Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Why Did I Become A Doctor - Real Stories from Professionals Who Chose Their Path
Honest conversations about career, calling, and life choices. Unfiltered journeys of doctors, dentists, nurses, engineers, accountants, and professionals across South Africa and beyond.
In-depth interviews exploring professional pressures, burnout, career pivots, mental health, and the moments that made people question their calling.
What You'll Find:
✨ Raw conversations with diverse professionals
🎯 Resilience, burnout & career change stories
💡 Medicine, dentistry, nursing, engineering, finance & more
🔥 Unexpected journeys (doctors → musicians, engineers → car reviewers!)
New episodes every two weeks.
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Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Elton Lau’s Wake-Up Call: What Healthcare & Business Must Learn About Life, Leadership & Growth
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If your boss controls your future, you’ve already given too much away.
In this powerful and emotional episode, Elton Lau joins Dr Yash Naidoo and Dr Yak Lindy for an honest conversation about leadership, mindset, and breaking out of toxic career patterns.
Elton shares the defining moments that shaped his worldview — from early realisations about fear and power, to building a business grounded in values.
🎓 Learn more about Meta You, Elton’s SAMA-accredited CPD ethics course that helps healthcare professionals rethink identity, purpose, and growth:
👉 https://mosteffective.co.za/cpd-ethics-accreditation/
💬 Key themes:
- Leadership in healthcare & business
- Overcoming fear & navigating pressure
- Career clarity & transformation
- Emotional intelligence & values-based growth
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your favourite podcast platform.
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🎙️ Why Did I Become A Doctor shares honest, unscripted conversations with doctors, dentists, healthcare professionals, and other inspiring individuals who are shaping the future of healthcare and beyond.
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