From Clinic to Global Impact: Dr. Diane van Staden's Path to Alignment
Dr. Diane van Staden's fascinating career transformation didn't begin with a carefully mapped plan. It began
Permission to Slow Down
I was enjoying a breakfast with a colleague on a weekday when I realized something:
We may not be rich
When Beauty Trends Meet Eye Health: How Dr. Janice Luk Is Bridging Two Industries
Dr. Janice Luk’s career has always been marked by curiosity—but lately, that curiosity has evolved into something bigger:
From Dentistry to Coaching: Dr. Laura Brenner
After a decade of practicing dentistry, Dr. Laura Brenner made a bold decision that surprised everyone: she walked away from
Dr. Sandra Chiu's Bold Career Pivot
Sandra and I worked together for years at a busy Toronto clinic with 3 lanes running non-stop. On the rare
Why Every Optometrist Should Add a Non-Clinical Role
One of the biggest—yet least discussed—drivers of burnout in optometry is clinical repetition.
Optometry is an amazing profession,
Are You Living Your Purpose?
Here's an important question we don't often ask about our work:
"Am I living my
Half of Us Are Burning Out.
According to multiple studies, burnout rate among healthcare workers is over 50%. That's half of us. Half of
What Are Your "Anti-Goals" For Next Year?
Every December, I take a “sabbatical” — not a vacation, but a reset. It’s a time to step away from
My Joke Flopped In Front of 100 People. And I'm Glad It Did!
A few months ago, Canadian Association of Optometry Students (CAOS) invited me to speak to current optometry students at the
