Physician Empowerment

Kevin Mailo, Wing Lim, Dimitre Ranev
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Physician Empowerment is an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Canadian physicians through education in finance, practice management, wellness, and leadership.

  1. JAN 30

    81 - Motivation with Michelle Jackman

    Want to dive deeper into topics like this? Master your journey with Physician Empowerment’s Masterclass Membership—your gateway to exclusive content, expert-led sessions, and actionable strategies to elevate your personal and financial well-being. Learn more and join us today! https://www.physempowerment.ca/masterclass — In this episode of Physician Empowerment, Dr. Kevin Mailo speaks with Dr. Michelle Jackman, a Calgary-based pediatric obesity specialist, physician coach, and elite gravel cyclist, about sustaining momentum in medicine, leadership, wellness, and personal goals when the training is long and the rewards are delayed. They unpack the difference between inspiration and motivation, exploring the importance of clarifying your internal “why”. Internal motivation, comprised of values, meaning, and identity, tends to outlast external motivation, which focuses on validation, status, and expectations. Michelle Jackman explains that this is especially true during setbacks. Dr. Mailo and Dr. Jackman examine how physicians are often driven by fear-based motivation and perfectionism, and how that can undermine performance and joy over time. Dr. Jackman shares practical strategies for shifting from harsh self-criticism to constructive self-coaching, a process that includes naming the “inner critic” and building self-awareness through curiosity, as well as practicing self-compassion. She highlights the often-missed performance tool of rest and recovery; practices like micro-meditations, journaling prompts, breathwork, yoga, and somatic awareness. They discuss resilience through setback planning and the value of building an “elite team” around oneself through support systems, such as mentors and coaching, that help sustain a meaningful long game. About Michelle Jackman, MSc, MD, FRCPC, Pediatrics, Certified Executive Coach: Over the past 25 years, Michelle Jackman has taken a few “scenic trips” on her path to a gratifying career in clinical Pediatrics—most notably a transition from General Surgery residency and a more recent move into Executive Coaching. In 2020, Michelle worked with a physician executive coach. The experience was transformative and inspired her to pursue formal coaching training. She went on to complete her Executive Coach certification through Erickson International. Michelle integrates coaching techniques into her clinical work as a practicing Pediatrician, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and serving as a medical leader and educator. She finds this blend of coaching and clinical practice deeply gratifying and credits it as a catalyst for strengthening the effectiveness of care delivery for patients and their families. Her Executive Coaching training has also supported greater satisfaction and alignment in her personal life—as a parent, competitive athlete, partner, and friend. In addition, Michelle is a Pediatric Obesity specialist and researcher with an MSc in exercise physiology, and she is qualified to support clients navigating decisions related to physical and mental performance goals. Michelle Jackman’s website: coframe.ca__ Physician Empowerment:  Attend an upcoming Empowerment RetreatJoin the Physician Empowerment Masterclass nowWebsite: PhysEmpowerment.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    47 min
  2. 80 - Medical Entrepreneurship Series: Funding Public Health Initiatives

    11/30/2025

    80 - Medical Entrepreneurship Series: Funding Public Health Initiatives

    Want to dive deeper into topics like this? Master your journey with Physician Empowerment’s Masterclass Membership—your gateway to exclusive content, expert-led sessions, and actionable strategies to elevate your personal and financial well-being. Learn more and join us today! https://www.physempowerment.ca/masterclass — In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim talks with legendary emergency physician, Professor, and Order of Canada recipient Dr. Louis Francescutti for another episode of the Medical Entrepreneurship Series. They explore the realities of modern medicine, how AI is set to reshape emergency care, and the path from frustration to real, community-changing action. Dr. Francescutti is the founder and champion of the Bridge Healing initiative that offers transitional housing from emergency care to stable, supportive homes, and he draws from his own advocacy and innovation for the valuable advice he shares.  Dr. Francescutti shares practical advice for physicians who want to lead change, and he tells Dr. Lim that waiting for grants is not the only way. Fundraising is simpler than most physicians think due to the trust and influence physicians have in their communities. He offers real ideas on how to seek monetary support for innovative care ideas. Dr. Francescutti and Dr. Lim also discuss the emotional challenges facing physicians today: how burnout and moral injury are common. He focuses on grounding in gratitude, practicing emotional intelligence, and modeling positive culture for trainees. This episode inspires physicians on ways to lead community impact projects and make a real difference in their world. About Dr. Louis Francescutti: An emergency and preventive medicine physician, a university professor, an international speaker, Past-President of the Canadian Medical Association, and Past-President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Dr. Francescutti has spent nearly three decades advocating one message: Live Smart. Reputed as one of Canada's leading medical visionaries and regarded internationally for his 'down to earth' and 'bold' methodologies, Lou is not intimidated by political correctness, nor is he afraid to tell it like it is. "People need to hear what the real issues are--no sugar coating. We live in a world that is far too complex and unforgiving. People need to learn that they are in control of their future and fortune--both in terms of health and happiness". Dr. Louis Francescutti’s website: DrLou.ca__ Physician Empowerment:  Attend an upcoming Empowerment RetreatJoin the Physician Empowerment Masterclass nowWebsite: PhysEmpowerment.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 min

