some things fell out of control for you. I think that's really helpful to recognize that times of transition can be really disorienting. Any thoughts? Anything resonate? Any questions?

IN THE LIMINAL SPACE: THE AMBIGUITY

One of my favorite places to be is in a big pit of ambiguity. I feel like we need to start offering ambiguity boot camps. Sometimes for me, I just need to acknowledge that this is where I am. Sharing that with someone else was a huge step.

BEING AWARE OF TRANSITIONS IN HEALTHCARE

Each one of us has a different experience with transition. Sometimes assumptions are made about how someone's feeling or what they think

THE NEED FOR TRANSITION IN HEALTHCARE

Many healthcare professionals are considering leaving the profession or changing jobs. How do we approach transitions with curiosity and not contempt? Think about how tough it is in healthcare right now, regardless of profession.

HOW TO MANAGE TRANSITIONS

So it sounds like we are identifying some constructive ways to manage transitions. One of the things that I like to do when I'm in a time of transition is to reflect back on previous transitions. To remind myself that there is good in the transition, right.

REFLECTION FOR THOSE IN TRANSITION

Alan : Can we reflect back on our own data with appreciation the things we've learned. In having a couple more significant seasons of transition, doing what Katie just said has been especially helpful.

HOW TO TRANSITION FROM PRESENTATION TO WORK

There's a tool that Katie and I use, and Giant Worldwide is the group. It's called the five gears. When I'm in transition, I struggle with being both present and productive. Do you have any thoughts on constructive things for the smaller transitions?

A VOICE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

This is simply starting with awareness. We live in reality. We all probably have many things to do while we're listening to this podcast. This is hard, and we're hopeful that these tips can be helpful.

A FEW MINUTES WITH ALAN

Awesome. Have fun with your meetings and all the things that you've got to do. If you would have dropped that dinner off on your way. I didn't have time as well to get anything prepared. See you later, Alan. Bye.

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Checkup Podcast with Katie and AlanBy Alan Spies