As a doctor, we are trained to make decisions, including small ones, with great deliberation and collaboration. But when we extend this slow decision-making process to everything in our lives, it can make us feel stuck.  This week I am sharing a new decision-making method that I came across that moves you quickly from decision-making into action.

This week I share a story about a retail pharmacist who after years of being praised for putting others before herself, died at her CVS retail job. It was so engrained to make sure work was handled before taking care of her own health, that she delayed her own care. 

Dr. Temi Oghogho-Ajao, came through this week with her vast knowledge on becoming financially successful. She is a multifaceted individual whose journey from emergency medicine to becoming a money mindset coach and real estate investor is nothing short of inspiring. More importantly she is dropping gems on how you too can create wealth. 

There is something I've been getting wrong about the soft life. It is not all about indulgence. It requires that I give up certain things... It also requires learning and unlearning concepts that I've heard my whole life.

Turns out the culture of corporate medicine is the same whether you're a physician or a physical therapist. Are we surprised?

When was the last time you acknowledged your success? In this episode, I reflect on the idea of celebrating personal milestones as a way of combating self-doubt and increasing self-belief.

In this episode, I speak with guest Dr. Tamara Beckford, a board certified emergency medicine physician and CEO of Ur Caring Docs. Dr. Beckford's experiences with burnout led to her developing strategies to combat it, from self-reflection to setting personal boundaries between work and home life.

This week, I talk about how I do not work in January, because I don't do winter! I have meticulously carved out a fulfilling career in coaching and medicine that is balanced with my personal life AND my preferences. I don't care who find this unreasonable.

In this inspiring episode, I chat with Dr. Joy'El Ballard, a board-certified obstetrician, gynecologist and business coach for Black women over 40.

In this episode, I reflect on the past year (2023) and share how embracing self-growth and negotiation has transformed my life. From successfully negotiating out of clinic work to pursuing creative projects, I've seen the ripple effects of prioritizing my own needs.

In this episode, I reflect on the past year and share how negotiation has completely transformed my life. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to finding fulfillment in my medical career, negotiation has been my secret weapon.

In today's episode, Dr. Kimmy and I are back! If you missed last week Dr. Kimmy is a multi six figure physician coach, pediatric hospitalist and MY business coach. Join us on this candid, relatable, and insightful journey about finding entrepreneurship within us.

In a engaging conversation, Dr. Kimmy Reynolds shares her journey of transformation from aspiring to be a doctor to becoming a successful businesswoman and coach. She opens up about her early life experiences, challenges faced due to institutional racism, and procrastination struggles, highlighting the undermining impact of systemic issues in healthcare communities.

The latest episode delves into Beyoncé's recent film, "Renaissance," unraveling the hurdles she faced to realize her visionary concert series. Linking this to the medical profession, I underscore the importance of persistent advocacy and vocalizing one's goals.

Exciting news! This is my 50th episode of The Black Doctor Collective podcast! 🎉 In this episode, I share insights on negotiation strategies and the importance of mastering the day-to-day decisions in your career.

Doc Swiner discusses various revenue streams for physicians, including including research, telemedicine, utilization management, starting a coaching program, organizing wellness retreats, and getting paid for panel speaking engagements.

Let's challenge the common misconception that you should only negotiate during specific milestones in your career. The discussion delves into the importance of recognizing your unique strengths and understanding your bargaining power, debunking the belief that luck alone secures your position.

Dr. Toya generously shares her inspiring journey from burnout to empowerment through entrepreneurship, revealing how she harnessed the courage to start her own business and break free from a career that no longer brought her happiness.

Join me in this week's episode as I delve into the often self-created pressures and expectations that weigh us down as Black doctors. The concepts of "working twice as hard" are both motivating and burdensome.

Dr. Kim opens up about how she chose to break free from societal expectations and craft her path. She acknowledges the pivotal role of courage and determination in her journey and how she confronted adversity head-on.