Authority Gap Assessment

Question 1 of 5

Which moment creates the most "Authority Gap" in your day?

Select the one where you feel your chest tighten or jaw clench before you can even think.

The Fee Question

Patient questions your fee (but didn't question your male colleague's).

The "I'll Do It Myself" Moment

Staff misses a step. You step in to fix it (again) instead of delegating.

The Running Behind Panic

The guilt of keeping patients waiting while rushing through care.

The "Third Party" Override

Insurance dictates care. You feel powerless to help your patient.

The Clinical Surprise

A routine case goes sideways. Imposter syndrome hits hard.

The Public Criticism Fear

Dread of a bad review or difficult patient complaint going online.

The "Let Me Think About It" Deflation

You present a perfect case. They hesitate. The air leaves the room.

Question 2 of 5

What does your body do in the first 0.1 seconds?

This happens before you can think—it's the Authority Gap signal.

The Vise (Chest)

Chest tightens, breathing becomes shallow or held.

The Clamp (Jaw)

Teeth touch, jaw locks, facial muscles freeze.

The Drop (Gut)

Stomach feels like you missed a step on stairs.

The Heat (Face)

Face or ears feel hot, flushed with adrenaline.

Question 3 of 5

How intense is that physical sensation?

Be honest. This determines your annual cost calculation.

Noticeable Overwhelming

Question 4 of 5

Where does the Authority Gap stress go?

It doesn't disappear. It transfers to your personal life.

The "Replay Tape" (Sleep)

You wake up at 2 AM re-arguing the case in your head, thinking of exactly what you should have said to that difficult patient.

My Family Time

Physically present at home, mentally still at the practice.

My Career Passion

Starting to resent clinical work. Wondering if you made the right choice.

Question 5 of 5

How often does this Authority Gap pattern fire?

Be conservative. This determines your estimated annual revenue leak.

1-3 times per month

Low frequency, but high emotional drain when it happens.

4-8 times per month

Weekly occurrence. Significant productivity loss.

9+ times per month

Daily pattern. Critical Authority Gap. You're in survival mode.