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Category Archives: physician fulfillment
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
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
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
Work-Life Choices – a physician coach reframes our quest for balance
Work life balance is a very hot subject. Recently I Googled the topic and up popped 189,000,000 entries! When I first checked several years ago, there were 30,000,000 entries. In spite of having 159,000,000 more explanations, we’re not any closer to finding that … Continue reading
Finding a Sense of Where You Are: a physician coach finds her way back
Each spring, as high school seniors await their college responses, I always remember when our own children applied to college. I recall our son’s essay, which centered on an experience playing baseball. Since then, I’ve learned that college admissions officers groan whenever … Continue reading
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Physician Coaching 101: Why Doctors Can be Happy About Doctor’s Day
Today is National Doctor’s Day. Who knew? In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the law designating March 30th national Doctor’s Day. Historically, the appropriate gift for a doctor was a red carnation. Ironically, the red carnation is a Spanish … Continue reading
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Let’s take a stand for medicine and our lives
Here’s an unsettling piece of news: Geneia, a Healthcare IT company, recently queried 400 physicians and found they scored 3.7 out of 5 on a “misery index.” Heather Lavoie, COO of Geneia, commented, “It’s a little alarming and shocking at … Continue reading
The right time: a physician coach suggests we open our minds to new possibilities for ourselves
Years ago we considered whether our just-5-year-old daughter should start kindergarten or wait until she was older. “She’ll be one of the youngest in her class,” warned the teacher. The school prided itself on rigorous academics and kindergarten had a … Continue reading
The Gift of Unhappiness: A Physician Coach suggests we get better at feeling, not just at feeling better
Many years ago I saw a patient who was anxious about undergoing treatment. She came in wearing boxer shorts purchased by her son that were intended to help her have a lighter attitude – they had yellow smiley faces on … Continue reading
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