Boundary-Setting: From People Pleaser to Empowered Professional

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Written By Melinda Thacker

For many of us who’ve thrived as overachievers in a culture that often rewards self-sacrifice, setting boundaries can feel awkward and unnatural. But learning to establish healthy limits is essential for your well-being and effectiveness as a surgeon. Brooke Castillo, a master certified coach and founder of The Life Coach School, offers a wealth of free guidance on this very topic in her podcast, The Life Coach School Podcast. If you find that senior partners are overstepping, extra patients are added to your schedule without warning, or you struggle to say "No," start with episodes #12 and #163. They’re packed with actionable insights to help you shift from people-pleasing to empowered decision-making.

Listen to Episode 12: Boundaries

Listen to Episode 163: Boundaries 2.0

Melinda Thacker
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