The Next Step
A course for doctors becoming consultants/attendings — about the things no one really explains.
Becoming a consultant or attending is meant to feel like a milestone.
And it is.
But for many doctors, it also comes with a quiet sense of disorientation:
The responsibility feels heavier than expected
Confidence wobbles, even though you’re technically ready
And suddenly you’re navigating leadership, politics, boundaries, and decisions no one trained you for
The Next Step is not another productivity course or leadership checklist.
It’s a grounded, honest guide to the real transition — the professional, emotional, and identity shifts that happen in your first year as a consultant.
Who is this for?
Senior residents in the final years of medical training, speciality grade doctors, and early career consultants/attendings who want to settle into the role
without burning themselves out
lead without overfunctioning
understand the unspoken rules of seniority and power
and build a career that feels sustainable, not just impressive
Everything inside is shaped by lived experience — including the things I wish someone had told me earlier
This essential resource is packed with:
✔ Proven strategies for successful consultant interviews and managing your workload, whilst leading with confidence.
✔ Expert insights on avoiding burnout, setting boundaries, and finding a healthy work-life balance.
✔ The realities of power, politics, and differential experience
Thoughtful tools for navigating credibility gaps, bias, departmental dynamics— without losing yourself
✔ Real-life tips from experienced consultants/attendings who’ve been where you are and come out thriving.
Join the Waiting List
“ The Next Step” launches early in 2026.
If you’re approaching consultancy — or newly there — and want guidance that feels honest, thoughtful, and grounded, you’re in the right place.
Joining the waiting list means:
Early access when the course launches
First notice of pricing and founding-member options
And priority access to new content as it’s released
No pressure. No noise. Just support for the step you’re about to take. Be the first to be notified when the Next Step course is LIVE.
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