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The Doctors Crossing Carpe Diem PodcastAuthor: Heather Fork, MD
Are you a physician who's questioning your career path? If you're at the white coat crossroads, for whatever reason, this podcast is for you. We're going to help you find your best path forward, whether it's to be happier in patient care, transition to a nonclinical career, or do something completely different. In the weekly podcasts, we're bringing you all the good stuff: -Actionable tools and resources to help you start making positive changes. -Interviews with physicians who've found new and fulfilling ways to practice as well as those who've transitioned into nonclinical careers. -Concrete advice for applying to jobs, using LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiating, and much more. Your host, Dr. Heather Fork, is a former board-certified dermatologist who transitioned into full-time career coaching for physicians over 10 years ago. She is a master certified coach who has been helping hundreds of physicians find ways to be happier both in medicine and beyond. Come visit us at www.doctorscrossing.com to learn more! Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode #246: Exploring Leadership as a Physician: Where to Begin
Episode 246
Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
Have you been thinking about stepping into leadership but aren't sure where to begin? In this episode, Heather is joined by Dr. Leo Spector, an orthopedic spine surgeon and CEO, who shares his journey into physician leadership and what it really takes to grow into these roles. From early experiences and mentorship to navigating challenges and finding your voice, Dr. Spector offers practical insights and encouragement for physicians who want to make a greater impact. Whether you're curious about leadership or ready to take the first step, this conversation will help you see what's possible. In this episode we're talking about: Why physicians need a seat at the table in healthcare leadership How to get started with leadership roles, even without experience or an MBA The importance of mentorship, coaching, and learning how to listen Common challenges physicians face when trying to be heard How to explore different leadership paths and know what's a good fit The value of saying yes while staying aligned with your interests Key mindset shifts to grow into an effective and authentic leader Links for this episode: orthocarolina.com Check out our Free Resources! Under the Freebie tab on our website, you can find free resource guides on a variety of topics including resumes, interviewing, LinkedIn, medical writing, pharma, chart review, time management, and telemedicine. There is also a starter kit to help you move forward when you're feeling stuck at the crossroads. Please help yourself! You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode246 Thank you for listening!
