58 Coaching Client Spotlight: Autumn Ivy MD, PhD

Dr. Autumn Ivy is a physician-scientist and assistant professor on the tenure track at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. She is clinically trained as a child neurologist and also has a PhD in neurobiology. Her work examines epigenetic mechanisms of early-life exercise, and how that can influence brain development and function with a focus on those mechanisms in disorders of cognition in neurological disorders. She is an alumnae of our (one-time only!) Reclaim Retreat, the Get That Grant coaching program, and ongoing amazing coaching client.  Listen in as we discuss her coaching journey and: Seeing ALL of the potential pitfalls and taking what felt like an unconventional career path anyway.  How she reclaimed the mindset to "center her vision" in the basic science space.How gaining clarity of her vision gave her the confidence to no longer question if she is allowed into a space but to instead focus on how she can harness what is around her to support the vision.How she learned to trust her own ideas and decision-making skills and now is confident in making sound decisions in service of her vision. If you loved this convo, please check out Dr. Ivy’s website at www.ivylab.org then go find her on her brand new IG page (@dr_autumnskyeivy) or connect with her on Twitter (@AutumnSkyeIvy) and show her some love!Text Dr. Kemi directly.