{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F56f1f06e-e8b4-4d65-a005-24a468442f60","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Episode 37: \"Fulfilled Not Frustrated: Creating a Lab Career That's Right For You\" \" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/56f1f06e-e8b4-4d65-a005-24a468442f60\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 37: \"Fulfilled Not Frustrated: Creating a Lab Career That's Right For You\" ","description":"\n        <p>Are you a medical laboratory professional who feels unfulfilled, burnt out, or stuck in your current role? You're not alone.\u00a0</p><p>Many talented lab techs and scientists struggle to find meaning and satisfaction in their daily work. However, there are steps you can take to find or create a lab career that truly aligns with your passions, strengths, and professional goals.\u00a0</p><p>In this week's episode of Elaborate Topics, join host Lona Small as she provides guidance to help reinvigorate your passion and discover a rewarding career path in the laboratory.\u00a0</p><p>Lona draws from her own experiences overcoming setbacks and reinventing her career as well as insights from other seasoned lab professionals.\u00a0</p><p>Whether you're a new tech looking to explore different opportunities or a veteran seeking purpose beyond your current position, this episode will energize and empower you to take control of your career and reach new heights of professional fulfillment.</p><ul><li>Lona advises those at a career crossroads to explore new opportunities both inside and outside their field to find what lights them up. Volunteering can help build skills and satisfy curiosity.</li><li>Knowing your core values through self-assessment will help identify the right roles and environments for you. Articulating these values helps in interviews and networking.</li><li>Understand your unique core role by identifying your outstanding skills, the work that makes you happiest, and disciplines you're curious about. This shapes fulfilling roles.</li><li>Know your personal attributes that suit desired roles. Use strengths like emotional intelligence and intellect as assets. Align physical abilities with role demands.</li><li>Have a clear vision to picture yourself in a new role and provide direction and motivation towards that goal. Refer to episode 66 on vision setting.</li><li>Do self-exploration to find roles that fulfill you rather than hopping between unfulfilling jobs. Start simple, like new techs trying different areas. Seasoned techs can do a core role inventory.</li></ul><p>Listen to the full episode for details.</p><p>\u00a0</p><p><strong>Call to Action</strong></p><p>\u00a0</p><p>We would love to feature YOU!!! Share your favorite takeaway from today's episode or anyone from this season: Video Review</p><p>\u00a0</p><p>Be an eLABorate Supporter!\u00a0</p><p>1.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Listen on directimpactbroadcasting.com, Spotify, Apple Podcast, or your favorite podcast platform</p><p>2.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Become a member of LabVine at labvinelearning.com and listen to eLABorate Topics podcast on VineStream</p><p>3.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet, or notebook so you never miss an episode!\u00a0</p><p>4.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Be sure to leave a comment, and share it with fellow medical laboratory professionals!</p><p>5.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Join our eLABorate Topics Group on LinkedIn</p><p>6.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Leave us a Video Review and we will feature you on our Social Media: Video Review</p><p>\u00a0</p><p>Be a Guest on our show!</p><p>If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us by completing the guest interest form or send us an e-mail us at elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com.</p><p>\u00a0</p><p>Please tune in next week to hear another amazing episode of eLABorate Topics!</p><p>\u00a0</p><p>\u00a0</p>\n      ","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/35bf6e4b-67af-40d6-b934-3bc1fff600b2/cnr3b3jrlmpwzw.jpg"}