The Power Shift

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The Power Shift episodes

May 25, 2025What's Really Holding you Back? (It's not time or money!)
You keep saying it’s time or money holding you back.
But the truth? It’s fear and it’s costing you more than you think.

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About This Episode
Most doctors don’t stay stuck because of lack of time or money.
They stay stuck because of fear.

Fear of failure.
Fear of being judged.
Fear of being visible.
Fear of success and the pressure that comes with it.

In this honest, firecracker episode, Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones breaks down the real emotional blocks that hold brilliant doctors back from taking bold, strategic action and what to do about it.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
The 5 most common fears keeping doctors playing small
Why learning more is often just a smart-looking way to delay
How perfectionism and overthinking are keeping you broke
Why waiting for “the right time” is costing you income, energy, and opportunities
What actually happens when you move before you feel ready

Real Stories You’ll Hear:
A doctor who waited 9 years to make a move and what it cost her
A Fellow who didn’t feel “ready” but landed her first £5k client within 6 weeks
Abeyna’s own behind-the-scenes story of fear, burnout, delayed action and how she broke through it

This is for you if...
You’re telling yourself “maybe later”
You know you want something more, but you’re afraid to take the first step
You’ve done all the planning, learning, and thinking but no action
You’re ready to face the fear, and move anyway

About Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones
Abeyna is a Consultant Occupational Health Physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Medic Footprints the global platform helping doctors design high-value, purpose-led careers beyond the NHS.

She’s worked with hundreds of doctors to help them reposition their skills, build strategic careers, and finally earn what they’re worth without burnout.
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Spots are limited for May. Let's get you moving.
21 min
May 18, 2025Why Doing More Courses (or an MBA) Is Keeping You Stuck
Still thinking another course or an MBA will fix your career? Here’s why it’s keeping you stuck and what to focus on instead if you actually want to move forward in industry.

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About This Episode
If you’ve ever told yourself, “Maybe I need to do that MBA first…”
Or “Once I’ve done that course, then I’ll be ready…”
This episode is for you.

In this truth-telling solo, Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones breaks down why so many brilliant doctors get stuck in the “just one more qualification” trap and how it’s costing them time, energy, and income.
Abeyna shares real stories of doctors who:
Spent £20k+ on an MBA and still couldn’t get interviews
Delayed career moves for nine years, waiting to feel “ready”
Built profitable consulting offers without doing another course
Finally learned how to package their existing value and get paid

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Why more courses ≠ more credibility or income in industry
The uncomfortable truth: qualifications don’t teach you how to get clients, market yourself, or make money
How the industry actually rewards clarity, confidence, and strategic action
Why “learning” feels safer than “doing” and how to break that cycle
What it really means to stop collecting certificates and start getting results

This is for you if...
You’re addicted to courses but still feel lost
You keep delaying action until “the time is right”
You want to finally take ownership of your career and income on your terms

About Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones
Abeyna is a Consultant Occupational Health Physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Medic Footprints the global platform helping doctors design high-value, purpose-led careers beyond the NHS.

She’s worked with hundreds of doctors to help them reposition their skills, build strategic careers, and finally earn what they’re worth without burnout.
Follow Abeyna on LinkedIn

Want to Build a Career That Pays You What You’re Worth Without Another Course?

The Doctors in Industry Fellowship helps doctors like you land high-value industry roles and £5k+ clients fast.
No retraining. No burnout. No more wasting time feeling invisible.

Click here to Book your free strategy call now

Spots are limited for May let’s get you moving.
21 min
May 11, 2025Why Smart Doctors Stay Poor
Brilliant, qualified, and still stuck? Discover why smart doctors stay poor — and what you actually need to build a high-value career in industry that pays you well.

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About This Episode
You’re a smart, qualified — probably overqualified — doctor.
So why do you still feel stuck in industry, underpaid, undervalued, and unsure of your next move?

In this episode, Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones, Occupational Health Consultant and founder of Medic Footprints, unpacks why so many brilliant doctors stay financially stuck — even after doing everything "right."
Abeyna speaks directly to doctors who:
Have tried applying for dozens of jobs with no response
Have done the MBA, the courses, the unpaid work
Are trying to build a consulting or coaching offer… but it’s not making money
Feel like they’ve hit a ceiling and have no roadmap forward

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
The 3 real reasons smart doctors stay poor:
No roadmap
No network
Weak positioning
Why doing more courses or an MBA won’t fix the real issue
How one doctor landed a £10k HealthTech contract without applying for a single job
Why 85% of the best roles aren’t advertised — and how to access them
The true cost of waiting another year (or two) before making a move

This is for you if...
You’re stuck in a low-value role or industry position
You’ve been winging it and hoping something will land
You want more income, more freedom — and a clear, smart plan to get there

About Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones
Abeyna is a Consultant Occupational Health Physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Medic Footprints — a global platform supporting doctors in building high-value, diverse careers beyond the NHS.
She’s worked with thousands of doctors to help them reposition their value, create industry impact, and get paid well for what they’re worth.

