Does this sound familiar? You've been told to prioritize and manage your time, but it's not bringing the results you want. Instead, you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and struggling to set boundaries. If you're a physician or healthcare professional facing these challenges, you're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Laura Suttin shares her wisdom on how to prioritize your life, manage your time, and set boundaries without guilt.
“There was a part of me that said, I have so much going on. I don't even want to think about it. And then I realized if I don't face it, then nothing’s going to get done, and denial is not the right place to be either.” -Dr. Laura Suttin
Dr. Laura Suttin is a Board Certified family physician, an ICF-trained and certified coach, a physician executive, a consultant, and an entrepreneur. She currently practices in San Antonio, where she lives with her family. She completed her medical training at the McGovern Medical School in Houston and her residency at the Christus Spohn Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program in Corpus Christi, Texas. She received her MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2016.
Dr. Suttin began working with a coach over 10 years ago, and found it so life-changing that she became a coach herself. She is certified through both the Physician Coaching Institute and The Insight Coaching Community. She launched Purposeful MD in 2021, with the mission of empowering physicians to create the lives they love without guilt. In her spare time, she enjoys running, triathlon, travel, and glamping with her family in their travel trailer.
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00:00:00 - Introduction and Background
00:01:35 - The Power of Coaching
00:03:46 - Facing the Reality of Time
00:07:01 - Using Technology to Manage Tasks
00:11:07 - Calendarizing Tasks for Clarity
00:12:57 - Anticipating Curveballs and Setting Boundaries
00:14:00 - Overcoming Fear of Saying No
00:15:29 - Prioritizing Time and Energy
00:16:56 - Decision-Making Process
00:23:30 - Empowering Others and Succession Planning
00:25:48 - Avoiding Burnout by Allowing Help and Amplifying Voices
00:26:11 - Managing Feelings of Regret
00:28:13 - Clarifying Core Values
00:30:52 - Prioritizing Roles and Responsibilities
00:33:01 - Being the Creator of Your Schedule
