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The “pinkification” of girls and why it matters to women in medicine
Years ago, the president of Harvard University was criticized for suggesting that women are under-represented in STEM fields because of “innate differences” between them and men. In fact, research has documented differences in brain size, relative sizes of different areas … Continue reading
Posted in physician coach, physician coaching, women in medicine
Tagged emotional intelligence, mindfulness, neuroscience
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3 Simple Steps for Befriending and Harnessing Your Emotions
Our culture derides emotions. One common belief is that emotions are bad, and not to be trusted. As doctors, we are taught to remain detached from our emotions, lest they affect our clinical decision-making or we appear less than … Continue reading
Don’t “get over it…get UNDER it” Physician coaching helps us find the security in complexity
Often, when we’re troubled by something, we’re given the well-meaning advice to “get over it.” “I’ve moved on,” we might say to ourselves or others, hoping we can ignore the uncomfortable feelings we’re having and get on with our lives. … Continue reading
Posted in mindfulness, physician coach, physician coaching
Tagged emotional intelligence, leadership, personal growth
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State your Intention Front and Center: Physician Coaching provides a powerful communication tool
As physicians, we make hundreds of decisions every day. Each is influenced by an intention, whether we are aware of it or not. Sadly, when we don’t communicate this, we leave a powerful tool untapped, resulting in a less focused … Continue reading
Want a successful 2018? Your Year in Review will point the way. Physician coaching helps us see where we’ve been so we know where we want to go next
Having lived in the same city for 35 years, I tend to shop at the same places, eat out at the same places, see the same people. I’m generally happy with all of that, or I would probably change my … Continue reading
Dreading the holidays? Not if you give the gift of acknowledgment! Physician coaching makes the season festive
Here we are again! Another year has passed and we’re searching the internet, stopping by the mall, wondering what to get the important people on our lists. There’s always a new piece of technology or a good book, and most … Continue reading
An Invitation to Become an Emotionally Intelligent Leader – free webinar 8/30/17
Our tweet chat last night was filled with great ideas and the sharing of many issues that confront physicians who wish to lead from their passions but are worried they will get tripped up if their emotions come out at … Continue reading
Speak Out to Heal our Divide and Get What you Want. A physician coach offers a simple, 3-step process
Physicians report increased anxiety among patients, who cite the political climate as a major source of distress. “Our country is divided,” we often hear. Preferring not to consider others’ opinions, we remain in the echo chambers of shows that feature … Continue reading
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