Monday Jul 07, 2025

#7 - The role of self-awareness in navigating career paths with Dr Jo Hartley (featuring her journey from Emergency Medicine Consultant to Career Coach)

During this episode of The Clinical Shift podcast, our host Elle (Dr Gabrielle Todd) welcomes Dr Jo Hartley, a career coach and former Emergency Medicine Consultant with over 30 years of experience working in the NHS. She provides a unique perspective of navigating a career change later in her career. She shares her personal story of navigating burnout, the decision to leave clinical practice for a non-clinical career that aligns with her values & the role self-awareness has played at various stages of her career.

The episode provides valuable insights into the importance of self-reflection and understanding personal values to make informed career decisions. Through relatable stories and practical advice, Dr Jo Hartley offers guidance to healthcare professionals aiming to create a healthier and more fulfilling career path. Listeners will learn about the concept of job crafting, the impact of burnout on career satisfaction and various strategies/resources for developing self-awareness. It is a must-listen for anyone seeking to navigate the pressures of a career in healthcare, especially those considering a career change but also anyone with the aim to optimise their personal well-being and professional fulfilment.

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e-learning for Health Modules on Career Planning for Healthcare Professionals (NHS Staff only): https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/career-planning-for-healthcare-professionals/

Career Support for Healthcare Professionals via NHS HEE: https://londonprofessionaldevelopment.hee.nhs.uk/careers-unit

The Roads to Success by Caroline Elton & Joan Reid: https://openlibrary.org/books/OL32138365M/The_roads_to_success

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