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Stop Working for Free: Know Your Value as a Doctor in Industry
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In this episode, we unpack one of the most common traps doctors fall into when transitioning into industry: giving away advice for free and hoping it leads to something more. Spoiler it usually doesn’t.
We explore why this happens (hello, institutional conditioning), what it actually costs you, and how to make a strategic shift toward being paid well for your expertise without losing credibility or confidence.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- The hidden costs of working for free and how it keeps doctors stuck
- How to use “free” strategically to lead to paid work (without being exploited)
- Positioning tips to help you confidently negotiate and name your value
Abeyna is a Consultant Occupational Health Physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Medic Footprints a global platform helping doctors build diverse, high-value careers beyond the NHS.
She’s worked with thousands of doctors to reposition their value, create real impact in industry, and get paid what they’re worth.
Want to Build a Career That Pays You What You’re Worth?The Doctors in Industry Programme helps doctors like you land high-value industry roles and £5k+ clients – fast.
✨ No retraining. No burnout. No more wasting time feeling invisible.
🎯 Click here to book your free strategy call now
Spots are limited – let’s get you moving.
88 episodes
Manage episode 492836276 series 3487527
Ready to get paid what you're worth?
👉 Apply now to book your free strategy call
In this episode, we unpack one of the most common traps doctors fall into when transitioning into industry: giving away advice for free and hoping it leads to something more. Spoiler it usually doesn’t.
We explore why this happens (hello, institutional conditioning), what it actually costs you, and how to make a strategic shift toward being paid well for your expertise without losing credibility or confidence.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- The hidden costs of working for free and how it keeps doctors stuck
- How to use “free” strategically to lead to paid work (without being exploited)
- Positioning tips to help you confidently negotiate and name your value
Abeyna is a Consultant Occupational Health Physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Medic Footprints a global platform helping doctors build diverse, high-value careers beyond the NHS.
She’s worked with thousands of doctors to reposition their value, create real impact in industry, and get paid what they’re worth.
Want to Build a Career That Pays You What You’re Worth?The Doctors in Industry Programme helps doctors like you land high-value industry roles and £5k+ clients – fast.
✨ No retraining. No burnout. No more wasting time feeling invisible.
🎯 Click here to book your free strategy call now
Spots are limited – let’s get you moving.
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