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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
We’re all in transition: physician coaching can help us navigate ours
Several months ago I received a phone call from my cousin Steve, who I’ve spoken with only intermittently over the years. I’ve admired Steve as the stay-at-home-dad for his two daughters, who grew into successful, dynamic and authentic women. Steve is a … Continue reading
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Tagged freedom, mindfulness, personal growth, values
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A balanced assessment of our competence: physician coaching guards against burnout
We each have our addictions. Mine is the drama in human lives. I’ll stay up all night reading a book, unable to interrupt the story before its culmination. I can’t stand the suspense of not knowing how the characters transcended … Continue reading
Choose Freedom
Funny thing about freedom. We Americans believe strongly in the concept of freedom and will risk our lives for freedom around the world. And yet, many people live day to day with no sense of freedom at all – they … Continue reading
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Tagged freedom, mindfulness, personal growth
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Work Life Balance – Does it Exist? A physician coach suggests a new perspective on an old challenge
I began my first presentation on work life balance by asking for the audience’s questions. Someone blurted out the big issue on everyone’s mind – does it exist? Great question. The answer is … 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