Physician Coaching Archives

08/23/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Three 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

08/09/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

How Physician Coaching Supports the Decision-Making Process

Surgeons and physicians are trained to be good decision makers. And we are very good decision makers, but there are plenty of reasons why we might

07/26/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Coaching and Female Resident Physicians: A Conversation

The International Coaching Federation defines coaching as “partnering with Clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to

03/22/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

What Do You Want? How Will You Get It?

Picture this… You have a supportive, focused group of professional peers helping you reflect on what you want and how you can get it. If that sounds

03/01/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Jeff Letter – March 2022

As physicians we’re taught to bury emotions. That may mean our health and well-being can come second to that of our patients. But it doesn’t have to

02/02/2022 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Jeff Letter – February 2022

What is it about titles? I have several hang-ups about titles. I don't want to have my name followed by a bunch of titles. It feels pretentious. But

12/20/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

How Coaching at the Cleveland Clinic Saved $133 Million

Getting asked the question, “What’s Up Doc?” rarely comes with the expectation of an honest answer. But the power of this question shouldn’t be

10/14/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Deliberate Practice and the Power of Getting 1% Better

Chris Nikic embraced the power of getting 1% better every day and in November 2020 became the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN

09/23/2021 Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

Coaching Skills Improve Critical Leadership Skills

How Coaching Supports Others’ Best. As physicians, we’re called to lead in many ways by team members, patients, and countless others during our