From the Blog:
My Personal Experience with Surgery Part-2
In Part 1 of this blog series about my recent surgery, I discussed how gaining a different perspective allowed me to change my mindset. Part 2 will focus on some lessons learned about the patient experience, and things we can change in the system. Lesson 1 – Pre-Op is Complicated I had
Coaching Promotes Self-Advocacy for Surgeons
As surgeons, we are often on our own in a competitive, high risk environment. There are times when we are faced with: Being forced to do something that’s not in our best interest or the patient’s best interest. Having to make career decisions without confidential counsel. Feeling disempowered in the
Psychological Safety Combats Moral Injury
As a surgeon, psychological safety is largely absent from my work environment. As we address the changing landscape of healthcare, what if we really embraced what this essential concept really means? We need to talk more about psychological safety in healthcare, as well as how it relates to moral injury
From the Podcast:
Confronting Irritability! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 70
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes to the podcast psychologist, success coach, and international best-selling author Dr. Sharon Grossman. There are many factors that contribute to physician burnout – from system-wide issues, to
Organizational Wellness! – Episode 67
Jeff welcomes to the podcast Dr. Paul DeChant, an experienced physician executive, leadership coach, and an expert on physician burnout. We spend a lot of time on the personal aspects of burnout, but not nearly enough time discussing the organizational drivers of burnout. Most people understand the manifestations of burnout
Raise Your Voice! – Episode 53
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Jeff welcomes to the podcast SurgeonMasters collaborator and physician coach, Dr. Helane Fronek. Helane joins Jeff to offer her perspective on where we’ve been making a positive impact on