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Facebook friends: a physician coach’s RX for a happier life

Several years ago, I was involved in a program with participants located around the globe. Wanting to create opportunities for connection, the group decided to form a Facebook page – a private web page on which only we could place … Continue reading

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Aim in front of the ball – a physician coach’s perspective

On a recent trip to Newport RI, we took a golf lesson.  I admire instructors who are able to observe a student and understand exactly what needs to change.  It’s usually a very small aspect of what we’re doing, but they pick … Continue reading

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Make the right thing easy – a physician coach looks at change

During the decade in which I tried, in vain, to become a competent horsewoman, I had the good fortune to work with a smart, experienced horse trainer.  In her beautiful North Carolina drawl, Debbie told me to lift the reins and put pressure … Continue reading

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Don’t quit: advice from a physician coach

A friend recently shared with me a story from her karate days. As she and her cohort began to feel frustrated that they remained brown belts, their black belt still elusive, their instructor gathered them together in a somewhat conspiratorial … Continue reading

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What do you really want? The most important question a physician coach can ask

I often remember one particular conversation with a medical school classmate. It was early in our training and we were all trying to get to know each other better so he asked, “What do you like to do?” The answer … Continue reading

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How can I make this easy? Physician coaching for the overburdened!

There is a great story (I don’t know if it’s true, but it’s still a good story) that the early astronauts found that pens didn’t work well in outer space.  Just like when we hold a pen with the tip … Continue reading

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Tetris

Have you ever played the game tetris? My husband and kids love this game and are quite good at it. Unfortunately, I don’t like it. I get very anxious as I try to quickly move the shapes around so they … Continue reading

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Calling all perfectionists!

Physicians are known to share some strong personality traits.  We are generally hardworking, skeptical, and perfectionistic.  Those characteristics support us in our quest to continually add knowledge and skills, think critically, and strive to provide the best care to our … Continue reading

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Focus on the spaces

Yesterday, my husband took a ski lesson.  A very experienced skier, he decided to work on some advanced skills.  After skiing over moguls (big bumps of snow that really test your courage and skill – one local magazine commented, “it’s … Continue reading

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Sidestep your saboteur

The training for a medical career is demanding. We often work longer hours than we would like, striving to learn more and be better at what we do. As a result, the medical field selects out for people who know … Continue reading

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