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We talk with Dr. Melissa Barnett about how a dry eye and specialty contact lens optometrist becomes an ICF credentialed coach and why that work brings her so much joy. We dig into burnout, clarity, and leadership habits that help eye care teams set real goals and follow through.

• burnout, mindfulness, and team communication
• the difference between mentoring, consulting, therapy, and coaching partnerships
• mindful leadership basics like self-care, empathy, and bringing fun into teams
• how she builds Alpine Blue Coaching to help more clinicians and organizations
• practical ways to find clarity through journaling, reflection, values, and goal writing
• Camino cycling lessons on mindset, endurance, and fresh perspective
• speed round takes on sleep, meditation, affirmations, and big goals
• what coaching actually looks like for independent high performers
• delegation and imposter syndrome strategies, especially for women carrying many roles
• what’s next including VOSH service in Nicaragua and upcoming speaking

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