After 10 years of practicing dentistry, Dr. Laura Brenner made a bold decision: she left clinical practice to become a certified professional coach, blogger, and speaker.In this conversation, Laura shares her journey from burnout to fulfillment. She opens up about being a perfectionist and people pleaser, and how she now helps others design careers on their own terms.We discuss:<ul><li>Why empaths in healthcare struggle with boundaries</li><li>The power of creative side projects</li><li>Practical advice for professionals feeling stuck</li><li>How to give yourself permission to change</li></ul>Laura&apos;s message is clear: change is possible when you stop waiting for permission and start taking action. Laura&apos;s Website: https://www.lolabeescareercoaching.com/

From Clinic to Global Impact: Dr. Diane van Staden on Career Pivots and Finding Your Purpose

How can we do what we love and love what we do?Join Drs. Fred Cho and Riyad Khamis—two optometrists who broke the mold—as they dive into the messy, imperfect, and personal journey to finding work happiness.In this podcast, we explore burnout, bold pivots, and finding joy in our work.Expect honest conversations, real stories, and practical insights for modern professionals who want more joy and freedom.Redefine success &amp; find your "20/happy".