In this eye-opening interview with Amy Story, a PA who's transitioned out of clinical medicine into a very satisfying career with various healthcare technology companies, you'll learn how to reframe what you currently do as a PA into skills you can use in almost any job. I had no idea there were PAs doing what Amy's done, and she generously shared so many valuable pearls. I had a page of notes!

Key points:

Ask yourself if you can see yourself doing this in ten years? If you can’t, go on a journey of “what’s out there?”
You know yourself better than anyone. Are you numb? Itching to grow and change? Have you lost your sense of self? Does your internal temperament match with what you’re doing day to day?
You can stay stuck or figure out a way out. Acknowledging that you have agency is empowering and will give you a different mindset
When you’re considering what to do next, look at the things that drive you crazy at work and that you think you’d be well suited to handle. (processes, patient experience, communications etc)
Build your network, which is really just a community of people you talk to.
When you read a job description, spend time translating all the skills listed into what you already do as a clinician.
Once you make a career transition, know that you’ll have to change how you approach this job. Give yourself grace to ease into a new role and a new mindset.
Know yourself. Don’t accommodate yourself to fit into a mold. What’s in your best interest.
When you first start out you might have to take something that’s not the perfect role, but allows you to utilize your skills you’re good at and enjoy, then you can grow from there

Think of your career less linearly and more like a jungle gym. It’s ok to change your mind, try something completely new

Amy's info

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Now, for you, my devoted listener. If you'd like to be in my next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠group coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for healthcare providers (for those experiencing career uncertainty or burnout), reach out here. It'll start mid-Aug and it's only $149 for 8 wks. If you want to talk one on one, click here to schedule your complimentary discovery call. I'm also writing a book on how to heal from burnout (due out 1/25), so sign up on my website with your email and you'll get periodic updates and sneak-peeks.

If you'd like to be a podcast guest or want to discuss sponsorships or speaking engagements, reach out via email, hope.cook@gmail.com

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#201: PA Amy Story transitioned from clinical medicine to the world of healthcare technology. She shares how to reframe your current skills so they can help you break into a different industry.