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Life Beyond Clinical Practice | Multidimensional Careers, Professional Identity, Career Expansion
By Dr Diane | Career Identity Expansion, Professional Identity, Career GrowthBusinessEducationSelf-ImprovementCareers
Life Beyond Clinical Practice | Multidimensional Careers, Professional Identity, Career Expansion episodes
- 38 | Are you a Clinician wanting to build a career in healthcare research? - Interview with Dr Toyosi Onwuemene
Are you fully immersed in the clinical environment but have a keen interest in research? or perhaps you have considered transitioning from clinical practice into a full time academic or research career? Then today's episode is for you!
Dr Toyisi shares her own journey of trying to break into the academic space as a clinician and building a notable research career as a healthcare professional.
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Listen to a related episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-tired-of-clinical-practice-but-dont-know-what/id1713086617?i=1000640203651
Listen to the Clinician Research Podcast by Dr Toyosi Onwuemene https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clinician-researcher/id1700557468
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
Free download links:
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/mango
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/chillwithme
20 min - 37 | Five Strategies to combat Imposter Syndrome and achieve your full career potential as a healthcare professional
In today's episode I discuss Imposter Syndrome. This is a real psychological condition that leads competent people to doubt their abilities and question the authenticity of their successes. If not addressed, imposter syndrome can keep highly skilled people from accomplishing their full potential and limit their career success. Listen to learn 5 simple strategies to confronting Imposter Syndrome.
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 10min Complimentary Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/complimentary-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this one too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/30-finding-your-niche-as-a-health-professional/id1713086617?i=1000653158493
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
Free download links:
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/mango
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/chillwithme
14 min - 36 | Do you prioritise short term pleasures over investing in your professional Development?
How much is your future worth to you? What are you prepared to invest into building a career that will bring you both job and fulfillment as a healthcare professional?
In today's episode, I address the issue of people's reluctance to invest in preparing themselves for a job or career they will love. Typically, people don't think twice about spending money on all sorts of self-indulgences, but find it hard to actually make an investment into their career development that will pay dividends for the long term. Many stay stuck in jobs they hate, while avoiding solutions that will help them get out of the work contexts that drain the life out of them.
Invest in your professional development- because you are worth it.. and because your future self will thank you for it!
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 10min Complimentary Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/complimentary-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this one too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-setting-clear-career-goals-interview-with-sanele/id1713086617?i=1000653540149
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
Free download links:
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/mango
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/chillwithme
12 min - 35 | Career Development is a Journey, not a Destination - Interview with Izane Bosch
Has your career been a series of twists and turns? In this episode, Australian-based optometrist Izane Bosch shares her career journey and how she has grown through different industry roles on her pursuit towards an area of healthcare she hopes to impact in her future career path; demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning and making an impact on a much larger scale in the area of public health optometry
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Listen to a related episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-needing-renewed-career-inspiration-life-lessons/id1713086617?i=1000645818594
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
Free download links:
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/mango
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/chillwithme
28 min - 34 | Freedom to choose: 5 steps to charting a new career path as a healthcare professional and create your new reality
Sometimes the circumstances in our lives can cause us to feel trapped. However, in today's episode, I share how I didn't allow real structural circumstances in my own life to keep me from carving out a new reality when growing up in apartheid South Africa. By being clear on the future you desire and taking charge of the process to get there, you can create the life and career (including the elusive balance) you desire as a healthcare professional.
The Freedom to Choose and Design the Life of your Dreams is on your hands!
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this one too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-setting-clear-career-goals-interview-with-sanele/id1713086617?i=1000653540149
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
Free download links:
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/mango
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/chillwithme
12 min - 33 | Why setting SMART career goals is YOUR next smart career development move!
Oftentimes we set broad career goals for ourselves, but never delve into the details, and then wonder why we don't actually achieve these goals. Today's episode emphasizes the value of having SMART career development goals. While having professional development objectives are important, ensuring that they are super clear and specific will go a long way towards supporting your overall success in healthcare careers - and the evidence speaks for itself!
