How to Use Medical Expertise to Enhance Executive Coaching Practices Featuring Carla Fowler

Smashing the Plateau

Dr. Carla Fowler is an MD, PhD, and elite executive coach. For the last decade, she has been a secret weapon for scores of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other senior leaders. Carla’s unique approach combines the latest research in performance science with timeless best practices to help top performers level up and achieve their goals.

In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to make bold career transitions, leverage your existing skills in new ways, and maximize your performance through strategic coaching.

Carla and I discuss:

• Her early realization that the traditional medical career path wasn't for her [00:02:19]
• The critical role of challenges and how they shaped her career decisions [00:02:57]
• Insights into her transition from medicine to elite executive coaching [00:05:37]
• The importance of autonomy and designing a multifaceted life [00:05:10]
• How she navigated the early days of establishing a coaching practice [00:17:26]
• The strategic decisions not to pursue further formal education in coaching [00:12:45]
• Techniques for building a successful personal business and brand [00:20:21]
• The value of networking and personal connections in business development [00:17:26]

Learn more about Carla at https://www.thaxa.com/p/smashing-the-plateau.

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