On a chilly October day, endocrinologist Dr. Robert Cooper was waiting for the Chicago O’Hare airport shuttle to take him to the annual SEAK conference. He was going to be speaking to over 400 physicians eager to learn about nonclinical careers and side hustles. While waiting, he received a text from Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG). This… Read More
Is Your Personality Making A Career Change Harder?
If you’re trying to make a career change, such as transitioning to a non-clinical career, the last thing you want is to make the process harder. Oh my gosh, it’s already hard enough. Could it be that your personality might be getting in the way? Could it be that the typical physician personality actually makes… Read More
Make a “Do or Die” Commitment to Get Unstuck
The other morning, I woke up, got out of bed, and peeked out the back door. It was cold and rainy. My kitty, Remy, took a few steps onto the porch and ran back in. Our hot Texas summer had just skipped over fall and landed smack dab into winter. 40 degrees is not winter… Read More
Career Transition Posse – Update from Dr. Gabriel
Back in April, I introduced Dr. Gabriel, one of the intrepid members of the Career Transition Posse. In case you’re new to the blog, several physicians are sharing their transitions in real time, using pseudonyms. You can read Dr. Gabriel’s first post by clicking here. Four months later, Dr. Gabriel has found a new position…. Read More