From self-published author to Medical Improv genius, Beth Boynton sure does it all. She's like many of us nurses who wear so many hats and help people in really creative ways! 

While we didn't talk Medical Improv as much as we had hoped on this episode (I hear a repeat interview coming in 2016), Beth shared with us her journey from nurse blogger to published author. So if you're a nurse author looking to write a book, you want to tune in for Beth's tips and tricks to getting the work done.

In today's interview, Beth shared:

Beth Boynton, RN, MS is a nurse consultant specializing in communication, collaboration, and workplace culture.  Her textbook “Successful Nurse Communication: Safe Care, Healthy Workplaces & Rewarding Careers”,  is due out this month, she is excited about using ‘Medical Improv’ in teaching, publishes  “Confident Voices in Healthcare” Blog and can be reached: beth@bethboynton.com.

Today's guest is all about using your gifts! What does she mean by that? Well, Lisbeth Overton is a nurse coach and nurse entrepreneur who helps nurses reconnect to themselves at the core.

You don't want to miss this upbeat and energizing episode where Lisbeth shares with us some of her greatest trials and triumphs of being in business for herself.

During our time together, Lisbeth shared:

Lisbeth Overton is a natural connector and nurse advocate. After 15 years of helping people with heart conditions, Lisbeth opened a holistic coaching practice to serve her favorite healers, nurses. She has a gift of helping overwhelmed nurses establish more clarity and confidence in their work and play, creating the space for more joy and fun in and out of work.

Barbara's energy can be felt on and offline and her enthusiasm shines through the microphone. In speaking with her, I learned that when we have a career goal- it not only takes our own personal drive and dedication to get it done. Where the magic really happens is when we bring like-minded people together.

During our interview, Barbara shared with us so many wonderful resources. For example,

Barbara Dossey, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, HWNC-BC, is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the holistic nursing and nurse coaching movement. She is Co-Director, International Nurse Coach Association (INCA), Miami, Florida; International Co-Director and Board Member, Nightingale Initiative for Global Health (NIGH), Washington, DC, and Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada; and Director, Holistic Nursing Consultants, Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can find out more about Barbara's work by visiting her website here.

Today's podcast was extremely humbling. To be in the presence of a nurse so successful as Kathy Quan was a delight. Not only does Kathy have a 35 year nursing career, she's an amazing author, writer, and blogger.

So what was it like to interview a nurse as successful as Kathy? Besides totally fun and extremely amazing, I also learned a LOT. Here are some key points that we covered in our discussion:

Kathy Quan has been a nurse for over thirty-five years. Today she works part time for hospice as a QAPI specialist. Kathy is an award-winning author of six books including the latest, The New Nurse Handbook published in July 2014. And she is the owner of several award-winning websites and blogs including TheNursingSite.com and TheNursingSIteBlog.com

If you're ready to be inspired, then you don't want to miss this episode of the 'Your Next Shift' podcast. In today's discussion, I learned that I'm not the only nurse out there who is obsessed with having a plan (yay for getting organized). I also loved how Jalisa shared that sometimes when we are challenged, the very best way to approach this is to look for how we can grow.

And here are some key points from my time with Jalisa include:

Jalisa Jackson obtained her BSN 3.5 years ago, working within the med-surg specialty. Seeking more personal and professional fulfillment, Jalisa pursued certifications in holistic nursing, health coaching and yoga. Today she is the owner of VIP Holistic Wellness Consulting and empowers people to take charge of their health. You can find out more at VIP Holistic Wellness Consulting.

In my conversation with Keith I learned somethings I had never known about him. Like how he loves organic wine and chocolate, how his Aunt Silvia was a nurse researcher, and how Keith's mother was actually a successful entrepreneur during his entire childhood. (Who doesn't learn something new every day?)

The key take-aways from our conversation include:

Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, NC-BC is a well-known nurse blogger, writer, podcaster, speaker, and coach. As a holistic career coach for nurses, Keith offers support in creating improved personal and professional satisfaction through thoughtful career management, the exploration of entrepreneurship, authentic networking, and the savvy use of social media. You can find out more about Nurse Keith at NurseKeith.com.