#419 Adaira Landry MD: From Mentorship to Micro Skills—Tools for Thriving at Work — Part One
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Before she became a physician, educator, and mentor to hundreds, Adaira Landry felt out of place in nearly every professional room she entered. In Part One, she opens up about entering college at 16, watching a man collapse on campus, and how that moment -- and a painful accident -- pulled her toward medicine. She reflects on growing up without access to mentors, and why that made her even more intentional about creating useful, inclusive career tools later on. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what shaped the voice behind Micro Skills.
Key Highlights of Our Interview: When Life Said “Step In” “He collapsed right outside my class. And I just walked toward him. I didn’t know what I was doing—but I knew I had to do something.” The moment on campus that first pulled her toward medicine. Burned and Alone “I remember laying on the floor thinking—this isn’t how it’s supposed to be. I couldn’t even call for help.” A personal injury that left her with pain—and perspective. No One Called It Mentorship “We never used that word growing up. It wasn’t until grad school that someone even explained what a mentor really does.” Why finding guidance felt so unfamiliar at first. The Confidence Gap “I had to teach myself to stop over-explaining—to just say the thing.” On growing into her voice in high-pressure environments. Why Micro Skills Mattered “I was tired of career advice that was abstract. I wanted to write something people could actually use Monday morning.” The motivation behind a book built for practicality, not prestige. _____________________ Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Adaira Landry MD
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