Self-Reflection Strategies for Physicians Transitioning to Leadership Roles

Dr. Lisa Herbert shares how she navigated the challenging waters from clinical medicine to a leadership role. She realized the profound impact this transition had on her personal and professional life. In this blog post, she shares with you the insights and lessons learned along the way, and how you too can make this transformative journey.

One of the most important aspects of transitioning to a leadership role is self-discovery and self-reflection. It's a major life transition that can shake the very foundations of your identity, lifestyle, and well-being.

Self-Discovery and Reflection (00:00:01) Importance of self-reflection and personal growth in transitioning from clinical medicine to leadership.

Reasons for Transition (00:01:23) Various reasons why women physicians seek to transition to leadership roles, including making a broader impact and seeking more structure and flexibility.

Challenges of Transition (00:02:34) The difficulties and challenges faced during the transition from clinical medicine to a leadership role, and the need for guidance and support.

Pillars of Successful Transition (00:03:54) Introduction to the pillars of a successful transition, focusing on the importance of self-reflection and personal development.

Aligning Career with Values (00:05:17) The significance of aligning career choices with personal values and the impact on fulfillment, authenticity, and decision-making.

Clarifying Values and Vision (00:06:48) Exercises to clarify personal values and vision, including reflective questions, creating a vision board, and writing a letter to the future self.

Assessing Skills and Gaps (00:13:28) Reflecting on skills and identifying gaps, utilizing tools like personality tests and assessments to gain insight and grow as a leader.

If you are thinking about transitioning from clinical medicine into a leadership role or are unclear about the path forward, I invite you to take our leadership assessment. This scorecard will provide a snapshot of your readiness along the leadership journey.

Grab your scorecard here.