#28 Vulnerability is Strength with Dr. Dan Ward

Surgeons, text topics you want me to cover here.Facial plastic surgeon, entrepreneur, and life coach, Dr. Dan Ward, comes on the podcast to share his story. He offers his insights on the struggles of parenting, what makes it difficult for surgeons to show up as our best selves, and the power of understanding our human brain and human emotions.In this episode you'll learn:- Thoughts are real but not true- The two rules of CBT- Why it makes sense that surgeons tend to act like toddlers - Drama is a symptom of cognitive distortion- The problem with buying into all the stories our brain tells us- The importance of taking care of ourselves and our tribe when we create big things- It’s okay to downsize, seek help, and advocate for ourselves- If we are going at a million miles per hour, we need to prioritize rest and recovery- Masterminding is an incredible way for surgeons to support each otherP. Daniel Ward, MD, MS, FACS works to empower surgeons and physicians to unlock their full potential in both business and life. As the founder of multiple successful businesses, including Ward Institute, Form Derm Spa, FormRx Medical Grade Skin Care, and a Real Estate fund, Dr. Ward has demonstrated firsthand what it takes to build thriving enterprises while maintaining a focus on quality care and patient satisfaction.Through his coaching programs, Dr. Ward has guided numerous surgeons in transitioning from being employees to becoming visionary business owners. He helps his clients master the principles of entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth, enabling them to build practices that not only reflect their values but also create financial freedom and personal fulfillment. Follow him on instagram hereFind out more about his upcoming mastermind in Hawaii hereGet on-demand, lifetime, risk-free access to the Empowered Surgeons Curriculum here. One investment of $1,997 to learn essential concepts you didn't learn in training. This one course will change your perspective, and life, permanently.Empowered Surgeons Group is available now! This program will teach you everything you wished you learned but didn't in training. Read about everything you get in the program (group coaching, Empowered Surgeons playbook, bonus videos) here or sign up immediately here.