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
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To some extent, we are all survivors of trauma. We can learn a great deal from those who have experienced trauma. To that end, I want to share a short
Continue ReadingHow 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
Continue ReadingThe Power of Gratitude – Reflection and Resources
I’ve been using the positive power of gratitude to improve my well-being. As with anything else in life, I’m getting better with practice. I haven’t
Continue ReadingShould I Get a Coach … or a Therapist?
Being a physician can be very challenging! Sometimes we recognize that we are in a rut that we need help getting out of, but determining who should
Continue ReadingCoaching Promotes Self-Advocacy for Surgeons
As surgeons, we are often on our own in a competitive, high risk environment. There are times when we are faced with: Being forced to do something
Continue ReadingTwo Breathing Techniques to Calm the Mind
There are a few obvious times in my life when I think about breathing - before swimming in the ocean, while practicing yoga, and prior to surgery as I
Continue ReadingThe Messenger Matters
Recently, I was presenting on the subjects of Surgeon Wellness and Peer Coaching when a friend and colleague on the faculty noted that he doesn’t like
Continue ReadingWho are the Real Stewards of Surgeon Wellness?
Who bears the responsibility for the health and well-being of surgeons in the system? As surgeons, we operate in silos. Rarely are our teams
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