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A podcast for helping people in healthcare find alternative careers.
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Life Beyond Clinical Practice - Healthcare Careers, Professional Growth, Career Planning, Career Pivot, Healthcare Leadership
Dr Diane | Career Strategist, Health Professions Coach & Boundary Breaking Champion
The Go-To podcast for health professionals who want to shift their careers to new levels of impact and fulfillment! ** Top 2.5% Global Ranking ** Are you unfulfilled professionally and wonder what other career opportunities may be out there for you? Do you long to engage in more meaningful work, but don’t know which direction to go in, or what next steps to take? Do you feel stuck because you’re unsure how to pivot your career in line with your interests, skills or values? Then this podcast ...
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69 | Are you leaving money on the table? The cost of not exploring your full career potential as a healthcare professional
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Many clinicians feel frustrated by the artificial ceiling that exists in clinical practice which seems to limit their career potential. Identifying ways to exploit your full potential, either through carving out a specific niche that will allow you to grow and scale your professional impact, or by pivoting your career in a particular direction whic…
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68 | The meaning of professional success: Why having a vision for your life and a career that's built on purpose, brings fulfillment - Part 2 of Interview with Dr Greg Gilbaugh
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In the second part of my interview with Dr Greg Gilbaugh, he shares his personal insights on work-life integration, having a purpose centred career, and the pursuit of professional fulfillment. Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS: >>> Join the Wait list for the Pivot with Purpose course https://forms.gle/hk5Euy9neeP8pGRz7 >>> Grab your copy of…
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67 | What to do with your career as a healthcare professional when you can no longer practice clinically? - Interview with Dr Greg Gilbaugh [Part 1]
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Dr Greg Gilbaugh is an American Dentist who established multiple successful practices. His career as a clinician and successful dentist was upended by a health condition, forcing him to leave clinical practice. In part 1 of my interview with him, he shares his story on how he had to navigate a new professional path, and how he found a way to do so …
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66 | The cost of not listening to your internal messaging system when it comes to career change and professional fulfillment
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Your body speaks to you. Problem is that most of us simply ignore our internal messaging system - or try to drown out the signals that keep trying to flag us down because we just want to get on with doing life. But turning a blind eye to what you are sensing, feeling or even know emphatically, and tuning out of your intuition... eventually comes at…
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65 | How to overcome professional advancement challenges if you're feeling stuck as a healthcare professional in clinical practice
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In this follow-up to episode 64 I provide some tangible steps on how to get unstuck in your career so you can continue on a path of professional growth and career advancement. The truth is that healthcare needs more than just clinical expertise to deliver effective and efficient services to patients and populations. And sometimes your opportunity t…
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Career Advancement is critical to professional growth and fulfillment. When you become stagnant, you lose your enthusiasm for the work you do and start to feel disillusioned about your career prospects. More especially if you want to pivot your career, you need to have a professional advancement plan in order to keep growing in a direction you feel…
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63 | Stepping out of Clinical Practice and into your Superpower!! Interview with Husna Paruk
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We are all uniquely wired. Paying attention to how we respond to situations and people will gives cues to the kind of roles you may be best suited to. When you know and operate from your Superpower, it feels natural and easy... and you can't help but feel passionate and upbeat about what you do. And when you do, the results in terms of career advan…
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As a health professional in clinical practice, the thought of pivoting to non-clinical roles can be intimidating. You will likely face self-doubt or lack the confidence to go after a career path you may feel passionate about, or one that you feel will bring greater professional fulfillment. In order to moved forward, you need to equip yourself with…
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61 | Finding and Using your Voice on the path to career growth: a springboard for growing your influence and impact
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If you want to grow your career and make an impact in your field, finding your voice is non-negotiable. However, finding your voice doesn't only mean being able to speak on stages and platforms or in meetings of senior executives, it can even mean getting clear on and owning your niche, as well as influencing from behind through your written voice.…
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60 | Do you have a career dream? Four steps to activating your dream so you can grow your professional profile
