Episode 17: Career Crossroads: Should I Stay or Should I Go? with Dr. Terralon Knight

In this episode, we'll talk about the concept of career crossroads, the need to evaluate personal values, the impact of work on overall well-being, and the importance of seeking support and exploring new possibilities. Get to the root cause of dissatisfaction and burnout in professional life nad uncover pathways toward fulfillment and growth with Terralon Cannon Knight, MD and me. 

Key Takeaways: 

• The Decision to Transition - Many think staying in one job and advancing in that field is how you succeed. But following your passions and values is more likely to bring lasting happiness and success, even if it goes against what others expect. 
• Understanding Burnout and Its Impact - Burnout is a serious issue that affects many professionals in various fields. It's important to recognize that burnout doesn't always mean hating your job. Instead, it's a feeling of disconnection from your work, like you're just going through the motions without any real passion or purpose. 
• Moral Injury in Healthcare During the Pandemic - For physicians, moral injury became an all too common experience during the pandemic, as they had to make tough choices about patient care because of high demand and limited resources, fearing mistakes and being unable to provide their trained level of care. 
• Shame and Survivor’s Guilt: Many physicians who leave difficult situations feel survivor's guilt, knowing their colleagues still struggle. Despite this guilt, they must prioritize the well-being of those who depend on them.

About Terralon Cannon Knight, MD 

Terralon Cannon Knight, MD, is a board-certified family physician, speaker, and sought-after career coach. A native of Macon, Mississippi, she has a passion for the underserved, with much of her career spent serving communities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Dr. Terralon is a graduate of Tougaloo College and obtained her medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. She completed her family medicine residency at the University of Texas at Houston. While she enjoys traveling and photography, her favorite pastimes include serving as chauffeur, chef, and personal assistant to Cannon, Allison, and Jackson. Dr. Terralon is the Principal of Knight Coaching, LLC, which helps physicians navigate the transition from clinical to nonclinical careers in medicine. 

 

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