The Truth About Medical School Rejection and Life-Threatening Wake-Up Calls

Dr. Herman Williams: Turning Crisis Into CallingDr. Herman Williams thought his dreams were over when health issues forced him out of surgical residency, but that crisis became the turning point that led him to his real calling. In this raw conversation, he shares how sometimes our greatest failures become the foundation for a life we never imagined.About Herman WilliamsHerman Williams is currently the President of HW Healthcare Solutions (HWHS), a Nashville-based healthcare consulting firm specializing in key management solutions for hospitals, physician practices, and other healthcare entities. He was formerly the Chief Physician Executive of The Hardenbergh Group and Managing Director for the Nashville Healthcare practice, as well as Chief Physician Executive for all of BDO USA, the fifth largest professional services firm in the United States.He brings more than 25 years of healthcare leadership and management experience in medical staff consulting, strategic planning, executive coaching, and hospital operations as a senior physician executive. Dr. Williams’ operational roles include oversight of rural, urban, community, academic, for-profit, and non-profit healthcare organizations. He has overseen medical staff operations in over 43 facilities in 30 states throughout his career.Education M.D. – Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA M.B.A. – University of Washington, Seattle, WA M.P.H. – Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA B.A. – Amherst College, Amherst, MATimestamps 00:03:05 – Yeah, but I don't know what to do next 00:05:10 – Writing down goals for accountability in leadership 00:06:05 – Yeah, but can I do it?—self-doubt in entrepreneurship 00:07:10 – Surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people 00:11:05 – Refusing to be a victim—career transformation after disability 00:13:00 – Surviving cardiac arrest—embracing a second chance at life and leadership 00:15:10 – Redefining success after losing your dream career 00:17:40 – Lessons learned from starting over in your thirtiesConnect with Herman Williams LinkedIn WebsiteMarc’s Links Website Buy Yeah, But Get a free chapter of ‘Yeah, But’ Interested in being on The Yeah, But Podcast?Follow Marc A. Wolfe LinkedIn X (Twitter) FacebookPlease like, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcast & Spotify.Contact Marc2000 Mallory Ln, Suite 130.257 Franklin, TN 37067 USA201 257 [email protected]