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Your career dream is like your professional compass - if you don't have a career dream, then you are simply allowing your career to happen, rather than taking the reigns to steer it in the direction you want or need it to go. In today's episode, I am challenging you as a health professional wanting more out of your career, to identify you professio…
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Fear is your biggest enemy. In fact, it is the enemy of Faith. If you believe enough in something, no matter who or what may try to dissuade you, you will forge forward with conviction. Without taking the first step you can never begin the career pivot journey. And honestly, you don't need to have all the answers or see the path ahead of you clearl…
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Our mental well being is intricately linked to our happiness at work. Our guest in this episode is a mental health counselor who identified the common thread of professional misalignment in clients coming to see her for therapy. This once again underscores why it is so important to find your happy space as a health professional so you can thrive in…
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57 | Not sure whether it's time to move on to something else in your career? Reflect on these 5 indicators
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If you have had intermittent feelings of discontent regarding where you are at in your career; if it feels like there is no opportunity for you to reach your full potential in your current role, workplace or organizational structure, then it may be time to consider a career pivot and make a different type of contribution to healthcare. Eager for Mo…
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Most of us never really consider our careers beyond clinical practice when we graduate. So our professional identities become tied up in our professional designation or clinical qualifications. But when you embark on carving out a new career path as a healthcare professional, this often disrupts your professional identity and requires a re-framing …
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55 | Courage to venture out and explore new professional opportunities in healthcare: A road less travelled
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Many people give up on their career pivot dreams even before exploring their options because they feel the cost is too high, are not up to putting in the work, or simply don't want to make the sacrifice of leaving their comfort zones. But the reality is that the reward of professional fulfillment that comes with career alignment can only be enjoyed…
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54 | Building a globally impactful career in population health, academic success and more against all odds - Interview with Dr Crystal Harrell
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When the odds are stacked against you, it's easy to feel hopeless and give in to the status quo. Today's interview guest tells her incredible story of rising against all odds, believing in her dream and pursuing success with everything in her. Dr Crystal Harrell's relentless ambition has seen her crush significant achievements in education, entrepr…
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Life has its ebbs and flows.. seasons change, and oftentimes that can impact our careers. Seeing life's seasonal shifts as opportunities rather than inconveniences can help you navigate the newness that comes with pivoting, since it can be seen as a smaller part of change in your personal life linked to the shifting season. Eager for More? Here are…
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Career change decisions can, in some instances, be considered major life changes. For some people, therefore, even though they know they need to make a change, fear of the unknown, a lack of confidence or a lack of information hold them back and they stay stuck in a place of professional discontent. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the righ…
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How do we move from a position of persistent expressed desire for something to taking much-needed action so that our desires become a reality. Addressing mindset barriers is important when considering career change. In this episode I share 3 simple mindset tips for staying the course when it comes to designing a career you will love. Eager for More…
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Here's the thing - we are all DIFFERENT! While you may have trained as a clinician, your interests, strengths and forte may be OUTSIDE of clinical practice. So if you have ever felt misaligned, or like a misfit among your colleagues in the healthcare setting, then its time to identify your true value, embrace it, and live it out through your work. …
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49 | Finding new opprtunities to impact nursing practice through education and coaching - Interview with Janessa DeCoste
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Do you know that your experience has value? You may not recognise it but if others are repeatedly asking you to share how you accomplished something or ask you to teach them how to do a particular thing, then there could be value in your expertise and this value creates opportunity for a career shift, as well as the opportunity to impact other heal…
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I know too many health professionals who have put off making a change in their careers because they fear the uncertainty that comes with pivoting. So many would rather stay in a place of unhappiness, not being fulfilled, merely going through the grind. LIfe is too short to spend your time doing what doesn't light you up most every day. Today's epis…