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this one too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-setting-clear-career-goals-interview-with-sanele/id1713086617?i=1000653540149
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
Free download links:
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/mango
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/chillwithme
10 min - 32 | Uncertainty holding you back? Why understanding your Purpose brings clarity and peace around career pivoting
Many people make rash career change decisions, without taking the time to understand their Purpose, and how they may be called to serve in different roles and seasons of their professional lives. The lesson in this episode is that knowing your purpose as a health professional will help you be intentional when it comes to career moves. When you have this clarity, the uncertainty that often accompanies career pivots is eliminated.
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Listen to a related episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/03-my-number-1-strategy-for-career-success/id1713086617?i=1000632222204
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
Free download links:
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/mango
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/chillwithme
10 min - 31 | Setting clear career goals - Interview with Sanele Buthelezi (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of an interview with Sanele Buthelezi, a rising star in health professions education, healthcare leadership and higher education optometry in South Africa, who has set for himself clear career goals as a young academic, emphasizing the importance of mentorship along your career development journey. His confidence in reaching these professional goals will inspire you!
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this related one too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-setting-clear-career-goals-interview-with-sanele/id1713086617?i=1000653540149
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
Free download links:
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/mango
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/chillwithme
16 min - 30 | Finding your niche as a health professional: a catalyst for career growth - Interview with Sanele Buthelezi (Part 1)
In this episode I interview a rising star in health professions education who through his own experience of cultural incompetence in the clinical practice context as an optometrist, has now carved out an academic career in the niche area of cultural competence and cultural safety.
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this related one too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-career-clarity-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important/id1713086617?i=1000647885166
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
Free download links:
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/mango
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/chillwithme
23 min - 29 | What is career clarity coaching and why do I need it as a healthcare professional?
In this episode, I give an overview of what career coaching is, and the general purpose of this important part of professional development and career planning. I also discuss why career clarity is an important part of career coaching in order for you to design a fulfilling career aligned with your values, interests and life goals.
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this related one too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-career-clarity-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important/id1713086617?i=1000647885166
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
Free download links:
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/mango
https://hypeddit.com/tubebackr/chillwithme
8 min
About Life Beyond Clinical Practice | Multidimensional Careers, Professional Identity, Career Expansion
From the publisher's feed
Life Beyond Clinical Practice
Have you achieved success in your clinical career but still feel like something no longer fits?
Perhaps you're questioning whether you should stay or leave. Maybe…
you're feeling intellectually restless, drawn to new opportunities, or wondering why the work that once fulfilled you no longer feels fully aligned.
If so, you may not have a career problem.
Your professional identity may be expanding.
Life Beyond Clinical Practice is for clinically trained professionals who sense they're capable of more than the role, title, or career path they've built—and want to understand what's happening before making their next move.
Hosted by Dr. Diane, this podcast introduces the concept of Career Identity Expansion™: a new way of understanding why successful professionals outgrow careers they once loved, and how to navigate that evolution with clarity, confidence, and intention.
Traditional career advice asks whether you should stay or leave. This podcast explores the deeper question: Who are you becoming professionally?
Each episode helps you understand the internal shifts that often come before external career change and gives you practical strategies to create greater career optionality, expand your impact, and build a career that evolves as you do.
You'll learn how to:
- Recognize the signs your professional identity is expanding.
- Break free from the "stay vs. leave" trap and think beyond binary career decisions.
- Create career optionality without feeling like you're starting over.
- Redefine success around who you're becoming, not just what you've achieved.
- Leverage your clinical expertise in new and meaningful ways.
- Build a multidimensional career aligned with your evolving strengths, interests, and purpose.
Whether you ultimately remain in clinical practice, transition into leadership, education, consulting, entrepreneurship, or create a portfolio career, this podcast will help you interpret what you're experiencing and navigate your next chapter with greater clarity.
Because career expansion isn't about becoming someone else.
It's about becoming more fully yourself professionally.