Coach Chels MD Physician Career Coach

Hello, my love

I'm Chelsea.

A career transformation coach, six-figure CEO, best selling author and full-time digital nomad of four years.

But I wasn't always living this incredible life of freedom and fulfillment.

Back in 2018, I was a 2nd year OBGYN resident working 80 hours a week and feeling emptier than ever. I had graduated top in my class in medical school and matched into my top choice residency program.

By any accounts, I was on my way to checking all the boxes for a happy and successful life.

My life looked fantastic on the outside, but on the inside I felt hollow.

Most days I would think to myself "I hate being a doctor". It felt like I was going through the majority of waking hours begrudgingly performing tasks I did not care about.

I was so depleted from work that I didn’t have energy to do things I enjoyed when I got home.

Most of my spare time was spent mindlessly scrolling social media or watching Netflix. I lost touch with friends because I didn't feel like I could show up as my best self to socialize with them.

And there was this nagging voice in the back of my head saying there must be more to life.

More meaning.

More fulfillment.

More joy.

I just had no idea HOW to get there, or what that would look like.

In October of 2018, I hit a rock bottom of burnout where I could barely drag myself out of bed.

I took a 5 week leave of absence from my residency program.

I spent the time connecting back to myself. Rediscovering that passionate, energetic person I used to be before medical training crushed my spirit.

By the end of the 5 weeks, it was clear to me: being a doctor was NOT how I wanted to serve the world.

I decided that quitting residency and making a total career change was the best path for me.

I resigned from residency and bought a one-way ticket to South Korea to pursue a more fulfilling life and career.

I write all about quitting residency in my e-book Residency Drop Out

I started training to be a life coach, learning digital marketing, and building up an online presence.

Now, 4 years later my life and career has transformed in the most beautiful way.

The work I do as an entrepreneur, physician career coach and podcaster is completely aligned with my values and my zone of genius.

Everyday, I login to social media and see messages from clients and followers about how much my work has changed their lives.

It feels so freaking fulfilling.

I've learned how to earn money doing work I enjoy.

I no longer believe the idea that I have to suffer or sacrifice to receive financial abundance.

My business regularly earns $12,000+ every single month and I work no more than 40 hours per week.

I feel financially safe and secure because I know that I am the source of my income. I understand how money works and how I can put value into the world in exchange for compensation.

When you do the work to expand your wealth consciousness, I can assure you that there are no "financial repercussions" to leaving clinical medicine.

On top of that, I have a day to day life that I actually WANT to live.

I wake up and get to have a slow morning to start my day off right. I have the freedom and flexibility to go to a yoga class in the middle of the day if I choose to.

I get to work from beautiful, scenic cafes all over the world. I make plenty of time for adventures.

I get to prioritize friendships and feel so connected to the nomad community that I have established.

I enjoy my work AND get to create a thriving personal life.

I've legit built the exact life I used to lay on my couch and dream about.

Since quitting residency, I've been able to:

Live, work and travel in over 30 countries across 5 continents.
Check off bucket list experiences like hiking the Inca Trail, cruising through the Fjords in Norway, going on safari in the Serengeti, and riding hot air balloons over the pyramids in Mexico.
Deepen my personal growth and spiritual practices. I discovered Ashtanga yoga in Brazil, ecstatic dance in an ashram in Colombia, and cacao ceremonies in Guatemala.
Create my very own podcast and interview some of my idols.
Write an e-book that became a #1 bestseller on amazon.
Serve 100s of clients through my online courses and coaching programs.

My mission is to help healthcare professionals connect to their purpose and start doing work they truly enjoy because I believe the world is a better place when we are all doing work we love.

Want to learn more about my story? Read these posts:

Why I'm Walking Away From MedicineWritten a few weeks after officially resigning.

8 Reasons My Life Is Better NowReviewing what's changed 2 years after leaving.

Letter to a Young Burnt Out PhysicianWhat I wished I could say to my past self.

Why I'm So Happy I Quit MedicineLessons about following your authentic path.

Celebrating 4 years of travel3 major lessons from being a digital nomad

Ready for a more joyful life and career?

Let's see how I can help you!

I've created tons of different programs to support you on your path towards career fulfillment.

You can explore them yourself, OR set up a 15 minute call where I can help guide you towards the best solution for you.

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