Do you feel lonely and isolated at work? Do you feel as if you have no one with whom to share your issues? Are you looking for your tribe—your community of like-minded individuals?

We sometimes separate our professional lives from our personal lives and are totally different people at home. It can be challenging to share your concerns with colleagues but there’s value in sharing vulnerability. Building friendships and having peer support at work is also beneficial to our performance and overall well-being. During this time of limited social interactions, having a strong and supportive work community may keep us from feeling alone. Beyond this, sharing your vulnerabilities creates a culture of acceptance and support. 

Dr. Nazia Haider and Dr. Katherine Hickman join us on this episode to discuss the importance of a work community. We talk about the inspiring stories from the online community they created, the Physicians Mums Group UK (PMGUK). Nazia and Katherine also share their tips on how to increase connections and find your own tribe at work.

If you want to know how to create a network of supportive colleagues and feel more connected, then tune into this episode.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Hear the inspiring stories from the Physician Mums Group UK online community.
2. Learn about how to get support and find your own community of peers online or offline.
3. Find out Nazia and Katherine’s top tips on how to increase connection, kindness and support in your life.

Resources

• Check out our Permission to Thrive membership so we can help you thrive at work and in life!
• You Are Not a Frog Episode 2 - Tiny habits, big changes, with Dr. Katherine Hickman 
• To join PMGUK, check their admin page. 
• Physician Mums Group UK Website
• Resilient GP Facebook group
• Frontline Counselling - Trauma Informed Counselling
• Contact Naz or Katherine at pmguk.org@gmail.com 
• Connect with Nazia: LinkedIn
• Connect with Katherine: Twitter | LinkedIn