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Beware the trap of comparison – physician coaching helps us find the right metric
Yoga is considered a gentle form of exercise – so I was frustrated when my back muscles cramped and I found myself in bed, unable to stand or walk after a class. A wise bodyworker asked me to describe what … Continue reading
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Tagged freedom, perfectionism, personal growth, success, values
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Want more resilience? Physician coaching helps you find the strength in holding opposites
Lengthening and stretching the body is one goal of yoga practice. As you stretch your arms up toward the sky, you also imagine pushing your legs down into the earth. We are definitely not used to this habit of moving … Continue reading
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Tagged freedom, perfectionism, personal growth, The Shadow
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Announcing the True Story Group Coaching Program for Women Physicians!
Women physicians are a unique group. We’re smart, caring and talented. Many of us wonder why we’re not as happy as we thought we’d be. We used our intellect to succeed in a challenging course of study, only to find … Continue reading
Welcome, 2019! Your Year in Review
Having lived in the same city for 36 years, I tend to shop at the same places, eat out at the same places, see the same people. I’m generally happy with that, or I would probably change my habits. And … Continue reading
I am here. I am seen. Let 2019 be the year of authenticity, encourages a physician coach.
As I sit in our Cape Town hotel, I’m reminded of a story in The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook, where Peter Senge describes a South African tribe whose members greet each other not with, “Hello,” but by saying, “I see you.” In … Continue reading
The best indulgence on Thanksgiving
Gratitude and Awe – why do we deprive ourselves of them? Fortunately, along comes Thanksgiving, the holiday that prompts us to “give thanks.” Sure, the day is already full with cooking, eating, football, and all sorts of family traditions. But … Continue reading
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Tagged awe, gratitude, leadership, mindfulness, personal growth
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4 powerful ways you can thrive during medical training, career, and life. A physician coach shares perspectives and practices
At the recent American Medical Women’s Association meeting, I had the chance to speak with medical students and residents about ways in which they might thrive during the grueling years of training. “How many of you have a sense of … Continue reading
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Tagged freedom, mindfulness, personal growth, success
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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
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Let’s Make Those Resolutions Stick! Physician coaching provides solid ideas to make you successful in the new year
It’s January 8th, the day by which 25% of New Year’s resolutions have already been discarded. By the end of the year, 90% of our best intentions will have met the same fate. As we begin 2018, full of exciting … Continue reading
I am here. I am seen. Authenticity is the key, encourages a physician coach.
In The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook, Peter Senge describes a tribe in South Africa whose members greet each other not with, “Hello,” but by saying, “I see you.” The response to this is, “I am here.” There’s a lot of substance … Continue reading
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