Aug 19 2024 40 mins
In higher ed, faculty and staff feel the constant crush of research, student enrollment goals, teaching loads, projects that need to be managed, fundraising goals, and more. We know, all too well, that the pressures of the job aren’t going anywhere. Kim Gordon believes that it is important to feel a sense of affirmation and validation through work amid these pressures. She sees that happening for faculty and staff through a spirit of R.E.S.T.: Reflecting, reEnergizing, Strategizing, and Thriving.
In this episode, you will hear about the following:
- How to gain a sense of affirmation and validation through work.
- How to incorporate R.E.S.T. into the work you do.
- Which types of leaders can help faculty and staff experience R.E.S.T.
Guest Name: Kimberly Gordon-Achebe, Founder & CEO of the BHETC Group
Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkimanswers/
Guest Bio: Dr. Kimberly Gordon-Achebe is a visionary leader, acclaimed psychiatrist, and passionate advocate for health equity and social justice. As a nationally renowned thought leader with multifaceted expertise spanning public/community psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, medical education, systems of care, trauma-informed care, social justice, diversity, health equity, inclusion, and mindset coaching, Kim is uniquely qualified to empower BIWOC (Black, Indigenous and Women of Color) leaders to overcome burnout, build resilience, and cultivate inclusive leadership skills to enhance customer service excellence.
As a double board-certified psychiatrist, health equity consultant, and mindset coach, Kim's pioneering work has earned her prestigious awards and recognition, including the Jeanne Spurlock, M.D. Minority Fellowship Achievement Award from the American Psychiatric Association and the Distinguished Fellow designation and distinguished physician leader with The Women's Wellness through Equity and Leadership (WEL). Her groundbreaking lectures and workshops at prestigious institutions and conferences have enlightened and inspired audiences nationwide with thought-provoking insights on urban trauma, physician burnout, the origins of racism in psychiatry, and strategies for fostering resilience and inclusive leadership in diverse settings.
Through her leadership roles, such as serving as President of the Caucus of Black Psychiatrists within the American Psychiatric Association, on the Board of the American Association for Community Psychiatry, and co-chairing the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's Child Committee for the Medical Director Institute, Kim has tirelessly advocated for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of psychiatry, driving meaningful change, empowering the next generation of Black mental health professionals, and advocating for the mental health needs of underserved communities on a national scale.
As a high-achieving Black woman who has navigated the challenges of facing microaggressions, bias, and limited opportunities for advancement in predominantly white, male-dominated industries, Kim intimately understands the struggles and triumphs of her clients. Through her transformative e-learning programs, workshops, and coaching, she equips BIWOC leaders with the tools and strategies they need to break free from societal barriers, overcome burnout and impostor syndrome, and unleash their full potential as inclusive leaders and exceptional service providers. Her own journey of resilience and success serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power of self-discovery, healing, and purpose-driven leadership.
Kim's extensive publications on the impact of discrimination on health disparities in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters have shaped the discourse on mental health equity, serving as a powerful call to action for the medical community to confront and dismantle systemic barriers to care. Through the founding of BHETC, LLC, she has created a platform to champion initiatives for underserved populations, ensuring that her impact extends far beyond the walls of academia and professional organizations.
With her unparalleled expertise in DEI, burnout prevention, resilience-building, inclusive leadership, and customer service excellence, Dr. Kimberly Gordon-Achebe is the ultimate guide and mentor for BIWOC leaders seeking to redefine success, overcome burnout, lead with empathy and cultural competence, and deliver exceptional service to diverse populations.
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