The Unexpected Teacher: An 8-Pound Lesson in Joy Kittle, a feisty Tibetan terrier-poodle mix named after former Iowa Hawkeye and current San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, arrived weighing just eight pounds. What started as a simple decisi...
Have you ever left a multidisciplinary team meeting feeling unheard, frustrated, and convinced that no progress was made? If so, you’re not alone. Many healthcare professionals face challenges when it comes to communicating effectively with colleagu...
Have you ever felt like you don’t belong as a doctor, despite years of hard work, training, and accomplishments? Like at any moment, someone might discover you’re not as good as everyone thinks you are? If this resonates, you’re not alone. These fee...
Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3 AM, mind racing, worried and patients and administrative tasks, and the growing fear that you’ve forgotten why you became a doctor in the first place? If so, you’re not alone. I’ve been there...
“ I don’t need a coach.” “ I’m not in trouble.” “ I am a physician. Doctors don’t need coaches.” “ I have a therapist. How can a coach help me?” Those are just a few of the comments I hear from physicians regarding coaching. My response to these com...
When aspiring doctors prepare for the med school application process, they tend to focus on all the tangible metrics: GPA, MCAT scores, clinical hours, research, and personal statements. It’s easy to believe that if you can just master the checklist...
Understanding the Importance of Physician Leadership Skills The path to becoming an exceptional physician is longer and more challenging than most people think. In fact, there is no end point. Some times, the path is well maintained and flat. More...
Dream about becoming a doctor? Good. The world needs you. But you deserve the truth: it’s a long, brutal road.it’s also one of the most meaningful careers you can think of. Let’s cut through the noise. Here’s exactly how to become a doctor today, no...
Physician Team Communication Skills: The Missing Link in Medical Education It’s 3 AM in the emergency department. Two trauma cases arrive at once. Team A operates like a well-oiled machine with clear instructions, seamless coordination, zero wasted...
Medicine is one of the most rewarding and challenging professions. With these challenges come the inevitable pressures of the job. A statement made by a client during a recent physician coaching session stuck with me: “Medicine is hard; we’re suppos...
