Feb 11, 2019
Quote of the episode “Life is an algebra problem and we need to enjoy every step along the way to the solution.”
We are here today with Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson, she is an amazing veterinarian who is taking daily action towards her goals and truly living the life of her dreams.
Dr. Pope has been in veterinary medicine for over 20 years, practicing in both the large and small animal sectors. Her broad career experience has provided her a unique understanding of the stresses involved with maintaining a career in veterinary medicine.
She now dedicates her time to providing wellbeing support for the profession in developing the 1 Life Connected movement and she shares this message through 1 on 1 coaching, customized team events, and as a dynamic international speaker.
Dr. Pope lives in San Diego where she enjoys spending time outside exploring with her husband Jeff. They share their home with multiple furry and feathered friends including Isabelle who is often showcased in the 1 Life Connected movement on social media. In addition, she is active as an athlete and has completed 10 Tough Mudders and is currently working towards running a half marathon in every state.
Dr. Pope is the author to “The Unspoken Life” and truly believes that we are all 1 Life Connected.
TOPICS
5:00 1 Life connected message and decision to pursue this career path
7:00 Sinkers and Balloons
9:25 Name, Blame, Judge / Recognize, Embrace, Connect
12:00 Negative Bias
13:49 4 key principles:
- being mindful of your response “Brown Gauze Moments”
- creating your environment
- embracing your emotions
- Finding self-forgiveness
21:00 Career transitions and how to embrace a unique or non-traditional career path
30:00 Instant Connections
32:50 5 Questions Segment
Q1. We know that the most successful and happy people have a morning routine, what do you do each morning or evening that sets your day up for success? Morning routine: I spend time with pets, stretch, do yoga. It changes with my travel schedule. Evening Routine: No screens in the bedroom.
37:23 Q2. What's your definition of Success? “It’s changed over time. It was all about grades, reaching plateaus. Stuff no longer defines my success, it’s about reaching one person who needs to hear my message. Now success is more being connected with everyone than feeling like I have to do it all on my own.”
42:01 Q3. What's your definition of Happiness? “It’s tough, because we put a lot of weight around this idea of being happy. It’s having freedom of recognizing we have a choice in what we want to do. Being able to embrace pain.”
44:45 Q4. What do you know now that you wish you would have known 10 years ago? “I wish 10 years ago I could embrace all of me and not have been so judgmental of myself and others.”
47:40 Q5. What do you think is the biggest issue facing busy professionals today? “I’m never doing enough and there is always something to get done.”
RESOURCES
Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study
Blog Post, “I am more than a veterinarian”
Connect with Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson at 1lifecc.com and on social media @1lifecc
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