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Life Beyond Clinical Practice | Non-Clinical Careers, Healthcare Careers, Professional Growth, Career Reinvention, Multidimen
Life Beyond Clinical Practice | Non-Clinical Careers, Healthcare Careers, Professional Growth, Career Reinvention, Multidimen
This podcast is designed for health professionals who are considering a career pivot but feel stuck or uncertain. Host Dr. Diane, a career strategist with over 15 years of experience in non-clinical careers, shares actionable strategies to help listeners gain clarity and confidence. The show covers topics such as professional growth, career reinvention, and exploring opportunities beyond clinical practice. Each episode provides practical advice to help listeners carve out a fulfilling new career path without overwhelm.
Episodes
153 | The Identity Trap that keeps most professionals stuck
In this episode, Dr. Diane explores how identifying ourselves solely by our profession can limit our growth and potential. She discusses the concept of the 'identity trap' and offers insights on how to expand our professional identities beyond titles and roles.Key Takeaways:We often introduce ourselves by our profession without questioning if it limits us.The 'identity trap' can prevent talented p
152 | Navigating Life Beyond Clinical Practice: Dr. Samantha Nazareth's Journey
In a world where many physicians feel trapped in the confines of traditional medical practice, Dr. Samantha Nazareth's story stands out. After building a successful career as a gastroenterologist in New York City, Dr. Nazareth faced a pivotal moment that led her to reevaluate her relationship with medicine and her life's purpose. In this episode she shares her journey of transformation, the lesson
151 | The Evolution of Professional Success: What it means to Outgrow your Career Identity
In this episode, Dr. Diane explores the concept of career success and how it naturally evolves over time. She discusses the importance of recognizing when your professional identity outgrows your current role and how to navigate this transition with confidence.Key Topics:The changing definition of success over a careerCareer identity and its impact on professional fulfillmentSigns of outgrowing yo
148 | Seeing Problems as Career Expansion Opportunities: Dr. Janice Luke's Innovative Journey from Eye Care into the Beauty Industry
Episode Summary
In this inspiring interview, Dr. Janice Luk, Vancouver based Optometrist, shares her unconventional career journey expanding from clinical optometry to advisor to the beauty industry.
The discussion emphasizes the importance of curiosity and multidimensional opportunities collaboration, and innovation in healthcare.
In this episode you will discover how Dr Janice bridges eye care
59 | Are you afraid to take that first step towards pivoting into a more fulfilling career?
Fear is your biggest enemy. In fact, it is the enemy of Faith. If you believe enough in something, no matter who or what may try to dissuade you, you will forge forward with conviction. Without taking the first step you can never begin the career pivot journey. And honestly, you don't need to have all the answers or see the path ahead of you clearly - by just believing enough in the need for that
135 | Knowing Your Value: Unlocking Hidden Skills for Career Growth
In this episode, Dr. Diane Van Staden explores how healthcare professionals often underestimate their value due to habituation and invisibility of their skills. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing transferable skills, understanding one's worth beyond job titles, and embracing the potential for meaningful career pivots.
Key topics
Underestimation of professional value
Transferable skill
144 | Your excuses sound logical: here's What they are really masking
In this episode, Dr. Diane Van Staden busts myths about fear disguised as logic that keeps health professionals stuck in analysis paralysis. She explores how fear of making mistakes and seeking certainty can prevent career growth and identity expansion, and offers practical filters to distinguish real risks from unfounded delays.
Key themes:
Fear disguised as logic
Decision-making in career change
85 | The first and most important step in embarking in a career pivot
In this episode, we delve into the crucial concept of understanding your "WHY" during a career pivot.
If you are thinking of leaving clinical practice, finding clarity in your motivations can lead to more fulfilling and successful career transition, and help you to build a life and career that is truly satisfying.
