#209: Tap dancing for patients; my journey from "performing" a role in the exam room to being my authentic self (and how this can help if you're burned out)

Who are you? No, seriously. Who are you outside of your role as a PA or other healthcare provider? Inauthenticity is exhausting. Those were the very words of a coaching client earlier today, and they made me consider how this plays into burnout. I used to call it "tap dancing" for patients, and she was 100% right: This misalignment IS exhausting. Listen to this episode for tips on being your authentic self WHILE still being a professional PA. Oh! And I wanted to invite you to consider joining my group coaching: Starts on 9/13/24 at noon Eastern time One hour a week on Zoom You'll learn tools to help heal from burnout and chronic stress as well as map out your next chapter, all in a safe, supportive small group setting with other PAs Eight weeks total, $149 Go to my website to sign up My book on healing burnout will be out in 2025 (editing now!!); if you're interested in being on my advanced reader team, or would like a few sneak peeks beforehand, shoot me an email, [email protected] or sign up for any of my free resources on my website If you want to have me as a speaker, podcast guest, or collaborate with me, use the email above to connect!