  3. 11/15/2025

    79 - Beyond Radiology with Yatin Chadha

    Want to dive deeper into topics like this? Master your journey with Physician Empowerment’s Masterclass Membership—your gateway to exclusive content, expert-led sessions, and actionable strategies to elevate your personal and financial well-being. Learn more and join us today! https://www.physempowerment.ca/masterclass — In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes radiologist, educator, and podcaster, Dr. Yatin Chadha, to the show to talk about Dr. Chadha’s newest project: Beyond Radiology. Beyond Radiology is an innovative radiology education platform designed for clinicians. Dr. Chadha explains why radiology education is essential for non-radiologists and how he built the online medical education platform from scratch. He and Dr. Mailo discuss why creative pursuits are necessary parts of a fulfilled life.  Dr. Chadha shares how his passion for teaching and personal growth led him to create the practical radiology courses, which include a CT head imaging course for emergency physicians and frontline doctors. Part of the conversation revolves around how he chose to navigate mid-career growth and avoid burnout through projects he believes in. He learned a lot of lessons from running the beyond MD podcast, lessons that helped inform his approach to Beyond Radiology. Dr. Mailo and Dr. Chadha unpack the importance of creativity in medicine, carving out meaningful work beyond clinical responsibilities, and avoiding mid-career plateaus. Clinicians seeking to sharpen radiology skills or curious about blending creativity with practice will find powerful insights in this conversation. About Dr. Yatin Chadha: Dr. Yatin Chadha is a mid-career radiologist at North York General Hospital (NYGH) in Toronto and host of the well-known beyond MD podcast. Dr. Chadha completed medical school at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, radiology residency at Queen’s University, and a musculoskeletal radiology fellowship in San Diego, California. Within medicine, Dr. Chadha is most passionate about educating learners and colleagues in radiology. His clinical interests include emergency radiology, sports medicine, rheumatology, and pain therapy. Since 2023, Dr. Chadha has been the director of radiology education at NYGH. He takes great joy in teaching and mentoring learners from medical school through fellowship. In 2024, Dr. Chadha received a teaching award for excellence in education. As a believer in lifelong learning, Dr. Chadha launched the beyond MD podcast in 2020. The podcast focuses on financial literacy and wellness topics relevant to Canadian physicians. His mission through podcasting is to learn, share, and support his colleagues across the country. Dr. Yatin Chadha on LinkedIn“beyond MD with Dr. Yatin Chadha” podcastCT Head Basics for Clinicians course__ Physician Empowerment:  Attend an upcoming Empowerment RetreatJoin the Physician Empowerment Masterclass nowWebsite: PhysEmpowerment.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min

  4. 10/30/2025

    78 - Critical Mineral Tax Credit with Nicolas Johnson

    Want to dive deeper into topics like this? Master your journey with Physician Empowerment’s Masterclass Membership—your gateway to exclusive content, expert-led sessions, and actionable strategies to elevate your personal and financial well-being. Learn more and join us today! https://www.physempowerment.ca/masterclass — Dr. Wing Lim talks with Nicolas Johnson about the Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (CMETC) and flow-through share investments in Canada. Nicolas has had an international career ranging from journalism for Bloomberg News in Paris and Tokyo to working with a Canadian investment fund focused on resource exploration. He explains to Wing why the government established the Flow-Through Share Program to encourage private investment in exploration for critical minerals like copper, nickel, lithium, and uranium, all of which are essential for the low-carbon economy, AI, electric vehicles, and more.  Tax benefits of investment in resource exploration include a 100% income deduction for the invested amount, a 30% Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit on eligible investments, as well as potential returns from high-performing exploration companies. Though it’s high risk due to the speculative nature of mining startups, for incorporated professionals and high-income earners, flow-through shares can be a valuable year-end tax planning tool. Nicolas advises investors to understand the risks, eligibility requirements, and importance of professional fund management but also highlights the patriotic and economic significance of investing in Canadian critical mineral projects. About Nicolas Johnson: Nicolas joined Accilent Capital Management in late 2024 to expand support for financial advisors offering the Pavilion Flow-Through Fund. Pavilion aims for capital appreciation and significant tax benefits in the context of the Canadian government’s Flow-Through Share program. He previously worked 15 years in financial services, including more than a decade as a reporter and editor at Bloomberg News in Europe and Asia, followed by a stint as an investment reporter at The Globe and Mail in Toronto. Nicolas has also worked in advocacy, policy analysis, and strategic communication and trained as a coach. He is a big advocate for personal empowerment, responsibility, and liberty. __ Physician Empowerment:  Attend an upcoming Empowerment RetreatJoin the Physician Empowerment Masterclass nowWebsite: PhysEmpowerment.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min

