Meet Dr. Erika Sidney

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.