Duration: 1.5 hours
CEUs: .15 CEUs
Who Should Attend: Audiologists who are wondering how to ignite their careers.
Instructional Level: Introductory
Program Focus: Knowledge
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion, each participant in the eAudiology Web seminar will be able to:
Description:
Helping other people and changing lives is why most audiologists choose to enter the profession. Audiologists want to make an impact on the world and live a fulfilling life. When we leave, we want to know we made a difference.
In a recent Audiology Today (Jan/Feb 2013), a survey was reported by Auburn University that asked Audiologists the question "If you were to do it over again, would you choose a career in audiology?" Unfortunately almost 20% said they would not and almost 24% said they were undecided! These data suggest that a large proportion of audiologist do not appear to be passionate about their careers! The lack of passion indicates that some audiologists have lost their sense of purpose—the key ingredient in keeping us happy and excited about our careers.
What I have learned in my 15 years as a manager and from studying the lessons from many great leaders, are that careers can be spectacular if we truly engage in understanding our passions, our skills and our talents. These three ingredients provide us with the all-important PURPOSE that ignites our energy. However, that alone will not sustain us. Ownership of our purpose increases the drive and provides the proof that we are making a difference. Mastery of our purpose, by increasing our knowledge, will keep us fresh and creative. The final key is being present. By living fully in the moment, being absolutely present with everything we are doing and everyone we are helping provides a sense of connectedness, of oneness that is the base of serving others. This final key will be the foundation of how great of a difference we make in the world. POMP—purpose, ownership, mastery and presence is a powerful mixture that can change lives and careers. This eAudiology Web seminar will walk through each of these components: discovering one's purpose, finding areas of ownership, identifying steps towards greater mastery, and practicing staying present in every moment. At the end of the Web seminar, participants will leave with tools to create and sustain the career they have always envisioned.
Laurel Gregory, MA has been working in hearing healthcare since 1987. She has worked in private practice, worked for NAL in Australia, and worked in the healthcare industry for various manufacturers as a Research Audiologist, Manager of Clinical Product Research, and most recently, as the Director of Product Management. Over the years, Laurel has combined her audiology and management interests with her passion as a business coach and career coach. She is a Certified Facilitator and Trainer for the Passion Test for Business, Enlightened Alliances, LLC. Laurel owns her own practice, Living In Your Light, LLC, and provides workshops, team building, and coaching for individuals and businesses with a focus on career engagement. Laurel has presented at ADA, AAA, ASHA, and several state conferences and universities.
