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Good communication – simpler than we think: Coaching Physicians to enhance their relationship with patients
Last week I had the opportunity to speak about communication to a large group of family physicians. Given that primary care doctors are pushed to see patients in ridiculously short visits, I titled my talk, “Communication Skills to Make a … Continue reading
How Can I Help YOU? Physician coaching looks at service.
Recently a friend interviewed a prospective employee for her practice. “How much would you like to be paid?” my friend asked. The woman told her and they agreed. In their next discussion, the prospective employee remarked that she would really need … Continue reading
Got joy? A physician coach suggests we have a choice in each moment
Last night we saw a young couple we hadn’t seen for several years. While discussing their desire to start a family, I repeated something I’ve often shared: once you decide to have a baby, you never stop worrying. You worry that you … Continue reading
Do you feel like an impostor? Physician coaching helps us tell ourselves a different story
Sitting on a plane bound for the American Medical Women’s Association meeting, I struck up a wonderful conversation with the man next to me. A PhD in English and master’s degree in counseling preceded his law degree, which led to an … Continue reading
What do we really need? A physician coach learns a lesson in simplicity
At the recent American Medical Women’s Association meeting, I had the pleasure of coordinating the judges who evaluated over 100 posters created by medical students and residents who attended. The students are particularly excited as they stand by their poster … Continue reading
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Preparing yourself for each day by opening your mind and heart: a physician coach takes a lesson from a travel expert
Yesterday I heard a discussion between Rick Steves and Pico Iyer, two travel experts sharing their love of world exploration. Having taken many travelers around the world, they agreed that two people can visit the same country and have very different … Continue reading
What’s your style? It’s a good one! A physician coach suggests that we each bring who we are – with confidence
Recently I watched a class of first year medical students practice communication skills with a “standardized patient,” an actor playing the part of a newly diagnosed diabetic. The students were tasked with explaining diabetes and negotiating a plan for … Continue reading
Motivating Patients – a Physician Coach Brings Neuroscience to the Rescue!
As healthcare providers, we need to communicate with and motivate many different types of people each day. With some, we feel as if our communication is seamless. We say what we mean, and they understand and respond appropriately. With others, … Continue reading
The mysterious effects of what we say – a physician coach considers our intention and our patients’ experience
On a recent plane ride, I sat next to a man who told me his harrowing, near death story of remaining in a coma for weeks after suffering a catastrophic medical condition. Fortunately, due to excellent care and a dose of … Continue reading
Let’s all take a Sabbatical – a quick way to renewal
As a physician coach, I work with people who are overwhelmed and burned out. The solution is often simpler and more available than they ever imagined. During a recent broadcast, travel expert Pico Iyer discussed his decision to move from … Continue reading
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