What does it really take to walk away from a six-figure consultant surgeon salary?

This week, I'm delighted to chat with Dr Bex Winterborn, who did exactly that after 25 years in the NHS. From experiencing PTSD after losing a colleague during surgery, to burnout during the pandemic, to that pivotal moment when she realised she was avoiding theatre lists - Bex shares her powerful journey of rediscovering purpose beyond the identity she'd held since she was seven years old.

We explore the courage it takes to remove the armour and mask we wear in high-pressure careers, why embodying your next chapter before you leap is essential, and how coaching and parts work helped Bex recognise she was multifaceted beyond just being a doctor.

If you're in a well-paid job but know there's something bigger calling you, this conversation about finding joy, setting boundaries, and understanding that it's absolutely okay to have different chapters in your life is going to really resonate with you.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Transitioning from Surgeon to Coach

05:23 Rediscovering Identity and Purpose

10:17 Understanding Parts Work and Its Impact

15:13 Navigating Financial Concerns During Transition

19:20 Breaking Down Hierarchies in Healthcare

24:16 The Power of Language in Transformation

27:44 Embracing Change and Supporting Others

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