EP 106: Overcoming Professional Isolation in Physician-Owned Practices

2023-08-23

Welcome to Episode 106, a solo episode featuring your host, Tracy Cherpeski. Tracy shares that despite the many benefits of owning a practice, there are some potentially serious downsides, including feeling isolated professionally. Tracy discusses some of the risks as well as offering solutions or work-arounds to the isolation practice owners often experience. Listen to learn how professional isolation can lead to: Loneliness and isolation. Decreased motivation. Limited skill development.

Welcome to Episode 106, a solo episode featuring your host, Tracy Cherpeski.

Tracy shares that despite the many benefits of owning a practice, there are some potentially serious downsides, including feeling isolated professionally.

Tracy discusses some of the risks as well as offering solutions or work-arounds to the isolation practice owners often experience.

Listen to learn how professional isolation can lead to:

Loneliness and isolation.
Decreased motivation.
Limited skill development.
Burnout and overwork.
Communication challenges.
Weakened professional relationships.
Physical health implications.

Be sure to take notes as Tracy shares how to avoid isolation, including:

Choose relationships to invest time and energy in.
Clarify desired support and networking preferences.
Join conferences, professional organizations, and online communities.
Attend local events, seek referrals, and engage in mentorship programs.
Consider advisory roles and committees for networking.

Building meaningful relationships is essential to counter isolation. Support from a strong network enhances professional growth. Prioritizing your personal well-being can build bridges to fulfill your potential.

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Tracy’s Bio:

Tracy Cherpeski, MBA, MA, CPSC, is an Executive Coach, Consultant, and Leadership Development specialist with over 20 years of experience. She is the go-to expert for private practice owners and their teams, teaching them how to optimize their time, master their mindset, and scale their practices. Tracy helps her clients take back their time and energy to start living a fulfilled life as a high-impact CEO. Tracy has shared her presentations with industry groups, non-profit organizations, government agencies, corporations, and associations. She is also host and executive producer of Thriving Practice podcast.

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