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Recognizing and responding to life's changing seasons both personally and professionally is a key part of your professional growth journey as a healthcare professional. In addition, staying committed to evolving will create new opportunities for impact and influence. In this episode I share my own story on how a life change caused me to pivot and s…
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46 | How Purpose-drive career choices create opportunities for Impact - Interview with Carel Masemola
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Knowing your inherent strengths as a health professional in clinical practice is an important part of aligning your career with what will bring both professional and personal fulfillment. Timing professional moves which align with your strengths and interests is also important as we will learn from today's guest. Having a passion is one thing, but …
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45 | Purposeful Pivoting - Why moving from a place of professional discontent as a healthcare professional is not just about changing jobs
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Pivoting your career is not just about changing jobs; especially when you want to leave a position you are not happy or fulfilled in. Understanding your strengths or core interests is important Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS: >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist >>> Book a 1 hour Coachi…
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44 | What I Iearned about MY Zone of Genius and how I used that to build a fulfilling career in healthcare
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When you don't understand your Zone of Genius, it can result in your professional roles being misaligned and subsequently lead to frustration and professional discontent. In this episode I share my own experience of how coming to understand my own Zone of Genius shifted the needle for me in terms of thriving professionally, despite the challenging …
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43 | Understanding your 'Zone of Genius': Why it's important to know this before embarking on a career pivot
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You may have heard of the concept 'Zone of Genius' and wonder what it is, or perhaps where or how this fits into building a career you will love. Today's episode defines what Zone of Genius is, and gives 3 prompts to help you identify yours as an important precursor to redirecting your career into a professional role that will be both more purposef…
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42 | Building a career in global eye health, education and research - Interview with Jude Stern
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In career development, we often dont realise how the little steps we take along the way can all cumulatively lead us to our desired path. In today's episode we chat to Jude Stern, Head of Knowledge Management at the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness on her journey into an aspect of healthcare development underpinned by advocacy, …
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41 | Thinking of pivoting your career? Here are three simple strategies to help move you forward
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If you've increasingly been curious about what other job opportunities are out there for you, or perhaps have a fairly good idea as to where you want to take your career but aren't sure how to make inroads into a new field of interest, then this episode is for you! In it I share 3 simple strategies that will help answer some of your questions as we…
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40 | Can't shake off thoughts of career change? Why embracing Faith over Fear is essential for career growth
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Have you felt the need for more in your career, but don't know what to do with these feelings? Do you find yourself trying to talk yourself out of considering a career redirection despite this persistent inclination, citing all the 'practical factors' which you feel can't be ignored. In today's episode, I talk about my own experience of taking bold…
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39 | Are you placing limits on your career potential as a health professional? 10 lessons from John Maxwell's book 'No Limits'
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Many of the limits we feel hold us back personally and professionally are self-imposed. Each of us has unique potential and the capacity to achieve much more than we realise, if we only get out of our own way and take the cap off our potential. In this episode I share 10 lessons from John C. Maxwell's book "No limits". By doing taking the cap off y…
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38 | Are you a Clinician wanting to build a career in healthcare research? - Interview with Dr Toyosi Onwuemene
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Are you fully immersed in the clinical environment but have a keen interest in research? or perhaps you have considered transitioning from clinical practice into a full time academic or research career? Then today's episode is for you! Dr Toyisi shares her own journey of trying to break into the academic space as a clinician and building a notable …
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37 | Five Strategies to combat Imposter Syndrome and achieve your full career potential as a healthcare professional
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In today's episode I discuss Imposter Syndrome. This is a real psychological condition that leads competent people to doubt their abilities and question the authenticity of their successes. If not addressed, imposter syndrome can keep highly skilled people from accomplishing their full potential and limit their career success. Listen to learn 5 sim…
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36 | Do you prioritise short term pleasures over investing in your professional Development?
