In today’s episode of the Colleague Down the Hall Podcast, Charese Josie joins me to talk about how to achieve personal and professional growth as clinicians, particularly through the lens of leadership and self-discovery. Charese shares her insight on the importance of aligning personal and professional goals with one's values, prioritizing emotional energy and well-being, and creating a supportive community. Our discussion highlights the need for community, support, and the development of emotional intelligence to navigate the complexities of clinical work and leadership effectively.

 

“I'm like, I need to try so many things outside of my comfort zone because I had to prove to myself that I don't have to live a cookie cutter box cutter life, I needed to do things by myself, not always with the crutch of a friend with me. I was like, I just want to go by myself. If I meet people, fine, if I don't, fine. I just had to hear my own voice and feel my own feelings. And then trust that I can work through whatever comes from that. And so, courage is a huge, huge factor in doing”- Charese Josie

 

Key highlights:

***Empowerment Through Self-Discovery: The importance of self-discovery in personal and professional growth. Understanding our strengths, values, and motivations is crucial for becoming effective leaders and clinicians.

***Intentionality in Actions: Aligning our actions with our intentions can lead to more fulfilling and impactful work. 

***Leadership Development: Developing leadership skills is essential for clinicians; The significance of mentorship, continuous learning, and embracing new challenges in order to grow as leaders in the healthcare field.

***Work-Life Balance: Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is vital for sustained success and well-being. Tips on setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and finding joy outside of work.

***Building Resilience: Resilience is key to navigating the challenges of the healthcare profession; The insights into building mental and emotional resilience through mindfulness practices, support systems, and maintaining a positive outlook.

***Community and Collaboration: The power of community and collaboration was another focal point. Charese stressed the importance of building supportive networks and collaborating with colleagues to foster a positive and dynamic work environment.

About the Guest:

Charese L. Josie is a Leadership Development Trainer, Licensed Clinical Therapist, Author, and Speaker. She's the founder of CJ Counseling and Consulting Services, a private practice and consulting agency.

Charese's mission is to empower leaders through emotional intelligence. With a career journey spanning from leadership in foster care to co-starting and leading a thriving federal government agency.

 

Charese inspires growth, captures profound wisdom through her book "Two Witty Girls," and has been featured in renowned publications like Cosmopolitan, SHAPE,The Lily-The Washington Post, TODAY, and Essence. Her expertise is sought after on programs such as WHRO NPR's 'Another View' 89.5 FM and WTKR News 3.

Connect with Charese:

Website: https://charesejosie.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadershipdevelopmenttrainer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chareselj

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charese_josie/

 

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