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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

Dr Diane | Career Pivot Strategist for Health Professionals
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
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  • 121 | Why personal branding matters for Clinicians - and how to build one that resonates
    In this conversation, Dr. Diane emphasizes the significance of personal branding for clinicians considering a career pivot. She explains that a CV alone is insufficient to convey one's story and that clarity in communication is essential for attracting the right opportunities. A strong personal brand not only reduces uncertainty for recruiters but also helps individuals align with opportunities that suit them best. Takeaways - Personal branding is crucial for clinicians exploring a career pivot. - Your CV alone doesn't tell your story. - Clarity is key for recruiters and hiring managers. - A strong personal brand reduces uncertainty. - Communicating clearly helps aligned opportunities find you. - People follow those who are clear about their identity. - Personal branding helps in competing outside traditional roles. - Recruiters look for candidates who stand for something. - A well-defined personal brand attracts the right fit. - Effective communication opens doors to new opportunities. 🔗 Resources & Next Steps ✨ Book a strategy call with Dr. Diane to uncover get clear on your next step ->https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oRc-8vRBHLlhA1zwJTtWb-Gxyje6EPrW/view?usp=sharing   
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  • 120 | How to Identify a Niche area of Interest as a Path to Professional Growth and Career Expansion
    In this episode, Dr. Diane discusses the significance of having a niche focus area for professional growth and development. She outlines practical steps to identify one's niche, emphasizing the importance of lived experiences, curiosity, and market needs. The conversation also covers how to craft a personal brand around this niche and the role of intentional networking in building meaningful professional relationships. Ultimately, Dr. Diane encourages listeners to seek clarity in their career direction and to view their niche as a pathway to fulfillment and impact.   Key Takeaways: - Identify your niche by reflecting on your lived experiences. - Curiosity can guide you towards your true interests. - Your personal brand should align with your niche. - Networking should be intentional and purposeful. - A clear niche helps in building authority in your field. - Experimentation can help refine your niche. - Your brand message should reflect your values and focus area. - Consistency builds trust and recognition in your niche. - Choose collaborations that align with your niche. - Clarity in your niche leads to meaningful career opportunities.   MORE WAYS TO CONNECT: Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-professional/id1713086617    Follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-beyond-clinical-practice/    Join the Movement on Instagram: @lifebeyondclinicalpractice  Book a Strategy Call with Dr Diane https://calendly.com/lbcp/strategy-call     Enjoyed this episode?  We think you'll enjoy this one too https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/112-fit-for-purpose-are-you-where-you-need-to-be-in-your-career/id1713086617?i=1000727826662     
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  • 119 | The Power of Having a Focused Niche: Why Clarity Creates Career Growth
    🎧 Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Diane dives into one of the most powerful yet misunderstood concepts in career growth - niching. If you’re a health professional ready to pivot beyond clinical practice but unsure how to stand out or where to focus, this episode will help you gain the clarity and confidence you need to define your unique path. You’ll learn how having a focused niche doesn’t limit your opportunities - it anchors you. Dr. Diane explains how a niche sharpens your message, attracts aligned opportunities, and positions you as a trusted voice in your field. 💡 Key Takeaways A niche doesn’t confine you - it defines you. It anchors your message, helps people remember you, and creates meaningful professional direction. Clarity cuts through the noise. In a crowded digital world, specificity makes you searchable, referable, and distinct. Specialists influence, generalists educate. Niching elevates your credibility and makes your voice more sought-after. Your niche guides everything you do. From the content you share to the collaborations you pursue, your focus becomes the lens for decision-making and alignment. You can only scale what’s specific. Growth happens when your expertise and message are concentrated around one clear area of impact. 🧭 Episode Insights Why niching is essential for clinicians transitioning into non-clinical or leadership roles. How clarity in your niche builds visibility, authority, and momentum. Common fears clinicians have when defining their niche - and how to overcome them. The liberating truth: narrowing your focus expands your opportunities. 🗣️ Quote from Dr. Diane “A niche doesn’t restrict you - it liberates you. It’s the one thing that will elevate your career and set you up for success in your next chapter.” 🔗 Resources & Next Steps ✨ Book a free strategy call with Dr. Diane to uncover your career niche and map out your next chapter: Book Here https://calendly.com/lbcp/strategy-call   ✨ Follow Life Beyond Clinical Practice on Instagram, LinkedIN and Facebook for more inspiring conversations and actionable strategies to pivot with clarity and confidence. 🔔 Next Episode Preview Don’t miss the next episode, where Dr. Diane unpacks how to identify your area of focus - a practical guide to aligning your strengths, interests, and career vision. Liked this episode? We think you will get value out of this one too https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/93-master-your-career-pivot-why-personal-branding-is/id1713086617?i=1000708078269      
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  • 118 | Leaving a successful medical career to pursue soul-satisfying work: Interview with Dr Shaunna Menard
