Life Beyond Clinical Practice | Pivot my Career, Career Transition Coaching, Non-clinical Careers, Switch Careers, Health Professionals, Strategy Coaching, Pivot with Confidence, Careers in Healthcare
**A Top 2% Globally Ranked podcast for health professionals who want to pivot their careers** Have you been thinking about pivoting your career but simply don’t know where to start? Are you wondering what other professional opportunities may be out there for you, but lack the clarity and confidence needed to pursue an alternate career path? This lack of clarity may be keeping you stuck in a role that no longer serves you, and which possibly is limiting your growth potential. So if you wish you had a manual filled with simple, actionable strategies on how to pivot your career with confidence, then this podcast is exactly what you nee! With over 15 years of personal experience in pivoting and growing a successful career outside of clinical practice, I’m here to tell you that there IS a way to strategically carve out a new career path, one that will lead to immense fulfilment, without the overwhelm. Hi, I’m Dr Diane, Clarity Coach and Health Professions Career strategist and I’m here to save you time AND frustration, because you don’t have to do this alone. In this podcast I will share strategies to get you unstuck, so you can pivot with confidence, and successfully carve out a new professional path! Specific insights shared include: - Getting clear on your career goals - Understanding and embracing your unique value - Why building purpose into your work matters - How to navigate a career transition - Growing your professional brand, and - Scaling your impact I’m here to help you see what’s possible, empower you to take action, and clarify the steps you need to take to pivot with purpose my friend! NEXT STEPS: Download my free resource here: www.lifebeyondclinicalpractice.com/signup Join our Online Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/ Visit the Website: www.lifebeyondclinicalpractice.com Email me: info@lifebeyondclinicalpractice.com
Episodes
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-offs.
By not choosing one path, you a...
The world is changing at lightning speed.
The biggest risk in your career isn’t failure - it’s standing still.
In this episode, I challenge you to break free from complacency, embrace a growth mindset, and future-proof your career with 5 actionable strategies to help you thrive beyond clinical practice.
You’ll discover why staying in the familiar can cost you relevance, opportunities, and impact — and what it really takes to be a ...
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 making excuses when the truth is sta...
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Diane explores how mid-career clinicians can turn passion projects into meaningful new career paths. Whether you're feeling stuck in a role that no longer fits or you're dreaming of a creative or cause-driven venture, this episode offers practical insights and empowering stories to help you take the first step.
Discover how your clinical background can be the springboard for something more aligned—wit...
Thinking about graduate school as part of your healthcare career pivot? You’re not alone. This question can feel heavy—especially when you're balancing life, work, and a desire for meaningful change.
In this episode, we explore whether going back to school is really necessary for your pivot—and what to consider before you commit.
What You’ll Learn:
- The pros and cons of graduate education
Have you ever wondered whether a career in academia could be the next chapter in your healthcare journey?
In this episode, we unpack what it really means to work in academia, who thrives in that environment, and how you can begin exploring this path—especially if you’re feeling drawn to teaching, research, or shaping the next generation of clinicians.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- What kind of...
In Part 2 of our Interview with Dr Julie Trivedi, she chats about how as health professionals, we need to come back to the place of loving ourselves more, so that we can better care for and serve others.
Her insights challenge us to put our own well-being front and centre and to push back against historical expectations in medicine to give to the point of burnout or personal breakdown.
MORE WAYS TO CONNECT:
This guest episode is packed with profound insights from a highly accomplished female specialist physician who is now pivoting into leadership coaching.
Dr Julie Trivedi, an Infectious Disease specialist based in Dallas Texas, shares her personal journey into medicine and the challenges she encountered along the way on the path to climbing the ladder of professional success.
Most importantly, she is now using her own experience as ...
This is officially the 100th episode of this podcast!!!
And today I talk about my journey to get to this point - both personally and professionally.
I reflect on how this niche was born, the platform Life Beyond Clinical Practice has created for me to share my experiences, insights and the lessons I have learned in my own professional journey. And most importantly, it’s a thank you to YOU, for listening to the podcast, and sup...
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’ll Learn- Read more
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 roles..
It is important to reframe y...
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 heartfelt story.
MORE WAYS TO CONNECT:
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 practical tips on how to prepare for a p...
Imagine never breaking free from your current career path simply because you fear the unknown, or doubt whether you can succeed at charting a new professional course?
Fear and doubt show up whenever we step into something new. But moving past fear and doubt can open up a whole new world of professional opportunities for you.
Fear and doubt are intertwined. Fear is often a catalyst for doubt and doubt amplifies fear. This episode u...
Your title and qualifications don’t capture your full career pivot value. In fact, they only tell half of your professional story.
So much of your real value - who you are, what you are passionate about, your career aspirations, etc. are not captured in what is found on your resume. If you’ve been wondering why you aren’t attracting new opportunities, particularly the type of opportunities you want for the next phase of your caree...
In this episode I chat to a certified career and resume strategist who has helped hundreds of people navigate career change and design new career paths that align with their authentic selves.
Victoria shares her own professional journey into this field as well as her passion for helping others succeed in their career journeys.
Finally, she gives advice on how YOU can pivot your career with confidence and clarity!
Here are some ...
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 when upskilling is truly necessary, ...
Resilience is essential to reinvention when it comes to career change.
Reinvention isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about pursuing who you've always been, or who you are becoming but with greater clarity and intention. In this episode, we explore how resilience isn't just about enduring the challenges —it's about reshaping your life and career from the inside out, while staying grounded in your values.
You'll learn:
🔹 How t...
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