I knew I wanted to be a doctor in the 8th grade.
One of my heroes is my grandfather, who was a long-time surgeon in my hometown. He was beloved by his patients and colleagues alike and was the inspiration for what I wanted my career to look like when I grew up.

I thought that I had found the best career ever in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Caring for children and being surrounded by intelligent, curious, motivated and spontaneous people was invigorating.
But the schedule got to me: overnights, weekends, holidays, missing out on so many family and friend activities. Add to that the perpetually growing list of responsibilities, certifications and “citizenship” expectations.
I felt unmoored and trapped, to be honest. What could I do? How would I afford my lifestyle? Should I go back and do a different fellowship? Should I do general practice? Should I leave medicine altogether? Who would I be if I weren’t a doctor?
Through searching and questioning, I found a wonderful coach who helped me rediscover my purpose and how I could make the most of my innate qualities and strengths.
I learned that my thoughts and emotions didn’t have to determine the course of events in my life. Once I identified my personal values, I was able to see that my life did not support those values. I felt like a door had opened. I learned to acknowledge my fear of who I would be if I am not a doctor. But the more important question really was, “what is it about being a doctor that fits my values?” I began to see that there are other areas of work that could fulfill those values while also respecting other values that were being ignored in my current situation. I finally realized that I could serve others and care for others while also caring for myself. And probably most important of all, I realized that it is okay to care for and love myself. In fact, if I did, I would be a much better person to the people in my life.
While working with my coach, I realized that I really enjoyed the process, and I had a personality that could help others make the same strides that I have made. I am now a certified coach for health care providers who are struggling to find meaning and satisfaction in their current job and life structure. I help them identify their true values and how their current situation does not represent those values.
I want to help you clarify what is truly important in your life, identify how you are not living in a way to support those values, and discover what changes are feasible to help you align your values and actions to live a more rewarding life.

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