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Purposeful Professional MediaFinding Purpose in The Pivot with Dr. Diane van StadenDr. Diane van Staden, a career pivot strategist and podcast host, shares her journey of lifting others and the power of storytelling. She believes that everyone has a purpose and a story that can influence and help others. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the value in every life and the power of living out your story authentically. Dr. Van Staden also discusses the impact of mindset and the role of parents in shaping our beliefs about ourselves. She encourages individuals to reflect on their limiting mindsets, set goals, and chart a course to overcome obstacles and achieve success.2025-01-141h 11
Public Health Careers222: From Optometry to Public Health Advocate with Dr. Diane van Staden, PhDPublic Health Careers podcast episode with Dr. Diane van Staden, PhD🎯 Learn more about this episode and resources mentioned 🧠 Join our public health community 📲Dr. Diane van Staden, PhD on LinkedIn Dr. Diane van Staden, PhD is Adjunct Professor: Faculty of Health and Social Development at The University of British Columbia. And is Primary care Network Manager at Shuswap North Okanagan Division of Family Practice. She is a well rounded health care leader with over 15+ years of experience in optometry education, program planning, and strategic contributions to sustainably addressing local and global e...2024-12-031h 02
Thriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief121 | Thinking of Career Pivoting? 'When Aligned with God, Doors Open' - with Dr. Diane van StadenAs we navigate through our daily lives, we often encounter challenges as we try to give to others and serve in Christ. Whether you're a professional seeking guidance in your own journey or simply looking for encouragement and inspiration in your walk with Christ, this interview is sure to uplift and empower you.
In this Renewal Conversation, I want to share with you a remarkable opportunity to gain insight and inspiration from Dr. Diane van Staden, a passionate optometrist who has dedicated her career to serving others and making a difference in the world.
Her...2024-02-2243 min
Conversations in Health SciencesThe Importance of Role-modeling and Mentorship in Clinical EducationIn this insightful podcast, we chat to Dr Alvin Munsamy about his career experiences in training and mentoring the next generation of optometrists.
Dr Munsamy thoughtfully shares some deep insights, including the below advice - pearls of wisdom indeed - to fellow academics:
1. Speak TO your students, not AT your students.
2. The days of Chalk and Talk have disappeared. Information is accessible - rather SHOW students that information does not equate to knowledge.
3. Instill a work ethic that will surpass the classroom and empower students to be lifelong lea...2022-12-1931 min
Conversations in Health SciencesChallenges advancing Low Vision Care in AfricaIn this episode we chat to Dr Carl Abraham about the need to advance low vision services in Africa by improving education and access to care. Dr Abraham shares his insights, based on experience, and some of the initiatives that are yielding some level of success in terms of overcoming the existing barriers in this field of eye care.2022-09-2141 min
Conversations in Health SciencesLiving the Academic LifeSaul Cobbing is a Human, friend and dad. He is also an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, where his research work is focused on community-based rehabilitation for people living with HIV. In this podcast, he shared with us his thoughts on academia and reflects on his current sabbatical experiences at the University of Toronto in Canada.
2022-05-1338 min
Conversations in Health SciencesOpening a Medical School during a PandemicDr Scarpa Schoeman is a South African medical doctor and experienced medical educator with a PhD in Health Professions Education (Assessment and Standard setting). In this podcast he shares his journey into medical education and some of his experiences with opening a medical school in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as driving change in assessment practices within medical training programmes. 2022-04-2837 min
Conversations in Health SciencesTeaching Clinical Skills in a PandemicDr Parres Wright is an Optometrist and Assistance Professor at Midwestern University's College of Optometry who has a passion for working with visually impaired and geriatric populations. In this podcast episode she shares part of her journey into academia as well as her experiences teaching clinical skills during a pandemic.2022-04-1330 min
Conversations in Health SciencesClimate Change and Eye HealthMitasha Yu is a public health expert with over 16 years’ experience in public health eye care, international development, and clinical optometry. Mitasha works at the World Health Organization in the Vision and Eye Care Programme. One of her focus areas is the eye care workforce, including leading the development of the Eye Care Competency Framework, which is a critical tool for workforce planning and development. She is also the Co-Chair of the Climate Action Working Group at the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, as she is passionate about promoting the link between climate change and eye care, and...2022-03-3041 min
Conversations in Health SciencesOut of the Box Thinking.. Doing Optometry Differently!This episode is the first in our 'Be Inspeyered' segment. We chat to Werner Fourie, an amazing Visionary, passionate Optometrist and Trailblazer regarding his disruptive approaches to optometry practice. 2021-12-1933 min
Conversations in Health SciencesPerspectives on Optometry in South Africa vs. the UKIn this podcast I chat to Dr Lauren Coetzee about her thoughts and experiences on optometry education as well as practice perspectives and opportunities in South Africa and the UK.2021-09-3046 min
Conversations in Health SciencesBuilding a Career in Public Health with Dr Priya MorjariaIn this episode, I am in conversation with Dr Priya Morjaria, Assistant Professor at the International Centre for Eye Health in London, UK. Dr Morjaria has built an impressive career in global eye health and remains passionate about advancing the cause of eye health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. 2021-09-1841 min
Conversations in Health SciencesTalking Community-Engaged Learning with Prof Bernard GaedeIn this episode, I am in conversation with Prof Bernhard Gaede, Head of Family Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Prof Gaede shared his rich insights and experience in community-based models of training health professionals (specifically doctors) and explains why community-engaged learning has become imperative for training fit-for-purpose health graduates. 2021-08-2837 min
The Afternoon Take OverWorld Glaucoma Week InterviewGlaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness worldwide. It is estimated that 4.5 million persons globally are blind due to glaucoma and that this number will rise to 11.2 million by 2020.In commemoration of World Glaucoma Week - Varshan spoke to Dr. Diane van Staden, Academic Leader : Discipline of Optometry at UKZN.2019-03-1104 min