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Summary

In this episode of the Clinician Founder Podcast, Dr. Shubhendu Kulshreshtha interviews Dr. Tessa Davis, a pediatric emergency doctor and founder of the Ace Your Consultant Interview Academy. They discuss Tessa's journey in medical education, the importance of community in interview preparation, and the challenges of transitioning from free services to paid offerings. Tessa shares insights on building confidence in interview skills, creating psychological safety in online communities, and the significance of word-of-mouth growth. The conversation also touches on balancing clinical work with entrepreneurial ventures and the value-driven decisions that shape a sustainable business.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Clinician Founder Podcast

00:56 Meet Dr. Tessa Davis: A Journey in Medicine and Education

03:02 The Highlights of Being a Clinician Founder

05:35 Building Confidence in Problem-Solving

08:29 Overcoming the Challenge of Charging for Services

10:25 Mindset Shifts in Business and Community Building

12:22 Navigating Perceptions in the Medical Community

14:03 The Three Pillars of Success in Coaching

15:48 Creating a Safe and Supportive Community

17:42 Flexibility and Support in the Academy

19:31 Value-Driven Business Decisions

22:56 Building a Community Through Free Content

27:18 Transitioning from Medicine to Business

33:04 The Importance of Community and Word of Mouth

34:31 Balancing Clinical Work and Business

36:50 Key Themes of Success in Clinician Founders

Keywords

Clinician Founder, medical education, interview preparation, community building, healthcare innovation, clinician entrepreneurship, confidence in interviews, online learning, coaching, healthcare professionals