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Life Beyond Clinical Practice is a Top 2% podcast for health professionals, including who feel stuck, know they are meant for more than traditional clinical roles, or who are quietly questioning whether the work they currently do is still the right fit.
Many clinicians reach a point in their careers where success on paper no longer equals fulfillment - and clarity about what’s next feels frustratingly out of reach. This show helps clinicians explore careers beyond clinical practice, discover non-clinical career paths, and gain the clarity and confidence needed to pivot without starting over.
Hi I’m Dr Diane, Career Pivot Strategist and Clarity Coach for health professionals. Through reflective insight, practical strategy, and purpose-driven guidance, I help clinicians navigate career reinvention beyond clinical practice - without abandoning their skills, experience, or years of training.
On this podcast, you’ll learn how to:
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Gain career clarity and redefine your professional direction
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Identify and leverage transferable skills beyond clinical practice
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Reinvent your career into non-clinical, portfolio, or alternative roles
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Navigate professional identity shifts with confidence
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Build a purpose-aligned career that reflects who you’re becoming
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Expand your impact, influence, and fulfillment - on your own terms
Each episode delves into topics around career reinvention, how to pursue purpose-driven work, and practical strategies for health professionals ready to move from feeling stuck, into building aligned and fulfilling career paths.
If you’re a doctor, nurse, therapist, optometrist, or allied health professional wondering:
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What can I do besides clinical practice?
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How do I pivot my healthcare career without losing my identity?
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Is it too late to change direction?
You’re in the right place.
This is where clinicians come to reinvent their careers - with clarity, confidence, and intention.
Wanna know more?
Visit the Website: www.lifebeyondclinicalpractice.com
Follow on LinkedIN and Instagram @lifebeyondclinicalpractice
Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@LifeBeyondClinicalPractice
Episodes

Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
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 action in moving in a particular direction with this podcast, and how the results completely surprised me.
Lessons for career development? If you feel strongly enough about something, you need to ignore the noise or critical voices and just take action in order to move in the direction of your new career path - only then can you validate these internal promptings and your convictions about what you are called to do.
Faith over Fear will stretch you, but have incredible career development rewards when approached prayerfully.
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 Coaching Call with Dr Diane https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Free Private Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this one too!
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
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Sunday May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
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 your potential, you can build a career in healthcare that you are not only passionate about, but that has impact beyond what is measurable, AND which brings professional fulfillment! Enjoy....
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 10min Complimentary Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/complimentary-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this one too!
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
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Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
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 research career as a healthcare professional.
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 https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Listen to a related episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-tired-of-clinical-practice-but-dont-know-what/id1713086617?i=1000640203651
Listen to the Clinician Research Podcast by Dr Toyosi Onwuemene https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clinician-researcher/id1700557468
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
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Sunday May 19, 2024
Sunday May 19, 2024
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 simple strategies to confronting Imposter Syndrome.
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 10min Complimentary Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/complimentary-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this one too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/30-finding-your-niche-as-a-health-professional/id1713086617?i=1000653158493
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
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Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
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 spending money on all sorts of self-indulgences, but find it hard to actually make an investment into their career development that will pay dividends for the long term. Many stay stuck in jobs they hate, while avoiding solutions that will help them get out of the work contexts that drain the life out of them.
Invest in your professional development- because you are worth it.. and because your future self will thank you for it!
Eager for More? Here are some Next STEPS:
>>> Grab your copy of our Career Pivot Checklist here https://bit.ly/careerpivotchecklist
>>> Book a 10min Complimentary Call https://calendly.com/lbcp/complimentary-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this one too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-setting-clear-career-goals-interview-with-sanele/id1713086617?i=1000653540149
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
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Thursday May 09, 2024
35 | Career Development is a Journey, not a Destination - Interview with Izane Bosch
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
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 impact on a much larger scale in the area of public health optometry
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 https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Listen to a related episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-needing-renewed-career-inspiration-life-lessons/id1713086617?i=1000645818594
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
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Sunday May 05, 2024
Sunday May 05, 2024
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 can create the life and career (including the elusive balance) you desire as a healthcare professional.
The Freedom to Choose and Design the Life of your Dreams is on your hands!
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 https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this one too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-setting-clear-career-goals-interview-with-sanele/id1713086617?i=1000653540149
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
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Thursday May 02, 2024
33 | Why setting SMART career goals is YOUR next smart career development move!
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
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 way towards supporting your overall success in healthcare careers - and the evidence speaks for itself!
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 https://calendly.com/lbcp/coaching-call
>>> Join our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/897241125152990/
>>> Sign up for our monthly newsletter lifebeyondclinicalpractice.getresponsesite.com
>>> Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-career-change-professional-growth-career-goals-career-transition/id1713086617
Liked this episode? Then you'll likely enjoy listening to this one too!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-setting-clear-career-goals-interview-with-sanele/id1713086617?i=1000653540149
Music credit
Artist: tubebackr
Tracks: 'Mango' and 'Chill With Me'
Free download links:

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