Dear Community:My letter to our community in December 2021 asked a series of reflective questions. Two feel particularly important to me today:What
Continue ReadingStoic Philosophy Concepts Improve Emotional Resilience
In today’s world it is common to throw around words like “awesome” and “great” to describe people and events. Some human beings have been truly
Continue ReadingJeff Letter — November 2022
Hi Community:Recently, I was recognized with the Community Surgeon Achievement Award by my peers at the Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA) and the
Continue ReadingBurned Out On Burnout! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 95
Guest: Errin Weisman, DO
Continue ReadingJeffery M Smith, MD, FACS, PCC receives the 2022 Community Surgeon Achievement Award
Tampa, FL., Oct 13, 2022 - SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC recognized as the 2022 Community Surgeon Achievement Award
Continue ReadingJeff Letter — October 2022
I'll bet you have a mentor...Hi Community:My vision is that every surgeon is working with a coach…… someone who can help us reflect, plan, and hold us
Continue ReadingPolyvagal Theory! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 94
Guest: Darin Davidson MD
Continue ReadingJeff Letter — September 2022
Coach Peers... Consistent with Their Values and Beliefs Hi Community: There are common misconceptions about coaching, and a lot of what I’ve been
Continue ReadingThree Benefits of Physician Coach Training… Even If You Don’t “Coach”
When I started my coach training program, I was seeking an exit strategy from the nonsense in the healthcare system. I was tired and I had the feeling
Continue Reading