COACHES CORNER

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...

“When asked to indicate the most critical considerations for coach selection, respondents cited previous coaching experience and credentials and certifications as the most important qualifications for external coach practitioners (Figure 7).”

When choosing a coach, professionals prioritize certa...

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 fundamentally about the application of positive leadership characteristics in the hospital and beyond. In th...