academic medicine

In this laser-focused episode, Kemi zeroes in on a pervasive yet often unspoken issue in academic medicine and public health: the dual role of research mentor and direct leader / supervisor. Kemi dissects the inherent conflict of interest when one person plays both mentor and leader, offering four actionable steps to ensure these relationships remain healthy, productive, and free from the pitfalls of power dynamics. From recognizing the conflict to seeking external counsel, she doesn't hold back on her expectations for both mentor-leaders and mentees.  

 This episode isn't just a call to awareness—it's a blueprint for cultivating psychologically safe professional environments. Join in for a candid, no-nonsense discussion that could redefine your career trajectory. 

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. 

Today's episode features a mini listener letter session with Kemi addressing casual questions received through DMs or short emails. Kemi will discuss two significant topics and these are heavy hitters – toxic workplaces and the complexities of authorship in academia.  

 Don't forget to share your listener letter by emailing podcast@kdollcoach.com. Let's dive in! 

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. 

In this episode, Kemi is joined by Dr. Lori-Ann Edwards, a pediatric anesthesiologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital. As a pediatric anesthesiologist, Dr. Edwards is dedicated to providing perioperative care for pediatric patients undergoing anesthesia. Her keen interest lies in enhancing the quality and safety of anesthesia delivery within this patient population. Leveraging her experience in quality and performance improvement research, she is committed to designing initiatives aimed at establishing sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective perioperative care. Dr. Lori-Ann Edwards is also an alumnus of our Get That Grant® coaching program!

The episode unfolds with a deep dive into the challenges and mindset shifts required for lasting change. Join the conversation as Dr. Edwards unveils the profound impact of coaching, from cultivating confidence to mastering the art of prioritization and unlocking her "unicorn time” and

• The profound impact of coaching on her professional trajectory, unraveling the layers of personal growth and empowerment.
• The strategies and insights gained through coaching that enabled her to navigate the complexities of her demanding profession.
• The broader implications of coaching, emphasizing the untapped potential within every individual and the transformative influence it can have on personal and professional spheres.

Loved this convo? Please go find Dr. Edwards on Twitter/X @LoriEd2022 and show her some love!

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Kemi reflects on the tumultuous start of 2024, weaving through personal and professional challenges. From juggling CEO duties and coaching sessions to unexpected upheavals resembling unwelcome party guests, she shares her pivotal lessons and challenges the misconception of waiting for a calm moment to begin living, emphasizing the need to embrace joy and creativity amid chaos. 

The only way out is through, and investing in a supportive "thru crew" is key.

This episode encapsulates the resilient spirit of navigating challenges, finding brilliance within and serves as a powerful reminder, urging us to create brilliance in the least plausible circumstances by staying aligned with our purpose and cutting out the noise in our work life. 

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

ENCORE EPISODE! As women of color in academic medicine and public health, many of us have encountered being the first person of color in our division or department. This experience is commonly discussed from an identity perspective, focusing on the challenges of being "first, only, or different." However, there's another aspect to being first – the way you navigate your career and approach your work. In this episode, Kemi discusses four specific ways you can be a trailblazer in your career by shaping your behavior, along with strategies for handling resistance and discomfort when doing so. Let's dive in!

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

In this episode, Kemi discusses the importance of having an exit strategy in academia. She urges us to regularly assess our career paths, challenging the belief that academia is the sole option. Kemi also emphasizes the significance of recognizing personal agency and maintaining an exit strategy as a valuable tool for defining our value, identifying opportunities, and making informed choices. Tune in for more insights on navigating academia with intention and purpose.

Previous Episodes Mentioned: 

Episode 1 - Ten Lies Of Academic Medicine

Episode 22 - Is It Time To Leave Your Institution? 

Episode 26 - Leaving When Your Post Tenure Promotion? 

Episode 30 - Learning How To Quit 

Episode 52 - Finding Your Faculty Identity

Episode 63 - Your Faculty Title Versus What You Actually Do?

Episode 68 - The Two Suspects That Cloud Our Judgment

Episode 77 - The Academic Bait And Switch 

Episode 117 - Decoupling Success From Suffering

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

With nearly two decades of clinical experience as an adult nurse practitioner, Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa (formerly Carter-Harris) is a distinguished behavioral scientist. Currently serving as the Director of the Cancer Prevention Precision Control Institute at the Center for Discovery & Innovation (CDI) at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, she also holds leadership roles at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center consortium. Dr. Carter-Bawa's research focuses on the intricate factors influencing decision-making in lung cancer screening, with a particular emphasis on understanding the impact of stigma.  