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Want to Build a Career That Pays You What You’re Worth?

The Doctors in Industry Fellowship gives you the roadmap, mentorship, and support to grow a high-value career — fast.
Whether you're aiming for HealthTech, consulting, coaching, or strategy roles — this is your next bold step.

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Spots are limited — especially this May.
16 min
March 23, 2025Doctors and Money Shame The Last Taboo
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Why do doctors feel guilty about asking for more money? And why does the world seem to reinforce that guilt?
For too long, as doctors, we have been conditioned to believe that medicine is a calling, not a career—that they should be grateful for what they have and never ask for more. But here’s the truth: knowing your value and charging accordingly is not greed—it’s self-respect.
In this episode, we’re breaking down:
The cultural narratives that make doctors feel guilty about money
How companies and organisations take advantage of doctors’ expertise for free
Why other professionals aren’t shamed for making more—and why you shouldn’t be either
How adopting a premium pricing and value-based strategy protects you from burnout and builds a sustainable career
Practical steps to shift your mindset and start asking for what you deserve
Doctors, it’s time to stop undervaluing yourselves. The only people who shame you for asking for more are the ones benefiting from you asking for less.

Ready to Own Your Worth & Elevate Your Career?
If you’re a doctor ready to transition into high-value, non-clinical roles and start charging what you’re worth, the Doctors in Industry Fellowship is for you.
This premium program is designed to help doctors step into industry roles, consult at a high level, and position themselves as valuable experts—without the guilt, the burnout, or the underpayment.
Apply now to join the Doctors in Industry Fellowship and start earning what you want
Apply Here!
Don’t let money shame hold you back. Step into your true value today

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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

Want to Build a Career That Pays You What You’re Worth?
The Doctors in Industry Program helps doctors like you land high-value industry roles and £5k+ clients – fast.
✨ No retraining. No burnout. No more wasting time feeling invisible.
🎯 Click here to Take your Free Assessment
https://industrydoctor.scoreapp.com/
39 min
March 16, 2025Why Most Doctors Stay Underpaid (& How to Break Free)
Explore if you are a good fit!

Many doctors assume that accumulating more qualifications will result in higher earnings—but that’s not always the case. In this episode, we dive into why some highly qualified doctors remain underpaid and how you can change that. Learn how to package your expertise, identify high-value problems, and position yourself as an expert worth investing in.
In this episode, we’re breaking down:
The misconception that more degrees automatically lead to higher pay
Why positioning and problem-solving matter more than qualifications
How to shift from an employee mindset to a high-value expert who can negotiate better pay

Ready to Own Your Worth & Elevate Your Career?
If you’re a doctor ready to transition into high-value, non-clinical roles and start charging what you’re worth, the Doctors in Industry Fellowship is for you.
This premium program is designed to help doctors step into industry roles, consult at a high level, and position themselves as valuable experts—without the guilt, the burnout, or the underpayment.
Apply now to join the Doctors in Industry Fellowship and start earning what you want
Apply Here!
Don’t let money shame hold you back. Step into your true value today

Develop a passive income, career flexibility and autonomy with the Travel Doctorpreneurs

Get FREE insider career change tips with over 90k doctors with our MF Community List

REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
[email protected]

DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!

ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
21 min
March 09, 2025 The High-Value Shift: How I Built a 5-Figure Monthly Income Outside of Medicine
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In this episode I share my journey from traditional medicine to building a profitable business. Talking about the key mistakes I made — like undervaluing my services — and why having a clear, premium offer is essential. If you’re ready to position yourself as a high-value authority and start earning what you deserve, this one’s for you.

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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

Want to Build a Career That Pays You What You’re Worth?
The Doctors in Industry Program helps doctors like you land high-value industry roles and £5k+ clients – fast.
✨ No retraining. No burnout. No more wasting time feeling invisible.
🎯 Click here to Take your Free Assessment
https://industrydoctor.scoreapp.com/
36 min
October 16, 2024 From Doctor to Barrister - is the grass really greener? - with Dr. Urmila Roy
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In this episode I interview Dr. Urmila Roy who is both a dedicated doctor and a qualified barrister, uniquely blending her clinical expertise with legal acumen to address complex issues in healthcare. She is passionate about bridging the gap between medicine and law to enhance patient care and professional support.

