The Gift of Failure

We don’t get upset when we fail in research. We see it as equally important to figure out what doesn’t work as what does. We reevaluate and move forward.

Wouldn’t it be nice if failure in life was similar?

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttDecember 28, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadershipComment

Bigs Things & Little Bigs

So this is the key. This is my secret (besides unlimited black coffee all day every day. And dark chocolate. Lots of that.)

It’s about big things, and little things.

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttDecember 20, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadership Comment

Sore Shins

Sometimes we do things right hundreds of times. And sometimes, on the thousand time, we screw up. We fail. We catch our toe, nail a shin, and are left with a painful bruise.

WomenSasha ShillcuttDecember 6, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadershipComment

Keep Going

Being 100%, authentically you is extremely freeing. It is awesome, brave, and takes courage and strength.

It is also completely exhausting at times.

WomenSasha ShillcuttNovember 30, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadership Comment

Overcommitted

I just finished an amazing week of unplugging from the world and all things that need attention, or things I’ve committed to finish.

It was heaven.

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttNovember 16, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadershipComment

Get on the Bus

The practice of medicine is a lot like the practice of parenting. It is full of highs and lows, moments of pure joy and those of devastating heartache.

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttNovember 1, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadershipComment

The Last Whisper

As a cardiac anesthesiologist, there are times I care for patients who are faced with a tough decision: to take their chance on a very high-risk surgery, or let nature take its course. It is in these times I feel most humble and most human, as I may be the last one to hear the last words they speak.

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttOctober 24, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadership Comments

Choose Your Tribe

One of the most important things my mother taught me was to choose my friends intelligently...The older I get, the more I believe who I allow to influence me plays an enormous part in the place I find myself in today.

WomenSasha ShillcuttOctober 14, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadershipComment

Forget the Drama

When you live as your authentic self, and you are #braveenough to pursue what you think is your most important work, you will face drama.

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttOctober 7, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadershipComment

The Moment

I remember the exact moment I realized the amazing power of women, that together women can accomplish anything they put their minds to.

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttSeptember 28, 2017#heforshe, #sheleadership, #medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadershipComment

Unapologetically You

There are a million different things books will tell you to be if you want to succeed as a woman in your career. Warm. Decisive. Strong. Nurturing. Formidable. Approachable. Fierce. Feminine. Confident. Calming. The list goes on and on.

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttSeptember 24, 2017#beyourownleader, #womeninSTEM, #medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadership Comments

Before "Sorry," Think

We as women have to stop saying "I’m sorry" for things out of our control. When we apologize for things we are not responsible for, we take a step backwards in the advancement of women in the workplace.

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttSeptember 19, 2017#womeninSTEM, #stopapologizing, #womeninmedicine, #medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadership Comments

Brave Enough 2017

I can honestly say of all the things I’ve accomplished professionally, this weekend takes the cake.

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttSeptember 12, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadership Comments

Clean Your Church

I am going to discuss something that is really important for women. It’s going to get a lot of criticism, and it’s ok. I can take it.

Your clothing.

StyleSasha ShillcuttSeptember 8, 2017style, #medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadership Comments

Fill the Gap

I am an optimist. I like to see the good in situations and typically see the glass half full...It doesn’t mean I don’t have failure, doubt, discouragement, and disappointment at times.

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttSeptember 1, 2017#womeninSTEM, #medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadershipComment

A New Face

Hello everyone! My name is Charlotte Reilly, and I am Sasha’s new intern for Brave Enough!

WomenSasha ShillcuttAugust 29, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadership Comments

Hey there, what are you about?

My goal is to create a community of #braveenough women who can share, encourage and empower one another. Let’s get to know each other!

StyleSasha ShillcuttAugust 24, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadership Comment

Learn from the Nurses

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttAugust 20, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadershipComment

Tips for Working with Women

I have had several great conversations with men who want to talk about how they treat their female colleagues, but like any social discussion that can be difficult to navigate...

Leadership & CareerSasha ShillcuttAugust 17, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadershipComment

The First 24

I think how we treat our new parent colleagues, especially the first 24 hours back from maternity or paternity leave, speaks volume to the culture we create.

HealthSasha ShillcuttAugust 15, 2017#medtwitter, #womeninmed, #womeninStem, #womenphysicians, #wellbeing, #girlmedtwitter, #womeninleadershipComment

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