YFP 379: Inspiring Bold Ideas: Career and Entrepreneurial Insights with Dr. Brooke Griffin

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Dr. Brooke Griffin, founder of Bold Idea Group, shares her career journey in pharmacy academia to launching her own coaching business.

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Summary

In this inspiring episode, Tim Ulbrich introduces Dr. Brooke Griffin, a coach, mentor, and founder of Bold Idea Group. Dr. Griffin shares her career journey in academia to eventually launching her own business, and opens up about the challenges and triumphs of her path, including the bold steps she took and valuable lessons she has learned along the way.

This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for anyone seeking career fulfillment and personal growth. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make meaningful changes, Dr. Griffin’s journey and insights are sure to inspire you to take bold steps toward your own growth.

About Today's Guest

Brooke Griffin, PharmD, BCACP is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Vice Chair of Clinical Services at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove. With over 20 years of experience in various ambulatory care clinics, she has worked on several multidisciplinary teams and precepted hundreds of students and residents.

She is a Professional Coach in Life & Work and is passionate about offering career support through a thought-provoking and creative process. She is a coach and mentor through several pharmacy organizations and speaks nationally on various professional development topics, including the importance of coaching and mentoring, time management, and work/life integration.

In 2022 she launched Bold Idea Group with a mission to inspire bold ideas from within. Her motivational podcast, Today’s Bold Idea, offers a five minute inspirational boost to start your day. She is on this self-development journey alongside all of you and believes “every pharmacist deserves a coach.”

Mentioned on the Show

• First Horizon Pharmacist Home Loan
• “Aliquot Investing: Small Investments in Big Real Estate Deals” Webinar on October 7th at 9pm/Eastern
• Griffin B, Vest K, Pohl S, Mazan J, Winkler S. Part-time and job-share careers among pharmacy practice faculty members. Am J Pharm Educ. 2014 Apr 17;78(3):49.
• Destruct Yourself Podcast with Whitney Johnson
• Bold Idea Facebook Group
• Brooke Griffin LinkedIn
• Bold Idea Group
• Today’s Bold Idea Podcast
• The Pharmacist's Voice®
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