Her advocacy for incorporating the patient perspective in lung cancer screening has been supported by funding from organizations such as the National Cancer Institute and the American Lung Association. Beyond her research endeavors, she actively contributes to various professional bodies, including chairing the Stigma & Nihilism Task Group of the American Cancer Society’s National Lung Cancer Roundtable and serving on the Editorial Board of Nursing Research. Additionally, she is involved in executive roles on boards and committees dedicated to enhancing cancer prevention, early detection, and reducing inequities in care at both academic and national levels and is also an alumnus of our Get That Grant® coaching program! 

Listen in as she shares how coaching has helped her break free from the hamster wheel, redefine success, align her work with her purpose and 

• The impact of coaching on redefining success for yourself and breaking free from the hamster wheel mentality. 
• The importance of defining one's purpose and how it transforms your perspective and decision-making. 
• Why shifting from external validation to internal gratification, leads to better integrity and a sense of pride in her work. 
• The difference between success being a title versus an integrated, purpose-driven experience. 

 Loved this convo? Please go find Dr. Carter-Bawa on Twitter/X @drCarterBawa, on LinkedIn and show her some love! 

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. 

High-achieving women of color in academic medicine and public health often experience the disappointment of unmet expectations and grapple with guilt over unavailability. In this episode, Kemi explores the connection between guilt and preparation, asserting that sacrificing preparation compromises the quality of our output, to the detriment of both ourselves and those we serve. 

The episode calls on leaders to overcome the guilt trap and adopt a new narrative that emphasizes self-preparation for the greater good. Tune in to discover more.

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

The episode focuses on the concept of dynamism in academic medicine and public health, with Kemi introducing four distinct types: the builder, the traveler, the maintainer, and the adapter. Each type brings unique value to academia, challenging conventional judgments about career paths. 

Join in as Kemi explores the characteristics, contributions, and potential misconceptions of each type, sharing personal anecdotes and observations. The episode also examines the possibility of transitioning between dynamism types throughout one's career. 

Tune in to explore and discover your kind of dynamism and learn why your dynamism is your superpower.

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

Are you tired of empty promises and unfulfilled commitments in academic medicine and public health?

In this episode, Kemi challenges the prevailing culture of "BS-ing” in academia, naming the superpower that will set you apart. This skill is the key to standing out, fostering collaborations, achieving high-impact publications, and accelerating promotions. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this episode offers invaluable insights to navigate the complexities of academic life and set yourself apart from the masses. Let's go!

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

Welcome to the first episode of 2024!

 In this insightful and reflective episode, Kemi discusses end-of-year traditions, challenges in academic medicine, and advocates for a balance between work and reflection. Tune in and kick off the new year with a renewed perspective on progress, creativity, and personal well-being.

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

On this special year-end episode of the "Your Unapologetic Career" podcast, Kemi takes a nostalgic journey through the top 10 episodes of 2023 and shares her own growth, challenges, and the collaborative effort behind creating each impactful episode. 

Tune in to celebrate the highs, reflect on the lessons, and gear up for another year of empowering career insights. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Honorable Mentions:

• Episode 117- Decoupling Success From Suffering 
• Episode 132 - Building Self-Trust
• Episode 125 - Do More By Choosing Less

Top 10 Episodes Of 2023: 

• Episode 111 - Conscious Collaborations With Dr. Whitney Robinson
• Episode 106 - Academia vs. Corporate: Which Is Better For WOC? With Executive Coach Monique Shields
• Episode 102 - Normalizing Transition From Clinical Work
• Episode 93 - Are You Taking Action Or Waiting On A Miracle?
• Episode 104 - How Hypervigilance Can Ruin Your Career
• Episode 103 - Dear Mentors
• Episode 99 - Creating Quality Work Amidst Chaos
• Episode 100 - Unapologetically Vulnerable: Kemi's Interview Part 1
• Episode 94 - Finding Your Career Spark In 2023
• Episode 97 - What's Missing In Academic Leadership

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Many of the guests on this podcast have emphasized the importance of awareness. Awareness of how we think can help improve how we think. Awareness of implicit bias can improve how we implement our true values. Awareness of emotions can improve how we react or don't react to different situations. I find awareness difficult to cultivate, and I have always admired Dr. Earl Glusac's ability to be present, calm, and steady. Dr. Glusac has been meditating regularly since 2005 (as well as when he was younger), and he shares his view on meditation as well as tips for a productive career in academic medicine. Dr. Earl J. Glusac, MD is a distinguished dermatopathologist and esteemed professor at Yale University School of Medicine. He has actively shaped the field through his roles on various medical board. He has served the American Boards of Pathology and Dermatology and the editorial boards of the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology and the American Journal of Dermatopathology; he was program director and president of the American Society of Dermatopathology, and he is an author for the World Health Organization’s Classification of Tumours of the Skin. He attended Michigan State University for his medical degree, spent time in California for his residency training as well as dermatopathology fellowship, and has spent the majority of his dermatopathology career at Yale. Much of his research relates to the problem of overdiagnosis, especially as related to benign lesions that mimic malignant melanoma. 

