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Category Archives: physician coach
Asking the right questions to make 2016 sparkle: Physician Coaching for everyone
The first day of the year was filled with delights. A chance encounter with the brave members of the Polar Bear Club of San Diego as they ran into the Pacific Ocean for their annual dip (cold, though not as frigid as Lake … Continue reading
Looking for the perfect gift? Here’s a daring suggestion!
The holidays are upon us – and with them, the stress of finding that perfect gift for our families, friends, colleagues and employees. Advertising comes at us from all angles and we wonder what each person on our list might … Continue reading
Posted in physician coach, physician coaching
Tagged medical career, relationships, work life balance
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Beware the pedestal! Physician coaching may save you a painful fall
As healthcare providers, we see many types of people. With each encounter, we want to establish rapport and build a relationship that will allow intimate and sometimes difficult conversations and will help our patient trust us enough to share their concerns … Continue reading
Physician Burnout – Real and Getting Worse. The time to make changes is NOW
Is this familiar? That feeling of emotional exhaustion at the end of a day of seeing patients. Viewing patients as problems to deal with rather than individual human beings who come to us for help. Leaving the office after a … Continue reading
Self-compassion: a physician coach’s recipe for a long and fulfilling career
I once worked with a beloved physician whose skills were excellent. Unfortunately, a patient initiated a malpractice lawsuit. Hurt by the experience, the doctor never returned to practice. Another physician was unable to face her patient’s post-operative DVT. She avoided contact, refused to speak … Continue reading
Take a moment to give thanks – a physician coach’s RX for a happy Thanksgiving
I love Thanksgiving! As a child, it was my favorite holiday, as our family came together and the house was filled with the smell of my mother’s delicious cooking. Our cousins would arrive and we would play until dinner was ready. As … Continue reading
Happy Halloween! A physician coach looks at those dark, hidden places in herself
Americans love Halloween, don’t you think? In fact, as our culture is increasingly polarized and each side seeks to be “purely” what they want to represent, the Halloween frenzy seems to increase. Halloween is a time to pretend we are someone … Continue reading
The things we fail to say – a few simple questions help to fill in the gaps
It’s been several months since I’ve blogged regularly. Fortunately, I’ve learned to appreciate that we all have seasons in our lives and a limit to how much we can/should push ourselves. I’m better at prioritizing and forgiving myself when I … Continue reading
Inner Game: what the Pope and her shadow taught a physician coach about being judgmental
Traveling to a conference, I struck up a conversation with the man next to me, who shared that at 47 years old, he had never married. He recalled Bill Maher’s remark that if a man hasn’t been married by his … Continue reading
Bring on the Emotions! A physician coach values all emotions for the wisdom they offer
The Hollywood blockbuster, Inside Out, is a cute, entertaining collaboration of talented animators and storytellers at Disney and Pixar. I love when something is new and innovative – and this movie is just that. Although the movie is aimed at kids, the audience is … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor Coach, mindfulness, physician coach, physician coaching
Tagged medical career, perfectionism
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Doctors Coaching Doctors - Helane Fronek, MD Coaching and Consulting 