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 supporting this mission.

As shared in Episode 99, the most powerful niches are born where your lived experience meets an unmet need.

Truth is, I built Life Beyond Clinical Practice with no proof/ guarantee - only a belief in an unmet need; a desire to spark conversations around health professionals and their career journeys, which was not happening, and a passion to help others live more meaningfully through their work.

Yes, there were doubts. But I pushed through them. And in doing so, I grew immensely, and so did the podcast - now reaching thousands of people in more than 50 countries across the globe!

The impact and reach of what was a dream, has exceeded my expectations.

SO HERE WE ARE TODAY - 100 EPISODES LATER - here’s to the next 100!

So I challenge you to ask yourself:

• What do I wish had existed when I was struggling?
• What conversations aren’t happening yet?
• What could I build that blends my clinical insight with my passion?

Thank you for supporting this journey!

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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.

• How to untangle your identity from your job title
• 3 reflection questions to guide your pivot
• Why confidence doesn’t come before action (and how to build it anyway)
• Micro-actions to move forward today
• Strategic ways to position yourself in a new industry
• What to do if you want to create your own path

• You are not your job title—you are the impact you make.
• Confidence is built through evidence, not just mindset.
• Bridge skills are your career currency.
• Visibility and relationships open doors that résumés can’t.

The most powerful niche is where your experience meets a real need.

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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 your thinking; that marketing yourself is part of the process of career growth. Its about helping others find you and know you — your voice, your message, your expertise. And when your career goals shift beyond clinical practice, that visibility becomes an important part of your future growth.

In this episode, you will learn 5 key strategies that will help you more intentionally market yourself for possible future roles outside of clinical care.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/97-networking-101-for-health-professionals-who-want/id1713086617?i=1000712056793

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/93-master-your-career-pivot-why-personal-branding-is/id1713086617?i=1000708078269

1. What mindset shifts are needed around networking for clinical professionals
2. What types of networks or people health professionals should connect with outside of clinical settings
3. How to diversify your network when pivoting out of clinical work
4. The best networking strategies or platforms for career pivoters
5. How to add value to a new network if you’re unsure what you bring to the table

Take Action

Here are three simple steps you can take this week to start building your network—without overwhelm

1. Reach out to one person you admire who has made a similar pivot
2. Join one new community—this could be a LinkedIn group or a professional association
3. Update your LinkedIn headline to reflect where you’re headed, not just your current role.

You don’t need a huge network—you need a meaningful one.

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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.

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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 pivot into each of these types of roles.

Learn more about possible roles in 4 key domains, who they would best fit and steps to take if you want to explore a professional role in any of these four domains:

Healthcare Administration & Leadership e.g. Clinical Operations Manager

Digital Health e.g. UX Designer

Medical Communications e.g. CME Developer

Consulting e.g. Strategy Advisor

Here’s some Homework: Identify a domain that most interests you and identify 3 things you could do, starting today, to plan for your career transition.

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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 unpacks how to move past fear, and why courage is built through action, not absence of anxiety.

In this episode, you will learn 5 strategies to help you move past fear and doubt when you want to pivot your career.

• Acknowledge the Doubt: Start by recognizing that doubt is a natural part of any major life change.
• Identify the Source: Try to pinpoint where their doubt is coming from.
• Reflect on Your Why: Revisit your motivations for wanting to pivot.
• Visualize Success: Use visualization techniques to imagine your success in a new career path.
• Take Action - When you take action you are intentionally moving past that fear and doubt as the action itself liberates you from the trappings of fear and doubt.

Journaling activity: Ask yourself these 2 questions:

• 'What am I afraid will happen if I pivot my career—and is there truth in that fear?'
• ‘What can I do to overcome fear and doubt?’

Fear loses power when we call it out. And its bestie, DOUBT will then have little to no power over use, or place in the path that lies ahead.

Courage grows through momentum!!

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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 career, then this episode may be exactly what you need to start your breakthrough.

In this episode, I challenge you to ask yourself two questions: “What do I want to be known for?” and “How do I set myself apart professionally?”

I share key strategies that can help you position yourself for a pivot by differentiating your professional profile with a strong personal brand.

What you will learn:

1. What is personal branding.

• Understand the process of strategically managing your public image.

1. Why it’s important for health professionals wanting to pivot careers.

• Importance of showcasing your unique skills, expertise, and value.

1. How to craft a profile that expresses your value, demonstrates your interest and tells the world what you have to offer

• Consciously craft your online and offline presence to position yourself for a pivot

TAKE ACTION: Spend some time reflecting on these points:

1. Think about whether you have a personal brand and if you think you do, what does it say about you (you can ask others)
2. Audit your digital profiles / online presence (what does it say about you?)
3. If you don’t yet have an established personal brand, ask yourself these 2 questions:

‘What do I want to be known for?”

“How do I set myself apart?”

1. Update one part of your online presence this week—your bio, profile photo, or headline—and align it with where you're going professionally,

Start creating your Personal brand today!

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