5 Skills Doctors Don’t Realise Make Them Industry-Ready

You’re more qualified than you think - and why I’ve moved back to Harley St District

Hey,

Five years after leaving Harley Street due to pandemic..

I’m Back!!

This time - it’s not for clinical reasons. It’s business!

I’ve joined one of the first co-working spaces for Health Tech - Hale House and having an incredible time networking with startups, consultants, comms, just generally cool people and… Pilates and matcha!

In person and community are where the opportunities happen!

It’s the best growth move any doctor developing their own career - can do.

Remember Rich Dad Poor Dad Robert Kiyosaki:

The wealthy look for networks

Everyone else looks for a job.

Me and Team Curistica with Dr Keith Grimes

Think Soho House for healthtech.. but at a steal of a price!

Want to join us? Reply to this email and I’ll get you in!

Onto the value piece 😊👇🏾👇🏾

Most doctors don’t realise how much value they bring because the skills that feel normal to you are often exceptional elsewhere.

Here are 5 strengths I see every day (and how they translate into real-world impact):

1️⃣ Critical thinking under pressure

You’re used to making fast, high-stakes decisions with incomplete information.

That ability to stay focused, weigh risk, and act quickly is what strategy teams, startups, and leadership roles depend on.

2️⃣ Communication across complexity

You break down complex information so patients, families, and teams understand.

That’s exactly what makes you effective when speaking to stakeholders, managing projects, or building influence in cross-functional environments.

3️⃣ Problem-solving mindset

You’re trained to spot patterns, ask the right questions, and get to the root cause.

That analytical mindset is gold for innovation, systems improvement, and designing better solutions.

4️⃣ Leadership in motion

You’ve led rounds, managed crises, and coached juniors often without a formal title.

You already know how to guide people, manage priorities, and make things happen under pressure.

5️⃣ Resilience and adaptability

You’ve worked in environments where things change fast and not always for the better.

But you show up, stay flexible, and keep delivering. That’s a long-term leadership potential.

🎯 Want clarity on your next best move?

I created this assessment based on my own journey and everything we’ve learned working with thousands of doctors.

It’ll show you how well-positioned you are for 6–7 figure roles and what to focus on next.

(And a chance to get your 90 day personalised faster industry roadmap via a short call!)

Perfection delays progress. Start anyway

From Clinician to Commercial Creator Backing Your Own Ideas as a Doctor with Dr. Julian Nesbitt

In this episode, we hear how Dr. Julian Nesbitt went from GP to healthtech founder and what it really takes to back your own ideas. If you're a doctor with a vision but unsure how to start, this one’s for you.

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