In this episode, John interviews physician career coach Heather Fork, MD, CPCC. She describes her journey from dermatologist to coach, her approach to career transition, examples of three successful clients, and the five common mistakes to avoid along the way. Heather provides encouragement and reminds us that we can, and should, pursue a career that brings joy and fulfillment.

She goes into some detail discussing the model for career change that she has developed. The acronym CARPE DIEM reminds us of the steps, with each letter representing part of the process: Commitment; Assessment; Research; Preparation; Execution; and, Do I Enjoy Medicine? By answering that question and working through each of the steps, physicians will achieve the career and the life that they want.

In this episode, John interviews Charlotte Weeks, career coach and resume-writing expert. She describes how to design the ideal resume for the physician seeking a nonclinical career. She addresses issues such as: the need for a cover letter; the length of the resume; the difference between a CV and a resume; how to identify and describe accomplishments to include; the best way to be sure each resume includes appropriate skills and experience; and, how to best use LinkedIn.

In this episode, John interviews Charlotte Weeks, career coach and resume-writing expert. She describes how to design the ideal resume for the physician seeking a nonclinical career. She addresses issues such as: the need for a cover letter; the length of the resume; the difference between a CV and a resume; how to identify and describe accomplishments to include; the best way to be sure each resume includes appropriate skills and experience; and, how to best use LinkedIn.

In this episode John describes his involvement with nonprofit boards. He lists the five major benefits of volunteering with a nonprofit, including how it builds new skills and expedites career transition. He also reviews Dr. Pamela Wible's book Physician Suicide Letters Answered.

In this episode John describes his involvement with nonprofit boards. He lists the five major benefits of volunteering with a nonprofit, including how it builds new skills and expedites career transition. He also reviews Dr. Pamela Wible's book Physician Suicide Letters Answered.

In this episode, John talks with Dr. Robert Gleeson, internist, author, physician executive and leadership coach. As a coach, Dr. Gleeson describes the questions that frustrated physicians should answer before choosing to leave medicine.

In this episode, John talks with Dr. Robert Gleeson, internist, author, physician executive and leadership coach. As a coach, Dr. Gleeson describes the questions that frustrated physicians should answer before choosing to leave medicine. 

In this episode, John explores the field of clinical informatics with Dr. Brian Young. Dr. Young is a physician informaticist at Dignity Heath. He provides insight into the training and other resources listeners may need to pursue this career.

In this episode, John explores the field of clinical informatics with Dr. Brian Young. Dr. Young is a physician informaticist at Dignity Heath. He provides insight into the training and other resources listeners may need to pursue this career.

In this episode, John describes the consequences of a victim mindset. He provides 5 reasons why this victim mentality should be abandoned and the benefits of leading to ourselves, our families, colleagues, teams and communities.