Performance Improvement Archives

11/04/2025 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Events and Resources Created with a Coaching Mindset

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

10/16/2025 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Performance Routine! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 133

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 board-certified

10/08/2025 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Three Peak Performance Strategies for Physicians

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

09/24/2025 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

How to Use SurgeonMasters Physician Wellness Resources

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

09/18/2025 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Lightness of Being! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 132

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 retired orthopedic

09/10/2025 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Identifying Strengths! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 131

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 pediatric cardiac

06/11/2025 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Team Communication! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 127

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, Quality Improvement

06/05/2025 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC, to Present Surgeon Coaching Study at the 2025 AOA Leadership Meeting

Minneapolis, MN., June 5, 2025 - SurgeonMasters CEO Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC, will present the study, Cutting-Edge Support: The Perceived Value

05/15/2025 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Asking Reflective Questions is a Skill for Physicians in Uncertain Times

Physicians are trained to be decisive and confident, but what happens when we’re not in control? We naturally rely on our data, experience, instinct,