This is the starting point for developing a career pivot plan so that you can see
56 | Embracing a shifting professional identity as you transition into a new career path
Most of us never really consider our careers beyond clinical practice when we graduate. So our professional identities become tied up in our professional designation or clinical qualifications. But when you embark on carving out a new career path as a healthcare professional, this often disrupts your professional identity and requires a re-framing of who you see yourself as becoming and what you w
149 | The Power of Career Identity Expansion: How to Grow your Career Without Leaving Your Role
In this episode, Dr. Diane explores the concept of career identity expansion for mid-career professionals feeling restless. She discusses how growth often requires expanding your professional identity without leaving your current role, and offers practical insights on navigating this professional growth transition.
Key Topics:
Career identity expansion framework
Stages of career growth and chang
BONUS EPISODE: Happy Thanksgiving!!
This Thanksgiving, I am so grateful for the over 1500+ podcast downloads from listeners in the USA!!
In this episode, I share 3 things I am grateful for and challenge you to do the same.
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136 | The Power of Purpose in Healthcare Careers
In this episode of the Life Beyond Clinical Practice podcast, Dr. Diane explores the vital role of purpose in healthcare careers, emphasizing that purpose is not a luxury but a lifeline. She discusses how purpose influences motivation, resilience, and burnout, and offers insights on reclaiming inner authority and aligning work with core values.
Key Themes
Purpose as a lifeline in healthcare
The im
122 | A Journey of Transformation fom success in clinical practice to Mastery Coaching: Interview with Amardeep Bedi
In this episode, Dr. Diane interviews Amardeep Bedi, a former optometrist who pivoted from clinical practice to practice enhancement coaching. Amardeep shares his journey of recognizing the need for change, the challenges he faced, and how he created Mastery Coaching to help other practice owners find fulfillment and success. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-belief, personal grow
139 | The Life Beyond Clinical Practice story: Interview with Dr Diane
Ever felt trapped in your career, like there’s more out there but you just can’t see it?
In this week's episode, Dr Diane shares her heart about the journey of building Life Beyond Clinical Practice and what's to come for Career Identity Expansion
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110 | Feeling alone on your journey towards career transition? Then the Pivot Roundtable Summit is the event for you!
Navigating the uncertainty of career change can leave you feeling vulnerable.
Finding COMMUNITY and hearing from others who have walked the journey will help not only encourage you, but build resilience as you navigate the ups and downs of finding YOUR purposeful path that leads to professional fulfillment.
Join Life Beyond Clinical Practice on the 10th and 11th of October for the inaugural Pivot
39 | Are you placing limits on your career potential as a health professional? 10 lessons from John Maxwell's book 'No Limits'
Many of the limits we feel hold us back personally and professionally are self-imposed. Each of us has unique potential and the capacity to achieve much more than we realise, if we only get out of our own way and take the cap off our potential. In this episode I share 10 lessons from John C. Maxwell's book "No limits".
By doing taking the cap off your potential, you can build a career in healthca
91 | Start here if you want to pivot your career
In this episode, we're diving into how health professionals can successfully pivot their careers without falling into the trap of overcredentialing. Whether you’re a nurse eyeing a tech transition, a public health worker curious about consulting, or a clinician ready to shift into policy, this conversation is for you.
We’ll explore how to strategically audit your transferrable skillset, identify w
52 | Don't let these 3 reasons keep you from making a career change decision
Career change decisions can, in some instances, be considered major life changes. For some people, therefore, even though they know they need to make a change, fear of the unknown, a lack of confidence or a lack of information hold them back and they stay stuck in a place of professional discontent. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the right information, tools and resources, you CAN make a
BONUS EPISODE | Feeling the need to rethink your Career Plan? If you find yourself desiring a more exciting career path, it’s time for a heart check
Happy New Year!
NEWS FLASH!! In March 2024 I will be launching a 2nd episode for release on Thursdays !!!! So enjoy this test run :)
Today's episode touches on a very real issue of imposed career choices, or career paths chosen for the wrong reasons (not based on passion and purpose) and as such, they don't align with your own interests or natural giftings resulting in a lack of professional
09 | Career Development for Healthcare Practitioners: Why Professional Growth is more than just accumulating Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Hey Healthcare Professional!
In this episode I make the point that CEUs, while a necessary part of maintaining clinical competency and staying abreast of changes within our fields, cannot necessarily be considered as career development for health professionals wanting career growth.
