54: Pivoting to Make an Impact with Valerie Fuchs

Sep 20, 2020

Are you looking to make a career change in your life? Or maybe you are just struggling with feeling fulfilled? On today’s show I bring on my college friend and all around inspiring human, Valerie Fuchs, to talk through her massive transition from a decade as a civil engineer to getting into medical school to become a neurologist! Join us as we dive into the important lessons she has learned so far on her journey and that it really is possible for all of us to make the impact we want on the world if we lead with heart and determination. 

We dive into:

• How Valerie struggled with the identity of engineer and how her mother’s diagnosis led to the discovery of the medical field as a profession. 
• Why she felt unfulfilled in the midst of a successful career and what you can do if you are feeling the same way!
• Valerie’s insightful advice if you are looking to make a career pivot. 
• The complex feelings that can come up during a big transition and how you can move through those feelings in a healthy way. 
• Being careful with whom we share our dreams with and how Valerie dealt with negative feedback. 
• How she bounced back from not getting accepted into medical school right away. 
• The importance of allowing constructive criticism and what it looks like when it comes from love. 
• Having a game plan for when things start to get hard and the practical steps Valerie is taking to prepare. 
• An important lesson Valerie learned from her father about self reflection and how it can help you to live on purpose!
• And more!

 

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