In this episode of The Whole Career Podcast, hosts Phil Haughton and Brandon Strachan sit down with Luis Plaza Rios, Lead Medical Lab Scientist at AdventHealth, to explore the importance of intentional career growth and maintaining balance along the way.

Luis shares his journey into laboratory science and how his experiences have shaped the way he approaches leadership, mentorship, and personal development. Together, Phil and Brandon guide a conversation about what it means to grow in a career while supporting strong teams and staying connected to purpose in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

They discuss:

• Lessons Luis has learned throughout his career in laboratory science
• How intentional reflection can shape personal and professional growth
• The role mentorship and teamwork play in strong healthcare environments
• Why leading with purpose helps create meaningful career paths

Whether you work in healthcare or are simply looking for inspiration in your own professional journey, this conversation offers thoughtful perspective on how small decisions and moments of reflection can shape long term growth.

Careers rarely move in a straight line. Sometimes stepping back is what allows us to move forward with clarity and purpose.

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