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DR. TOYOSI ONWUEMENE
Executive Coach. Physician Consultant. Inspirational Speaker.
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Optimize Your Decisions to Enhance Your Career
I once delegated my most important career decisions to my mentors. I later realized that no one was more qualified than me to make...
Toyosi Onwuemene
May 14, 20242 min read


Develop a Vision for your Research
Articulating a vision for your research program helps you build faith to keep going when it gets tough. When I started in research, I had...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Apr 22, 20243 min read


Traditional Mentoring Systems Fail Both Mentors and Mentees
Mentors cannot fix a broken system; and we shouldn't ask them to. When I started in research, I was told to find a mentor. That mentor,...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Can I Succeed Without a Mentor?
No one succeeds without a mentor; yet many of us are making our way without the "one." I couldn't find "the One." You know the one. The...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Apr 8, 20243 min read


Why Sleep Remains a Secret Ingredient for Your Academic Success
When I sat down with triple board-certified sleep medicine doc, Funke Afolabi- Brown, I was shocked to discover that sleep is critical to...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Why Do I Need Protected Time?
I should have been upset. Instead, I was naive. I was a brand new faculty member who wanted to lead a research program; but no one would...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Mar 25, 20243 min read


How to Negotiate for Protected Time
Ten years ago, I started my faculty career as a full time clinician. Although I was 80% clinical, I was seeing patients 5 days a week....
Toyosi Onwuemene
Mar 18, 20242 min read


Navigating Feedback and Self-Reflection in a Hematology Career
As academic physicians in hematology, we often receive feedback from peers, mentors, and even patients about our performance. This...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Jan 28, 20243 min read


Embracing Mistakes: Navigating the Career Journey
In the medicine, particularly in the inpatient setting, the stakes are high and life-altering consequences can come from the smallest...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Jan 21, 20242 min read


Embracing the Infinite Game of Self-Improvement in Hematology
In the field of hematology, the pursuit of excellence is deeply ingrained. As physicians, we hold the lives of our patients in our hands,...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Jan 14, 20243 min read


Embracing the Infinite Game in a Hematology Career: Finding Purpose and Resilience Amidst Challenges
In the field of hematology, as with any career, physicians may find themselves facing two distinct approaches to their work: the finite...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Jan 7, 20243 min read


Setting Clear Boundaries: Lessons from a Hematologist Who Lacked Them
In the field of hematology, clear boundaries are crucial for maintaining a healthy and efficient work environment. As a hematologist, it...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Dec 31, 20233 min read


Navigating Academic Hematology: Strategies for Success and Self-Preservation
In the field of academic hematology, faculty face numerous challenges as they strive for career growth and recognition. For women of...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Dec 24, 20232 min read


Overcoming Bias and Fostering Compassion
In the field of hematology, as in any other professional space, we may encounter challenges related to bias and struggles with fitting...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Dec 17, 20232 min read


Navigating Default Systems: Lessons for Hematologists
In the field of hematology, as in many other areas of life, we often find ourselves operating within default systems that were not...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Dec 10, 20233 min read


The Power of Becoming a Mentor in Hematology
In the field of hematology, mentorship plays a crucial role in the professional development and success of aspiring hematologists....
Toyosi Onwuemene
Dec 3, 20233 min read


The Power of Believing Mentors in Hematology: Building Success through Faith
In the field of hematology, mentorship plays a vital role in shaping the careers of aspiring professionals. Choosing the right mentor can...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Nov 26, 20232 min read


Navigating Academic Hematology: Recognizing the Mentors Who Believe in Your Success
In the challenging field of academic hematology, having the support of mentors can greatly influence one's journey and ultimate success....
Toyosi Onwuemene
Nov 19, 20233 min read


Academic Mentorship: The Role of Faith
When it comes to finding a mentor in your academic medicine journey, one aspect that often goes overlooked is the importance of faith. We...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Nov 12, 20233 min read


Navigating Mentorship in Academic Hematology: The Elusive Search For "the One"
Embarking on a career in academic hematology brings both excitement and challenges. As aspiring academics, we often seek guidance and...
Toyosi Onwuemene
Nov 5, 20233 min read
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