Join Kemi as she shares a real-life scenario of unexpected childcare loss and how it prompted her to document the day on Instagram. What started as a glimpse into her life quickly turned into a powerful conversation about productivity, success, and the misconception that high achievers don't face disruptions. 

This episode isn't just about managing chaos; it's a deep dive into taking ownership of your time, making intentional decisions, and challenging the notion that productivity means avoiding disruptions altogether. Tune in as Kemi breaks down four crucial steps she took to navigate the day. These four essential steps are a strategic approach to reclaiming control and productivity in the face of unexpected challenges.

If you're ready to dive deeper into these transformative skills, enrollment for the Get That Grant® coaching program is open, providing a unique opportunity to revolutionize your approach to career challenges. Apply now to join a community committed to cultivating resilience and intentional success.

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

It's not sexy to talk about sacrifice these days, but we’re going there anyway. In this thought-provoking episode, Kemi shares her personal journey and relationship with sacrifice along her unusual and impactful career journey.

She discusses navigating unpopular decisions both as a traditional academic medicine trainee and later as a non-traditional academic faculty. Taking us behind the scenes in decisions like starting a coaching service, retiring from active surgery, having an unapologetic for-profit enterprise, and focusing only on women of color, she highlights how both sacrifice and investment were required to stay true to her values.

This episode is a powerful reminder that embracing discomfort and committing to growth can lead to extraordinary rewards, even when others don't fully understand your choices. And it's an invitation to reconsider your own path and the vital role that investment and sacrifice play in creating an extraordinary and fulfilling life.

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

Dr. Edwards is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine (BUSM). She maintains a clinical practice in hematology at Boston Medical Center (BMC) with a specific research interest in plasma cell disorders such as systemic immunoglobulin light chain (AL) amyloidosis. She is committed to improving the care of vulnerable patient populations using her translational research platform to address unanswered questions encountered in clinical care. 

After internal medicine residency, she completed a hematology and oncology fellowship at BUSM/BMC, obtaining rigorous training through the comprehensive cancer center and the world-renowned BU Amyloidosis Center. Her current research, a collaboration with the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) and BU Amyloidosis Center, focuses on using novel disease models for hematologic malignancies to study the earliest signs of disease, test treatments and develop the most promising therapeutic agents for clinical trials. 

She is an active mentor for students and residents, has a strong passion for teaching and mentoring trainees, and is also an alumnus of our Get That Grant® coaching program!

Listen in as she shares her transformative journey from disempowerment and disillusionment in academia to a profound shift in perspective and

• the importance of finding one's purpose even after knowing your scientific interests
• What she learned is required to serve a larger mission effectively
• Transforming empathy, from sacrificial and boundaryless, to self-empowering
• What being the best version of herself began to look like externally

Loved this convo? Please go find Dr. Edwards on Twitter @CamilleVEdwards, on Instagram @camillevedwards2023, and show her some love!

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

As high achievers, we are driven by an automatic need to meet external expectations while balancing the pressure to prove ourselves with a NARROW margin of error.

In this episode, Kemi emphasizes the importance of disentangling our intrinsic desires from the checkboxes and expectations set by others. She encourages us to embark on a journey toward a more fulfilling and sustainable career. To do this, she challenges us to ask ourselves a powerful question. This question serves as a compass for uncovering genuine desires beyond external definitions of success. Tune in to learn more.

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

Welcome back to the show! Listen in as Kemi explores a fascinating topic—building self-trust.

You may be very familiar with the tension between not wanting to succumb to external pressures and the innate desire for collaboration and connection with like-minded professionals as this is a journey that resonates deeply with many in academic medicine and public health.

In this episode, Kemi offers a unique and practical strategy that is essential to the journey of self-trust. This subtle but impactful change will activate an INTERNAL ALERT SYSTEM, allowing us to realign our actions with our goals in real-time. Let’s go!

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

In this eye-opening episode, Kemi passionately addresses the prevalent toxic culture in academic medicine and public health. Drawing inspiration from the book "Burn It Down," she unearths how the pursuit of success often leads to tolerance of toxic behavior in the name of results, creating a cycle that normalizes poor management skills, lack of organization, and inadequate communication.

Kemi challenges this paradigm, urging a shift in mindset and emphasizing the crucial role of personal and professional development in preparing individuals for leadership positions. Tune into this thought-provoking episode for an empowering discussion on reshaping the narrative in academic medicine and public health.

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.

This episode serves as a valuable guide for anyone seeking to optimize their career journey, find balance, and achieve long-term success!

Tune in as Kemi delves into the concept of "patching the leaks" in your career. Using a metaphor of filling a pitcher, Kemi encourages us to examine our workloads, assess our energy drains, and make intentional choices to improve our career experiences.

Don't miss this episode if you're seeking actionable strategies to enhance your work-life balance and career fulfillment.

And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.