Next STEPS:
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61 | Finding and Using your Voice on the path to career growth: a springboard for growing your influence and impact
If you want to grow your career and make an impact in your field, finding your voice is non-negotiable. However, finding your voice doesn't only mean being able to speak on stages and platforms or in meetings of senior executives, it can even mean getting clear on and owning your niche, as well as influencing from behind through your written voice. Either way, this is an important step in career g
60 | Four steps to activating your dream so you can grow your professional profile
Your career dream is like your professional compass - if you don't have a career dream, then you are simply allowing your career to happen, rather than taking the reigns to steer it in the direction you want or need it to go. In today's episode, I am challenging you as a health professional wanting more out of your career, to identify you professional dream, define your career goals and pursue the
47 | Why I made a career pivot at the height of my academic career
Recognizing and responding to life's changing seasons both personally and professionally is a key part of your professional growth journey as a healthcare professional. In addition, staying committed to evolving will create new opportunities for impact and influence. In this episode I share my own story on how a life change caused me to pivot and shift my contributions in the healthcare space.
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146 | How to move past Guilt, Gratitude and the Good Clinician Trap towards an Expanded Career
In this penultimate episode of the Courage series, Dr. Diane Van Staden explores the emotional and psychological barriers faced by health professionals contemplating career change. She highlights how gratitude can mask self-abandonment, and emphasizes the importance of self-trust, self-awareness, and gradual identity expansion.
Key Themes:
Guilt and gratitude in career decisions
The 'Good Clinicia
112 | Fit for Purpose: Are you where you need to be in your career?
Have you been wondering whether your current role is a good fit for you?
Is there a clear PURPOSE embedded within your work?
If you answered NO to either of these questions, then this episode is for you
The pursuit of Purpose is key to personal and professional fulfillment and having a thriving career.
When you centre your life around something meaningful and potentially impactful, there is somet
81 | Considering Emigration? Know the implications for your career and how to navigate these
Are you thinking of emigrating or have already immigrated? These decisions can have a significant impact on your career trajectory as a healthcare professional, especially if you're in clinical practice. Issues of credential recognition, regulation, re-training and losing seniority are among the serious considerations for health professionals when moving countries.
Understanding these implicatio
68 | The meaning of professional success: Why having a vision for your life and a career that's built on purpose, brings fulfillment - Part 2 of Interview with Dr Greg Gilbaugh
In the second part of my interview with Dr Greg Gilbaugh, he shares his personal insights on work-life integration, having a purpose centred career, and the pursuit of professional fulfillment.
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46 | How Purpose-drive career choices create opportunities for Impact - Interview with Carel Masemola
Knowing your inherent strengths as a health professional in clinical practice is an important part of aligning your career with what will bring both professional and personal fulfillment. Timing professional moves which align with your strengths and interests is also important as we will learn from today's guest. Having a passion is one thing, but you also need a clear plan which strategically out
96 | Push past obstacles to grow your career - Interview with Dr Zandile Shezi
In this guest interview, Dr Zandile Shezi talks about her career in audiology, and how she embedded faith in professional journey to overcome significant workplace challenges and external resistances to her professional advancement.
As a cochlear implant specialist, she is now pushing boundaries and making an impact in the UK as a Black South African academic!
You will be inspired by her heartfel
11 | How to Differentiate Yourself and build your Transferrable Skills: 3 tips for clinicians on a path of career transition
In this episode I share 3 tips that helped me to set myself apart in a new focused area of healthcare and served to lay a foundation for my growing expertise and now global profile in this area. If you want to break away from the crowd and develop your own unique professional skill set or personal brand, then this episode is for you. Clarifying your own professional niche and building a personal b
34 | Freedom to choose: 5 steps to charting a new career path as a healthcare professional and create your new reality
Sometimes the circumstances in our lives can cause us to feel trapped. However, in today's episode, I share how I didn't allow real structural circumstances in my own life to keep me from carving out a new reality when growing up in apartheid South Africa. By being clear on the future you desire and taking charge of the process to get there, you can create the life and career (including the elusiv
108 | Opportunity Cost: Understanding the price of choosing to pivot, or not to pivot
Are you weighing in on whether to stay in clinical practice or explore new career paths, but fear, uncertainty, or “what ifs” keep holding you back?
