From Surgeon to Entrepreneur: Mastering Mindset, Communication & Business Growth with Arturo Almeida
‘My last coach was not a business coach. She said I can help you become a better person and perhaps that will help your business. Oh boy was she right!’
It's time for an honest question. Could you be the bottleneck in your business success? If so, what can you do about it? Often, when we seek answers about what’s standing in our way, we highlight external factors when what’s needed is a deeper understanding of our internal world.
In this episode, Phil Rose spends time with Dr Arturo Almeida – surgeon turned entrepreneur, turned coach/speaker/medical trainer and educator. They share their thoughts on the intrinsic connection between inner and outer development and discuss how personal growth is key to business growth.
Follow the conversation as they talk about:
· How Arturo survived going broke twice, why it didn’t hold him back and how he used his experiences to nudge him onto a different path.
· The power of purpose in directing your steps and why trying to appeal to everyone could be standing in the way of success.
· Do you need a consultant or a coach? And why you need to know the difference between the two.
· The restorative nature of forgiveness when a business relationship goes wrong. Letting go gives you the freedom to move forward with energy and purpose.
· What he discovered about every patient who came to see him, what they were really looking for and how this informs every aspect of his professional life today.
· From reframing challenges as signposts to transferring skills from sphere to sphere, how coaching unlocks potential and opens up before-unseen possibilities.
· Why a listening ear is a powerful tool in terms of efficiency and performance and why it’s the best thing you can give anyone.
Both avid readers, they reflect on the texts that have shaped their thinking (details below) and the human-focused principles that can be applied to create success in almost any industry.
‘If you’re growing your business, your problems become bigger,’ Arturo says ‘but your mindset is above that’. A perfect expression of how personal development underpins the kind of sustainable business growth everyone wants to see.
Join us for this compassionate and inspiring discussion and let us know what you think. Please like and share so we can expand our reach and help more people like you.
Key Takeaways:
🔥 From Medicine to Business: Arturo’s journey from being a surgeon to running his own aesthetic medicine clinic and the lessons learned along the way.
💡 Overcoming Failure: The importance of resilience, learning from business setbacks, and how failure can be the best teacher.
🎭 The Emotional Side of Business: How emotional intelligence, communication, and personal growth play a crucial role in entrepreneurial success.
🚀 Looking Ahead to 2026: Arturo’s vision for his future, including the mindset shifts needed for long-term success.
🌍 Finding Purpose: Why understanding the deeper motivations behind a business is key to making an impact and building a sustainable future.
Memorable Quotes:
- "Self-belief and emotional management are crucial for overcoming internal barriers."
- "You never truly fail unless you stop trying. Every setback is a lesson, not a defeat."
- "In medicine and business, communication is everything. If you listen better, you serve better."
- "Moving from surgery to entrepreneurship meant learning not just medicine but business, resilience, and human connection."
- "Understanding the emotional needs behind aesthetic medicine is just as important as the procedure itself."
- "Personal development isn't just a side effect of business growth—it's a requirement."
- "The biggest limitation we face is often the one we impose on ourselves."
Books and Articles mentioned:
· Psycho-Cybernetics – Maxwell Maltz
· The Road Less Stupid – Keith Cunningham
· El libro negro del emprendedor / Little Black Book of Entrepreneurship: No Digas Que Nunca Te Lo Advirtieron – Fernando Trias de Bes
· The Chimp Paradox – Steve Peters
· Who not How – Dan Sullivan
About Dr Arturo Almeida:
Dr. Arturo Almeida is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, business mentor, and keynote speaker, renowned for bridging medicine, business, and high-performance leadership. With over 20 years of experience, he helps healthcare professionals and industry leaders scale their businesses, enhance patient and client communication, and achieve sustainable growth.
As the Founder of Baarle Consulting Ltd, he provides business coaching, corporate training, and strategic consulting to medical professionals, brands, and executives. His unique approach blends surgical precision with business strategy, empowering professionals to optimize mindset, leadership, and business performance.
Alongside his business ventures, Dr. Almeida remains involved in clinical practice, specializing in non-surgical fat treatments, advanced minor surgery, and cosmetic vein procedures. A leading global authority in non-surgical body contouring, he has trained thousands of medical professionals and continues to contribute to the development, training, and safety protocols in this evolving field. He is also the creator of the world’s first course on the prevention and management of complications after fat-dissolving injectables, setting new industry standards for safety and effectiveness.
Dr. Almeida is a sought-after speaker at global conferences, industry panels, and leading business and medical media, including TV, radio, and publications. He shares insights on entrepreneurship, mindset mastery, and business success, helping professionals navigate the intersection of medicine and leadership. With a rapidly growing international presence in Dubai and Asia, he remains dedicated to bridging the gap between healthcare, business, and high-performance leadership on a global scale.
How to connect with Dr Arturo Almeida
Website: https://arturoalmeida.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Dr. Arturo Almeida
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drarturoalmeida
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.arturoalmeida/
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Keywords in this episode:
Entrepreneurship
Medical Business
Aesthetic Medicine
Communication Skills
Self-Belief
Emotional Management
Resilience
Personal Growth
Coaching
Transformation
Business Fundamentals
Mindset
Listening Skills
Coaching vs Consulting
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