The world is changing at lightning speed.

The biggest risk in your career isn’t failure - it’s standing still.

In this episode, I challenge you to break free from complacency, embrace a growth mindset, and future-proof your career with 5 actionable strategies to help you thrive beyond clinical practice.

You’ll discover why staying in the familiar can cost you relevance, opportunities, and impact — and what it really takes to be a future-focused clinician in today’s evolving healthcare and professional landscape.

Key Takeaways:

• Complacency feels safe, but it comes at the expense of growth.

• Your skills, influence, and opportunities can quickly become outdated if you don’t keep adapting.

• Proactive learning, networking, and future-visioning will put you ahead of the curve.

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• Book your free 30-minute Strategy Call with Dr. Diane → https://calendly.com/lbcp/strategy-call

• Follow Life Beyond Clinical Practice on Instagram → @lifebeyondclinicalpractice.com

Listen to Episodes 22 and 97 if you haven't done so already!

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

In healthcare, we would never ignore the evidence in front of us. So why do we ignore the signs in our own careers?

In this no-nonsense episode, Dr. Diane challenges you to apply the same evidence-based approach you use with patients to your professional life.

You’ll learn how to recognise the “symptoms” that signal it’s time for change, how to balance hard data with intuition, and how to stop making excuses when the truth is staring you in the face.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or simply ready for something more, this episode will give you the clarity and courage to move from knowing… to doing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to identify the clear “symptoms” that your career needs a pivot.
• Why your intuition is a legitimate form of personal evidence.
• The danger of ignoring what’s obvious.
• A simple 4-step framework for moving from awareness to action.

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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Diane explores how mid-career clinicians can turn passion projects into meaningful new career paths. Whether you're feeling stuck in a role that no longer fits or you're dreaming of a creative or cause-driven venture, this episode offers practical insights and empowering stories to help you take the first step.

Discover how your clinical background can be the springboard for something more aligned—with your strengths, interests, and values. You’ll hear real-world examples of healthcare professionals who’ve transformed side interests into full-time callings, and learn how to start exploring your own unconventional path—without sacrificing your income, identity, or family life.

• What a passion project is—and why it matters for clinicians at a crossroads
• Real stories of healthcare professionals who built creative, purpose-driven careers
• Four actionable steps to begin your own passion project
• Why your clinical experience is an asset in ANY field
• A powerful journaling prompt to help you clarify your next step

If I had one year to build something meaningful outside of clinical practice, what would I create—and who would it help?

If this episode sparked something in you, I’d love to offer you a free 30-minute Clarity Session. Together, we’ll explore your interests, values, and skills—and map out what your next chapter could look like.

Book your free session here https://calendly.com/lbcp/complimentary-call-clone Only a few slots available this month!

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow clinician who’s ready for something more. Your journey might just inspire theirs.

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Thinking about graduate school as part of your healthcare career pivot? You’re not alone. This question can feel heavy—especially when you're balancing life, work, and a desire for meaningful change.

In this episode, we explore whether going back to school is really necessary for your pivot—and what to consider before you commit.

What You’ll Learn:

• The pros and cons of graduate education
• Types of relevant programs for today’s healthcare landscape
• How global trends are shaping new opportunities in health
• Key questions to ask yourself before enrolling
• Alternatives to traditional degrees that can still create transformation

Graduate Programs Discussed:

• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Health Informatics & Digital Health
• Health Administration / MBA
• Health Professions Education (MEd)
• Global Health & Humanitarian Response

Plus: Creative alternatives like micro-credentials, fellowships, coaching certifications, and experiential learning pathways.

Reflection Prompt: What is the future I want to be part of—and who do I need to become to help build it?

Let’s Connect: Have you been considering grad school—or already made the leap? I’d love to hear your story. Connect with me on email: info@lifebeyondclinicalpractice.com

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Have you ever wondered whether a career in academia could be the next chapter in your healthcare journey?

In this episode, we unpack what it really means to work in academia, who thrives in that environment, and how you can begin exploring this path—especially if you’re feeling drawn to teaching, research, or shaping the next generation of clinicians.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What kind of personality and values align well with academic life
• The biggest rewards of an academic career (and the real challenges)
• How academia compares to clinical practice in terms of impact and fulfillment
• Reflective questions to help you decide if this is the right fit
• The many different academic career paths—from teaching to research to leadership
• How to get started—even if you're still unsure or don't have a PhD

Key Takeaways:

• Academia is ideal for curious, self-motivated, and reflective professionals
• It offers long-term impact, intellectual fulfillment, and flexibility
• Challenges include bureaucracy, slower feedback, and sometimes lower pay
• Starting small—like guest lecturing or mentoring—can open doors without a big leap
• Success in academia isn’t always about credentials—it’s also about passion, perspective, and purpose

Reflective Prompt: What does success look like for me—five years from now?

And do I want to shape the future of healthcare through education, research, or leadership?

Let’s Connect:

Have you considered academia—or already made the leap? I’d love to hear your journey. Reach out via email info@lifebeyondclinicalpractice.com or DM me on Instagram

If you found this episode helpful, please share it with a colleague who’s curious about life beyond clinical practice.

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In Part 2 of our Interview with Dr Julie Trivedi, she chats about how as health professionals, we need to come back to the place of loving ourselves more, so that we can better care for and serve others.

Her insights challenge us to put our own well-being front and centre and to push back against historical expectations in medicine to give to the point of burnout or personal breakdown.

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This guest episode is packed with profound insights from a highly accomplished female specialist physician who is now pivoting into leadership coaching.

Dr Julie Trivedi, an Infectious Disease specialist based in Dallas Texas, shares her personal journey into medicine and the challenges she encountered along the way on the path to climbing the ladder of professional success.

Most importantly, she is now using her own experience as a female leader within the medical community to coach other women leaders in healthcare who encounter similar challenges - teaching them to love themselves and advocate for their space as women leaders, without sacrificing their well-being.

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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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