    From Radiologist to Global Health Coach Mentor: Dr. Shaunna Menard on Reinventing Purpose Beyond Medicine   In this deeply inspiring episode of Life Beyond Clinical Practice, Dr. Diane Van Staden sits down with Dr. Shaunna Menard — a former radiologist turned international best-selling author, speaker, and founder of the Health Professional Academy. After 25 years in medicine, Dr. Shaunna reached a breaking point — torn between her desire to help others and a system that left her exhausted and unfulfilled. What began as a late-night search for meaning led her on a journey of transformation from “the photographer of disease” to a mentor helping health professionals worldwide build soul-aligned, profitable practices as health coaches. This conversation dives into the emotional, spiritual, and practical realities of leaving a successful medical career, rediscovering purpose, and building a new path with freedom and impact at its core. 💡 In This Episode You’ll hear: 🌱 The moment that changed everything — when Dr. Shaunna realized she could no longer stay in medicine “waiting for someone to save her.” 🔍 Identity and mindset struggles that doctors face when their title and training become tied to their self-worth. 💔 The hidden toll of burnout and loss — and how it can awaken a deeper calling. ✨ How intention and clarity can unlock unexpected opportunities and guide your next chapter. 🩺 The step-by-step evolution from radiologist to six-figure health coach and global mentor. 📚 Behind her books Free to Heal and Six Figure Health Coach — and the inspiring story of Rachel, a mom of five who built a thriving coaching practice. 💫 Her message to health professionals feeling “stuck but called to more” — and the powerful exercise that started her reinvention. 🧭 Key Takeaways “There’s nobody coming to save you. The moment you set your intention and decide to change, the path begins to unfold.” — Dr. Shaunna Menard Your credentials are not your cage. Your experience can evolve into new ways of serving. Clarity before strategy. The ‘how’ appears after you decide what you want. Purpose and profit can coexist. It’s possible to create meaningful work that supports your wellbeing and your family. Your story is your gold. Within your lived experience lies the message and method you’re meant to share. 📘 About Dr. Shaunna Menard Dr. Shaunna Menard is a Canadian and American board-certified radiologist turned transformational coach, international best-selling author, and founder of the Health Professional Academy. She helps health coaches — many of them former doctors — build six- and seven-figure businesses doing work that’s soul-satisfying and impactful. Books: Free to Heal Six Figure Health Coach Connect with Dr. Shaunna: 🌐 healthprofessionalacademy.com 📸 @drshaunnamenard 💬 Quote of the Episode “Focus on what you want, not on how you’ll get there. If it feels good, you’re heading in the right direction.” 🪞 Reflection Prompt What would change if you stopped waiting for permission and started believing your next chapter is possible?   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video content https://www.youtube.com/@DrDiane_LBCP 
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  • 117 | Emerging Career Growth Opportunities for Optometrists Beyond the Consulting Room
    Do you want to pivot into a nonclinical career path? In this inspiring continuation of her “Pivot Opportunities for Optometrists” series, Dr. Diane Van Staden explores the exciting new frontiers emerging for eye care professionals who are ready to evolve with the times. As technology, artificial intelligence, and global healthcare systems transform at lightning speed, Dr Diane challenges optometrists to think beyond traditional practice. She highlights where the world is heading - and how you can stay ahead by positioning yourself strategically in growing fields that align with your values, skills, and curiosity. This episode is both a wake-up call and a roadmap for any optometrist feeling the pull toward something more impactful, meaningful, and future-ready. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why embracing innovation is essential to avoid being left behind How digital health and tele-optometry are reshaping access to care The expanding role of AI and data science in diagnostics and patient care The power of interdisciplinary and chronic care models in building fulfilling, community-focused careers How to make an impact in global health, nonprofits, and advocacy work Why corporate and industry leadership need clinicians’ voices now more than ever Actionable steps to begin your pivot journey with clarity and confidence 🚀 Key Takeaways: Staying comfortable with “what’s working” can quietly hold you back from growth. Technology isn’t replacing clinicians - it’s creating new doors for them. Optometrists have transferable skills that are highly valuable in innovation, leadership, and health systems development. The path forward starts with self-awareness, exploration, and action. 🧭 Episode Resources: Take a self-assessment to identify your pivot personality type (as discussed in Part 1 - Episode 116) https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/116-beyond-the-clinic-unlocking-new-career/id1713086617?i=1000732614423  Explore organizations and conferences in digital health, AI, and global eye care. Interested in mapping your next steps? 👉 Book a Strategy Call with Dr. Diane https://calendly.com/lbcp/strategy-call  🗣️ Quote of the Episode: “Optometry is evolving — and so can you. Choose curiosity over fear, and let your skills open new doors for you.” – Dr. Diane Van Staden 💬 Connect with Dr. Diane Van Staden Website: @lifebeyondclinicalpractice LinkedIn: Dr. Diane Van Staden    
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**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 impactI’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/signupJoin our Online Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/ Visit the Website: www.lifebeyondclinicalpractice.com Email me: [email protected]
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