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Looking back to move forward in an intentional way – how to jumpstart physician coaching for 2015
Wow – 2014 sure went by fast, don’t you think? A wise, Native American Shaman once told me that her people believe time is actually speeding up. Certainly, as the years go by, the time in front of us feels shorter … Continue reading
Being a rose seed: a physician coach looks at growth with anticipation and trust
It’s sometimes hard to answer the question, “What kind of doctor are you?” I resist the temptation to answer, “a good one, I hope.” Instead, I explain that I care for patients with vein disorders but am also a physician coach, … Continue reading
Physics yesterday – a physician coach declutters
We are moving – again. As a friend pointed out, it gives us the opportunity to clear out more things that we no longer use. Our problem is that we are so emotionally tied to many of those outdated things … Continue reading
Let’s talk friends, again: a physician coach’s RX for a happier life
Recently I wrote about Facebook friends and suggested that we each make some time to contact those people who are our real friends. This suggestion was based on data that shows that those with friends and support systems live longer and … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, medical career, physician coach, Physician coaching, Physician fulfillment, Physician work life balance, relationships, success, work life balance
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Be the Re-decider! A physician coach’s RX for a less stressful life
Many years ago our daughter signed up for a summer program, excited about the experience she anticipated she would have. What she encountered was quite different, and she instantly knew the program was not right for her. Although she was … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, medical career, perfectionism, physician coach, Physician coaching, Physician fulfillment, Physician work life balance, success, work life balance
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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
Take a moment to listen to the voice of success: a physician coach listens and learns
As someone who loves to learn, I have gotten myself into many periods of overwhelm as I take on more things than I have time to deal with. Most recently, I signed up for a training I was really excited … Continue reading
The examined life – happier and less stressful! A physician coach takes the seat of observer
Mounds of dirt. Beeping trucks. Parking blocks away from our house. No water. This was our reality for months as our street was torn up, day after day, in order to replace the sewer line. When I turned on the water … Continue reading
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Tagged communication in healthcare, Joe Dispenza, Physician coaching, Physician fulfillment, relationships, work life balance
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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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