  5. 10/15/2025

    77 - Creativity in Medicine with Dr. FIREfly

    Want to dive deeper into topics like this? Master your journey with Physician Empowerment’s Masterclass Membership—your gateway to exclusive content, expert-led sessions, and actionable strategies to elevate your personal and financial well-being. Learn more and join us today! https://www.physempowerment.ca/masterclass — Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes Dr. FIREfly, an early-career physician, to the show to talk about her creative journey and why creativity matters. Dr. FIREfly has a financial blog she started in residency, and that, paired with her creative writing group and creative writing journey, is really what gave her an identity outside of medicine, with additional dreams to pursue. Dr. FIREfly and Kevin discuss how to make time for creative outlets and the value they add to our lives.  Something Dr. FIREfly addresses is learning to manage finances effectively early on, because, as she says, “having financial stability really gives more brain space to do other things and think about other things”. Carving out an intentional creative space in her life allows her the freedom to be more than a physician and not tie her identity to a single career. She and Kevin discuss the need for identity outside of work, how to start fanning the flames of a creative interest, and why a solid grounding in financial literacy is the necessary ingredient for scaling back work when the creativity starts to flow. About Dr. FIREfly: Dr. FIREfly is a Canadian early-career physician with an interest in personal finance, medicine, and philosophy of life. Website: DrFIREfly.com __ Physician Empowerment:  Attend an upcoming Empowerment RetreatJoin the Physician Empowerment Masterclass nowWebsite: PhysEmpowerment.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min
  6. 76 - Medical Entrepreneurship Series with Dr. Kola Kolawole

    09/30/2025

    76 - Medical Entrepreneurship Series with Dr. Kola Kolawole

    Want to dive deeper into topics like this? Master your journey with Physician Empowerment’s Masterclass Membership—your gateway to exclusive content, expert-led sessions, and actionable strategies to elevate your personal and financial well-being. Learn more and join us today! https://www.physempowerment.ca/masterclass — In this episode, Dr. Wing Lim welcomes psychiatrist and real estate investor Dr. Kola Kolawole to Physician’s Empowerment to discuss his career and entrepreneurship journey. Dr. Kolawole was born and educated in Nigeria and trained in psychiatry in the UK before settling in Canada over 14 years ago. As both a general and forensic psychiatrist, working primarily in forensic mental health, he values the fulfillment of helping patients with complex mental health and legal challenges. His entrepreneurship in real estate has given him diverse income streams and taught him the benefits of continuous education. Dr. Lim and Dr. Kolawole talk about how Kola was inspired in the realm of passive income by his entrepreneurial mother and gained early exposure to real estate in Nigeria. Having expanded his real estate investing in the UK, Dr. Kolawole continued building a multifamily real estate portfolio in Canada while simultaneously maintaining his medical career. Wing and Kola discuss the asset-class framework, the benefits of real estate, and they trade entrepreneurship tips. Dr. Kolawole advises physicians with limited time to invest passively through partnership or established vehicles. He suggests starting small, acquiring knowledge through courses, mentorship, and groups like Physician Empowerment to build gradually.  About Dr. Kola Kolawole:  Kola Kolawole, MD FRCPC, is a specialist physician, entrepreneur, educator, and lifelong learner with over 20 years of experience and expertise in healthcare, real estate investing, and asset management. Dr. Kolawole is Chair of the Board of Directors for Liberty for Youth and part of the Forensic Psychiatry Institute at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. He has authored journal articles on “Psychosocial well-being of patients with breast cancer following surgical treatment in Northern Nigeria” for BMC Psychiatry and “Psychological distress, coping strategies, and social support among HIV positive patients in Calabar, Nigeria” for the Annals of Clinical and Biomedical Research. __ Physician Empowerment:  Attend an upcoming Empowerment RetreatJoin the Physician Empowerment Masterclass nowWebsite: PhysEmpowerment.caDr. Kola Kolawole: ForensicPsychiatryInstitute.comLibertyForYouth.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    36 min

