COACHES CORNER

Physicians practice in environments defined by complexity — administrative burden, productivity expectations, leadership demands, and burnout rates over 50%. Clinical expertise remains foundational to patient care, but it is no longer sufficient on its own to support sustainable, fulfilling careers....

In today’s leadership-driven world, the word coaching gets thrown around a lot. But there’s an important distinction that often gets overlooked: the difference between using coaching skills and engaging in professional coaching. In this article, we are going to talk about the similarities and differ...

Physicians are already highly skilled problem-solvers, leaders, and decision-makers. Yet the modern healthcare environment—marked by time pressure, moral distress, complex teams, and increasingly empowered patients—demands additional skills alongside clinical expertise.

The International Coaching F...

Physicians are well-trained in providing exceptional patient care, yet many discover that essential leadership skills—such as effective communication and people management—are not emphasized enough in their formal education. Coaching skills fill this gap, offering adaptable tools that enhance how we...

Many physicians are curious about coaching—not because they want to start a coaching business or become full-time coaches, but because they are attracted to the coaching model itself. They seek better tools to communicate, lead, support colleagues, and handle the complex demands of medicine.

If tha...

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) recently released the updated ICF Core Competencies. These competencies define the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviors that professional coaches need to develop to deliver meaningful, results-driven coaching experiences.

An Evidence-Based Update...

Physician coaching provides a wide array of benefits. A culture of coaching creates a healthy and sustainable work environment by making sure everyone feels comfortable communicating their thoughts and feelings - leading to increased engagement and retention. In this article, we are going to discuss...

Physician burnout is a significant threat to career longevity and a well-functioning organization. While much of the conversation focuses on systemic change—and rightfully so—there’s also something profoundly powerful we can do within our physician circles: build connection and community through coa...

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies outline skills and approaches used by professional coaches. These principles are explicitly stated in the context of coaching and can be used with colleagues, patients, and ourselves in the hospital and beyond. In this blog series, we loo...

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies outline skills and approaches used by professional coaches. These principles are explicitly stated in the context of coaching and can be used with colleagues, patients, and ourselves in the hospital and beyond. In this blog series, we loo...

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies outline skills and approaches used by professional coaches. These principles are explicitly stated in the context of coaching and can be used with colleagues, patients, and ourselves in the hospital and beyond. In this blog series, we loo...

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies outline skills and approaches used by professional coaches. These principles are explicitly stated in the context of coaching and can be used with colleagues, patients, and ourselves in the hospital and beyond. In this blog series, we loo...