Coaching has been utilized in the business world and other professions for years, but is just now gaining traction in medicine. The rising popularity
Continue ReadingJeff Letter — July 2023
Dear Community: In early June I traveled to Chicago for the American Academy of Physician Leaders (AAPL) annual conference to present, “The Value of a
Continue ReadingInspiring Passion! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 100
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Carla welcomes orthopaedic surgeon and coach,
Continue ReadingThree 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
Continue ReadingHow 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
Continue ReadingCoaching 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
Continue ReadingWhat 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
Continue ReadingJeff 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
Continue ReadingJeff 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
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