Episode 37

Episode 37: "Fulfilled Not Frustrated: Creating a Lab Career That's Right For You"

Are you a medical laboratory professional who feels unfulfilled, burnt out, or stuck in your current role? You're not alone. 

Many talented lab techs and scientists struggle to find meaning and satisfaction in their daily work. However, there are steps you can take to find or create a lab career that truly aligns with your passions, strengths, and professional goals. 

In this week's episode of Elaborate Topics, join host Lona Small as she provides guidance to help reinvigorate your passion and discover a rewarding career path in the laboratory. 

Lona draws from her own experiences overcoming setbacks and reinventing her career as well as insights from other seasoned lab professionals. 

Whether you're a new tech looking to explore different opportunities or a veteran seeking purpose beyond your current position, this episode will energize and empower you to take control of your career and reach new heights of professional fulfillment.

  • Lona advises those at a career crossroads to explore new opportunities both inside and outside their field to find what lights them up. Volunteering can help build skills and satisfy curiosity.
  • Knowing your core values through self-assessment will help identify the right roles and environments for you. Articulating these values helps in interviews and networking.
  • Understand your unique core role by identifying your outstanding skills, the work that makes you happiest, and disciplines you're curious about. This shapes fulfilling roles.
  • Know your personal attributes that suit desired roles. Use strengths like emotional intelligence and intellect as assets. Align physical abilities with role demands.
  • Have a clear vision to picture yourself in a new role and provide direction and motivation towards that goal. Refer to episode 66 on vision setting.
  • Do self-exploration to find roles that fulfill you rather than hopping between unfulfilling jobs. Start simple, like new techs trying different areas. Seasoned techs can do a core role inventory.

Listen to the full episode for details.

 

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Tywauna Wilson

Tywauna "Coach Tee" Wilson is an accomplished medical laboratory leader, author of "Some Leaders Wear Lab Coats," and co-host of the "eLABorate Topics" podcast. As founder and president of Trendy Elite Coaching and Consulting, she develops best-in-class leaders through coaching programs and leadership training. With two decades of experience, including as a lab manager and technical director, Tywauna leverages her clinical expertise to mentor laboratory professionals. Through Trendy Elite's Standout Leader Academy and her own initiatives, she empowers professionals to enhance their leadership skills, expand their influence, and excel in their careers. Tywauna is committed to guiding the next generation of confident, competent laboratory leaders
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Stephanie Whitehead

It isn’t every healthcare leader who can seamlessly lead through the chaos of managing a large healthcare operation while navigating the rapid changes in healthcare. But this is exactly the environment where Stephanie Whitehead not only shines but thrives!

Stephanie is an executive-level leader that fueled by her passion for helping others in the medical profession achieve operational excellence. Intrigued by the evolving nature of the laboratory field and its strong impact on patient treatment, she had an early determination to leave an indelible mark on the laboratory profession.
Stephanie is a co-host who offers a unique blend of clinical knowledge, practical advice, and personable humor. Stephanie’s niche has always been the ability to see problems with a wide-lens view and then, narrow them down to connect the dots, take action, and drive results.

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