  7. 09/15/2025

    75 - How to Be Prepared for your Next Tax Audit

    Want to dive deeper into topics like this? Master your journey with Physician Empowerment’s Masterclass Membership—your gateway to exclusive content, expert-led sessions, and actionable strategies to elevate your personal and financial well-being. Learn more and join us today! https://www.physempowerment.ca/masterclass — Dr. Wing Lim welcomes Masterclass Faculty Member and tax lawyer Jason Pisesky back to Physician Empowerment for a discussion on preparing for a tax audit. Jason focuses specifically on what Canadian physicians and incorporated professionals should consider and prepare for with their professional finance and tax partners. Jason states that with the Canada Revenue Agency becoming more sophisticated, well-staffed, and equipped with AI-driven mining tools, the chance of an audit has never been higher.  Wing and Jason explore common audit triggers: anything from expense deductions like travel, car, and professional dues to Employment Insurance audits that target owner-operator corporations. The CRA has new powers, which Jason outlines, and they include the ability to compel oral interviews. There is a dispute resolution process as well, but it goes from initial audit through appeals to potential court action. Maintaining accurate corporate records, bookkeeping, and compliance documents is essential, and having the right team - general accountants, tax specialists, and lawyers - is important. The bottom line, as Wing and Jason emphasize, is to expect an audit, keep strong records, and don’t face the CRA without professional representation.  About Jason Pisesky: Jason is a tax lawyer, whose practice background is extensive and includes personal and corporate tax planning as well as litigation and dispute resolution. Whether you are scaling up your practice or winding it down, proper coordination between a tax lawyer and your accountant can ensure you're doing it right. __ Physician Empowerment:  Attend an upcoming Empowerment RetreatJoin the Physician Empowerment Masterclass nowWebsite: PhysEmpowerment.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    33 min

  8. 08/30/2025

    74 - Recognizing your Humanness in Medicine

    Want to dive deeper into topics like this? Master your journey with Physician Empowerment’s Masterclass Membership—your gateway to exclusive content, expert-led sessions, and actionable strategies to elevate your personal and financial well-being. Learn more and join us today! https://www.physempowerment.ca/masterclass — Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes Dr. Susannah Ward back to the show to talk about physician self-care and working with personal compassion in mind. Dr. Ward is a Physician of Rehabilitation medicine in New South Wales, Australia, who also founded a company called Ataraxia Collective that runs doctor wellbeing retreats. Susannah has been on the show before and has a wealth of poignant advice. In this episode, she shares from her experience and knowledge about wellness, authentic self, and how physicians can avoid burnout by being in touch with their own needs for compassion and recovery. Susannah and Kevin discuss the differences between having a high standard and quality of excellence versus being unrealistically perfectionistic. Self-awareness about our own blind spots is something that physicians need to avoid the single-minded productivity focus that leads to emotional numbing, siloed thinking, and a lack of overall well-being. They talk about people pleasing and recognizing our humanness, wellness habits, lifestyle practices that allow for reflection, and how to identify both skills and blind spots to achieve balance in our needs. The conversation delves into the often-overlooked need for physicians to care for their own wellness as much as they care for patients. About Dr. Susannah Ward: Dr Susannah Ward qualified as a rehabilitation physician in 2018 with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM) Basmajian Award for best fellowship clinical exam performance. She has over 18 years of experience working in public and private hospitals across Australia. She has diverse clinical experience in general medical and surgical care, palliative care, geriatrics, and rehabilitation. She has rehabilitation experience working in brain injury, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, geriatrics, palliative care, orthopaedic rehabilitation, stroke, amputation and general rehabilitation. She has private clinics at The Wellness Place Blacksmiths. She also offers telehealth appointments and home visits. She has a special interest in acquired brain injury. She has an expert understanding of the behavioural, psychological and social challenges faced by people & the impact of environment, upbringing & social determinants of health. Dr Ward is passionate about holistic health and lifestyle, behavioural and psychological rehabilitation. She likes incorporating evidence-based wellness tools like mindfulness, healthy eating, exercise and social/lifestyle prescription into her goal-directed and patient-centred care. She promotes the key message that living with illness or injury need not be a barrier to feeling well or living life to the full. Dr Ward’s therapeutic emphasis is to support clients to self-compassionately accept themselves and acquire self-mastery skills to maximize their functional ability and quality of life. She aims to help empower clients to independently self-care and optimally manage their circumstances using wellness tools and adopting a healthy lifestyle. Dr Ward founded Ataraxia Collective in 2018 as a creative adjunct to her clinical practice. She hosts retreats and workshops that showcase powerful holistic tools like mindfulness and yoga. She also hosts doctor well-being and CPD retreats. Dr Ward’s first self-care book, Mastering Real Wellness, is available to purchase on Amazon. Website: AtaraxiaCollective.com.au LinkedIn: DrSWardAXC Book: “Mastering Real Wellness: A self-mastery framework to create holistic health and optimal living” by Dr. Susannah Ward __ Physician Empowerment:  Attend an upcoming Empowerment RetreatJoin the Physician Empowerment Masterclass nowWebsite: PhysEmpowerment.ca

    39 min
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Physician Empowerment is an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Canadian physicians through education in finance, practice management, wellness, and leadership.

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  • Creator
    Kevin Mailo, Wing Lim, Dimitre Ranev
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 11542826 Canada Ltd
  • Show Website
    Physician Empowerment