Beat Burnout and Build Better Clinics with Dr. Melissa Barnett

About this episode

Dr. Melissa Barnett discusses overcoming burnout and effective leadership in eye care clinics.

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Dr. Melissa Barnett about how a dry eye and specialty contact lens optometrist becomes an ICF credentialed coach and why that work brings her so much joy. We dig into burnout, clarity, and leadership habits that help eye care teams set real goals and follow through. • burnout, mindfulness, and team communication • the difference between mentoring, consulting, therapy, and coaching partnerships • mindful leadership basics like self-care, empathy, and bringing fun...

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Host: Mike Lyons

Guest: Dr. Melissa Barnett

Topics covered

• burnout
• mindfulness
• leadership
• team communication
• goal setting

Keywords

• burnout
• mindfulness
• leadership habits
• team communication
• self-care
• coaching

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