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Welcoming 2026: Optimism from a Nurtured Pessimist

Like many of you, I was a blank DNA slate at birth. Growing up should have been easy for me…but it wasn’t. I was always looking forward to a better

"Good, better best,Never let it rest,'Til your good gets better,and your better gets best…” Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears Head CoachThe coaching mindset

Dear Community, The next opportunity is the SurgeonMasters Virtual Holiday Party on December 18th, an opportunity to connect with fellow community

There are times for all of us in medicine when we need a pick-me-up. The reasons can vary, but the feeling is familiar to everyone. It’s one of those

Dear Community,Every SurgeonMasters event or resource we create is meant to reflect our dedication to the coaching mindset, which is defined as

Physicians hold a challenging role of power and significance, with many people depending on us—including patients, staff, colleagues, family, and

Dear Community,Physician coaching is not just for those trying to “solve problems.”In fact, not every challenge needs to be framed as a problem,

SurgeonMasters wellness resources reflect our coaching philosophy: curious, open, flexible, and client-centered. The purpose of SurgeonMasters

Dear SurgeonMasters Community,The most recent podcast episode, Gratitude Ritual!, got me reflecting on just how grateful I am for each member of this