THEY ALSO LIVED IT

THEY ALSO LIVED IT

When navigating a transition, it’s helpful to have people around who get it and get you. Most people know having people who genuinely get you and love you is absolutely essential to thrive in life. If you are like I was, you may underestimate the importance of having...
HOW HIGH IS YOUR CEILING?

HOW HIGH IS YOUR CEILING?

Is your floor their ceiling? There is an interesting phenomenon I see among dissatisfied high achievers in traditionally competitive fields who are from underrepresented groups. Oftentimes, there is a disconnect between what you think is reaching your full potential...
ALL THE SUPPORT I WANT

ALL THE SUPPORT I WANT

One thing I have observed in life is most people like to celebrate your success story. Very few people want to live it with you. To be fair, many people don’t know how to support others through the ups and downs of a success journey. What the supporters themselves...
When Circumstances Arise

When Circumstances Arise

One of my favorite things about working in personal and professional development is how it contributes to my own lifelong learning. Recently, I had the pleasure of co-facilitating a workshop with a fellow physician coach on the topic of leadership and professionalism....
PATHOLOGICALLY ALTRUISTIC

PATHOLOGICALLY ALTRUISTIC

My Facebook bio describes me as a “recovering altruistic overachiever.” In the years since I wrote it, I’ve realized that isn’t an accurate depiction of me. Being a high achieving do-gooder was not my issue. Rather, it was pathological altruism. I love helping people....