Jeff Smith Archives - SurgeonMasters

09/10/2026 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Buddy Aid: Don’t Wait for a Crisis

September Is National Suicide Prevention Month - a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage seeking help from (and offering help to) our

09/02/2026 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Who’s Your Battle Buddy?

What does it look like when things are going well?And what does it look like when we hit a rough patch?As physicians, we’re pretty good at recognizing

08/12/2026 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

What Is a SurgeonMasters Coaching Session?

A SurgeonMasters coaching session is not counseling or therapy. It is not mentoring, consulting, or advising. And it is more than just a

08/04/2026 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Cultivating Purpose Through Meaningful Relationships

Dear Community,I recently felt like a kid in a candy shop.I had the opportunity to interview Richard Boyatzis, PhD, for the SurgeonMasters Podcast,

07/15/2026 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

3 Simple Yet Powerful Ways to Support Physician Wellness

An Interview with Richard Boyatzis, PhDSurgeonMasters defines wellness across four domains: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. These aren't

07/01/2026 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

The Story You’re Telling Yourself

Dear SurgeonMasters Community,Stories are powerful.The stories we tell ourselves shape how we experience our work, our relationships, and our lives.

06/11/2026 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Two Coaching Skills for Physician Leaders that Create Connection

Throughout our careers as physicians, we lead and influence countless individuals, including patients, colleagues, trainees, and staff. But all

06/02/2026 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Why I Value this Community

I value the SurgeonMasters community so much because of its diversity.We come from different specialties, practice settings, and career stages. Some

05/13/2026 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

What I Brought Back to Practice

In a recent article, I shared my experience visiting a yoga ashram in India and what changed physically, mentally, and emotionally. In this article,