Today’s episode is about creating an online course and the common myths about course creation.

In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss:

• What you need to know about creating an online course - subject matter, validating your idea and investment decisions.
• 6 myths that prevent professionals from creating an online course. 
• What you should be focusing on for online course creation.
• Access to my webinar: Launch Your Online Course on Any Budget
• Course examples you can check out from my former students

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Hey guys, today we're going to be talking about how to really rock it when you're presenting virtual meetings, or live webinars or otherwise have some high stakes professional activity online.

In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss:

• How the world is more virtual than ever before.
• Virtual meeting etiquette and how it can directly impact your future career growth.
• 8 professional tips you can use for virtual meetings, presentations and webinars
• Tools and resources you can use when hosting online team meetings and other professional online presentations.

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We're going to talk today about how to start a podcast and why doctors should! 

You probably know there's a steep increase in the number of podcasts coming out these days. Even with this huge podcast explosion the numbers are very tiny compared with the number of personal websites, blogs and YouTube channels.

So, if you’ve thought about starting a podcast, but you haven't because the process feels too mysterious or technical, I am going to hopefully get you over that today.

In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss:

• Why starting a podcast was the best choice for my business growth.
• The benefits of starting a podcast as a physician and why you should!
• 5 step by step tips for starting a podcast.
• What you need to start a podcast - additional tips and resources. 

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Today we’re talking about one of the most common questions I get asked, which is how to get your foot in the door to find non-clinical jobs as a physician.

Many physicians and healthcare professionals are looking for a career transition, a career pivot or some kind of new career - many times a non-clinical career.

In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss:

• How to get your foot in the door to find non-clinical jobs as a physician.
• My four-part framework to help you create new opportunities by networking the right way.
• Communication strategies to leave a positive lasting impression when networking.
• Tips to stay connected with your network to help provide future interviews and job opportunities.

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Today we're talking about how to build self trust.

Having trust in yourself impacts all aspects of life - from the choices we make to the goals we set to how we feel about ourselves. If self trust is lacking, our personal and professional lives can be affected in a negative way.

So today I want to share with you six tips to address and strengthen your own self trust.

In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss:

• The definition of self trust and why it’s important
• Learn how to trust yourself and be confident
• 6 self trust practices to build your resilience and inner strength

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You know you need an effective online presence to get ahead professionally, but you're not ready to start your own website? While it is much easier than you probably think, it's also not the first step you should take. The truth is you can level up your professional brand online without a website of your own.

In today’s episode of The Career Rx I’m going to share how you can build your professional brand and grow your online presence without your own website.

This is a question I get quite a bit and there are easy solutions you can start using today - to raise awareness and grow your business online.

In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss:

• How you can build your professional brand without a website
• Two key features you need to have set up on your social media profiles
• 5 platforms you can use to maximize your professional brand voice and content

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Today on the podcast we’ll be looking deeper into physician side gigs and whether you’ve thought about leaving this side job due to the COVID-19 crisis.

There have been a lot of discussions online about this topic and many people’s stories have inspired me to dig a little deeper into the opportunities and stressors that are present with having a side business today.

In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss:

• Five key questions you can ask yourself to help you decide what to do about your side gig.
• The reasons people are putting their businesses and career growth on hold.
• Why specific types of businesses are thriving while others are crashing.
• The importance of knowing your motivations and values, plus determining your why.

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On the podcast today, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at a Q&A session bonus training that I recorded today for The Speaking Prescription.

I'm doing two things at once, sharing some tips here on the podcast and also putting together this special training.

Some of you are familiar with my course - The Speaking Prescription, but for those who aren’t let me tell you a little about it…

The Speaking Prescription is a 12-week course that focuses on the business of professional public speaking. It helps you secure high paid, career-boosting, high profile speaking engagements. This will help advance your academic career, your career in the private sector, your entrepreneurial career and your career as a thought leader.

I've put together this bonus training for my students in the course. It's going to include 5 tips to really rock the Q&A session of any type of speaking engagement. This often - and for good reason - really scares people much more than the main presentation.

Today, in the podcast, I’m going to share 5 of these tips for all of you listening!

In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss:

• How to conquer your fears about the Q&A part of any public speaking engagement
• How to prepare for the ‘unknown’ and handle public speaking Q&A with confidence
• Powerful ways to use time, body language, and grace to handle even the toughest public speaking Q&A situations

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Today on the podcast we're talking about disclosures, disclaimers and conflicts of interest. 

You might not realize the number of guidelines and requirements that pertain to your online activity.

I am a big believer in curating your online presence and making sure it demonstrates your highlight reel. It puts your professional best foot forward.

Having a strong online presence is important for:

• Professional branding and career growth.
• Growing a profitable side gig.
• Laying the groundwork for a leadership role or even a nonclinical physician career role.
• Establishing yourself as a thought leader.

Whatever you’re doing online with your website and social media -  engaging in education, networking, thought leadership, even marketing and selling - it's very important to be sure that you are providing the right context online.

This is where disclosures and disclaimers come into play.

In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss:

• What exactly are disclaimers, disclosures, and conflicts of interest - and how do they apply online?
• The 3 most important disclaimers for doctors online - for medical liability, side gigs, and affiliated organizations
• How to disclose financial relationships with companies and brands, on your website and on social media (Federal Trade Commission requirements).
• FDA additional disclosure rules for medical products (for you online influencers who are getting paid by pharmaceutical or device companies)

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Today on the podcast, we'll be talking about social media policy -  both your personal and professional social media policy in the era of COVID-19.

Many physicians and many of my colleagues are being increasingly active online, either through their own blogs or social media platforms. 

Whatever digital platform you're using, many are being approached by others to do a guest blog or to give an interview. As physicians, many of us are being asked to provide interviews and information to major media, but many of us don't have formal media training. 

And increasingly, doctors on social media are getting into trouble with their employers because of COVID-19 related posts and interviews.  Some doctors and nurses are getting fired, threatened, or otherwise reprimanded. I’m not going to comment on the legality or ethics of those specific cases, and I’m not an attorney, but I hope this podcast will help you do your own homework and make smart decisions about how you represent yourself online. 

In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss:

Social Media Policies for Doctors in the COVID-19 Era - Episode 13These include:

• Understanding your employer’s detailed social media policy so you can act accordingly
• Remaining consistent with your professional brand in all communications
• Developing your messaging strategy in advance
• Including disclaimers/disclosures in your communications

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