Insights on the Power of Self-Reflection & Self-Care

What is WellSpark doing to create a culture of success for women???

I love that we have so many women on our executive leadership team – it’s inspiring! Our culture creates space for all voices to be heard – employee resource groups, panel discussions, mentorship programs, strategy meetings – and I consistently see women leading these efforts. I feel valued and respected by people across all levels of the company.?

What advice would you give to young women who are just starting their careers in the healthcare industry???

Boundaries! I have coached many women over the years who have sacrificed self-care in order to “get ahead” or move up in their careers. In the long run, that won’t serve you. Set boundaries to make time for things that are important to you. There is a reason they tell us on planes to put our own oxygen masks on first! And there is power in a pause. Pause for a breath before you react, respond or fill silence. Pauses give you time to gain composure and provide more a purposeful response.?

How have you overcome your greatest career obstacles? ?

When I think about the most difficult moments in my career, they all have one action in common – self-reflection. In every one of those moments, I asked myself, “How am I contributing to the problem here?” When things get tough, I lean into my part in it. How do I need to shift my approach? What can I do differently here? How are people receiving me? What are they hearing vs. what am I saying? The key is curiosity. I come into those conversations with a genuinely curious heart and a willingness to make adjustments.??

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