In this episode we cover:
- Why Urmila decided to venture into Law from a career as a GP
- The mindset shifts she needed to take to change careers including the importance of self discovery as an essential part of the process
- Exact steps she took to become a Family Barrister
- Why she believes that doctors are actually smarter than barristers
- Why she continues to practice as a GP alongside being a full time Barrister

You may contact her through her email at [email protected]

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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

Want to Build a Career That Pays You What You’re Worth?
The Doctors in Industry Program helps doctors like you land high-value industry roles and £5k+ clients – fast.
✨ No retraining. No burnout. No more wasting time feeling invisible.
🎯 Click here to Take your Free Assessment
https://industrydoctor.scoreapp.com/
32 min
October 06, 2024 Coaching for Doctors Changing Careers. Why Bother? - with Gilly Freedman
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In this episode I interview Gilly Freedman who has over 25 years of experience as a coach, trainer and facilitator, Gilly specialises in supporting doctors to gain clarity and find fulfillment in their careers, whether clinical or non-clinical.

In this episode we cover:
- Top reasons doctors seek coaching in the first place and how this differs from their expectations
- Common narratives we tell ourselves when changing careers including the key self saboeturs that hold us back from taking action
- Positive intelligence and what that means for your mindset in making the move - Why your next move doesn't have to be perfect

Find out more about her on our Life & Career Coaches for Doctors

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Move to industry faster with the Doctors in Industry Fellowship
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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

The Doctors in Industry Program helps doctors like you land high-value industry roles and £5k+ clients – fast.
✨ No retraining. No burnout. No more wasting time feeling invisible.
🎯 Click here to Take your Free Assessment
https://industrydoctor.scoreapp.com/
34 min
September 01, 2024 Consulting for doctors: Key Mindset Shifts you need to Thrive
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In this episode I interview Dr. Lisi Hu who is a Manager at CF and an Ex-NHS surgeon with extensive NHS experience across various specialties and systems. She has led numerous projects aimed at enhancing patient safety, efficiency, and outcomes in healthcare.

In this episode we cover:
- What Lisi did to get her first consulting job with only one job application
- The key mindset shifts she had to make before and after getting her consulting job
- The biggest misconceptions doctors have in the move to consulting and how to tackle them
- How to get into consulting without getting a job (or leaving yours fully) as a doctor"

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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

Want to Build a Career That Pays You What You’re Worth?
The Doctors in Industry Program helps doctors like you land high-value industry roles and £5k+ clients – fast.
✨ No retraining. No burnout. No more wasting time feeling invisible.
🎯 Click here to Take your Free Assessment
https://industrydoctor.scoreapp.com/
43 min
August 25, 2024 ADHD, Autism & Industry Career Diversity: Is it Possible?
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In this episode I interview Dr. Junaid Hussain, a practising clinician who engages in consultancy and advisory work for companies in the digital health and health innovation domain. Founder of Man Confidence, a website that digitises mens mental health psychological support.

In this episode we cover:
- Neurodiverse symptoms Junaid experienced in his early medical career and how he self-managed this pre diagnosis
- How his experience working in Saudi opened up entrepreneurial opportunities
- Why he focuses on LinkedIn and how taking an honest & frank approach landed him high value digital health clients
- Top tips for doctors developing diverse industry careers - with or without a neurodiverse background

Visit manconfidence.co.uk to learn more

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Do You Need Further Support?
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Move to industry faster with the Doctors in Industry Fellowship
Develop a passive income, career flexibility and autonomy with the Travel Doctorpreneurs

Get FREE insider career change tips with over 90k doctors with our MF Community List

REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
[email protected]

DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!

ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

Want to Build a Career That Pays You What You’re Worth?
The Doctors in Industry Program helps doctors like you land high-value industry roles and £5k+ clients – fast.
✨ No retraining. No burnout. No more wasting time feeling invisible.
🎯 Click here to Take your Free Assessment
https://industrydoctor.scoreapp.com/
45 min

About The Power Shift

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Hosted by Dr. Abeyna Jones, Occupational Health Consultant and founder of Medic Footprints, this podcast is the commercial roadmap for doctors building high-value careers in industry. It’s designed…