In this episode of Life Beyond Clinical Practice, Dr. Diane unpacks the powerful concept of opportunity cost and how it applies to your career. Opportunity cost isn’t just a financial term- it’s a reminder that every choice we make comes with trade-of
17 | Navigating Career Change in pursuit of Work Life Balance: Interview with Donna Dube
This episode deals with the real topic of what to do when our chosen career gets in the way of life and family demands. Donna Dube joins us and shares how she used her transferable skills from her healthcare role as a former (happy) Nurse and Nurse Manager in Canada, eventually pivoting to working in the online space now coaching business owners across sectors
Let's keep the relationship going!
BONUS EPISODE | Holiday Greetings - A reminder to treat yourself this Christmas and start 2024 strong!
In this bonus holiday episode I talk about the importance of recognizing life-changing opportunities even if they present in simple or unassuming packages. Investing in your professional development is gift to yourself.
Next STEPS:
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40 | Can't shake off thoughts of career change? Why embracing Faith over Fear is essential for career growth
Have you felt the need for more in your career, but don't know what to do with these feelings? Do you find yourself trying to talk yourself out of considering a career redirection despite this persistent inclination, citing all the 'practical factors' which you feel can't be ignored. In today's episode, I talk about my own experience of taking bold action in moving in a particular direction with t
10 | Being the Change you want to see: Rising to the call of Healthcare Leadership as a young professional - Interview with Isaura Brito Dos Santos
Hey Healthcare Professional!
In this episode I interview Isaura Brito dos Santos, Optometrist, Lecturer and Optometry Course Director at Universidade Lurio in Mozambique. She is also the President of the Mozambican Optometry Association and in this episode, chats to us about on her career and leadership journey. She shares her personal insights on stepping up to healthcare leadership responsibilit
121 | Why personal branding matters for Clinicians - and how to build one that resonates
In this conversation, Dr. Diane emphasizes the significance of personal branding for clinicians considering a career pivot. She explains that a CV alone is insufficient to convey one's story and that clarity in communication is essential for attracting the right opportunities. A strong personal brand not only reduces uncertainty for recruiters but also helps individuals align with opportunities th
06 | Prioritizing progress over perfection on the path to Career Change and Professional Growth
In this episode I encourage you to 'take messy action' when strategic opportunities for career growth and development present - even if conditions seem as if they are not ideal or you don't feel entirely ready. The timing of strategic opportunities may not be aligned with our life plans and if you don't take these opportunities when they present, it could significantly impact progress towards your
58 | The link between mental health and professional wellbeing - Interview with Kali Wolken
Our mental well being is intricately linked to our happiness at work. Our guest in this episode is a mental health counselor who identified the common thread of professional misalignment in clients coming to see her for therapy. This once again underscores why it is so important to find your happy space as a health professional so you can thrive in every area of your life.
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132 | When you're no longer Passionate about your work: Understanding Career Discontent and what to do next
In this episode of Life Beyond Clinical Practice, Dr. Diane Van Staden explores the theme of career grief, particularly focusing on the emotional turmoil that arises when one's professional life no longer aligns with personal identity and fulfillment. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging this grief, understanding its implications, and allowing oneself to reflect on the changes in one's c
54 | Building a globally impactful career in population health, academic success and more against all odds - Interview with Dr Crystal Harrell
When the odds are stacked against you, it's easy to feel hopeless and give in to the status quo. Today's interview guest tells her incredible story of rising against all odds, believing in her dream and pursuing success with everything in her.
Dr Crystal Harrell's relentless ambition has seen her crush significant achievements in education, entrepreneurship and global influence.. and she is not ev
98 | Afraid to 'Put Yourself Out There?': Here's why visibility is important for career pivoters
Putting yourself out there and marketing yourself confidently can feel big and uncomfortable for many of health professionals.
