Updated by Dr. Kimberly Gordon @BHETC, LLC on March 1, 2024
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Spring is my favorite time of the year.
I was born in the Spring,
yet for decades it
seemed as though
Spring was playing
hide and seek with me,
unwilling to be coaxed or persuaded
to appear despite my arduous efforts.
But in the midst of my winter, I learned that
Spring reveals its promise in its own time.
Those moments of uncertainty and feeling
uprooted and drifting in the wind
were actually ordered steps
leading to my awakening.
Through it all, I discovered
that these purposeful pauses are
God's way of building patience
and teaching us to
appreciate
the beauty around us that
we miss when
we are looking down!
copyrighted by Dr. Kimberly Gordon-Achebe
Excerpts in soon to be published ebook:
A spiritual guide to overcoming STORMS thru Ordered STEPS
Are You a STORM BREAKER
Today, March 1, 2024, marks a pivotal moment in my journey as a psychiatrist and mindset coach. I am thrilled to announce that I will launch my online course and signature program this summer. Stay Tuned!
Although I founded BHETC in 2021 with the intention of launching my signature coaching and consultant program for mental health equity for women of color, children, and their communities, my past insecurities fostered by internalized racism and gaslighting in medical training and later in the workplace, caused me to take some detours. Each time I would excel, I was made to feel like I wasn't qualified or experienced enough to be the boss, and the adoption of these limiting beliefs caused me to delay my progress.
In the Spring of 2021, I found myself straddling the fence between two paths: one that embraced the new territory to which God had called me, and another that sought validation in academic environments that had long failed to recognize my expertise and skillset. While I knew deep down that my focus should be on venturing out into this new territory, fear and a desire to prove myself worthy held me back. However, with time and reflection, I was able to overcome these obstacles and fully commit to following God's path for my life. Getting guidance from a village of leaders helped me to gain my confidence, but the real transformation happened when I decided to REST!
Though the decision to chart new territories was difficult, I have no regrets. It helped me grow and become stronger, and I've come to accept that my journey was transformational. Yours will be too!
Gratitude for the Journey and the Tribe of Supportive Champions in my Village
There are countless health providers who have supported me along the way and are soul-aligned to the mission to achieve health equity for US all.
I am grateful for the guidance of Dr. Uché Blackstock, CEO and Founder of Advancing Health Equity. In a few health equity coaching sessions, she advised me against pursuing a leadership career in academic work environments. We discussed the challenges faced by women of color hired to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts but excluded from decision-making processes.
Dr. Rupinder Legha encouraged me to prioritize rest and healing throughout our collaboration. Together, we strive to foster a new era of scholarly work that embraces antiracism and protects minoritized youth.
Dr. Ruth Shim inspired me to shift my focus to people and places that prioritize structural and social justice in healthcare.
Dr. Tiffany Beason and Dr. Anique Forrester helped me feel seen and heard as I made the difficult decision to leave academia and pursue my dreams.
Dr. Michael Flaum shared his journey of becoming a leader with a vision and provided a validating environment to cope with feeling invisible in academic settings.
Lastly, I am grateful for the decision to get a business coach, Dr. Tilean Gordon, as I relaunch my company with new content that encourages other BIPOC women health professionals to stay connected to their inner compass and be soul-aligned in their pursuits and endeavors.
Spring is almost here and Summer awaits....
My mission is to help individuals embrace their ORDERED STEPS. I'm here to build a team and community for women of color who are accountable to their vision. It's the most important investment we can make in ourselves!
Click link above to learn more about BHETC, LLC, join our community and stay tune for updates on the signature program to be announced in the Summer!
Dr. Kim Gordon Indelible Mark Statement
I am a powerful voice that inspires future grassroots women of color leaders by teaching them how to BE WELL, and embrace their STORM so that they are equipped to be STORM BREAKERS to rebuild & reimagine our current systems of care. My goal is to help women achieve healing, equity, and justice in their lives and for the communities they serve ----ensuring that one's lifespan is not determined by RACE or zip code.
Disclosure: This post is simply a reminder to acknowledge all of your Ordered Steps along the way and support the people who were impactful in helping you Transform. Thank you, Dr. Rupi Legha, Dr. Blackstock, Dr. Ruth Shim, and now Dr. Tilean Gordon for coaching me to embrace all my dreams. Your generosity has been immeasurable. I look forward to sharing my signature program soon!
References:
Legha RK, Martinek NN. White supremacy culture and the assimilation trauma of medical training: ungaslighting the physician burnout discourse. Medical Humanities. 2023 Mar 1;49(1):142-6.
Blackstock, Uché (2024-01-23). Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. Viking. ISBN 978-0593491287.
https://www.statnews.com/2020/07/01/structural-racism-is-why-im-leaving-organized-psychiatry/
copyrighted by Dr. Kimberly Gordon@ BHETC, LLC
Kim Gordon, MD
Principal Coach & Consultant
CEO & Founder
BHETC, LLC
Personal website: DrKimAnswers.com
Company website: www.bhetcgroup.com