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How much is your future worth to you? What are you prepared to invest into building a career that will bring you both job and fulfillment as a healthcare professional? In today's episode, I address the issue of people's reluctance to invest in preparing themselves for a job or career they will love. Typically, people don't think twice about spendin…
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Has your career been a series of twists and turns? In this episode, Australian-based optometrist Izane Bosch shares her career journey and how she has grown through different industry roles on her pursuit towards an area of healthcare she hopes to impact in her future career path; demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning and making an impa…
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34 | Freedom to choose: 5 steps to charting a new career path as a healthcare professional and create your new reality
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Sometimes the circumstances in our lives can cause us to feel trapped. However, in today's episode, I share how I didn't allow real structural circumstances in my own life to keep me from carving out a new reality when growing up in apartheid South Africa. By being clear on the future you desire and taking charge of the process to get there, you ca…
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Oftentimes we set broad career goals for ourselves, but never delve into the details, and then wonder why we don't actually achieve these goals. Today's episode emphasizes the value of having SMART career development goals. While having professional development objectives are important, ensuring that they are super clear and specific will go a long…
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32 | Uncertainty holding you back? Why understanding your Purpose brings clarity and peace around career pivoting
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Many people make rash career change decisions, without taking the time to understand their Purpose, and how they may be called to serve in different roles and seasons of their professional lives. The lesson in this episode is that knowing your purpose as a health professional will help you be intentional when it comes to career moves. When you have…
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This is Part 2 of an interview with Sanele Buthelezi, a rising star in health professions education, healthcare leadership and higher education optometry in South Africa, who has set for himself clear career goals as a young academic, emphasizing the importance of mentorship along your career development journey. His confidence in reaching these pr…
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30 | Finding your niche as a health professional: a catalyst for career growth - Interview with Sanele Buthelezi (Part 1)
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In this episode I interview a rising star in health professions education who through his own experience of cultural incompetence in the clinical practice context as an optometrist, has now carved out an academic career in the niche area of cultural competence and cultural safety. Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS: >>> Grab your copy of our …
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In this episode, I give an overview of what career coaching is, and the general purpose of this important part of professional development and career planning. I also discuss why career clarity is an important part of career coaching in order for you to design a fulfilling career aligned with your values, interests and life goals. Eager for More? H…
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Your gift is meant not only to be nurtured, but also to be shared. In this episode, I highlight how we ought to be good stewards of our gifts, within and outside of our professions in healthcare, and through these, serve others. Eager for more? Here are some Next STEPS: >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivo…
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27 | Regaining your autonomy so you can thrive in your career as a healthcare professional - Interview with Dr Gail Gazelle
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In this episode I interview Dr Gail Gazelle - accomplished physician, academic and author who talks about physician burnout and how mindfulness training can help healthcare professionals continue to thrive in their clinical roles. Eager for more? Here are some Next STEPS: >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpi…
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26 | Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of career change? You need a system to stay on top of your goals
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Career growth and development can be overwhelming. When seen as a project with several to-do's and actionable steps which need to take place, you can track your professional development progress against your goals in order to reach your ultimate career goal or objectives. In today's episode we will talk about why having a system which takes the str…
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25 | Paving the way for others: Legacy Building healthcare leadership impact with Dr Levi Osuagwu
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In this episode Dr Levi Osuagwu, Australian-based optometrist and academic, shares nuggets from his inspirational leadership journey and how giving back to healthcare in Africa using a legacy-building approach has benefits for a host of other professionals. We also highlight the many lives who will be touched through this legacy-building work in op…
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24 | Developing your Niche: A tiered approach to differenciating yourself and profiling your unique value as a healthcare professional
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In this episode I outline a simple 4 step process to clarifying your niche as a health professional so you can elevate your profile within or outside of clinical practice Eager for more? Here are some Next STEPS: >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist >>> Book a 1 hour Career Clarity coaching Call …
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23 | Navigating Life after Burnout and finding career clarity - Interview with Dr Ioana Popa
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In this episode, Dr Ioana Popa shares her experiences of leaving practice as a psychiatrist to teach in elementary school after reaching the point of burnout twice. She shares how her journey to wholeness has brought her full circle where she now uses her medical and psychiatry training and purposefully blends that with spiritual care in her work w…
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22 | Transferrable skills: How knowing yours can help you successfully pivot your career in healthcare
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In this episode I discuss in-demand transferrable skills within the mainstream job market and how we as healthcare professionals organically develop many of these in the course of our clinical professions. Eager for more? Here are some Next STEPS: >>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist >>> Book a 1…
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21 | Career Clarity - What is it and why is it important for health professionals wanting career change?
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In this episode I talk about why gaining career clarity is an important first step towards building a fulfilling professional career in healthcare. I also offer some strategies on how you can start developing the clarity you need to move forward so you can have greater impact in your field Eager for more? Here are some Next STEPS: >>> Grab your cop…
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20 | Grow and Scale your professional impact beyond clinical practice: Interview with Bronwyn Macauley
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In today's episode I interview a guest who shares the inspirational story of her career journey from being a happy pharmacist in clinical practice, to a now national public health manager with a very large pharmacy group - who still has her sights on bigger roles in order to scale her professional impact. Bronwyn shares insights into how to continu…
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