Finding Calm, Clarity and Confidence: How One Doctor Transformed Her Productivity and Leadership
The Client
Dr. Litza Vera
Facilitator: Dr. Toomas Särev
Programme: Effective Personal Productivity
The Challenge
As a dedicated hospital doctor and mother, Dr. Litza Vera found herself overwhelmed. Life was a constant juggling act—stressful, reactive, and emotionally exhausting. “I was juggling too many roles and not coping well.” She struggled to balance the pressures of work and family life, often feeling short-tempered and overstretched.
The Turning Point
A chance meeting in a hospital corridor reignited a conversation about the Effective Personal Productivity programme. Though she’d previously seen a presentation, it was the introductory Foundations of Success session that changed everything: “That session really inspired me—it helped me realise I needed tools to make life more manageable and enjoyable.” It was a moment of clarity—and the beginning of a transformative journey.
Dr. Litza’s Effective Personal Productivity Programme Highlights
Dr. Litza quickly embraced the practical and empowering nature of the EPP course. Far from abstract theory, the sessions offered grounded, usable tools, most impactfully:
• Prioritising and planning with confidence
• Reducing distractions and screen time
• Delegating effectively and without guilt
• Saying “no” constructively
• Leading with empathy and self-awareness
“Being productive doesn’t mean doing more—it means working smarter.”
Results at Work and at Home
The impact for Dr. Litza was immediate and profound:
• At work, she became more present, responsive, and empathetic:
Colleagues appreciate my support. Trainees say I’m more helpful. I’ve created a friendly, non-judgmental environment.
• At home, routines improved and relationships deepened:
Our mornings are calmer and more connected. I’ve even let my children help in their own way—and that’s brought peace to our home.
• She also reconnected with her role as a partner, recognising that wellbeing at home starts with investing in all key relationships.
Sustaining the Change
Dr. Litza continues to use simple but powerful practices:
• Visual prompts and sticky notes for calm
• Night-before planning
• Re-listening to course content during quiet moments
Each session gave me time to be honest and reconnect with myself. That’s what I’ll miss most.
Her focus over the next 6–12 months is to:
• Stay emotionally grounded and present
• Maintain healthy boundaries
• Continue reflecting and applying the tools from the programme
I want to do better—not from avoidance, but from a place of clarity and compassion.
To other healthcare professionals feeling stuck or reactive, Dr. Litza offers this advice:
I wholeheartedly recommend this course. It’s not just about productivity—it’s about knowing yourself. It helped me grow both personally and professionally. The course helped me discover myself and become a better version of who I am—at work and at home
Coach’s view
Dr Toomas Sarev, who coached Dr. Litza through the programme spanning several months reflects:
Dr Toomas Särev
Coaching Litza through the Effective Personal Productivity programme has been a powerful journey of transformation. From the outset, she brought honest self-awareness and a deep willingness to change not just how she managed her time—but how she showed up as a leader, colleague, and parent. Over our sessions, Litza courageously tackled the emotional toll of constant reactivity, learned to create margin in her day, and began responding with intention rather than exhaustion. She used the tools not just as techniques, but as a new way of thinking—reframing her stress, setting healthy boundaries, and reclaiming agency. The clarity and calm she cultivated are already rippling out to those around her. Watching Litza rediscover her strength and lead from a place of grounded presence has been an honour. Her story proves that when high achievers pause to reflect, real change becomes not only possible—but sustainable.
LMI-UK Leadership Coach