If you're transitioning into a new space or still figuring out what's next for your career, this part can feel especially overwhelming.
But, you don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start. There is a lot of vulnerability when it comes to marketing yourself for new ro
75 | Setting fresh intentions for 2025!
Welcome to the first episode of Life Beyond Clinical Practice for 2025 where I'm excited to share my strategies for growing the brand this year.
As he platform and brand grows, the clarity with which I am able to serve you grows alongside it.
I look forward to you also growing with me on this journey.
Blessings for a successful new year...
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BONUS EPISODE | Happy Family Day!
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73 | Why your professional network matters
Networking is one of THE most underutilized career growth strategies within the health professions, especially if you want to make a pivot.
And not just networking for the sake of it, but strategic networking that aligns with the direction in which you want to grow your career.
When you understand how to identify and tap into the relationships with people and organisations around you and leverage
21 | Career Clarity - What is it and why is it important for health professionals wanting career change?
In this episode I talk about why gaining career clarity is an important first step towards building a fulfilling professional career in healthcare. I also offer some strategies on how you can start developing the clarity you need to move forward so you can have greater impact in your field
Eager for more? Here are some Next STEPS:
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79 | Is a lack of Confidence holding you back from pivoting your career?
Confidence is a cornerstone of growth, whether in your personal or professional life. It's important to have confidence in your career growth journey, and if you don’t have it – to find it – especially if you want to pivot your career:
A lack of confidence:
can hold you back when it comes to career growth as it is accompanied by a fear or failure or rejection - preventing you from taking necessar
26 | Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of career change? You need a system to stay on top of your goals
Career growth and development can be overwhelming. When seen as a project with several to-do's and actionable steps which need to take place, you can track your professional development progress against your goals in order to reach your ultimate career goal or objectives. In today's episode we will talk about why having a system which takes the stress out of managing these additional responsibilit
55 | Do you have the Courage to venture out and explore new career opportunities in healthcare?
Many people give up on their career pivot dreams even before exploring their options because they feel the cost is too high, are not up to putting in the work, or simply don't want to make the sacrifice of leaving their comfort zones. But the reality is that the reward of professional fulfillment that comes with career alignment can only be enjoyed by those who are willing to take the journey und
106 | How do you know when it's time to Pivot your career?
In healthcare, we would never ignore the evidence in front of us.
So why do we ignore the signs in our own careers?
In this no-nonsense episode, Dr. Diane challenges you to apply the same evidence-based approach you use with patients to your professional life.
You’ll learn how to recognise the “symptoms” that signal it’s time for change, how to balance hard data with intuition, and how to stop m
67 | What to do with your career as a healthcare professional when you can no longer practice clinically? - Interview with Dr Greg Gilbaugh [Part 1]
Dr Greg Gilbaugh is an American Dentist who established multiple successful practices.
His career as a clinician and successful dentist was upended by a health condition, forcing him to leave clinical practice.
In part 1 of my interview with him, he shares his story on how he had to navigate a new professional path, and how he found a way to do so while still positively impacting healthcare.
Eag
22 | Transferrable skills: How knowing yours can help you successfully pivot your career in healthcare
In this episode I discuss in-demand transferrable skills within the mainstream job market and how we as healthcare professionals organically develop many of these in the course of our clinical professions.
Eager for more? Here are some Next STEPS:
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64 | Feeling professionally stagnant? Here's why you need a career advancement plan
Career Advancement is critical to professional growth and fulfillment.
When you become stagnant, you lose your enthusiasm for the work you do and start to feel disillusioned about your career prospects.
More especially if you want to pivot your career, you need to have a professional advancement plan in order to keep growing in a direction you feel passionate about.
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99 | Master these Strategies to Break into a New Field
What This Episode Is About
Breaking into a new field can feel overwhelming—especially when your identity is closely tied to your current role. In this episode, we’ll unpack how to reposition yourself with clarity and confidence, even when the path ahead is unconventional. Whether you're exploring a fresh passion, considering a career shift, or creating your own niche, this one’s for you.
