4 Reasons Why Doctors Struggle to Build High-Value Careers

And how to change!

Author

Dr. Nuala Maginn
April 06, 2025

Dear Doctors,

Are you starting a business and finding it challenging to establish yourself as a High-Value Expert?

We constantly see talented and experienced doctors fall into these traps:

🚨 1. Wasting Time on the Wrong Things

You spend hours perfecting your website, tweaking your logo, or writing detailed business plans—when you should be testing your ideas in the real world and gathering feedback.

🚨 2. Overdelivering & Undervaluing Your Expertise

You give away your knowledge for free or undercharge, believing it will help your business grow. But instead of gaining traction, you end up drained, undervalued, and stuck in a cycle of overwork.

🚨 3. Trying to ‘Prove Yourself’ with More Qualifications

Another degree. Another certificate. You believe once you have just one more, you’ll finally feel credible enough to launch your business—when in reality, the only person you need to convince is you.

🚨 4. Failing to Promote Your Business or Personal Brand

You hesitate to put yourself out there—whether that means sharing your insights, networking, or promoting your services. You might worry what others think, despite being highly qualified and capable. But if no one knows what you do, how can they see the value you are offering?

In the Doctors in Industry Fellowship, we believe in taking action—and we’ve seen the rewards it brings.

In the last year alone:

✅ A post-foundation trainee landed their dream job in healthtech in just a few months

✅ Another built a postpartum coaching business, is getting 1-1 work and having conversations with global companies

✅ One doctor started with no network or opportunities, but signed a six-figure contract within six weeks!

These doctors didn't give in to distractions—they followed a proven roadmap and took action.

How can you position yourself as a High-Value Non-Clinical Expert and attract premium clients?

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