Is there something in your life that doesn’t feel like the right fit? Sometimes what we’re doing is not a great fit. Like me and ballet. I don’t know whose idea it was, I’m not trying to lay blame here, but somehow around the age of 7, I was in ballet. I liked the black… Read More
3 key money questions to ask yourself before a career change
November 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
When I was running my derm practice and questioning my career path, I met with a guy I’ll call “Mr. Bow-Tie.” He owned a financial advising company in Austin. Mr. Bow-Tie had salt and pepper hair, a compact build, and dark, thick-rimmed glasses. He sported a red bow-tie with white polka dots. Probably not a… Read More
Having trouble networking on LinkedIn? Try this.
November 6, 2019 by 2 Comments
All dressed up and nowhere to go. Is this your LinkedIn profile? You’ve put in the time to get your headshot and entered in your professional history. You even have a number of contacts. But it’s like, now what? What the heck do I DO with my profile? How do I reach out to people… Read More
5 key tips to jump start your LinkedIn profile!
October 30, 2019 by 8 Comments
When you think about networking on LinkedIn do you feel a bit of dread? Would you prefer to not have to put yourself out there? Does sorting colored pencils sound like more fun? If so, you’re in good company. As a physician, most of you have not needed to be on LinkedIn. But as the… Read More
Are you being weak if you leave medicine or slow down?
October 10, 2019 by 8 Comments
I received an email update from one of my clients who’s an Emergency Medicine physician. After almost a decade of working in the ER, burnout and dissatisfaction with medicine prompted her to find a non-clinical job. She was just hired for a remote utilization review position with a well-known company. In her email, she mentioned… Read More
Heather Fork, MD, MCC, is owner and founder of the Doctor’s Crossing. As a master certified coach, she works with physicians who are seeking to renew and reinvigorate their careers and avoid burnout.