What You’
13 | Thinking of career change but concerned about losing Financial Security? Remove the anxiety during times of career transition
This episode touches on how to mitigate for some of the concerns or secret anxieties you may have around a loss of financial security when considering a career change. When you have a clear career pathway with realistically planned next steps, you will find the idea of a career pivot less intimidating.
Next STEPS:
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69 | Are you leaving money on the table? The cost of not exploring your full career potential as a healthcare professional
Many clinicians feel frustrated by the artificial ceiling that exists in clinical practice which seems to limit their career potential.
Identifying ways to exploit your full potential, either through carving out a specific niche that will allow you to grow and scale your professional impact, or by pivoting your career in a particular direction which aligns with your unique skillset and interest, a
04 | When your career comes into alignment with your calling -The incredible story of a medical doctor who left clinical practice to make a global impact
Hey Friends!
In this episode I share the incredible story of how a young doctor in South Africa left his successful medical practice to respond to a much larger calling on his life.... and how that bold act of stepping into alignment with his divine assignment has impacted the lives of millions of people in disaster areas across the world through effective healthcare leadership! I also highlight
95 | Switching to these non-clinical roles is easier than you think
Pivoting from clinical practice as a health professional can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you are burnt out, need more work-life balance, or are looking for ways to expand your impact, it’s easy to get stuck at the point of ‘Where to next with my career?’
In this episode, I share examples of high-potential non-clinical roles which any health professional could pivot into, including pract
42 | Building a career in global eye health, education and research - Interview with Jude Stern
In career development, we often dont realise how the little steps we take along the way can all cumulatively lead us to our desired path. In today's episode we chat to Jude Stern, Head of Knowledge Management at the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness on her journey into an aspect of healthcare development underpinned by advocacy, educational innovation and research in the field o
19 | Needing renewed career inspiration as a health professional? Life lessons from my 1 indulgence
In this episode I share the inside scoop on one of my favorite indulgences when I need to unwind, and the life lessons it has taught me, including strategies on how to refresh your career and life goals in line with your purpose and passion.
Eager for more? Here are some Next STEPS:
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31 | Setting clear career goals - Interview with Sanele Buthelezi (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of an interview with Sanele Buthelezi, a rising star in health professions education, healthcare leadership and higher education optometry in South Africa, who has set for himself clear career goals as a young academic, emphasizing the importance of mentorship along your career development journey. His confidence in reaching these professional goals will inspire you!
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08 | What to do when your career dream falls apart and you need to identify a new career pathway
Hey Healthcare Champion!
In this episode, I highlight the heartbreak of what many health systems are doing to health workers using a real life case study, and provide suggestions on what do do when all you want to do is get OUT. There are alternatives to a professional career within health using your existing clinical knowledge and experience - and a career pivot may be just the thing you need!
87 | Concerned about the financial impact of changing careers? How to pivot with Confidence
Making a career pivot can be exciting, but it often comes with concerns about the financial impact of a decision to leave your security for the uncertainty of carving out a new career path.
In this episode, we dive into practical strategies for managing the financial risks associated with switching careers. Whether you're transitioning into a new industry or taking on a different role, we’ll explo
51 | Three Mindset tips for health professionals wanting to embark on a career pivot
How do we move from a position of persistent expressed desire for something to taking much-needed action so that our desires become a reality. Addressing mindset barriers is important when considering career change. In this episode I share 3 simple mindset tips for staying the course when it comes to designing a career you will love.
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115 | Reimagining what's possible for your career
It’s the two-year anniversary of Life Beyond Clinical Practice and in this special episode, Dr. Diane shares key insights from the Pivot Roundtable Summit and two clinicians who have successfully pivoted out of clinical optometry into careers that bring them true fulfillment.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The difference between being happy in your career and being truly fulfilled.
Why mov
48 | Preparing for a career pivot: 5 steps to get you unstuck
I know too many health professionals who have put off making a change in their careers because they fear the uncertainty that comes with pivoting. So many would rather stay in a place of unhappiness, not being fulfilled, merely going through the grind. LIfe is too short to spend your time doing what doesn't light you up most every day. Today's episode provides 5 practical strategies to help health
72 | The Element Part 2: Living your Truth
This is a second episode in 'The Element' series - from the book by Ken Robinson.
