My own career journey:

In 2016, the strain of juggling a hectic career as an Emergency Medicine Consultant and Head of School, alongside three young children, led me to the brink of burnout. Ultimately this experience triggered a slide out of love with a clinical role I once adored.

I re-focused on medical education where I thrived, taking on national roles for Training Quality and Leadership, plus examining and supporting recruitment. I led the development of national guidance including ‘Promoting Excellence In Emergency Medicine Training’ and an e-Learning for Health module on ‘Leading Self’. My work was awarded the RCEM College Medal in 2021.

Post-pandemic, I swapped clinical hours to support team wellbeing. My lived experience enhanced my understanding and empathy for others at work; new skills in coaching and careers led to two years as a Trust coach, working across the workforce. Coaching was a catalyst for my own strengths- based career transformation and decision making. I left clinical practice in 2023 to focus on medical education and coaching.

Much of my work remains NHS. I am Deputy Programme Director for Wessex Deanery Professional Support and Wellbeing Service, supporting doctors to successfully navigate their lives and careers. I also lead the career support service and provide exam coaching. My portfolio includes regional consultant & trainee workshops, consultant coaching for local NHS organisations and I work as a Shapes Toolkit trainer with Dr. Rachel Morris from the 'You are not a Frog' podcast.

I live in Hampshire with my family and dog Mabel, learning to prioritise my own well-being, whilst enjoying my career, family and the journey again.

You can hear a bit about me here