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October 29, 2025 18 mins

Career Planning and Wellbeing for Doctors with Dr. Naomi Elton

In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. Naomi Elton, a systemic therapist and retired consultant psychiatrist, discusses her career journey and the importance of career planning and self-care for doctors. She talks about her new book with co-author Caroline Elton, PhD: 'Career Planning for Doctors: An Evidence-based Guide,' which provides practical exercises and methods inspired by Daniel Kahneman's cognitive decision-making strategies. Dr. Elton emphasizes the value of mentoring, coaching, and addressing emotional labor in career development. She also highlights the differences between therapy, coaching, and mentoring and provides tips for defining career success. The episode concludes with a recommendation for another career advice book, 'A Job to Love.'

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:57 Personal Anecdote: Career Support in the 1980s

02:31 The Harsh Culture of Medical Training

03:54 Career Planning and Wellbeing

04:22 Tips for Effective Career Planning

11:33 The Importance of Mentoring and Coaching

14:48 Defining Career Success

16:30 Final Thoughts and Book Recommendations

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