How One Coaching Call Unleashed a Vet Leader's Career Path
A veterinarian and leader in a corporate practice was ready for her next challenge. She hoped for a promotion into a full-time position that would offer better life-work balance and allow her talents to shine in leadership. Despite her years of dedication to the company, she felt stuck and unable to advance toward these goals.
The Discovery
During a single Coach-on-Call session, the client opened up about her challenges and hopes. Recent leadership changes and shifts in her role had increased her stress and worry. She felt that speaking up about burnout had actually hurt chances for advancement. Now feeling disconnected from her work, she needed guidance on making a career change without risking her financial stability.
Key insights from the discovery process included:
The desire to transition out of clinical veterinary medicine
The struggle to achieve work-life balance and feel rewarded
The need for objective perspective on employment options
The Results
This single Coach-on-Call session proved to be a turning point. After talking through the situation and options, the client knew the next steps needed to tackle her career challenges. The outside perspective and targeted guidance gave her the clarity she needed to move forward with confidence.
Key takeaways included:
Clarifying the professional vision and purpose: The client defined her 5-year goals and the impact she wanted to make, and then identified roles that aligned with her aspirations.
Self-Advocacy: The client understood that she needed to seek genuine feedback to understand her brand and skill gaps. She also needed to communicate her goals to advocates and decision-makers that could help her achieve these goals.
Deciding whether to stay or move on: The client had to take a hard look at the likelihood of promotion, and explore other job opportunities through networking to have more options to obtain her goals.
With these insights and strategies, the client felt ready to take charge of her career path to move forward.
This single Coach-on-Call session gave her the tools and confidence needed to help take back control in her career. Her story shows how even one focused coaching conversation can help someone overcome career roadblocks, reconnect with their purpose, and map out a path to a more rewarding future.