The lie that health professionals should fit into a singular model in the practice of their profession limits so many in fulfilling their full and true potential - in both their personal and professional lives. Whether within or outside of clinical practice, you can embrace your uniqueness, weave in your personal int
141 | How to explore expanded career opportunities beyond your clinical identity
This episode explores the concept of identity conflict among health professionals who feel unfulfilled despite external success. It offers practical insights on how to recognize, understand, and navigate this tension through the concepts of expansion, rather than constraint, fear or rejection.
Key Topics:
Identity conflict when health professionals want to explore expanded career paths
Expansion a
80 | When Life happens to your Career
Life events can have a profound impact on your career. Whether it be marriage, divorce, relocation or even illness, viewing these as opportunities rather than setbacks can lead you on a refreshing new career path.
In this episode I talk about how to navigate life transitions and their potential impact on your career as a health professional.
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123 | Are you sitting on untapped potential as a clinical professional?
Episode Summary
In this punchy, matter-of-fact episode, Dr Diane breaks down five evidence-backed truths about untapped potential that most clinicians never fully recognize - and why staying stuck is far more costly than making a change. If you’ve been feeling unfulfilled, underutilized, or uncertain about your next step, this episode will challenge your thinking and help you see yourself with gre
113 | Finding Your Why: The Key to Career Fulfillment and a Purposeful Pivot
In this conversation, Dr. Diane discusses the significance of understanding one's 'why' in the context of career pivots, particularly for health professionals. She emphasizes the importance of career alignment for personal fulfillment and professional growth, sharing her own experiences and insights. The discussion highlights the need for clarity in career transitions and the impact of pursuing ro
50 | Professional Misalignment: Embracing your unique value as a healthcare professional
Here's the thing - we are all DIFFERENT! While you may have trained as a clinician, your interests, strengths and forte may be OUTSIDE of clinical practice.
So if you have ever felt misaligned, or like a misfit among your colleagues in the healthcare setting, then its time to identify your true value, embrace it, and live it out through your work.
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63 | Stepping out of Clinical Practice and into your Superpower!! Interview with Husna Paruk
We are all uniquely wired. Paying attention to how we respond to situations and people will gives cues to the kind of roles you may be best suited to. When you know and operate from your Superpower, it feels natural and easy... and you can't help but feel passionate and upbeat about what you do. And when you do, the results in terms of career advancement will automatically follow.
Eager for Mor
129 | Why ignoring the signals that are calling you higher fuels burnout
In Episode 2 of this Awakening series, we touch on a powerful reframe:
“What If You’re Not Broken - You’re Just Out of Alignment?”
In this episode, Dr. Diane Van Staden explores the concept of Quiet Burnout and the feelings of misalignment that many clinicians experience.
She emphasizes that exhaustion may not indicate a personal flaw but rather a signal that one's work no longer aligns with their
03 | My Number 1 Strategy for Success and Professional Growth in your Healthcare Career
HI Healthcare Professional!
Have you ever wondered how others seem to always land enviable career opportunities? Well, I have a little (BIG) secret of my own to share.. and while it certainly is simple, it is also the 1 reason many health professionals seeking to expand their career horizons can't seem to move forward. That is why, in this episode and throughout this show I will share step by ste
134 | How to Redesign your Life and Career: Interview with Dr Fred Cho
In this Episode Dr Diane interviews Dr Fred Cho, Travel Optometrist, Speaker and Blogger, as well as co-host of the 20/Happy Podcast. Dr Cho shares his experience of quiet burnout and what he did to redesign his life and work to make space for more creativity, flexibility and passion projects.
Read more about Dr Cho's work here: https://www.fredhcho.com/
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145 | Listening to Your Inner Voice: Why Slowing Down is Necessary in order to Level Up
In this episode, Dr. Diane Van Staden shares her personal journey of recognizing the need to slow down, listen to internal signs, and reevaluate her pace of work. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, responding to life's signals, and maintaining a healthy balance to serve better.
Key themes:
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