We recently had the opportunity to host biking and yoga at the OTA Annual Meeting for the 12th time! I look forward to these wellness activities every
Continue ReadingWho’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
Continue ReadingCultivating 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,
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingWhy 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
Continue ReadingCreating Space for Intentional Change
The value of stepping away is not what you experience there…it’s what remains when you return.As I’ve shared previously, I recently took a break to
Continue ReadingCreating Space for Reflection
Dear Community, In March, I stepped away from patient care and coaching calls for a few weeks to focus on self-care—creating space for reflection and
Continue ReadingReflecting on What Truly Matters
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on two questions:What do I need?What’s non-essential?I don’t need to “Marie Kondo” my entire life, but I do crave
Continue ReadingLane Change or You Turn: Finding Clarity with a Coaching Mindset
I’ve always believed in incremental change. That’s my natural bias—small steps, thoughtful adjustments, learning as we go. It’s also one of the
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